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Moving from Singaporer


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DenaBeth October 25, 2012


I would like to know if you do in fact serve grades 7 - 12. If not what middle schools feed into Spring Valley?

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MagnetMom October 28, 2012


Hi DenaBeth and welcome to the Las Vegas community on GreatSchools. You've posted on a parent community... More »

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Catholic School Choices


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ericampg15 August 28, 2012


Does anyone have any experience with either Our Lady of Las Vegas or St. Francis? I am torn between the two. Thanks!

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MMfromSFDS March 19, 2013


I say St. Francis becauseI have gone there for the past 8 years and I love it there. I am so sad to be leaving SFDS it's... More »

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What are good schools in the west or northwest areas of las Vegas? I want my son to go to a safe school but also a school wit...


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Aluc311 July 8, 2012


Need help finding a good elementary school in las Vegas. I have an extremely shy first grader and am having trouble finding a school that will fit... More » 

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MagnetMom July 8, 2012


Hi Aluc311, Start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ Type in your zip code, and read the... More »

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pr_luna August 3, 2012


All of the elementary schools in the Summerlin area (Ober, Staton, Givens, Bonner, etc...) are all great schools and always... More »

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Which school to choose


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Jimbo42 March 9, 2012


Alright it's going to sound sort of contradictory and strange but just go with it. I'm coming from an area that is very strict... More » 

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MagnetMom March 19, 2012


Hi Jimbo42, Start here: http://www.greatschools.org/cities.page?all=1&city=Las+Vegas&includeState=1&order=alpha&s... More »

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pr_luna March 19, 2012


I don't think Palo Verde would be a good fit for you. Maybe you should consider a Scared Straight Program or a military... More »

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Relocating from Utah


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Cholm17 February 26, 2012


hello Could someone help me with what area is best to raise children in and the schools I have 9 yr old going into 4th grade and a 6 yr old... More » 

Challenger summerlin or Merryhill Alta? But with some care and nurture included not just education


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iisaroe January 13, 2012


Help im totally torn between MerryHill on Alta or Challenger summerlin on Cheyenne, Challenger has everything education wise, but i still want my... More » 

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violinist1 January 31, 2012


I have been a Challenger parent to 3 girls ages 10, 7 and now 5. All of them started in Pre K 4yrs. Challenger is WAY... More »

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LasVegasJen February 26, 2012


I currently have 2 children at Challenger School, in Pre-K and Kindergarten, they both started just a little over a year... More »

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Special Ed Middle School in Las Vegas area


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stoelzing January 6, 2012


What is the best middle school in the Las Vegas area with a self-contained classroom/special ed program for special needs children? Does Sig Rogich... More » 

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MagnetMom March 8, 2012


Hi stoelzing, You might want to start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ Type in your zip... More »

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registration for class for non zoned student athlete


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modofesa December 15, 2011


how do i register my incoming freshman or what do i need in order for me to register her for Centennial High? She isnt zoned for it but her volleyball... More » 

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MagnetMom December 27, 2011


Contact the school directly after break. Because rules for student athletes are very strict, you will want to make sure... More »

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I am moving to Las Vegas in December and would like to know the best schools for middle school and elementary school. Both ...


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burns2121 October 19, 2011


Elementary and middle school info

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MerylSchulte October 24, 2011


I would suggest you look into being zoned for Bonner ES and Rogich ES. Both great schools with involved teachers! Just... More »

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pr_luna October 28, 2011


All the elementary schools in Summerlin are excellent! As far as Middle Schools go; make sure you are zoned for Sig Rogich... More »

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Young Orchestra/Symphony Music Programs in Las Vegas Public School/County


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moving2NV March 23, 2011


Hello, our family is moving to Las Vegas, Nevada this summer. We have two sons that play the viola and one that plays alto saxophone. My youngest... More » 

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ctran04 May 30, 2011


Hey! Don't forget about the Magnet school program. KO Knudsun is the music middle school and The Las Vegas Academy is... More »

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MerylSchulte October 24, 2011


I agree with ctran04. If your children absolutely love playing their instruments, I would look into the magnet programs.... More »

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