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Southwest Shadow

Student Council reveals Forthcoming Week details

September 30, 2011

SWCTA’s forthcoming week will occur Oct. 10-14, with the annual flag football game on Oct. 14, and will conclude on Oct. 15 at the safari-themed Forthcoming Dance from 7-10 p.m. at the Keep Memory Alive...

My first ‘F’

September 23, 2011

As a senior who has consistently taken honors and AP level classes since 7th grade, I have experienced my fair share of homework, tests, make-up work, and grade fluctuations. From struggling to keep an...

Senior Portrait deadline approaches

September 14, 2011

Photo sessions for senior portraits are now being held at the Bernhard & Williams studio. The deadline to schedule your photos is Thursday, September 15th. These photos will be used in this year’s...

Classes reinstated; teachers added

September 10, 2011

At the conclusion of the 2010-2011 school year, 639 teaching jobs had been cut and several courses and programs were eliminated in the Clark County School District. However, a total of $250 million...

Seniors continue college process

September 6, 2011

The first graduating class of Southwest Career and Technical Academy has already begun outlining their plans for college.  Students are now occupying themselves with college research and arranging appointments...

Keep eyes on own score

September 6, 2011

As a student with straight A’s who began her high school career with Algebra 1 Honors in 7th grade, fellow classmates have consistently compared themselves to my educational ability. I am probably not...

Breaking News: Southwest Shadow takes top honors

May 27, 2011

On Friday May 27th, the Las Vegas Review Journal held the 2011 High School Journalism Awards Luncheon. The Southwest Shadow was one of 23 different high school journalism organizations in attendance. The...

Movie etiquette reminder

May 27, 2011

Popcorn in hand, soda in the cup holder, comfortable seat position, and the previews are ending. I was thinking to myself, “This movie better be worth the $15 for the ticket and snacks.” The movie...

Furlough days added to revised CCSD budget

April 9, 2011

On April 6, 2011, Clark County School District Chief Financial Officer Jeff Weiler revealed the revised recommendations for the 2012 fiscal year budget. The original recommendations were presented during...

CCSD 2011-2012 Budget revealed

March 30, 2011

On Thursday March 24, 2011, the CCSD School Board of Trustees discussed the fiscal budget proposed by Superintendent Dwight Jones for the 2011-2012 academic year. The current proposal, available here,...

Peaceful demonstration rallies against budget cuts

Peaceful demonstration rallies against budget cuts

March 17, 2011

On March 15, 2011, over 350 students, faculty, and parents from Southwest Career and Technical Academy marched to Sierra Vista High School for one of four Town Hall meetings hosted by the Clark County...

Edwards holds advisory board meeting, budget discussed

March 14, 2011

On Wednesday March 9, 2011, Clark County School District Board of Trustee President, Carolyn Edwards, held her District F Advisory Board meeting at the SWCTA Coyote Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. Over 50 people...