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On March 30, the Moapa Valley Community Education Advisory Board (MVCEAB) held its regular meeting. Discussion ranged from the attendance statistics of each Moapa Valley school to the Clark County School District (CCSD) Facility Master Plan. General news Ute V. Perkins Elementary School reported a 26% absence rate, up 7% from last year. SBAC testing for grades three to … [Read more...] about MVCEAB discusses CCSD Facility Master Plan
Mack Lyon Middle School
Marinettes celebrate season revue
By BRIANNA WAITE The Progress The Lyon Middle School gym was filled with energy and celebration Friday, March 13, as the Marinette dance team hosted their annual revue, Last Dance. The evening showcased dancers from sixth through eighth grade performing a variety of styles including jazz, pom, military and hip hop. Each routine reflected the team’s growth, dedication and … [Read more...] about Marinettes celebrate season revue
MV steps up for school closet drive
The 7th Annual School Closet Drive wrapped up on Feb. 19, and once again, the Moapa Valley community showed how much it cares about local students. For a month, community members donated all kinds of items to help kids have what they need to succeed at school. Donations were collected at Grant Bowler Elementary, Ute Perkins Elementary, Mack Lyon Middle School and Moapa … [Read more...] about MV steps up for school closet drive
7th School Closet Drive begins
The 7th Annual School Closet Drive for Moapa Valley area schools began on Jan. 19, hoping for bigger success than in previous years. “We will take whatever we get, and the more the better, as the items help local students,” Mack Lyon middle school counselor and social worker Erika Whitmore said. She said they are once again looking for donations for students who need … [Read more...] about 7th School Closet Drive begins
OPD5 Food Drive gets a solid start at Mack Lyon MS
The students at Mack Lyon Middle School got off to an early start in helping neighbors in need for the holidays. The school’s student council worked with Overton Power District 5 (OPD5) to organize this annual food drive to replenish the food pantry at Cappalappa Family Resource Center in Overton. The food drive had local middle schoolers bringing in non-perishable food … [Read more...] about OPD5 Food Drive gets a solid start at Mack Lyon MS
Student-led Hope Squads tackle teen mental health
Students and advisors from four local Hope Squads gathered for a collaborative kickoff event on Monday, Sept. 22, uniting members from Moapa Valley and Virgin Valley high schools, as well as Charles Arthur Hughes and Mack Lyon middle schools. Hope Squad is a vital peer support program that trains students to identify and assist classmates facing mental health challenges, … [Read more...] about Student-led Hope Squads tackle teen mental health
Moapa Valley schools kick off new year
Summer has passed, and the 2025-2026 school year has begun. With the first week of school kicking off, here is a look at each school. Ute V. Perkins Elementary in Moapa currently sits at an enrollment of about 131 students—down from last year. The teaching staff remains unchanged. The school shared that the main goal this year is to improve the attendance of students. The … [Read more...] about Moapa Valley schools kick off new year
Mack Lyon MS attends band festival
Mack Lyon Middle School Advanced Band, under the direction of Daryl Richardson, attended CCSD Middle School Advanced Festival last month, March 5. The event was held at UNLV’s Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, and the band received a superior rating for their performance of “Pegasus Overture” by Mike Collins-Dowden; “A Canadian Ballad,” arranged by Robert Sheldon; and “Project … [Read more...] about Mack Lyon MS attends band festival
Mack Lyon Students Present Stage Plays
By Trent Robison Mack Lyon Student Mack Lyon Middle School drama students performed A Winter Night of Theatre on December 15-16 in the school auditorium. The students performed three short amusing plays on each night for the entertainment of an appreciative audience. The drama troupe, consisting of 24 students from the seventh and eighth grades began the evening with … [Read more...] about Mack Lyon Students Present Stage Plays