West Las Vegas School District

WLV Staff does get into the games vs RHS, today and tomorrow. ONLY WLVHS students are admitted FREE with their Power School Schedule. All other students will be charged $3, provided they show their Power School Schedule. NO BACKPACKS are allowed. Please let students know. If you have any further questions, please contact Richard Tripp NO outside food or drinks Thank you GO LADY DONS GO DONS #CHAMPIONSRISEUP

Fans, let's support our LADY DONS with an all white out tomorrow as we take on Robertson Lady Cardinals. Home games begin at 4:00 pm. Help us white out our gym by wearing your white WLV gear.

Come out and support our students from the writing club.

Greetings, Families of West Las Vegas Students: West Las Vegas Schools honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., celebrating his dream of equality and justice for all. As we observe this day, let us reflect on his teachings and strive to promote kindness, understanding, and unity within our school community and beyond. Together, we can make a difference! That is our West Las Vegas Way. We just wanted to let you know that there will be no school on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Wishing you a safe and wonderful weekend.

January 15, 2025 Dear WLVS Family, We are writing to inform you of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a software vendor that provides our Student Information System (SIS). On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, PowerSchool informed our leadership team that they experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain PowerSchool SIS customer data. Unfortunately, they have confirmed that the information belongs to some WLVS families and educators. PowerSchool informed us that the data taken primarily includes parent and student contact information and data elements such as name and address information. Across their customer base, they have determined that some personally identifiable information (PII), such as social security numbers (SSN) and medical information, was impacted for a portion of individuals. They are urgently working to complete their investigation and determine whether PII belonging to our students was included. Protecting our students is something we take seriously. With PowerSchool’s help, more information and resources (including credit monitoring or identity protection services, if applicable) will be provided to you as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding. PowerSchool updates and frequently asked questions are available at https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/. Sincerely, Mr. Christopher Gutierrez, Superintendent

Good morning! We are proud to announce the following BPA students that participated in the Regionals competition hosted at NMHU on Tuesday . These students will be moving on to the State level! We are so proud of these students. Analisya Lopez - Health Research Presentation 1st place Isaiah Lujan - Computer Network Technology 1st place Isaiah Lujan - Computer Security 1st place Delaney Martinez - Prepared Speech 1st place Naomi Mora - Health Administration Concepts 1st place Aubriana Ortiz - Financial Math & Analysis Concepts 1st place Aubriana Ortiz - Personal Financial Management 3rd place Podcast Production Team - Vespera Benavidez, Delaney Martinez, Bobby Ortiz 1st place Visual Design Team - Analisya Lopez, Alysha Montano, Naomi Mora, Aubriana Ortiz 1st place Great job BPA! Good luck at State next month!

Good Morning, Dons and Lady Dons. We are on a two-hour delay. Please use caution on the roads. Students from West Las Vegas High School and Family Partnership will report to first period, second period, and then lunch. Your attendance matters, and we cannot wait to see you.

Dress up days for the remainder of the week: Wednesday- Mad For Plaid Thursday- Holiday Hat Friday- DON'ed in lights

Parents/Guardians: West LV High School was on a brief lockdown due to a situation at the Middle School. Lockdown was lifted in less than 5 minutes.

Good Evening, Students and Families: We hope you all had a wonderful day. We want to remind you that our semester exams start tomorrow. Students must be well prepared to do their best. Please make sure students charge Chromebooks fully tonight. Students are expected to arrive on time. Tardiness may result in your child having to take the exam during a makeup session. We understand mornings can be hectic, but we appreciate your assistance in helping our Dons and Lady Dons be prepared, less stressed, and ready to show their true potential.

Final Exam Schedule & Dress-up Fun Schedule: Thursday 12/12/24 Holiday Hair Don't Care, Crazy Hair Day Finals 7:55 - 9:30 1st Period Exam; 9:35 - 11:30 2nd Period Exam; 12:25 - 3:04 3rd Period Exam Friday 12/13/24 Grinch Day, West Las Vegas-Ville Finals 7:55 - 9:30 4th Period Exam; 9:35 - 11:30 5th Period Exam; After lunch report to the following 12:20-1:17 First Period; 1:20-2:10 Second Period; 2:14-3:04 Third Period for a Virtual Presentation: Breaking Barriers by Megan Tapper Next weeks schedule will follow separately.

The letter below is being forwarded. The letter is from our school nurse. This letter is to inform you of our procedure in regard to children who are sick. If your child is ill, keeping him/her home from school is often most appropriate. A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. Our school protocol states that you should not send your child to school if he/she has the following: • Fever in the past 24 hours • Vomiting in the past 24 hours • Diarrhea in the past 24 hours • Chills • Sore throat • Rash • Strep Throat - must take an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school • Bad cold (upper respiratory infection) with a very runny nose or bad cough especially if it has kept the child awake at night. • Head lice - must be treated according to the nurse or doctor's instruction and are completely nit (egg) free, before returning to school • Eye infection - must take an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school If your child becomes ill at school and the school nurse feels the child is too sick to benefit from school or is contagious to other children, you will be called to come and take him/her home from school. Thank you for being so cooperative. Also please do not send your child to school to have the nurse see him/her. In doing so you are sending a sick child into school and risking the whole classroom and teachers from becoming ill. If your child is sick please keep them home and have them seen by a provider who has the appropriate resources to help them. Respectfully, Joseph Vigil RN WLVS District Nurse (505)-426-2547 Office (505)-617-6777 School Cell

Good Morning, Students and Families from West Las Vegas High School and Family Partnership. As you know, we are on a delayed schedule today. Students will report to the 3rd and 4th periods and then lunch. The afternoon schedule will follow the traditional 5th, 6th, and 7th periods. Roads are a little slick this morning, so please drive safely. I wish you all a fantastic day.

Good Afternoon Dons Families: Just a reminder that seniors should report at 5:30 PM in the library to start their Financial Aide Forms if they are interested in college or a vocational school. It is important to take care of this early. Before coming in you will need: CREATING YOUR FAFSA ACCOUNT 1. Go to StudentAid.gov. This is the only site thatʼs approved for settingupanFSA ID, and itʼs also where youʼll fill out your FAFSA. 2. Choose a username. Make this unique from other usernames you have used in the past, but it's one you will remember. 3. Select a password. Again, this should be unique to the FAFSA website, secure, and not easily guessed by others. If you need inspiration for asecurepassword, use a password tool like that in Google Chrome or your securitysoftware for suggestions. Just be sure to write it down so you donʼt forget. 4. Provide your personal information. Be sure not to use a school-affiliatedemail address when registering for your FSA ID. You may change schoolsorneed to access your information after school is finished, and havinganactiveemail address is important. 5. Answer the four challenge questions. These should be questions youcananswer easily, but that others wonʼt guess. They will help you log intoyouraccount if you forget how to get in. 6. Verify your selected communication methods, including email, text, andauthenticator app. Follow any instructions on these notifications toensureyour FSA ID is ready. 7. Get and store your backup code, which will be a series of letters andnumbers. To create a parent account on FAFSA, follow these steps: Choose “Parent” if you’re starting the FAFSA form on behalf of your child1. 1. Visit the FSA ID website and select “Create Account”. 2. Fill out personal information, including name, Social Security number, and contact details23. 3. Write down your FSA ID information in a safe place4. Follow remainder of steps only set up account and we can assist with the process after setting up. You must have you own email and phone number from the dependent.

Greetings, West Las Vegas Families This message is to inform you that West Las Vegas High School, West Las Vegas Family Partnership, and West Las Vegas Middle School were placed on a 5-minute lockdown. The Las Vegas Police Department was in pursuit of an individual. The lockdown was short, and all students and staff acted quickly to ensure our campuses were safe. Thank you. I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Seniors, please mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Make sure you start creating your FASFA account.

This notice reminds you that this week, we will have school on Monday and Tuesday. In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We hope you enjoy this special time with your loved ones. We wish you all a wonderful, safe, and happy Thanksgiving filled with joy, gratitude, and delicious food! Students, if you should need any support, please reach out and someone will get back to you. We are very Thankful for you!

Good Afternoon, Students and Families. This important announcement reminds you that school WILL be in session tomorrow, November 11th. Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, and we would like to express our honor and gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on our wonderful Veterans and appreciate their dedication and service. After our two snow days off, we ask that students come prepared for a productive day of learning. Please ensure you have your Chromebooks, chargers, paper, and writing utensils. As always, we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing our wonderful Dons and Lady Dons at school tomorrow.

Due to inclement weather, West Las Vegas Schools will not have school tomorrow, November 8th. Please stay safe and warm.

Good Morning, West Las Vegas High School and Family Partnership families. Due to inclement weather, the school will be closed today. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay warm and safe.