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Our students celebrated Israel this week with Yom Ha’azmaut, Israel’s Independence Day! Israel is celebrating 70 years since becoming an independent state in 1948, and here at Adelson we observed that with RUACH (spirit) and much joy. Students... Read more -
Upper School students also celebrated Yom Ha'azmaut on Thursday with an afternoon of fun and special activities to honor Israel's 70th Birthday. Grades 6-12 started off in the auditorium for a lighting ceremony and then cheered a spirited... Read more -
Dear Adelson Campus Families and Friends, The Board of Trustees and I are writing to you today to announce my retirement as of June 30, 2019. At that time, I will have completed 36 years in education, and 4 years as your Head of School, which... Read more -
Welcome back! After a relaxing two weeks of Spring Break, our students are back in the swing of things with a week dedicated to remembrance and doing good deeds. Students have gone above and beyond with Tikkun Olam focused activities, giving them... Read more -
Passover is a special time where we remember not only the biblical story of Moses and Exodus but also the gift of family and togetherness. Students learned about this holiday through song, theater, research, and taking an active role in the... Read more -
UPPER SCHOOL Congratulations to the cast and crew of High School Musical on a memorable and entertaining production! Thanks to Ms. Dingle, Mr. Phillipus, Ms. Levy, Ms. Berg,and Ms. Waldman for all of their hard work and dedication! View High... Read more -
Last year, when attending a freshmen Startup Incubator class, AEC sophomore Emily Miller, designed a small game app in GameSalad. From that, Emily created, in Adobe Illustrator, an adorable unicorn character. At the same time, Emily was building an... Read more -
It’s been a very busy week at Adelson! With Passover just around the corner, students have been working hard to get ready for seders. Parents are invited to observe their students in their model Seders: Preschool Seders | Lower School Seders. ... Read more -
UPPER SCHOOL Students across the country walked out of their classrooms on Wednesday, as they called for safer schools and stronger gun-control legislation following last month’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.... Read more -
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READING WEEK Many high school students had the happy opportunity to read to preschool and lower school classes this week in celebration of Reading Week. The high school students enjoyed it so much that they want to make it a regular thing! ... Read more -
Nevada Reading Week kicked off five days of discovery for our students! From a Wax Museum where 4th grade brought parents and students back in time to meet historical figures, to a trip to Seaquest, our students were learning actively with amazing... Read more -
We hope everyone had a happy Purim yesterday! We know our students had a blast with all the festivities at school. Students enjoyed a costume parade, a Purim play by our 3rd graders, participated in a wonderful carnival, and did acts of Tikkun... Read more -
NEVADA READING WEEK – MARCH 5-9, 2018 More than thirty years ago, Bill Abrams, Nevada State Department of Education, with the help of a group of teachers, conceived the idea of a week-long celebration of reading to be observed in every school in... Read more -
“And the walls became the world all around.” -Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are It has been a week of discovery for our students in the Preschool and the Lower School. Our 4th and 5th graders have been taking part in Ms. Garner’s CSI... Read more -
MIDDLE SCHOOL This week our 8th grade students participated in the YourSPACE program which focuses on educating teens on recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships, understanding consent and communication skills, and finding resources if... Read more -
Adar has begun, and with it, we take part of the mitzvah of being joyous during this month! Our students have had a lot to be happy about this week. We had a 2nd-grade field trip to the Nevada State Museum on Thursday, a dress up day for charity,... Read more -
MIDDLE SCHOOL Spirit Week - Middle school students celebrated school spirit by traveling through time, celebrating class unity through color, expressing themselves with crazy hair and hats, and enjoyed a school wide game of dodgeball. The 8th... Read more -
This week, we are excited to have new voices taking part of our weekly update! Two of our journalism club students, Lear Etzyoni (3rd Grade) and Brian Blinder (4th Grade), will be telling you all about our Dance Club and the Heart Awareness... Read more -
WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK: Sam Grundwerg, Israeli Consulate General, Los AngelesThe Student Council put on Spirit Week this week in preparation for Sadie's Dance, which is Saturday night from 8:00-11:00 p.m. The theme of the dance is video games... Read more -
When you come to the Land, you shall plant trees. LEVITICUS (19:23) כִי תָבֹאוּ אֶל הָאָרֶץ וּנְטַעְתֶּם כָּל עֵץ ויקרא יט:כג This was a week of planting for our students: from planting parsley seeds for Tu B’shevat to seeding... Read more -
MIDDLE SCHOOL Fifth and sixth graders went to Mt. Potosi on Tuesday. During the day, students enjoyed hiking around the area, creating art to celebrate Tu B’Shvat, trying their hands at archery, and a themed scavenger hunt that incorporated... Read more -
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“As my forefathers planted these for me so I too plant these for my children.” The Talmud (Ta’anis 23b) We are celebrating Tu B’shevat this week! Tu B’shevat is the New Year for trees. On Tu B’Shvat we plant trees and eat from the fruits of... Read more -
HIGH SCHOOL Today at Kabbalat Shabbat the 4 community cantors joined us to discuss and teach our students songs about Tu B'shevat, which is next week. This Shabbat is called Shabbat Shira (Shabbat of song) because this is the story of the Jews... Read more -
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We are so excited to welcome 11 new students and their families to our Lower School! They are a great addition to our AEC family. Please reach out to welcome them. Shai B., Eytan R., Julian R., Eli C., Jessica M., Mariah B., Liliana P., Elya G... Read more -
“Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education.” -Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This week we are celebrating the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as growing our understanding of the... Read more -
UPPER SCHOOL Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed a restful and refreshing break. We anticipate an enriching and exciting second semester! Thursday, January 18th is 8th Grade Shadow Day in the High School. High school teachers, the 10th grade... Read more -
AEC Technology Professional Development Coordinator Robin Pence was recently honored as one of three keynote speakers at the National Forum for the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Primary and Secondary Schools in Hangzhou, China. ... Read more -
This week we were honored to celebrate the last night of Hanukkah with our kindergarten - fifth grade families. Our 5th graders put together a Charlie Brown’s Hanukkah show. This culminating project integrated the learning of Jewish studies,... Read more -
Congratulations for surviving Final Exam Week! What I have seen so far has been excellent. I look forward to next year, the year the HS turns “double-digits” (10). So many seniors have gotten into some great colleges and universities already,... Read more -
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENTS for January 8 - May 17th, are now available online! To view the enrichment options, click here. To view the enrichment sign up form, click here. We have many learning opportunities for students to grow even more! New... Read more -
Over the past four and a half months America has been my home and you have been my family. Spending time with Adelson Campus students and faculty, along with the Jewish community of Las Vegas has been an incredible experience. I’ve learned so... Read more -
The glow of Hanukkah has reached the Adelson Lower School! We have been exploring the holiday customs, origins, traditions, and songs through hands-on experiences. While Hebrew classes have been teaching the story of Hanukkah, all of our classes... Read more -
UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 6 – 12) FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE Upper School students recently had a workshop with all Friendship Circle Volunteers to help better understand their role in the Friendship Circle organization. The Friendship Circle of Las Vegas... Read more -
UPPER SCHOOL Exams begin on Monday, December 18th and here are a few things you should know: Dismissal each day of exam week is at 12:30 AEC laptops must be returned before winter break Parents must email or call Ms. Kaufman to give... Read more -
Have you noticed a nip in the air? Winter is really settling in, just in time for Hanukkah and the new year! As the seasons transition, our students are getting ready for their own transitions.Fifth graders took their first step towards becoming... Read more -
You cannot open a book without learning something. -Confucius December is beginning with a yee-haw! Our Book Fair ran by the PTO, has been a rousing success, with students of all ages enjoying the chance to explore literature. This year’s... Read more -
MIDDLE SCHOOL We had an exciting Swim Meet on Wednesday, and another one scheduled for this coming Wednesday! Go Lions! Middle School students brought in over 260 cans for the annual CAN-STRUCTION contest. We will take them to JFSA Food... Read more -
It’s starting to feel like fall! As the days get a little cooler, Adelson students are enjoying the fall season with learning, projects, and special Shabbat for Baby Bears, 2’s, and 3’s. Our Kindergarten students presented several Thanksgiving... Read more -
AEC senior Yoni GavishHigh School students enjoyed a very informative Kabbalat Shabbat today featuring AEC senior Jonah (Yoni) Gavish, who made an impressive and insightful presentation representing StandWithUs. StandWithUS is dedicated to... Read more -
The Mayors Prayer Breakfast is an annual fundraiser held to benefit Camp Anytown. The goal of the breakfast is to bring education and hope to our future generation. The Mayors Prayer Breakfast was founded over 50 years ago when Las Vegas Mayor... Read more -
Growing up in a law enforcement family, Todd Peters always knew that his dream was to pursue a career in law enforment and public safety. After graduating UNLV with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Mr. Peters was hired by the... Read more -
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” - John F. Kennedy We welcomed our veterans to Kabbalat Shabbat today to honor their service. Our choir and third grade performed, emphasizing the service, selflessness, dedication,... Read more -
Upper School (Grades 6 - 12) High School students enjoyed a very special Kabbalat Shabbat today featuring three community rabbi's from Reform (Rabbi Cohen), Conservative (Rabbi Tecktiel) and Orthodox (Rabbi Rivkin) temples. ASK THE RABBI... Read more -
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UPPER SCHOOL Vanessa Voltz, class of 2021, will compete in the Cross Country State Championships in Reno! Gooooooo, Vanessa! Thanks to the efforts of juniors Dana Bluevise, Bailey Kermani, and Nuriel Sussman, the Upper School raised almost... Read more -
Adelson Community Garden is now officially open! We were super excited to start planting today, and we can’t wait to incorporate working in the garden in our studies, and of course to enjoy the vegetables, herbs and fruit. We would like to... Read more -
Starting Monday, October 30th, the high school will offer an After School Study Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15-4:30. Upperclassmen, along with Milly Joyner, will run After School Study Hall and will be on hand to... Read more -
Tomorrow is Nevada Day, and our students have been celebrating their state pride all week long! Our kindergarten students have been learning about where they are in the world on a macro level (Earth!) and a microlevel (their neighborhood!). This... Read more -
Our week has been one of school pride and building self-confidence. On Thursday our students ramped up the school spirit with a pep rally! Our fifth grade led the entire school with the fight song and our LS Dance Team performed their first dance... Read more -
Upper School (Grades 6 - 12) Students enjoyed the Pep Rally on Thursday afternoon. Games, jokes, dance performances, the band, and the announcement of the High School Homecoming Court kept the audience engaged and cheerful! View all Pep Rally... Read more -
ANNELISSA AND MILES LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FIELD AND BECOMES SCHOOL WINNERS IN WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (October 20, 2017) – There are some students who set the bar. They work harder, show more passion and lead by example... Read more -
On Wednesday, the technology teachers hosted the Adobe educational team in the Startup Incubator. The Adobe team is in town for AdobeMAX, the annual creative conference put on by Adobe. Mr. Herringshaw, the digital media instructor in the Startup... Read more -
On Monday, SAGE Dining Services® set up a RAW vegetable tasting bar to show the many amazing vegetable options and how fresh and delicious there are. We offer two kinds of fresh-cut fruit every day, serve fresh fruit salad every Friday, and offer... Read more -
Lucy Jacobs, a holocaust survivor, spoke to a 9th grade Engligh class today. They just finished reading Elie Wiesel's memoir, Night, and they are going to the Holocaust Museum in DC in the coming weeks. It was an honor to have Ms. Jacobs share... Read more -
K-5 grade enjoyed a wonderful Hakafot Ceremony for Simchat Torah this morning, where we celebrated the ending of the reading of the Torah and starting again. Our Upper School band and National Junior Honor Society joined us in this wonderful and... Read more -
SUKKOT IS HERE Our students have been learning about the traditions and lessons of Sukkot. This holiday brings our students together under the sukkah and invites them to celebrate the end of the harvest in Israel. It is customary to build and... Read more -
Upper School (Grades 6 - 12) The upper school met at 8:00 on Monday morning to discuss the tragic events of Sunday night. Morah Rosen and Rabbi Jaffee offered words of comfort and spoke about the importance of our community as we support one... Read more -
September brings the fall, and with fall comes many holidays! Our students celebrated Rosh Hashanah with honey and apples, as well as practicing seders and baking challah. This week we observe Yom Kippur, a time of reflection, repentance, and... Read more -
HIGH SCHOOL High school students participated in the second Media Literacy workshop on digital misrepresentation led by our esteemed librarian, Jennifer Nails and guest presenter, Mr. Herringshaw. Students collected money as a part of the "Penny... Read more -
As we teach important values, Tikkum Olam shines as a major responsibility our students are proud of. The fifth grade Tikkun Olam council decided to support flooded Jewish schools in Houston after hurricane Harvey and initiated a drive to aid... Read more -
The Humanities staff (English, Social Studies, and Jewish Studies) in both the Middle and High Schools are starting a new method for classroom discussion of great texts, call “Shared Inquiry.” Based on the approach of the University of Chicago’s... Read more
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Debbie Levi as Paul CezanneThe lower school hallways and classrooms are alive with the spirit of the upcoming holiday of Rosh Hashana. Our baby bears listened to the book Happy Birthday World and then created shana tova cards for their families... Read more -
Not only is hachnasat orchim a Jewish value, but it is also a mitzvah. The virtue of hospitality is not simply about standing at a door and welcoming those who choose to walk through that door, but it is about bringing in all guests or strangers... Read more -
We Are Proud to be Drug Free Making sound choices for the future All of our high school students, teachers and staff agree to mandatory drug testing several times throughout the school year. Adolescence is an extremely vulnerable time for our... Read more -
At AEC we believe that our educational journey should include academics, values, community, and even swimming. We are teaching to the whole child; we provide opportunities to learn and develop life skills alongside rigorous academic abilities... Read more -
On Wednesday, September 6th, Rabbi Meital joined the 3rd grade class to do a Shofar factory. The Rabbi gave a presentation on the history of the Shofar and how it's made. Students then learned the process from cleaning to the final polishing. They... Read more -
Students working and learning together is one of the many aspects that makes our school so special. This week we got to see the start of our clubs, exciting projects connecting Math and STEM. We announced our new Lower School garden and we will... Read more -
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR FACULTY Camille McCue. PhDLEAD SPEAKERS AT NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS AEC Director of Technology Innovations Camille McCue and Lower School STEM teacher Rachel Ziter have been selected to present at the 2018... Read more -
ART CLUB Art Exploration is a club for students who love art! We will paint, draw and build amazing sculptures! This club is student led by Mai Kaufman and Eden Boldur, with Mrs. Levy providing support. DRAMA CLUB... Read more -
If you walk through our halls you might notice that it’s rare to see a class listening to a lecture. That’s because most of the time our students are engaged in hands on projects and learning. This week brought two ways for students to partake in... Read more -
Do you enjoy creating stories, writing about your life, or are you simply in need of some creative time in the midst of your hectic schedule? Librarian Ms. Jennifer Nails is pleased to be offering a creative writing course for interested Adelson... Read more -
It’s finally the start of the school year and we couldn’t be happier to welcome all our students. The lower school and preschool have been abuzz with students getting to know their new teachers, reuniting with old friends, and making new ones.... Read more -
SOLAR ECLIPSE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 21 On Monday, students will have the wonderful opportunity to view the solar eclipse here at Adelson. It has been almost four decades since the last total solar eclipse was visible here in the U.S. and our... Read more -
We all ask our children "what did you learn today at school?" Most of the time we get the response "stuff." Well, our administration and expert faculty are excited to share our plans for this school year. You'll hear about all the amazing new... Read more -
As reported by www.ktnv.com A teenager who never thought he'd play a minute on the court makes a once-in-a-lifetime shot on the basketball court. Gabriel Hafter is 15 and loves basketball. He also has a rare birth defect that has forced him to... Read more -
Challenge: How many Styrofoam cups would you have to stack to reach the top of your math teacher’s head? Students were challenged to estimate AEC High School math teacher Mr. Hemsworth’s height (195 centimeters)… using cups. They were given 1cup... Read more -
As students enter High School, it can be a scary and intimidating experience for most 14 year olds. At AEC, all 9th grade students had a Survival Kit placed in their lockers to help the transition. The kit includes the following note explaining... Read more -
All AEC faculty participated in Tukkon Olam this week providing Kosher cans of food for local families in need of Shabbat dinners. The faculty decided to have a friendly competition with all the cans of food and broke out into groups to... Read more -
2017 Adelson grad Noah Ferber will be swimming at the next level when he joins the SOCC Raccoons in the Fall. He was recruited at the Nevada State meet based upon his outstanding performance throughout the season and at that championship meet. ... Read more -
REQUIRED SUMMER ENRICHMENTS ENGLISH Required Reading (Grades: 6-12) HISTORY Grade 8: US History Summer Enrichment Advanced Placement US History (A.P.U.S.H.) SCIENCE Middle School Science Classes High School Science Classes ... Read more -
JUNGLE BOOK WAS A HUGE SUCCESS The show was a culmination of months of hard work, dedication, commitment and creativity from the production and performance teams. It has been a joy to watch how our school community has come together to bring... Read more -
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The end of the school year brings lots of end of the year parties. This week, we had four! On Tuesday, our 3’s had a wonderful time sharing all they have learned through their exploration of Letterland. Each child portrayed a letter as... Read more -
Miss Las Vegas, Alexis Hilts, visited the Incubator this week to talk with students about her STEM work and educational pursuits. As a UNLV Honors College pre-med major currently studying for her MCATs, Alexis advised students about university... Read more -
MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC AWARDS The President's Award for Academic Excellence: Eden Gal The President's Award for Academic Achievement: Olivia Rogich The recipients of the Eliezer Ben Yehuda Awards for Academic Excellence in Hebrew:... Read more -
It’s been a busy week in the Lower School! As part of their curriculum on Native Americans, our third graders explored the Clark County Museum in Henderson. They learned about the early Native Americans who lived in the Las Vegas area... Read more -
UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONIES HIGH SCHOOL: TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 16, AT 7:30 PM. Shabbat attire for all recipients and National Honor Society inductees. MIDDLE SCHOOL: WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 17, AT 7:00PM. Shabbat attire for all... Read more -
Today the Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, spoke with our High School students. Final week of regular class for seniors, who also celebrated Commitment Day on Thursday wearing a t-shirt from the university or college... Read more -
Blythe Cherney, a beloved Lower School teacher from The Adelson Educational Campus, has been selected as an NEH Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool to attend one of twenty NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops. The... Read more -
On Tuesday, we celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. Our youngest students toured “Israel”, visiting various cities as they moved from room to room throughout the morning. They visited Jerusalem, where they built the kotel (the... Read more -
Welcome Back! We hope you had a relaxing and meaningful spring break and excited as we are about the last several weeks of school. With so much to still learn, explore and discover, we jumped right back into our regular schedules. Monday... Read more -
What happened CCSD JAZZ FESTIVAL Adelson Lion’s Jazz played their first ever High School Jazz Festival this week and received excellent ratings. The program here at Adelson continues to grow and thrive! The band has accomplished so much this... Read more -
Both the men’s and women’s swim teams closed out the regular season with a victory over Sunrise Mountain with a combined score of 254 to 177. Noah F captured the 400 Freestyle Record. Regional Championships at UNLV begin with Preliminary heats... Read more -
In April, Grades 4 and 5 students participated in CSI: Adelson Beach this week working to solve a made-up mystery using science! On Monday, fifth-grade students prepared a crime scene on a patio of a 2-bedroom, 1-bath beach house for our fourth-... Read more -
What happened: Zion! Students had a blast on the field trip to Zion National Park -- they learned about art and photography in nature, hiked Emerald Pools trail, went rock climbing and ziplining, had a bonfire, and learned how to survive in the... Read more -
Our learning about Passover allowed our students formal and experiential learning. We read, acted out, sang, danced, tasted and created while learning about the holiday, its customs and traditions. We are fortunate that so many of our parents... Read more -
It has been a very exciting week for the Adelson community with two seniors admitted to Stanford University, whose acceptance rate of 4.7% made it the nation's most selective university. In addition, we are celebrating the following positive... Read more -
Grade 5 and Grade 4 students participated in CSI: Adelson Beach this week working to solve a made-up mystery using science! On Monday, fifth-grade students prepared a crime scene on a patio of a 2-bedroom, 1-bath beach house for our fourth-grade... Read more -
Official Press Release from Apple Inc Apple is pleased to welcome Robin Pence to the ADE Class of 2017. The Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) Program began in 1994, when Apple recognized K-12 and higher education pioneers who are using a... Read more -
This professional development program was funded through a grant from Jewish Nevada. The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas (Jewish Nevada) has been a great partner to the Adelson Campus and we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to host such a... Read more -
On Tuesday, our K-5th grade students participated in Good Deeds Day. All over the world, hundreds of thousands choose to volunteer and help others, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good, be it... Read more -
What happened: AEC ATTENDS PRESTIGIOUS PHYSICS TOURNAMENT IN ISRAEL Mazel tov to Drew N, Matan A, Krishna M, Brandon M, and Nevo Z who placed 18th / 26th in the final round of the Weitzmann International Safecracking Competition in Israel. We... Read more -
What happened: AEC ATTENDS PRESTIGIOUS PHYSICS TOURNAMENT IN ISRAEL Five advanced physics students from AEC are in Israel to compete in the 22nd annual Shalheveth Freier International Physics Tournament at the Weizmann Institute. This... Read more -
Signs of spring are abundant in the classrooms and halls of the Adelson Lower School. Preschool gardens are popping up all over the place. Students in the 2’s planted an assortment of fruits, vegetables and flowers and are now eagerly waiting... Read more -
Rehearsals and preparation for the Lower School's production of Jungle Book Junior are well underway, and the action never stops! While the cast has been diligently learning lines, rehearsing songs, and practicing choreography, the technical crew... Read more -
What happened: NJHS IN ACTION NJHS volunteered this morning to help clean up Red Rock National Park! HIGH SCHOOL CORE COURSE SELECTION On Thursday, students received their core course selections for 2017-2018. Please review these... Read more -
Purim is here and we are ready! We’ve had an amazing week of creating, baking, role playing and rehearsing. Our preschool students rolled out dough, cut circles shapes and after putting a few chocolate chips in the middle of the dough, turned... Read more -
What happened: SHREK THE MUSICAL Adelson students wrapped up a three-day run of SHREK THE MUSICAL. The magnificent production featured many new faces to the AEC stage and we all laughed, cried and sang along with all our favorite Shrek... Read more -
STUDENT ATHLETES OF THE MONTH Jacob E - Basketball Hayden J - Basketball Those who are interested in Middle School tennis and soccer, please sign up with coach Kelly. ATHLETICS CALENDAR Sunday Swim Schedule Free Swim – 2:00 - 4:00pm Feb 26,... Read more -
Congratulations to our Varsity Men's basketball team, as they are Regional Champions and State Champion Runner-up. It was an exciting weekend that started Friday afternoon with a overtime last second game winning shot from Jake B to send the Lions... Read more -
What you need to know: MIDDLE SCHOOL WrAP TESTING Save the date! The Middle School students (grades 6 - 8) will take the Writing Assessment Program (WrAP) the mornings of Monday and Tuesday, March 27 and 28. PURIM IS FRIDAY Get those... Read more -
Oh! The Places You’ll Go... When You Read a Good Book! Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss, and Happy Nevada Reading Week! This week in the library, Lower School students had the opportunity to pet, snuggle, and read with the spunky collection of... Read more -
In honor of President’s Day, our third graders performed a Presidents’ rap at Kabbalat Shabbat. The students got up and proudly displayed their knowledge of the presidents in order from 1 through 45. The rap they learned only went through 44, so... Read more -
What happened: TAL BRODY Tal Brody, visited our school on Wednesday and met with High School students during their daily town hall. He is an American-Israeli former basketball player, and current Goodwill Ambassador of Israel. Brody was... Read more -
Congratulations to our Varsity Men's basketball team, as they are Regional Champions. They defeated conference rivals Meadows and Agassi Prep to win the Regional championship last weekend. They will play for the State Championships starting... Read more -
8th GRADE BREAKOUT GAMES Today, AEC Sophmore's hosted the 8th graders in a fun, action filled event, on the soccer field. The two grades took part in a new AEC tradition, the BREAKOUT GAMES, with the objective to have fun and create bonds... Read more -
Today, fourth grade students bonded with fifth graders for a fun and sweet event: A Taste of 5th Grade. Fourth graders were able to ask questions about what it's like to be a 5th grader, while eating delicious snacks the whole time. To see... Read more -
What happened: CELEBRATION OF WRITING The English Department from 3 years old to 12th grade hosted the Celebration of Writing on Wednesday showcasing the amazing ways students engage in writing across the disciplines. Students read original... Read more -
Dear Parents, Tu B'Shevat, the 15th day of Shevat on the Jewish calendar, is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees. At this time in Israel, fruit bearing trees wake from their sleep and begin to bloom, thus commencing... Read more -
AEC BASKETBALL SENIOR NIGHT The Adelson Lions have ended the regular season with an epic win over Agassi Prep 56-55. This is the first time in school history the Lions have defeated Agassi Prep and we did it on their home court. Our Lions... Read more -
Our dear Shinshinim: Tal, Amit, Shahaf and Eyal went back home to Israel for a short vacation after serving our community for six months. They will be back on February 21st for another six months before they will return to Israel and start their... Read more -
Our dear Shinshinim: Tal, Amit, Shahaf and Eyal went back home to Israel for a short vacation after serving our community for six months. They will be back on February 21st for another six months before they will return to Israel and start their... Read more -
Karin's last day will be Friday, May 25 (last day of school). If the video is not displayed above, click here. It's always hard saying goodbye to someone who has given so much of herself to the school. She has touched the lives of so many... Read more
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This Wednesday we celebrated the 100th Day of School! Classes chose to acknowledge the day in different ways. Some classes counted out and stacked 100 cups to see how tall a tower they would make. Others imagined what they would be doing when... Read more -
SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING REGIONAL AWARD Each year, Adelson high school students are encouraged to submit original written works in a variety of genres ranging from fiction and poetry to nonfiction and analytical essays to the Scholastic Art... Read more -
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY National Signing Day is the first day that a High School senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for college sports. On Wednesday, February 1, AEC star soccer player Nevo Ziv sat in the Adelson Campus main... Read more -
Shmuel “Shmulik” Rifman, the Mayor of Ramamat Hanegev, passed away this week at the age of 68 after a long and hard fought illness. He is survived by his wife, Talia, his three children Aya, On, and Elul, and six grandchildren. For the last six... Read more -
Your submissions will be anonymous! We are accepting submissions until Friday March 10th in the following genres: Poetry (all types) Fiction (Humor, Flash, Letter, Science fiction, Fantasy, Drama) Nonfiction (Personal essay, Memoir, Critical essay,... Read more -
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS Holocaust survivors visited our campus today to meet with High School students during Kabbalat Shabbat. Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to meet with a survivor and interview them. View images of survivors sharing... Read more -
It has been an exciting time for our fifth grade students this year. They have reaped many benefits from being the leaders in the Lower School. They have been able to assume leadership roles in the Lower School, becoming the Tikkum Olam Project... Read more -
School was closed on Monday in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We hope that you had a meaningful day with your family. Our students discussed whom Dr. King was, what he stood for and what he tried to accomplish throughout his... Read more -
6th GRADE OVERNIGHT TRIP Students in 6th Grade enjoyed a bonding overnight trip to Camp Potosi. As the students arrived on Thursday, the campground was covered in fresh snow. Snow balls anyone? View pictures from the trip, click here. JCC... Read more -
Welcome back! Upon their return to school, our preschool students were greeted by a large, cheery snowman. What a way to start a winter week! Our youngest students created snow globes, played with snow that they made in class, matched mittens... Read more -
LAS VEGAS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Today AEC Middle School and High School students enjoyed a special screening of the film ON THE MAP. This amazing documentary is the true story of the 1977 Maccabi Tel-Aviv Basketball team that made history by... Read more -
What an amazing week we’ve had! We’ve been so busy with our last minute Hanukkah preparations and of course, what holiday would be complete without some delicious treats! This week, we spent time in the kitchen: grating, mixing, rolling and... Read more -
What Happened MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE The Adelson Campus second floor landing transformed into a Winter Wonderland yesterday, as Middle School students danced the night away (approx two hours). The dance was a semi-formal event and... Read more -
Parents: This has been a week filled with learning, building, and experiencing Hanukkah in all areas of our curriculum. Our preschoolers enjoyed creating many holiday projects, from crafting dreidel people to building their own unique Hanukkah (... Read more -
What Happened WE CAME, WE REVELED This years Winter Revelry was an amazing showcase of how creative and talented our Upper School students really are. We are very proud of the variety of talent that we have here at Adelson Campus. On Tuesday we... Read more -
Parents, Our favorite books came to life this week! Characters from some of the most well known classic children’s stories read to our youngest students earlier this week. The children sat entranced by the voices from the mouths of their most... Read more -
Parents, Did you know that we LOVE reading in the lower school? This week we embark on one of the most exciting events of the year for our emerging and experienced readers! We’ve been counting down the days and the Scholastic Book Fair is... Read more -
What Happened HANUKKAH OPEN MIC NIGHT WAS A BLAST For the second year in a row, Adelson students and families gathered in the 3rd floor lounge for Hanukkah Open Mic Night. A supportive crowd, charming hosts (seniors Brittany R. and Kayla B.), and... Read more -
Dear Adelson Community, As many of you know, for the last several days, Israel has experienced a devastating wave of terror-related fires across the entire country. There were more than 400 fires around the country and over 100,000 people... Read more -
Meaghan Martin, from Disney Channel’s Camp Rock, visited Lower School students at Adelson Campus on Monday, November 28th to read to students and share her love for reading. She read the short story Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans and discussed her... Read more -
Our very own Camille McCue won the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for the 2016 Las Vegas Top Tech Exec Awards on Tuesday, November 15. The Las Vegas Top Tech Exec Awards is a collaboration between Cox Business and VEGAS INC to honor the Las Vegas Valley... Read more -
The AEC Varsity Soccer team went 12-0-1. That’s right, an undefeated season! As the season progressed and the team continued to win, it was obvious to everyone that this year was special and each week you could see more confidence and sportsmanship... Read more -
Today during Shabbat, we had a surprise announcement for the big end-of-year show! The Lower School is proud to announce the big show will be.... Watch the video below to learn what the Lower School production will be! Rehearsals will begin after... Read more -
Beaming school officials joked that, although there was no playground slide like the one at Google’s headquarters, the new technology incubator at the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Educational Campus had just about everything else. The... Read more
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We are so grateful for Rabbi Joyce Raynor’s service and look forward to her next chapter. -
We are so proud of our beautiful campus that we provide to our students. Thank you Architectural Digest for acknowledging the beauty of our "home away from home." -
It’s time to think about summer camp, we are only a few weeks away. How will you keep your kids busy? We have camp all summer. -
In grades 6-8, we carefully attend to each child’s individual talents and aspirations, building all students’ confidence, self-awareness, and capability while understanding that each child develops at -
Camp for Good is today! -
College Prep Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.adelsoncampus.org/academics/college-counseling -
There is still time to register for the Splash and Dash on 4/29. This fun event combines a pools swim with a run. There are distances to suit every age and ability! Registration deadline is 4/13. -
If you would like to receive an admissions information package, please click on this link https://www.adelsoncampus.org/admissions/inqui -
We are so proud of the success of Emily Miller, AEC student. Last year, when attending a freshmen Startup Incubator class, AEC sophomore Emily Miller, designed a small game app in GameSalad. -
Ready to swim some laps this week. -
AEC students in grades sixth through twelve have the unique opportunity to explore and innovate in our state-of-the-art Startup Incubator, a facility that serves as an inventor’s workshop. -
We respect and value keeping kosher and our observance is guided by the obligation to our families that each member of the community feels comfortable eating at school. -
Learn how to fast track a future in technology. https://www.adelsoncampus.org/?utm_source=LVRJ&utm_medium=EXFB -
15 Activities to Beat Boredom During Spring Break -
Lower School Passover Seders -
Keep children interested and participating in your family Passover Seder with these practical, kid-friendly holiday tips. -
During Shabbat, the Lower School Choir performed a beautiful song. A round of applause to our students. chttps://youtu.be/C7JkOKqa7AI -
Congratulations to the cast and crew of High School Musical on a memorable and entertaining production! Thanks to Ms. Dingle, Mr. Phillipus, Ms. Levy, Ms. Berg,and Ms. -
Our campus is built on the values associated with the Hebrew word ruach, which translates as spirit or soul. Respect for all Understanding Differences Academic Excellence Community of Kindness -
Enjoying the Farmers Market! -
Our Startup Incubator facilities feature a Fab Lab (and Heavy Duty Lab), a Coding Lab, and a Digital Media Studio. -
Adelson Campus students graduate as caring, perceptive, engaged thinkers, fully prepared for top universities at home and abroad. -
The Lower School students performed a #Passover #play for our families! Are you ready to tell the story with your students this month? -
Volunteering help further enrich our children’s educational experience. Volunteerism is also crucial at all levels of the school, from PTO to major fundraising. -
Adelson Educational Campus strives for excellence by ensuring a drug free environment. -
We are committed to providing continuous, high-quality aftercare and enrichments in a safe and nurturing environment. -
The daily experience on campus is an exciting one. Whether it's a school play, an all school Veteran's tribute, or a soccer clinic there is always something going on. -
Maximized education tailored for each child. -
Nevada Reading Week kicked off five days of discovery for our students! -
In Lower School students are exposed to a multidisciplinary approach to the material, they are able to make connections between what they are study on a day to day basis and how it impacts their lives -
Small classroom sizes-big attention to students-great results! -
We implement cutting-edge, technological approaches to teaching and learning, integrating technology with the school curriculum and the purpose of providing students a relevant and progressive “Educat -
Helping our youth through education and scholarships. -
Our students thrive academically by gaining invaluable skills and insights through authentic learning. They grow creatively, socially, in character, and in intellect. -
Learn more about our admission process: https://www.adelsoncampus.org/admissions/how-apply -
What is your favorite children's book? -
Any student who was part of the 2015 and 2016 graduating classes please email meredith.heller@adelsoncampus.org.
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Calling all graduates from the 2015 and 2016 classes. We are putting together an alumni list.
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Calling all graduates from the 2015 and 2016 classes. We are putting together an alumni list.
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From portraits to drone photography to VR: Award-winning photographers & educators give demos and presentations to photographers of all levels.
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