Week #14

10:58 to 11:58 - Lunch and Learn

• No Lunch & Learn today.
• Lower Campus is open during the second half of lunch.

3 to 4:40 pm - Robotics meets every Monday in M67 after school. Robotics is gearing up for the competition season by learning OnShape CAD design, how to safely use tools, and becoming familiar with the old Robot so we are ready to build an even better one in January!

ALL Day - FAFSA Lessons for Seniors, Library, presentations by Counselors during English classes

10:58 to 11:58 - Lunch and Learn

• Sin City Wise Guys Italian Food Truck - Breezeway, Cost range $3.5 to $9.
• Lunch and Learn is in English during the first half of lunch.
• Lower Campus is open during the second half of lunch.

3:15 to 4:45 - After-school tutoring is in Math, F12

Veterans Day Observed

10:58–11:58 – Lunch & Learn

• Lunch & Learn is in math during the first half of lunch.
• Lower Campus is open during the second half of lunch.

• 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

3:30 to 5:00 - Visual Arts Conservatory Exhibits, Fool's Gold, Lowden Gallery and Bryan Lewis Gallery

6:00 to 8:30 - Opening Night for Treasure Island, Theater Conservatory Fall Play, Lowden Theater

• Tickets at lasvegasacademy.net Box Office

• Lunch & Learn is in science the first half of lunch.
• Lower Campus is open the second half of lunch.

TBA Honor Guitar

• Tickets at lasvegasacademy.net Box Office

• 2 to 4:30 pm - Treasure Island, Theater Conservatory Fall Play, Lowden Theater
  • Tickets at lasvegasacademy.net Box Office

• Tickets at lasvegasacademy.net Box Office

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!

The Las Vegas Review-Journal is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2027 Academic Excellence Awards, a program dedicated to honoring outstanding students for their academic achievements, leadership, dedication, and positive impact on those around them.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Students in grades 1–12 attending public, private, charter, magnet, or homeschool programs throughout Southern Nevada are eligible for nomination.

What Will Honorees Receive?

Selected students will receive:

• A $1,000 scholarship

• A custom award recognizing their achievements

• Recognition at the Academic Excellence Awards celebration on May 5, 2027, including dinner for the honoree and four guests

Nominations are now open!

Learn more and submit a nomination at:

https://www.reviewjournal.com/academics

For safety, students may not receive any third-party deliveries of any kind. Neither students nor parents/guardians may order food to be delivered to the student(s) for lunch. LVA does not have the resources or ability to verify the safety of the delivery. Delivery of food, gifts, balloons, flowers, and other non-instructional items takes away from the school’s ability to focus on instruction. Parents/guardians who need to deliver a forgotten lunch or any other conservatory item (dance shoes, costumes, or instruments) or academic work may check in at the front desk to make arrangements. Students may not meet parents for delivery of items at any location other than the front desk before school or during lunch. [LVA Student-Family Handbook, page 33]

Math assistance is available throughout the week in F12:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Mu Alpha Theta/Peer tutoring during the second half of lunch.

• Tuesdays: After-school math tutoring from 3:15–4:45 p.m.

• Thursdays: Math help during Lunch & Learn at 10:58 a.m.

Questions? Ask your math teacher or visit Ms. Prezgay in F12.

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

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

Seniors may sign up through Naviance. Visit the Counseling Office with any questions.

College of Southern Nevada - David Shanton, Mon. November 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

Seniors! Mark your calendar for these important upcoming college information dates! Seniors need to sign up through Naviance to reserve their spot.

• 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)

November's First Friday celebrated the nine Portraits of Excellence, Portrait Artist of the Year finalists. Jazz music filled the quad, getting the crowd on dancing and cheering. Musical Chairs had students racing to claim the last remaining seat, with each round's winner taking home a Nothing Bundt Cake. The Candy Corn Hunt sent students searching for cartoon candy corn, which they could turn in for prizes such as candy, fuzzy backpack charms, or one of three top prizes: a Nothing Bundt Cake. First Friday Oscar Burgers were a hit, with students eagerly waiting in the long but fast-moving line for this delicious tradition.

We are recruiting high school students for the 2027 cohort of the ACIES program.

Each year, the ACIES program trains 24 students in Grades 10-12 in microelectronics and semiconductors through three workshops:

• Introduction to Electronic Systems
• Circuit-Level Design
• Semiconductor Manufacturing

The program website is https://nsil.sites.unlv.edu/ACIES.html, and the recruitment flyer is attached.

Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 20, 2026.

November 14 - Theater Conservatory, Treasure Island, Lowden Theater, 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm

November 17 - Magnet Open House, for students applying for the 2027-2028 school year

November 18 & 19 - Guitar Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater, 6 to 8:30 pm

November 19 - Guidance Day Schedule

November 19 - Jazz Concert "Merged," Performing Arts Center, 6 to 8 pm

November 19 - Fall Play "Treasure Island," Lowden Theater, 6 to 9 pm

November 20 - Fall Play "Treasure Island," Lowden Theater, 7 to 10 pm

November 21 - Fall Play "Treasure Island," Lowden Theater, 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm

November 24 - Jazz Pie Fundraiser Distribution, Black Box Theater

November 25 - No School for Students & Teachers

November 26 & 27 - School Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday Observed

November 30 - Hyde Park Orchestra Concert featuring LVA Orchestra, Performing Arts Center, 6 to 8 pm

December 2 - SOT & Monthly Parent Meeting, Library, 8 to 9 am

December 3 - Orchestra Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6 to 8 pm

December 5 - Band Concert, Performing Arts Center, 7 to 9 pm

December 8 - Choir Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6 to 8:30 pm

December 9 - Theater II Showcase, Black Box Theater, 6 to 8:30

December 9 - Mariachi Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6 to 8:30 pm

December 10 - Theater II Showcase, Black Box Theater, 6 to 8:30

December 10 - Dance Drama, Lowden Theater, 6 to 8 pm

December 11 - Piano & Guitar Concert, Performing Arts Center, 7 to 9:30

December 11 - Dance Drama, Lowden Theater, 7 to 9 pm

December 12 - Dance Drama, Lowden Theater, 7 to 9 pm

December 15 - Adjusted Semester Exam Schedule, [Full day of school] 8 am to 3 pm

December 16, 17 & 18 - Semester Exams, [Half day of school] 8 to 11:40 am

December 18 & 19 - Dance Drama, Lowden Theater, 7 to 9 pm

• Dates for Performances & Concerts are posted at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/calendar.
• Purchase tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office

*Tentative, date or time may change

• 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.

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.

Whether you give $10, $25, or $50 a month, your support adds up to something meaningful. Monthly giving creates a reliable foundation that lets us respond to student needs, strengthen programs, and keep investing in the opportunities that inspire the next generation of artists. Click here to learn more about becoming a sustaining member.

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.

Interested in supporting LVA? Contact our Development Office to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, partnerships, or how you can bring a special event to benefit our students and community.

We’re excited to connect with you! Contact Susan Thornton at thorns@nv.ccsd.net or Jennifer Walker at walkejg1@nv.ccsd.net

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