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Names in the News, Feb. 7

BCHS students’ art recognized

Boulder City High School freshmen Erick Gamez-Cota, Olivia Swan and Matt Woodard earned honorable mentions during the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing awards for 2019.

All three were recognized for excellence in visual arts.

Blatchford on president’s list

Taylor Blatchford of Boulder City was named to the University of Alabama president’s list for fall 2018.

A total of 12,332 students enrolled during the fall term named to the dean’s list, with an academic record of 3.5 or above, or the president’s list, with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The lists recognize full-time undergraduate students.

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New tradition starts at King Elementary

Nearly a decade ago, a longstanding tradition at King Elementary came to an end.

Where passion meets performance

BCHS has many performing and fine art programs to meet the needs of our very talented youth in Boulder City.

All that jazz

Saturday, the Las Vegas Jazz Society and Boulder City Friends of the Library hosted an afternoon of jazz music in the library’s amphitheater. More than 100 people turned out for the free concert.

Mitchell proud to be Leader In Me Lighthouse School

It is so great to see our students back in school this week after spring break. As we head into this last quarter of the school year, it is an important time to reflect on the year as we begin planning for next year.

What is occupational therapy?

Occupational therapists ask, “What matters to you?” instead of “What’s the matter with you?”

All Aboard!

This past weekend, the Boulder City Parks and Recreation gym played host to the Spring Model Train Show. There, hobby enthusiasts bought, sold and displayed their trains.

Shorter SBAC test: A win for students

Exciting news for our students and community! The Clark County School District (CCSD) will be implementing the shorter version of the SBAC, Nevada’s state assessment for reading, math, science, and writing.

A busy few weeks at Garrett

Garrett Junior High School was honored for their outstanding STEM education at the state capitol in Carson City. The school was recognized as one of six new schools in CCSD to earn the distinguished Governor’s Designated STEM School distinction, awarded by the state Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology.

Budgeting keeps BC balanced

The Finance Department is in the process of preparing the 2025-26 fiscal year budget. Nevada Revised Statutes require all Nevada cities adopt their final budget on or before June 1. Department directors met with the Finance Department’s budget team last week to review each estimated budget.