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In June 2023, students practice on stage during summer orchestra, a summer enrichment program that is no longer offered at Silverado.
Fewer summer programs offered as pandemic funds expire
Naomi Jackson, News Editor • March 4, 2024

Following the learning loss during the Covid-19 pandemic, CCSD schools offered summer enrichment programs in 2021-23. These programs will no longer be available this summer because the federal money provided...

This year’s valedictorians will be given the distinction of white robes. Honors students wear silver robes, and most students wear purple robes.
Maximum on weighted GPA increases number of valedictorians
Naomi Jackson, News Editor • February 6, 2024

In July of 2022, the CCSD Board of Trustees approved a revision to a policy, which states that the maximum weighted GPA a student may earn in...

The Silverado Chamber Orchestra supports UNLV at the Dec.  8 winter assembly by wearing red.
UNLV shooting affects Silverado
Naomi Jackson, News Editor • January 25, 2024

On Wednesday Dec. 6, during sixth period, students and teachers in Dual Credit classes connected to UNLV started getting alerts. Word spread....

Students were frustrated trying to reset their passwords on this site, which got bogged down with too many requests last fall.
CCSD faces cyber security issues
Lilliana Matthews, Reviews Editor • January 24, 2024

On Oct. 4, Clark County School District was faced with sudden cybersecurity issues involving the email environment. Online security issues...

Slightly over 50% of Silverado students prefer seven periods over six, according to a recent informal poll of 143 students.
Six-period schedule returns to Silverado
Evelyn Layson, Staff Writer • December 1, 2023

Over the last four years, Silverado’s schedule has changed three times, and next year will change again to a six-period day. The first change...

Asia Hooper waits for the play to start during the winter Flag Football season.
Freshman Aria Hooper excels on football field
Kevin Palomera, Reporter • March 8, 2024

Freshman Aria Hooper, a standout player on Silverado High School's Varsity Flag Football team, provided valuable insights into her off-field training routine. Hooper emphasized the importance of focus...

Junior Savannah Foschetti looks for an opportunity to strike during the Basic game on Aug. 28.
Lady Skyhawks destroy Basic Academy 6-1 in soccer match
Jordyn Reynolds, Editor In-Chief • September 6, 2023

Skyhawk Women’s Varsity Soccer beat Basic International Academy 6-1 at home on Aug. 28. In the first half, freshman striker Hannah Gutierrez...

Junior Leara Alcala starts the 1600-meter race during the Skyhawk Invitation on April 15.
Silverado hosts annual Skyhawk Invitational Track Meet
Jordyn Reynolds, Sports Editor • April 27, 2023

On April 14-15, the Silverado Skyhawk track was filled with over 200 kids anticipating a plethora of events from the 100-meter dash to the 3200-meter...

Rainey looks for an opportunity to get the ball during a game against Basic HS.
Freshman Jaida Rainey makes varsity basketball team
Nyla Vazquez, Reporter • March 1, 2023

Jaida Rainey did not expect her first year of high school at Silverado to be going as great as it has been. So far, the highlight of her high...

This image was captured in Madrid, Spain after a long day of touring the beautiful city in 2007. Jerry Dewitt snapped this photo from off the wall in a cute market shop, run by a lovely family. This picture is a painting of an important tourist spot.
Genius Hour project helps creative students embrace their passions
Adrianna E. DeWitt, Reporter • February 26, 2024

This year, I've had the privilege of taking a creative writing course at Silverado High School. As a freshman, I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised after meeting my teacher, Mrs....

Students stand together and show off their certificates they received at the Quarter 2 Straight A breakfast on Jan. 26.
How to be successful in school
Alyssa Boblett, Reporter • February 23, 2024
Various clubs and organizations on campus, such as SOL and BSU, fundraise by selling Valentine Grams in the cafeteria.
Valentine's Day the Skyhawk way
Evelyn Layson, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024
An array of colorful bowls made by Silverados ceramics classes are ready to be chosen at the Empty Bowls event on Nov. 16.
Empty Bowls, huge success
Jordyn Reynolds, Editor-in-Chief • January 25, 2024
The 2023-2024 Color Guard poses at dusk on July 28 during summer band camp.
Choreography, teamwork, friendship make Marching Band experience amazing
Harper Karr, Reporter • March 7, 2024

It was July 31, and I was standing outside in about 100 degree weather while it was raining, learning drill and choreography. This is what it's like to be in the Marching...

Love in music
Love in music
February 6, 2024
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Rom-coms are back with Anyone But You
Rom-coms are back with 'Anyone But You'
Nyla Vazquez, opinion editor • March 7, 2024

Rom-coms are back! After the new raunchy rom-com "Anyone But You" came out on Dec.22, the public and media have gone wild with approval. The film stars Sydney Sweeny and Glen...

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Juniors Ryan Weter and Brian Catacutan perform the song Guys and Dolls from the musical Guys and Dolls at Broadway Cafe on Jan. 30.
Broadway Café: one night, lots of hard work
Alyssa Boblett, Reporter • March 5, 2024
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