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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Newspaper, yearbook both awarded CSPA crowns

Newspaper, yearbook both awarded CSPA crowns

Grinesa Bajrami
March 28, 2020
After being named crown finalists for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the Howl yearbook earned silver and the Southwest Shadow earned gold.
SPARK: COVID-19 Update for 3/26

SPARK: COVID-19 Update for 3/26

Grinesa Bajrami
March 26, 2020
Today's worldwide and local COVID-19 update.
SPARK: COVID-19 Update for 3/25

SPARK: COVID-19 Update for 3/25

Grinesa Bajrami
March 25, 2020
Today's worldwide and local COVID-19 update.
SPARK: COVID-19 Update for 3/24

SPARK: COVID-19 Update for 3/24

Grinesa Bajrami
March 24, 2020
Today's worldwide and local COVID-19 update.
SPARK: COVID-19 Update for 3/23

SPARK: COVID-19 Update for 3/23

Grinesa Bajrami
March 23, 2020
Today's worldwide and local COVID-19 update.
ACT rescheduled for June 13

ACT rescheduled for June 13

Grinesa Bajrami
March 18, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the April 4 ACT test has been moved to June 13, with free rescheduling options offered for those who registered for the April test.
Virtual classes beginning tomorrow

Virtual classes beginning tomorrow

Grinesa Bajrami
March 17, 2020
Starting as early as tomorrow, March 18, teachers will instruct virtually through different Learning Management Systems.
Screenshot Credit: Ahmed Ahmed

BREAKING: Governor Steve Sisolak cancels school for all CCSD students

Grinesa Bajrami and Ahmed Ahmed
March 15, 2020
As the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Steve Sisolak has closed all schools in the state.
CCSD continues to provide COVID-19 updates

CCSD continues to provide COVID-19 updates

Grinesa Bajrami
March 11, 2020
As the COVID-19 outbreak impacts more and more communities, CCSD is sending out more alerts and updates to families and faculty.
Mexico wins Coyote Olympics

Mexico wins Coyote Olympics

Grinesa Bajrami
March 10, 2020
At the fourth annual Coyote Olympics, Mexico was named the winners.
CCSD cancels all out-of-state, international student travel

CCSD cancels all out-of-state, international student travel

Grinesa Bajrami
March 5, 2020
Due to the fear of the corona virus, CCSD announced they are cancelling out-of-state and international trips for student travel with a phone call to all parents.
Free breakfast offered to all CCSD students starting today

Free breakfast offered to all CCSD students starting today

Grinesa Bajrami
March 2, 2020
After continued research proved students need to eat breakfast, CCSD Superintendent Jesus Jara implemented a free breakfast policy.