New Episodes Feature Allegiant Stadium, Springs Preserve and More Vegas PBS’ original series, Vegas PBS STEAM Camp, is returning for a second season. The three new episodes, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Allegiant Stadium, Springs Preserve and many more organizations will air on Fridays starting July 9 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aimed towards children ages … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Steam Camp Season 2 Premieres Friday, July 9
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Skye Canyon Hosts Operation School Bell Supply Drive – July 11-18
Having the right school supplies can make a big difference for kids as they pursue their education. Research shows that children with the appropriate school supplies can improve grades, creativity, attitude towards learning, behavior, and self-image – increasing their chances for success at school. Students in Clark County are in need of school supplies for the upcoming … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon Hosts Operation School Bell Supply Drive – July 11-18
Vegas PBS Announces Winners of 2021 Vegas PBS Kids Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen
Judges Selected 30 Winning Stories from Nearly 700 Entries Vegas PBS is proud to announce and congratulate the winners of the 2021 VEGAS PBS KIDS Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen. From a pool of nearly 700 entries, a panel of authors, educational staff and community members selected 18 stories based upon originality, creative expression and several other … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Announces Winners of 2021 Vegas PBS Kids Writers Contest Presented by Janice Allen
Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada and Republic Services Team up to Renovate Local Boys & Girls Club
On Sunday, May 23, 2021, volunteers renovated spaces at Andre Agassi Boys and Girls Club and helped clean up the surrounding neighborhood in Las Vegas’ Historic Westside area. The Andre Agassi Boys and Girls Club provides learning and child development resources for local families in Las Vegas, offering distance learning and academic tutoring. This revitalization work … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada and Republic Services Team up to Renovate Local Boys & Girls Club
Get the S’mores and Arts & Crafts Ready as Kids with Medical Needs Virtually Return to ‘Cabins’ for 2021’s Camp Independent Firefly
Camp Independent Firefly is back! As a cornerstone service for the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation, the premier camp program for youth affected by bleeding disorders will take place as a virtual experience June 15-18, 2021. The four-day camp is designed to allow children with special medical needs the opportunity to experience a variety of traditional … [Read more...] about Get the S’mores and Arts & Crafts Ready as Kids with Medical Needs Virtually Return to ‘Cabins’ for 2021’s Camp Independent Firefly
Socrates and Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Announce Tech Partnership
Award-winning learning platform will bring innovative learning solutions to local Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada and Learn with Socrates, a Las Vegas-based award-winning learning platform, have announced a partnership that will bring financial literacy and money management content to local Girl Scouts using the Socrates personalized learning platform. “Our … [Read more...] about Socrates and Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Announce Tech Partnership
Community Invited To Tennis And Fun Event At Lorenzi Park
Event Scheduled From 4 To 8 P.M. Friday, May 14 The Las Vegas City Council and Councilman Cedric Crear invite the community to the free tennis and fun event at Lorenzi Park from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 14. The event, located at 3333 W. Washington Ave. in Ward 5, is co-sponsored by the Inspiring Children’s Foundation and will include a free tennis clinic and … [Read more...] about Community Invited To Tennis And Fun Event At Lorenzi Park
Las Vegas Raiders Team Up With Allegiant To Honor Eight Teachers From CCSD Innovative Schools Pilot Program Inbox
The Las Vegas Raiders teamed up with Allegiant to recognize eight deserving Las Vegas middle school teachers during the Clark County School District’s (CCSD) Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs from May 3-7. Principals from eight middle schools participating in the CCSD Innovative Schools Pilot Program nominated a teacher who has raised student performance and gone above … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Raiders Team Up With Allegiant To Honor Eight Teachers From CCSD Innovative Schools Pilot Program Inbox
Silver State Schools Credit Union Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients
Silver State Schools Credit Union’s (SSSCU) Board of Directors announced its ten scholarship recipients for 2021. Each winner selected is a Southern Nevada High School Senior and will receive a $2,000 scholarship renewable for up to four years, for a total of up to $8,000, to use towards higher education. It has been a challenging year, especially for High School Seniors … [Read more...] about Silver State Schools Credit Union Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients
City Of Las Vegas Named ‘Bright Spot Community’
Las Vegas Recognized For Supporting School And Community Success The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading announced today that it has named the city of Las Vegas a 2021 “Bright Spot Community” for its responses to the COVID crisis last year. Specifically, the Campaign is highlighting communities that developed exemplary or innovative responses to the COVID crisis, … [Read more...] about City Of Las Vegas Named ‘Bright Spot Community’