Week #11
October 19-23, 2026
Monday, October 17 - EVEN Day Schedule
"No Place Like Homecoming" Week
Spirit Days: Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Wear Colorful Clothes, Giveaway at Lunch
Tickets on Sale
- Before school and during lunch at School Bank
- $29 per ticket [includes fees] - All fines must be paid to purchase a ticket.
- LAST Day to purchase is Friday, October 23. No tickets are sold at the door.
10:58 to 11:58 - Lunch and Learn
- No Lunch & Learn today.
- Lower Campus is open during the second half of Lunch and Learn.
Tuesday, October 18 - ODD Day Schedule
"No Place Like Homecoming" Week
Spirit Days: Twister - Wear Mix & Match Patterns
Tickets on Sale
- Before school and during lunch at School Bank
- $29 per ticket [includes fees] - All fines must be paid to purchase a ticket.
10:58 to 11:58 - Lunch and Learn
- 10:58 to 11:28 - Lunch & Learn is in English.
- Lower Campus Closed during Lunch and Learn
3:15 to 4:45 - After-school tutoring in math, F12
Wednesday, October 19 - EVEN Day Schedule
"No Place Like Homecoming" Week
Spirit Days: Which Witch is Whice - Twin Day
Tickets on Sale
Before school and during lunch at School Bank- $29 per ticket [includes fees] - All fines must be paid to purchase a ticket.
- 10:58 to 11:28- Lunch & Learn is in Social Studies, Health, Careers, & PE.
- 11:28 to 11:58 - Lower Campus Open
- 11:28 to 11:58 - Key Club in M67
3:15 pm - Basketball Club, New Gym, Ms. Clark, Adviser
3:15 to 4:45 - After-school tutoring in Science, FB4
6 to 8 pm - Piano Concert, Black Box Theater
- Tickets available at https://thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2627/las-vegas-academy-presents-origins/
Thursday, October 22 - ODD Day Schedule
"No Place Like Homecoming" Week
Spirit Days: Good vs Wicked, Pink vs Green - [Wear Green & Pink get matching Laffy Taffy at lunch
10:58–11:58 – Lunch & Learn
- 11:28 to 11:58 - Be the Light Club meets in M15
- 11:28 to 11:58 -Archery Club, New Gym
3:15 to 4:45 - After-School tutoring in English, M23
6 to 8 pm - Fall Band Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater
- Tickets available at https://thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2627/las-vegas-academy-presents-origins/
Friday, October 23 - EVEN Day Schedule
"No Place Like Homecoming" Week
Spirit Days: No Place Like Home; PJ and Stuffed Animal Day - Fake Tattoos during lunch
"No Place Like Homecoming" Tickets on Sale
- Before school and during lunch at School Bank
- $29 per ticket [includes fees] - All fines must be paid to purchase a ticket.
10:22–11:22 – Lunch & Learn
- 10:22 to 10:52 - Lunch & Learn is in science.
- 10:52 to 11:22 - Lower Campus is Open
Saturday, October 24 - Homecoming Dance
Each student and guest entering the dance must have a ticket.
Guest accompanying an LVA student must be on the approved list. [Form was due 10/21 in SCC]
ALL students and guests must have a photo ID to enter
NO Tickets are sold at the door.
NO RE-ENTRY - Once a student leaves, they may not re-enter the dance.
Things to remember for a safe and fun homecoming evening.
- Students must have rides or rides waiting by the end of the dance at 9 pm.
- Drop-off and pick up in the Parking Garage.
- No Drop-offs or Pick-ups in front of the school on 7th Street
- Small bags allowed
- No large purses, bookbags, backpacks, etc.
- Please do not bring items to store, such as a change of clothes or extra shoes. No one available to watch student items or store them safely.
- While not expected, for safety reasons, students and belongings are subject to search while on school property.
- Rides must be waiting to pick up students no later than the end of the dance at 9:00 pm
There is a Club for Everyone!
With over 53 clubs on campus, there is a club that will interest everyone. Clubs are based on a variety of interests, intellect, fun, fashion, and talent. National honor and community service organizations are accepting new members. Be a part of the LVA family by joining a new club today!
Click here to see all the clubs and organizations offered at LVA!
LVA Recognized at Superintendent's Honor Roll Ceremony
We are incredibly proud to share that LVA has been named to the CCSD Superintendent’s Honor Roll! This special recognition celebrates schools across the district for outstanding academic achievement and student growth during the 2025–2026 school year. Being included among this year’s honorees recognizes the dedication, creativity, and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and families. At LVA, we believe in challenging our students to reach their full potential while creating a supportive and inspiring environment where they can thrive. Congratulations, LVA! This is an achievement worth celebrating!
CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert said. “These gains are the result of hard work from so many people. Congratulations to the teachers, support professionals, administrators, students, and families of the schools on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. They are proving that every school is capable of creating rigorous, joyful learning for our students.”
Photo: Band proudly displays the 5-Star banner presented at the ceremony.
Class of 2026 Cap & Gown on Sale
Now is the best time to order your graduation cap and gown! The price is at its lowest of the year at $56.61 through December 18. Jostens also offers senior swag, jewelry, and special packages.
Seniors and parents can order cap & gown and other items online through Jostens or through the QR code.
Jostens, LVA’s official cap and gown distributor, will be on campus October 20 to collect cash orders.
Check out what Jostens has to offer at https://view.vidreach.io/q/e2KUTrBO
Apply TODAY! PEF Scholarship Opportunities Opened October 1
Seniors and parents, the Public Education Foundation provides millions of dollars in college scholarships each year to help students pursue their dreams of attending college or vocational school.
Visit https://thepef.org/scholarships-toolkit/ to start on your college adventure.
Check out the Scholarship Flyer Cheat Sheet below.
The scholarship opportunities window opens October 1, 2026, to February 2, 2027
Important Dates! College & FAFSA Information Events
Seniors! Mark your calendar for these important upcoming college information dates! Seniors need to sign up through Naviance to reserve their spot.
- October 22: Senior Application Workshop for UNLV during lunch
- February 2: FAFSA Night #2, Location: LVA, TBD [Naviance sign-up not required]
- March 10: UNLV Senior Next Steps for admitted UNLV students (two sessions during the day)
- April 14: Junior presentations for UNLV (two sessions during the day)
LVA Orchestra Director Eric McAllister Leads Carmina Burana
LVA Orchestra Director Eric McAllister brought his conducting experience to the stage with a performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. A member of the Las Vegas Philharmonic since 2001, McAllister has conducted for Nevada Ballet Theatre, including The Nutcracker and Carmina Burana. He has led LVA’s orchestra program since 2006, sharing his professional experience and passion for music with our students.
Photographed with his wife Julianne at the Smith Center Concert. Strada Studios
Parent Funding Agreements Benefits Conservatories, Majors and School
We invite all parents and guardians to support the Parent Funding Program. Your generous contributions make a tangible difference in the quality of LVA’s arts education. The PFA helps us maintain the exceptional learning environment that defines the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. Every donation, large or small, directly benefits your child’s major program of study. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For more information, you can contact your student's major teacher or the LVA development office at:
LVADevelopmentOffice@gmail.com, or call 702-799-7800 x4123.