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October 20
One Week. Five Fairs. Countless Opportunities.
Join us for Southern Nevada College Week, a series of free college fairs connecting students and families with colleges and universities from across the country. Meet admissions reps, explore programs, and discover your path to college success. Discover Your Future. Connect With Colleges. Plan Your Next Step.
Southern Nevada College Week brings together thousands of students and families with over 100 colleges and universities from across the nation, all here to help you explore what’s next after high school.
Whether you’re just starting your college search or finalizing applications, this week of events is your chance to:
- ✅ Meet face-to-face with college admissions representatives
- ✅ Ask questions about majors, scholarships, financial aid, and campus life
- ✅ Get insider tips on navigating the admissions process
And best of all—it’s FREE and open to all students and families.
📅 October 19–23, 2025 | Multiple Locations Across Las Vegas
👉 Register now: www.strivefair.com
Monday October 20 - ODD Day Schedule
9:58 to 10:58 Lunch and Learn
- 9:58 to 10:58 There is no Lunch and Learn today. Students must remain in the Breezeway, and Cafeteria during lunch! Lower campus is closed including theaters, conservatory classrooms and practice rooms.
San Diego State University, 7:45 AM
- Stevens Institute of Technology, 7:45 AM
- University of Utah, 7:45 AM
- University of California-Irvine, 8:45 AM
- Claremont McKenna College, 8:45 AM
- Washington State University, 8:45 AM
- Howard University, 11:15 AM
- Woodbury University, 11:15 AM
- 2:15 to 3:45 - Table Top Games Club meets in K-18 [formerly known as D & D]
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM - College Fair: Bishop Gorman High School Gym - See lists of visiting colleges/universities and register for free at https://ivyworldevents.com/event-directory/southern-nevada-college-week/
Tuesday, October 21 - EVEN Day Guidance Day Schedule
10:20 to 10:50 am - Lunch & Learn
College Visits! - To register, log into Naviance or visit the Counseling Office
- Arizona State University-Tempe, 7:45 AM
- University of Denver, 7:45 AM
- Pepperdine University, 7:45 AM
- University of Chicago, 8:45 AM
- College of Southern Nevada, 8:45 AM
- Soka University of America, 8:45 AM
- Northwestern University, 11:15 AM
- Texas Christian University, 11:15 AM
- Westminster University - UT, 11:15 AM
Club Meetings:
- 10:30 to 11 am - Lunch & Learn is in English
- 10:50 to 11 am - New Club! Archery Club, New Gym
- 10:50 to 11 am - HOSA Meeting in New Gym Building 3024, Ms. Davis Advisor
- 10:50 to 11 am - NEW CLUB! Be the Light! M-15
- 10:50 to 11 am - K-pop, Room 3021 [New Gym Bldg.]
- 11:50 to 11 am - ASL Club, [American Sign Language Club], M-74
- 2:00 to 3:00 pm - Batteries Included - M-51 Main Conference room [Across from Student Success Center]
- 2:00 Seniors! Brave New Words - College Application Essay and Resume writing workshop.
- 2:15 to 3:45 pm - MATH Tutoring, F-12, Ms. Prezgay - All students are welcome!
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: WACAC College Fair at The Expo World Market Center - See lists of visiting colleges/universities and register for free at https://ivyworldevents.com/event-directory/southern-nevada-college-week/
Wednesday, October 22 - EVEN Day Schedule
9:58 to 10:58 - Lunch & Learn
College Visits! - To register, log into Naviance or visit the Counseling Office- Baylor University, 7:45 AM
- University of California-Davis, 7:45 AM
- Vanderbilt University, 7:45 AM
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 7:45 AM
- Saint Mary's College of California, 8:45 AM
- University of San Francisco,8:45 AM
- Seton Hall University, 8:45 AM
- Loyola Marymount University, 11:15 AM
- Scripps College, 11:15 AM
- Washington University in St Louis, 11:15 AM
- Club Meetings:
- Lunch & Learn is in Social Studies, Health & PE
- 10:30 to 10:58 am - Fitness Club, FB3 [Frazier Basement]
- 10:30 to 10:58 - Key Club, M-15 [Bottom floor Main] New location!
- 10:30 to 10:58 - Fashion Club, Lowden NA114, Ms. Bidleras
- 10:30 to 10:58 am - Varsity Quiz, M23
- 2:00 to 3:45 pm - Basketball Club, New Gym
- 2:00 to 3:45 pm - Improv Club, K12
- 2:15 to 3:45 pm - SCIENCE Tutoring, FB-4, [Frazier Basement], Ms. Wolcott - All students are welcome!
Thursday, October 23 - EVEN Day Schedule
College Visits! - To register, log into Naviance or visit the Counseling Office
9:58 to 10:58 am - Lunch & LearnNew York University, 7:45 AM
Chapman University, 8:45 AM
College of Southern Nevada, 8:45 AM
Willamette University, 8:45 AM
University of Redlands, 11:15 AM
Santa Monica College, 11:15 AM
Temple University Japan, 11:15 AM
University of Oregon, 11:15 AM
9:58 to 10:30 Lunch & Learn is in math.
- Club Meetings:
- 10:30 to 10:58 am - South and Southeast Asian Student Union, M23
- 10:30 to 10:58 POETRY OUT LOUD K-11
- 10:30 to 10:58 am - Sustainability Club, New Gym Bldg., Room 3024
- 10:30 to 10:38 am - Speech & Debate Club, Frazier Basement 3
- 2:00 to 4:00 pm - DECA Meeting, M-15
- 2:15 to 3:45 pm - English Tutoring, M-23, Ms. Moosbrugger - All students are welcome!
- 5:00 pm Unleash your inner hero or villain! Join the Thespians Club at their first Cabaret, an epic night of battles and dazzling performances! Join the fun at Container Park! IT'S FREE!"
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Northeast Career & Technical Academy Cafeteria - See lists of visiting colleges/universities and register for free at https://ivyworldevents.com/event-directory/southern-nevada-college-week/
Friday, October 24, ODD Day Schedule
College Visits! - To register, log into Naviance or visit the Counseling Office
College of Southern Nevada, 8:45 AM
Portland State University, 11:15 AM
Southern Utah University, 11:15 am
9:58 to 10:58 am - Lunch & Learn
- 9:58 to 10:30 Lunch & Learn is in science.
- Club Meetings:
- 10:30 to 10:58 am - BSU, M74
- 10:30 to 10:58 am - 3-D Printing Club, VA102
- 10:30 to 10:58 - Mu Alpha Theta, F-12
- 10:30 to 10:58 - SOL, M-15
- 2:00 to 3:45 - Robotics Club, M67
- Class of 2024 Senior Celebration Day!
- Fun, music and games in the Breezeway!
💦 Dunk a Senior! Visit the breezeway to see who’s nominated, then pick who to dunk — $2 for one, $5 for three! 💧 Cash only!
🍓 Pop-Tarts on sale! $2 per pack — cash only!
👑 Seniors: Wear your crown and your senior shirt, favorite college tee, or college sports jersey! 🎓
Dunk a Senior! - Visit the Breezeway to see who was nominated? Then choose the senior to dunk, $2 for one dunk $5 for three! Cash only! - Pop tarts on sale! One pack for $2. Cash only!
- Seniors wear your crowns and your senior shirt or favorite college shirt or college sports jersey.
6:00 to 8:00 pm - Trunk of Treat, fun for students and families. Las Vegas Academy's Theatre Conservatory! Wristbands are $5, cash only. Meet on the top of the parking garage.
Join CCSD Trustees for a Community Conversation
The Board of School Trustees is relaunching regular community engagement meetings as part of CCSD's efforts to communicate with and build trust throughout our community.
Trustees Henry, Johnson, and Barron will hold a community engagement meeting on Friday, October 24.
Here are the details of Friday's event:
Friday, October 24
6 pm - 7:15 pm
Cheyenne High School Cafeteria
3200 W. Alexander Rd
North Las Vegas, Nevada
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Deadlines to Note:
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- October 11 - Fall Musical, We Will Rock You, Black Box Theater
- October 14, 5-7 pm, Family FAFSA Night [Free Application for Federal Student Aid], Library
- October 16 - NHS Fall Annual Blood Drive - Information in Government classes
- October 17 - Staff Development Day - No School for Students
- October 17 - ENCORE! Alumni Homecoming Event with former students, staff & teachers!
- October 18 - Homecoming, City of Stars!
- October 21 - Orchestra Concert, PAC
- October 21 - Jazz Combo Concert, Black Box Theater
- October 24 - Haunted Noche featuring LVA Mariachi and 15 other school groups, food and fun!
- October 24 - Truck or Treat in the Parking Garage
- October 29 - Smith Center Concert featuring Winds Ensemble, Orchestra & Choir students
- February 6, 2026 - Experience the Arts Brilliance Gala, Orleans Arena
- Dates for Performances & Concerts are posted at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/calendar
- Parent Communication Directory - How and who to contact at LVA
- https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/student-parents - All things LVA: rules, forms, guidelines, handbook, resources and important links.
- Student Absence Form
- SAFE VOICE NEVADA
Off-Site Emergency Accounting of Students [Use ONLY if LVA is in lockdown and you [the student] have self-evacuated.
LVA parents can Request Infinite Campus Parent password reset here.
IMPORTANT LINKS
- RAVE Review - Recognize an outstanding CCSD Employee
- https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/blog - Includes accolades, events, need-to-know information and the Weekly Update that is released each Sunday.
- Friends of Las Vegas Academy Foundation, [Non-Profit Support Organization]