Silverado Weekly Communication

Dear Silverado Families and Students,

I am Ms. Jaime Ditto, Principal of Silverado High School, and I am thrilled to welcome you to the start of another fantastic school year! The first day of school—Monday, August 10th—is just around the corner, and I can already feel the energy and excitement building across campus as we prepare to open our doors to our Skyhawks.

To keep our community connected, Silverado sends out this weekly newsletter to ensure you always have current and timely information regarding campus events, announcements, and important updates.

The Clark County School District and Silverado High School remain deeply committed to opening school for all students as safely as possible. Above all, everyone on our staff is dedicated to the growth and success of every student who walks through our doors. We are here to assist, encourage, and help each student flourish both socially and academically.

Thank you for being our partner in this educational journey. Together, let’s make this school year extraordinary!

Thank you,

Ms. Jaime Ditto

Principal

Click on the Link Below for the Silverado Welcome Packet!

The Clark County School District (CCSD) 2026-2027 Back to School Guide is now available online for families. To help prepare for the upcoming school year, the District encourages all students and their families to read the Guide, which is available online at ccsd.net/enroll/back-to-school.

The Guide provides parents/guardians with resources and information about registration, graduation requirements, traffic safety, meals, transportation, parent/guardian resources and more.

The Back to School Legal Notices are also available online in English and Spanish. The Legal Notices cover topics including student privacy, a safe and respectful learning environment, students with disabilities, and more.

For families who still need to register their students for the new school year, you can visit ccsd.net/enroll to start the registration process.

The first day of school is Monday, August 10, 2026.

Silverado High School will be providing one breakfast and one lunch on a daily basis free of charge. Breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.. If your student does not want the main entree option, they are welcome to take juice, fruit, and/or milk without the main entree. Please remind your student to take advantage of this great opportunity!

The Family Support Centers invite Clark County School District (CCSD) staff to review the monthly newsletters and share these valuable resources and support with families. Please click the links below to access the monthly English and Spanish versions.

Project 150's mission is to offer free support and services to homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students in the Southern Nevada area so they can remain in school and graduate.

Please complete the form below if you wish to request a schedule change. Please understand that some requests may not be granted due to scheduling conflicts, class size, or other reasons. All approved schedule changes will be made by Monday, August 17, 2026. If your schedule DID NOT change, we could not accommodate your request. This schedule change form will close on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon).

SCHEDULE CHANGE RULES

• No Teacher Changes (unless there is a DOCUMENTED concern from a previous year)
• No LUNCH CHANGES
• No PERIOD CHANGES

Schedule changes will only be considered for the following:

• You attended summer school and the course is still in your schedule
• You are missing a class in your schedule (blank spot with no class)
• You are missing a class needed for graduation
• Elective change with open availability

Attention Silverado Sophomore Families!

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, all Silverado High School sophomores will be participating in the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

What is the ASVAB?

The ASVAB is a career exploration and aptitude assessment that helps students discover their strengths and interests. While it is commonly associated with military careers, students do not have to be interested in joining the military to benefit from taking the ASVAB. Many schools use the ASVAB as a valuable career-planning tool to help students learn more about careers that match their skills and abilities.

Understanding ASVAB Scores

Students receive an AFQT score ranging from 1–99. Students who earn a score of 50 or higher on the ASVAB may qualify toward earning the Career Ready distinction on their diploma upon graduation. Please note: A qualifying ASVAB score is only one of several requirements needed to earn the Career Ready distinction. Students should meet with their school counselor to learn about all of the requirements and determine their eligibility.

Juniors and Seniors

Students in 11th or 12th grade who would like to retake the ASVAB must register in advance using the Google Form below:

ASVAB Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSncA1Z1MEy17B6aoQd_wXKQIIAONQRCSKnnZKhp5jLcShDw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Please note that STUDENTS who are interested must fill out this form using their CCSD Gmail that has been assigned to them. This is the only way to assess this form

We encourage families to discuss this opportunity with their students. The ASVAB is an excellent resource for career planning and can provide valuable information to help students make informed decisions about their future after high school.

In accordance with NRS 439.550, a child may not be enrolled in a public school unless a parent/guardian submits a certificate stating that the child has been immunized and has received proper boosters for that immunization. All students entering Grade 12 are required to receive the meningococcal vaccine prior to the start of the 26-27 school year. A student may be excused because of religious belief or medical condition. The Southern Nevada Health District has information on availability, required forms, parent/guardian consent, and costs for vaccinations in the community. All exemptions of student immunizations for religious beliefs must be submitted on the State of Nevada Preschool-12th Grade – Religious Immunization Exemption Certificate.

Please contact Krysta Ortiz at ortizkn@nv.ccsd.net with any questions.

Did you know that missing just a few days of school each month puts a student at a much higher risk of falling behind and dropping out? Every class day counts toward your child's success.

How You Can Help:

• Send students to school every day unless they are running a fever or have a contagious illness.

• Submit absence notes promptly: Parents/guardians must submit absence documentation online or in person for any missed days.

Please Note: Students who accumulate more than 10 unapproved absences in a single course will be denied course credit and issued a failing grade.

Thank you for partnering with us to prioritize learning and attendance!

Ready to represent? Check out listing above for our full lineup of Fall, Winter, and Spring sports. Have game-day or sport-specific questions? Reach out directly to the head coaches!

⚠️ Important: You must be fully registered before stepping onto the field or court for tryouts.

📲 Get cleared to play—complete your registration using the links below!

Please see the attachment below to review a list common traffic violations that are committed in school zones and may result in a traffic citation from police. Our goal is to help maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and the community. Please ensure you are practicing safe driving habits in school zones.

To maintain a safe, welcoming, and focused learning environment, Silverado High School enforces a dress code in full accordance with Clark County School District (CCSD) Regulation 5131.

School administration reserves the right to determine if specific clothing, fashions, or styles disrupt the educational environment or pose a safety hazard.

Dress Code Guidelines

All students are expected to follow these requirements while on campus:

• Footwear: Shoes with protective soles must be worn at all times.

• Coverage: Tops and bottoms must provide full coverage. Bellies, chests, and behinds must not be visible.

• Appropriate Graphics & Messages: Clothing may not display or insinuate:

  • Weapons, violence, or gang activity/affiliation

  • Alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes, or drugs

  • Sexually suggestive or obscene content

  • Any controversial or offensive slogans that disrupt the learning environment

• Headwear: Hats, hoods, bandanas, do-rags, or other hair grooming devices are not permitted on campus.

  • Exceptions: Documented medical or bona fide religious reasons verified through the Health or Discipline Office.

• Accessories & Safety: Accessories that pose potential safety hazards—such as chains, safety pins, spikes, or controversial belt buckles—are strictly prohibited.

Dress Code Violations & Policy Enforcement

Important Note: School administration retains the authority to grant dress code exceptions for designated special events or spirit days.

• Required Action: Students found in violation of the dress code will be required to change into appropriate attire before returning to class or remaining on campus.

• Disciplinary Measures: Repeated or uncorrected violations will result in progressive discipline, up to and including removal from campus.

Thank you to our students and families for partnering with us to keep Silverado High School safe, respectful, and focused on learning!

Students are responsible for ensuring that there are no prohibited items or substances in their backpacks while attending school. Please be mindful of the contents of your backpack while on campus. If students are found to be in possession of prohibited items, progressive discipline will be applied in accordance with the CCSD Code of Conduct; up to and including a recommendation for expulsion.

Student’s use of personal technology such as cell phones is allowed during lunch periods and school-sponsored activities as long as they are not disruptive. During the instructional day, students may only use their personal devices with teacher permission. Personal technology devices that violate state or federal law, any Clark County School District policies or regulations, or the Clark County School District Acceptable Use Policy is prohibited. Students who do not comply with the site cell phone policy will be subject to progressive discipline and/or removal from the classroom environment.

Students are required to park in the student parking lot in the front of the school. The parking lots in the back by the gym and baseball field are reserved for staff only. All cars must be in a marked parking spot.

For the safety of our school community please be advised that there is no parking in any red zone for any reason. This includes no parking, nor prolonged waiting, on the road in the front of the school. Parking is only permitted in available designated parking spaces, and all vehicles must be parked legally. In all red zones, do not impede the flow of traffic. Failure to comply with these safety measures may result in a police citation. For pick-up and drop-off, we recommend parking in a designated parking spot in the front lot and waiting for your student.

Please note that the bus loading and unloading zone in the west parking lot needs to remain clear at all times. Please do not park or drop off your students in this parking lot. The parking spots are reserved for buses and staff only.