Shortly after our daughter was born we started the process of touring and evaluating the various…read moreprivate schools in Vegas. There is, in our opinion, no better option than the Meadows School. This is the kind of school that parents in Los Angeles, San Francisco or NYC have to jump through hoops to get their kids into, with massive politics and financial commitments at play. Yet in Vegas, many parents (including on our street) send their kids to Dawson due to its reputation for being easier and more artsy as they are terrified of the academic competitiveness of Meadows. If these same parents were in the Bay Area they'd be doing backflips trying to get their kids into the same sort of school there as Meadows. The campus is amazing. The curriculum is challenging. The kids are happy and very engaged in sports, theater, charity and other after-school activities. The parents are friendly and, especially the "Meadows Moms", work tirelessly to help out. Yes, your kid has to test into each school (K, middle, high). Great, we love a meritocracy rather than forced social promotion. And my daughter will have friends for life as she goes from K thru 12 here.

Great school and morale! They are so organized and great with kids! Their teaching ethics are…read moreamazing!

Went to see the production of WONDERLAND at the school last night…read more It was a modern-day retelling of a classic story from Broadway hit-maker Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel). Adult Alice, a modern-day, disillusioned video game developer from New York who is juggling a failing marriage, motherhood, and intense work environmentto the point of challenging her own sense of identity, she follows a rabbit down a service elevator and crashes into a bizarre, upside-down reality. Welcome to WONDERLAND. Alice had to face a sinister, power-hungry Mad Hatter, a Queen of Hearts, and a charismatic Cheshire Cat. Alice's quest to find her lost daughter forces her to confront the greatest mystery of all: how to find the courage and wonder she lost long ago. The girls who played Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter had amazing vocals. All the kids in the show were amazing with their acting, singing and dancing. The orchestra, WOW is all I can say about them. They were fantastic from start to finish. They all did such an amazing and professional job with the entire show, the stage hands, the lighting and sound, it was all like a professional show. High praise for the kids. The staff??? In the lobby, there was this one staff member, strong accent and very long fake lashes who makes one concerned about our future generation. On the table there was a sign that clearly said "SOLD OUT". We got our tickets on House Seats, obviously I had tickets otherwise I would not have been there, I had already talked to this lady once asking where the restroom was when I first arrived. So unless they just let anyone wander in off the streets to use the restroom on a show night??? As I said, we got our tickets on House Seats which means they were free. I wanted to support the kids, the theater program and the school, so I went up to the table and I said; "IF, I were to purchase tickets, how much would they have cost?" This young brilliant adult mind, looks at me, points to the sign, and says, "We are sold out". I'm retired military, I have a business degree, my generation learned how to read and like I said, I didn't just wander in off the streets just because.... I responded with, "I have tickets, which I displayed in case she was confused, I said I know it's sold out, I'm asking what the prices of the tickets would be if I were to buy them? The gentleman next to her quoted a range of price which prompted a short discussion between the two. OMG, I'm afraid for our future generation of kids. I handed the guy $40 to which he asked what it was for? I said a donation for the kids, the program and the school. I guess a lot of people don't think to donate if they got tickets for free which is sad. Programs in schools need our support and if you could have seen the production, it was amazing. Sadly it's becoming less in Public Schools. Their sound/lighting control area was better than some shows I've seen around town. The stage was massive, the props were professionally designed, the kids, from the Technical Director, down to the stage hands and every position in between, this could have easily been a production on the strip, that's how good it was and how amazing of a job the kids did. I will gladly go see a show here anytime and will gladly pay whatever the price is for a ticket and then some, to support such an amazing theater program. And again, the orchestra, one of the best from start to finish.

Application process is longer than usual , it's hard to get a response from admin staffread more

Staff is extremely friendly, teachers are very knowledgeable about information being taught. Clean…read morecampus with great vibes!!!

Recently a fight was shared on social media and couldn't help but notice how slow the reaction was…read morefor campus security, admin, campus police to respond to the serious incident.

Also, I'd like to add something important to my last review about Mrs. Arai -- because to this day,…read moreit still pisses me off. Look, I'll be the first to admit it: I suck at math. I've always struggled with it, and even now, it's still not my thing. I'm not good at it, and I probably never will be. But just because someone struggles with a subject doesn't mean they deserve to be humiliated. Back in her class, I sat next to this girl who -- for some reason doesn't like me at all. and from what I remember, I think Mrs. Arai thought I was cheating off her. Just to be clear, I wasn't. I would never cheat. I might be bad at math, but I always try to do things honestly. And even if I was cheating, which again, I wasn't -- there's a way to handle that kind of situation professionally and with basic human decency. But no. Instead of pulling the girl aside privately and asking her if I was copying -- like any decent teacher would -- Mrs. Arai did the unthinkable. In front of the entire class, in dead silence, she looked straight at the girl and asked out loud: "Is she copying off of you?" I'll never forget how humiliated I felt in that moment. and then the girl, who whatever reason hates me, said "Yeah." Just like that. Like it meant nothing. Like it wasn't my entire reputation, my self-worth, and my dignity being put on trial in front of 30 other kids. I was stunned. Embarrassed. Angry. And worst of all, I felt completely alone. Mrs. Arai didn't ask me if I had anything to say. She didn't give me a chance to explain. She didn't care. It was like she already made up her mind -- like she was waiting for a reason to call me out. To this day, that moment still stings. Not just because of the accusation -- but because of how she handled it. It was unprofessional, immature, and flat-out cruel. Teachers are supposed to support students, especially the ones who struggle. But instead, she used her power to embarrass me and tear me down. I've had some tough experiences in school, but that moment? That one stuck with me. It sort of changed me more than how I was. After that, I started to feel insecure -- not just about math, but about myself. About speaking up. About being seen. I carried that moment with me through the rest of middle school, and honestly, even now it lingers. Call me dramatic, say I'm just overreacting. I don't care, this is my story on how I was treated at this school. If I ever saw Mrs. Arai again -- which I probably won't -- just know this: I will never forgive you. I'll never forget how you made me feel in 6th grade. Like I didn't matter. Like I didn't deserve to be heard. You humiliated me in front of everyone and never looked back. You have no idea how much damage that moment caused. It wasn't just embarrassing -- it changed the way I saw myself. You made me feel small, like I was dumb and didn't belong. And you did it so casually, without care. I stayed quiet in school, not because I had nothing to say, but because I was scared it would be used against me. You created that fear. Teachers are meant to guide and support, not tear students down. But that's exactly what you did. And the worst part? I'm sure you don't even remember it. But I do. I always will. So no, I don't forgive you. Because it mattered. And it still does. But despite everything, I've grown. Slowly. Painfully. But I've grown. I'm learning to speak up. To stand tall -- even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Because I deserved better. Every student does. And now, I'm finally starting to believe that. To the students who had Mrs. Arai and had a better experience than I did -- that's great. I truly hope you were treated with the respect and support every student deserves. But just because your experience was different doesn't erase mine. It doesn't change what happened to me or how it made me feel. This is my story. My truth. And for the first time, I'm not going to hide it or shrink myself to make others more comfortable. Because I'm done carrying the silence that was forced on me. I'm done pretending that what happened didn't leave a mark. It did. But I'm learning that it doesn't define me. I'm still healing. Still learning. Still growing. But I'll never let someone like that break me again. And if anyone else out there has ever been made to feel the way I did -- I want you to know: you're not alone. Your voice matters. And you deserve to be heard. Always. To the students who've faced the same kind of treatment -- being bullied, feeling unseen, unheard, damaged, depressed, or like you're losing yourself... even if you've had thoughts of giving up -- just know this: you are not alone. You never were. And truthfully? There's so much more I've experienced at this school. This isn't just about one teacher. It's not just about the staff. There's a deeper pattern -- one that goes far beyond the classroom. But this... this is where I chose to start.

Hi! I am a former student from Rogich who is now homeschooled. I am going to tell you about my…read moreexperience here from grade. I am currently in 7th grade. 6th grade: Pretty fun and cool, I was in the bowling and theater club. Almost all of my teachers were very nice to me, but my math teacher at that time made me feel dumb. I won't be able to say the name for certain reasons, but this teacher would sort-of embarass me in front of everyone in the class and would make rude comments about me. There was this one time where I was trying to retake a math test. But as I was working, this teacher said " Hurry up, Charlie. I want to go home." Their tone in the comment made me feel stupid, rushed, and stressed out. 7th grade: Horrible in most ways. I was in the bowling club, and the teachers I had were still nice. But most of the kids there were very annoying, troublemaking, and loud. The overwhelming crowds and bad influences from most of the students made me feel very uncomfortable to the point where I had to get homeschooled after spring break. To any student who is wondering where I am, I'm homeschooled at home and can still come to after school programs/events. However, the principal, staff, and most of my teachers were very kind to me. The electives I had in 7th grade, which was beginning orchestra and student aids, were the best electives ever in my opinion. If you are about to be a 7th or 8th grader, I recommend you choose student aids because you can help a teacher of your choice and have lots of fun and free time to work on unfinished assignments. That was my review on Sig Rogich middle school.

Do you have an academically-inclined child who's getting close to entering high school in the next…read morecouple of years? If so, you should definitely consider West Career & Technical Academy, a.k.a., West Tech or WCTA. The newest tech academy in Clark County, WCTA opened in 2010 to much fanfare: It's got four greenhouses! It's partially powered by solar energy! There are Apple computers everywhere on campus for the students to use, even the cafeteria! Like other magnet high schools in the valley, students must apply and then go through a lottery to gain acceptance. WCTA is geared towards college prep with nine programs: Veterinary and Medical Sciences, Biotechnology, Nursing, Sports Medicine, Environmental Science & Natural Resources, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Business Management, Digital Media, and Information Technology. The emphasis here is definitely on learning and it helps if your son or daughter already has an idea of what they want to major in when they get to college, as you can tell from the programs offered. This is not like the traditional high schools around, so don't expect there to be NIAA sports teams or cheerleading because there are none. If a student here wants to play basketball, baseball, run track, etc., he/she must go the to high school they're zoned for and play for that school's team (if they make it through try-outs like everyone else). There are numerous clubs to join, though, as well as dances, yearbook, etc. West Tech is like a junior college for high school students. There is a lot of homework and there are students who transfer out because they can't handle the rigorous workload. However, if you want to see your tax dollars being put to good use, it's definitely happening here. West Tech students are basically getting a private education for free and I have no doubt that when my son enters college, he'll be more prepared because of his time here. There are open houses every year so you can tour the high tech campus for yourself. Read more about it here: https://sites.google.com/a/westcta.ccsd.net/westctawebsite/home Five stars for a five-star school.

Teachers are all rude. Make dumb new rules every week. Students get detention over 2 tardies…read more School needs students to clean for them. Maybe higher your budget.

I want to drop a duece, and all the bathrooms are closed; And i get it kids like smoking in them…read morebut if you're gonna only leave a single bathroom open, atleast have it clean or a janitor assigned there. I got in the and the toilet seat was full body fluids and pubes

What I love about this school is that all the kids and the staff are so nice and fun, Valley is so…read moremuch fun to go too for a high school. Yes most definitely that I would recommend this to any kid that is trying to find a great high school.

I went to this school. It was back in 2001. Great staff at the time, fun times. I remember we would…read morehave something called Field Day in the Summertime, everyone would be so excited for it! We also had a swimming pool on campus, at the time. Heather

I like this school it really fun , the magnet program show you a lot of things and they have field…read moretrip really fun

My review is based on the cleanliness and beautification of this school and I do not know anyone…read morewho attends and/or works at this school. Overall, I came here for my daughter's Volleyball game and it is a beautiful school with a small gym but very clean. I like how there was also a food truck there as well. The only reason why I did not give it a 5 star is because the parking stalls are a bit compact (and being that I am originally from Hawaii, we have compact stalls there) and someone scratched my car when they opened their door.

Not the worst, but far from what it should be…read more I'll be honest--I wanted to love this place. At first glance, it checks some important boxes: clean buildings, a decent variety of after-school programs, and a lot of buzz about being "one of the better schools" in the area. But after spending real time here, that reputation doesn't hold up under closer inspection. The good stuff? Sure, it's there. The campus is well-kept and looks great, and my kids have genuinely enjoyed a few of the clubs they've tried. I'll also say that some of the teachers are passionate and communicative. You can tell they care. But unfortunately, the strong ones feel outnumbered by the ones who seem to have checked out. And that's where things start to unravel. Too often, we've seen teachers point fingers at students or parents instead of taking ownership when something clearly goes wrong in the classroom. That mindset makes it hard to trust the process. Meanwhile, the people running the show? It feels like their main goal is image control. Even when serious concerns are raised, the focus shifts to silencing criticism instead of solving problems. Don't even get me started on the pickup line. It's pure chaos. Traffic spills into the streets, everyone's blocking everyone else, and there's no system in place to fix it. You'll spend 30+ minutes in your car daily, just hoping no one gets into an accident. As for academics, it's hit or miss. In some cases, the material seems to come straight from pre-made internet templates--no adaptation, no passion, and sometimes, no clear understanding of the topic from the person teaching it. Honestly, I've found better explanations on YouTube. Other things worth noting: There have been situations involving extremely unprofessional conduct between staff members--yes, during the school day. I've also seen confidential student information passed around carelessly, which is incredibly upsetting for any parent. And the school's reaction to these concerns? Defensive. Instead of addressing the issue, they turned their attention to the parent who spoke up, even threatening to revoke their campus access. That says a lot about their priorities. Bottom line: There are bright spots here, but they're clouded by serious problems in leadership, culture, and accountability. If you're considering this school, go in with your eyes wide open. It might look good on paper, but reality paints a more complicated picture.