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Graphic Design III seniors integrate drawing tablets

Graphic Design III seniors integrate drawing tablets

Alyx Beeten
February 14, 2020
In Graphic Design III, students are utilizing tablets to create watercolor paintings in Adobe Photoshop.
Where Are They Now: Madison Rieman

Where Are They Now: Madison Rieman

Alyx Beeten
February 2, 2020
Former Interior Design student continues her career in the Interior Design field.
An Hour In . . . Algebra I

An Hour In . . . Algebra I

Alyx Beeten
December 30, 2019
Students review their tests to understand what they need to work on and correct their mistakes.
Southwest remains a five star school

Southwest remains a five star school

Alyx Beeten and Grinesa Bajrami
September 23, 2019
Teachers will begin reviewing subgroups to identify strategies to ensure forward progress
Teaching and Training class study different ways of learning

Teaching and Training class study different ways of learning

Alyx Beeten and Naila Yazdani
September 10, 2019
Students in Teachers and Training create posters revolving around the Multiple Intelligence Theory.
AP Government students participate in senatorial debate

AP Government students participate in senatorial debate

Alyx Beeten
May 5, 2019
Seniors in AP Government are experiencing what it's like to be a U.S. Senator.
Busting controversial science myths in Physics, English 11 classes

Busting controversial science myths in Physics, English 11 classes

Alyx Beeten
April 11, 2019
Physics and English classes are collaborating for a PBL that will extend over Spring Break.
Badges replace tardy passes

Badges replace tardy passes

Alyx Beeten
April 6, 2019
A new tardy system has been implemented.
BSU plants seeds for the beginning of summer

BSU plants seeds for the beginning of summer

Alyx Beeten
March 29, 2019
BSU holds an after-school event in which students can come and paint pots, jars or mugs and plant various types of seeds in them.
CCSD Board of Trustees announces snow day makeup

CCSD Board of Trustees announces snow day makeup

Alyx Beeten
March 20, 2019
Additional day allocated to Spring Break to be used instead of March 22.
Juniors develop arguments for class discussion about World War II

Juniors develop arguments for class discussion about World War II

Alyx Beeten
March 14, 2019

Ending their Pearl Harbor segment, students in Mr. Pate Thomas’ U.S. History are debating whether or not the United States should have dropped two atomic bombs on Japan in World War II. “The side...

Teacher Court gives staff opportunity to relive high school experience

Teacher Court gives staff opportunity to relive high school experience

Alyx Beeten
March 6, 2019
Voting is now open to elect teachers to Teacher Court. Nominees include Shannon Sheldon, Vincent Thur, Bryce Wada and others.
Three-day ACT boot camp held to improve student test scores

Three-day ACT boot camp held to improve student test scores

Alyx Beeten
March 1, 2019

As the next ACT date nears, a bootcamp will be held starting today through Sunday to help students improve their test-taking skills. “I am going to the ACT boot camp to try and improve my test scores,”...

Journalism Club selling student illustrated Valentines Day Grams

Journalism Club selling student illustrated Valentine’s Day Grams

Alyx Beeten
February 7, 2019
Buy a valentine gram for your significant other or a friend.
Club preview: A look into the week of Feb. 4

Club preview: A look into the week of Feb. 4

Alyx Beeten
February 2, 2019
See what's happening so far in these clubs.
PODCAST: The AirPods craze

PODCAST: The AirPods craze

Noel Sarte-Saad and Alyx Beeten
January 28, 2019
Did you receive a pair of AirPods for the holidays?
Interior Design seniors outline workspace for robotics

Interior Design seniors outline workspace for robotics

Alyx Beeten
January 24, 2019

In need of a pit design for their first robotics competition of the season, Interior Design III seniors have been tasked to draft a pit for Vegas Vortechs #6519. “With fashion shows, I just couldn't...

New decorations added to the D building hallway

New decorations added to the D building hallway

Alyx Beeten
January 10, 2019
Students paint silk canvases in order to introduce their new fabric unit.
Environmental Club raising money for water bottle refill stations

Environmental Club raising money for water bottle refill stations

Shareen Basyari and Alyx Beeten
December 14, 2018
Donate to Environmental Club to help them install water bottle refill stations.
PODCAST: Santas Coming To Town

PODCAST: Santa’s Coming To Town

Eriyale Williams and Alyx Beeten
December 9, 2018
The holidays are coming up, which means it's time for people to buy presents for their loved ones. As long as a gift comes from the heart, price should not matter.
PODCAST: Behind the wheel for the first time

PODCAST: Behind the wheel for the first time

Charli Gisi and Alyx Beeten
November 29, 2018

On this episode of Coyote Talks, we’ll be talking about teen driving and why safety is the most important to keep in mind when siting behind the wheel. Hosted by Alyx Beeten and Charli Gisi.

Studio K to attend dance marathon for charity

Studio K to attend dance marathon for charity

Noel Sarte-Saad and Alyx Beeten
November 14, 2018
Studio K will be performing at Las Vegas Dance Marathon in order to raise money for charity.
Junior Dental classes create parodies to learn vocabulary words

Junior Dental classes create parodies to learn vocabulary words

Alyx Beeten and Grinesa Bajrami
November 7, 2018
Students are creating parodies about their vocabulary words.
Graphic Design I creates app icons for fictional companies

Graphic Design I creates app icons for fictional companies

Alyx Beeten and Jasmine Bobbins
October 29, 2018
Sophomores in Graphic Design I are creating app icons for a fictional company and presenting a 45-60 second elevator pitch of their idea to the class.
An hour In . . . Coyote Congress

An hour In . . . Coyote Congress

Alyx Beeten
October 19, 2018
This month's Coyote Congress featured a discussion on how the school can be improved and ice breakers.
Over 50 officials to attend Candidate Night

Over 50 officials to attend Candidate Night

Alyx Beeten
October 4, 2018
Candidate Night will be held in order to give students the opportunity to meet the candidates they will be voting for.
Poly, K-Pop Club performing for PA vs. DA halftime show

Poly, K-Pop Club performing for PA vs. DA halftime show

Shareen Basyari and Alyx Beeten
September 25, 2018
The academies will compete inPA vs. DA on Oct. 12 during school.
New policy requires students to wear their ID

New policy requires students to wear their ID

Alyx Beeten
August 22, 2018
Getting ahead of a possible upcoming CCSD rule, Principal Donna Levy implements a new policy in which students must have their IDs on at all times.
160 candidates to attend Candidate Night

160 candidates to attend Candidate Night

Alyx Beeten
April 29, 2018
Government classes organized and recruited the candidates in attendance.
Cash prize for winning performers at Coyote Coachella

Cash prize for winning performers at Coyote Coachella

Alyx Beeten
April 10, 2018
The annual event will feature young talent, food trucks, art booths and games.
An Hour In ... Graphic Design I

An Hour In … Graphic Design I

Alyx Beeten
March 21, 2018
Graphic Design students take pictures and alter them to their assigned art styles. The finished product will be printed onto a shirt.
New CCSD policy requires teachers to lock doors

New CCSD policy requires teachers to lock doors

Alyx Beeten
March 8, 2018

To help maintain security and ensure the safety of staff and students, a new rule is being enforced by Clark County School District. Teachers are now required to keep their doors locked at all times. “The...

New reporting tool SafeVoice is available to all Nevada students

New reporting tool SafeVoice is available to all Nevada students

Alyx Beeten
February 28, 2018
Anonymous reporting tool connects users with live support to help report threats or safety concerns.
Fashion Club fundraises for trip to FIDM

Fashion Club fundraises for trip to FIDM

Alyx Beeten
February 7, 2018
Fashion Club students are collecting clothing and household goods to help raise money for a trip to FIDM in Los Angeles, California.
Graphic Design students prepare entries to “Doodle 4 Google”

Graphic Design students prepare entries to “Doodle 4 Google”

Alyx Beeten
January 31, 2018
Students design Google pages based on what inspires them.
Interior Design program moves forward with new teachers

Interior Design program moves forward with new teachers

Coyote Digital and Alyx Beeten
January 26, 2018
Because of the former Interior Design teacher's leave of absence, classes are being taught by other teachers.
Photography students practice slow shutter speed

Photography students practice slow shutter speed

Alyx Beeten
January 17, 2018
Students demonstrate movement in photos by using slow shutter speed.