History teacher Joshua Needy and Social Studies teacher Joseph Juliano are using AI for study aids, refine explanations, and clarifications for acceptable use.
Competitive Gaming prepares for upcoming matchups, Creative Writing Club discusses themes in poetry and Drama Club starts planning for an upcoming play.
![After first period ends, students make their way to their third period class. Classes begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 1:25 p.m. “There’s only positives from [later start times] so far. Nobody has figured out a negative,” Principal Donna Levy said. “Just overall, everybody does better when we push the time clock back.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_9781-1200x800.jpg)
![Looking at the board, former BSU secretary Christina Altaye begins to prepare for BSU’s second year of Club Feud. This year, “Are You Smarter Than a Ninth Grader?” will be replacing this event. “I think it’s a fun change [to Club Feud],” BSU Activities Director Hellen Beyene said. “[I think] it’s always fun to do something new and different.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-09-29-11.06.43.png)
![Displaying a QR code for students to scan, the flyer allows students to sign up and learn about their desired colleges as they visit throughout the school year. Many schools have had additional presentations for students to learn more about what they offer. “For me, I’m interested in criminal justice,” junior Zion Jefferson said. “I know that UNLV and Nevada State University have this major. But, [the college fair] is going to be beneficial, so I can see what other schools offer as well.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2721-1200x900.jpg)
![Working in the Student Success Office, Attendance Secretary Lordis Depiazza inputs a student’s absence excuse note. Students are required to bring an excuse note to the attendance office within three days of any absence. “Reminding students that being in school is important because it reflects towards your grades and being able to do any activities with the school,” Depiazza said. “[It] seems to get the students' attention about wanting to be in school.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_8313-1200x800.jpg)