The Clark County School District Early Childhood Department has partnered with Lakeshore Learning,® Vegas PBS, and Nevada PEP to provide family engagement sessions for families with children Birth–5 years of age (see schedule). To express interest in the upcoming family engagement sessions, please complete the interest form.

Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Happy October! As the autumn air crispens and the leaves begin to change, we are fully embracing the crisp fall weather and the festive energy it brings to our school community. October is always a special time of year, and we have plenty of exciting learning and activities planned for our students. To celebrate the season, we are thrilled to invite you all to our annual Haunted Harvest Fest! Date: Thursday, October 23rd Time: 5:

Dear Tanaka Families, 🎃Save the Date! Haunted Harvest Fest: Into the Boo-niverse is Friday, October 23 from 5:30–7:30 PM! 🚀 PTO needs your help to make this event a success! We are looking for: 🍬Candy Donations – Individually wrapped treats (nut-free preferred). The grade level with the most donations wins an ice cream treat party! 🚗 Trunk-or-Treat Cars – We need you and your car! Candy/toys and decorations can be provided if needed. 🙋 Event Volunteers – Help with deco

On January 15th, 2027 students will have the opportunity to meet professionals, learn about different careers, ask questions, and discover the many possibilities waiting for them in the future! Sign up to participate here: https://forms.gle/vJ5G29uuZ38FecqKA

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Early Childhood department is pleased to offer family engagement sessions for those who are new to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. These sessions are designed to help families better understand the IEP process and are made possible through funding from the Early Childhood Literacy and Readiness Program Grant (ECLRP). Families who participate will receive information and resources to help them become active, informed

The Clark County School District (CCSD) Early Childhood department is pleased to offer family engagement opportunities for families of infants, toddlers, and Pre-Kindergarteners, funded by the Early Childhood Literacy and Readiness Grant Program (ECLRP). Lakeshore Learning® and Vegas PBS will offer sessions that support early language and literacy development. Families who choose to participate will receive materials specifically aligned to the topic of the session attended,

Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Happy September! As the summer heat begins to wane and we welcome cooler weather, our school year is moving into full swing. We are officially kicking off our annual Dragon Run Fundraiser! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and our goal is to raise $45,000 to directly support our students, programs, and school community. Every contribution, big or small, helps us reach our target! Check it out here: Tanaka Dragon Run Mar

We are excited to announce our new custom school shirts for official school spirit wear! You can now easily order custom t-shirts, polos, long sleeve shirts, cozy hoodies, and gear designed specifically to showcase our school’s unique logo, colors, and pride. What You’ll Find Custom Logos & Colors: Choose from a great selection of tees and gear featuring our official logos, school name, and colors. Gear for the Whole Family: Options are available for students, parents, and st

Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Welcome back! I am Ms. Catano, your proud Principal, and I am absolutely over the moon to launch into the 2026-2027 school year with you. This year, our leadership team is expanding its orbit! I am thrilled to work alongside our returning Assistant Principal, Mrs. Goldstein, and welcome our newest co-pilot, Assistant Principal Mr. McCarthy. Together, we are ready to guide our students through an out-of-this-world educational jour

As part of the reorganization of the Clark County School District, our school will form a School Organizational Team that includes three parents and guardians. Members will be elected by a vote of all parents and guardians at the school. Your input is important to the success of our school and students. Please take time to consider how you can be involved in this process and make your voice heard at our school! Complete the on-line nomination form with your own name or the na

Background All Clark County School District (CCSD) schools are equipped with life-saving tools for specific emergencies. These tools are provided for medical interventions. These include: ● Automated External Defibrillators (AED). ● Epinephrine (Epi-Pens). ● Naloxone nasal spray (NARCAN). ● Stop the Bleed Kits. After determining the need to use any of these tools, emergency medical personnel must be contacted for continued care of the impacted pers

Come meet your teacher on August 7th at 1:00-2:00pm or 2:30-3:30pm

We are incredibly proud of our students who stepped up to the Great American Awards Challenge in partnership with the City of Las Vegas. Three of our standout participants recently attended a recognition ceremony at City Hall, where they were honored by city leadership and even met Justice the Eagle! Through this challenge, these students explored vital civic topics and demonstrated what it means to be an active member of our community. Congratulations to our young leaders fo

Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Welcome to the month of May! Thank you so much for helping us celebrate Principal’s Day by sending your students to school dressed in blue—my favorite color! It was wonderful to see our campus filled with such school spirit and support. We are also excited to celebrate the successful completion of SBAC testing. Our students worked incredibly hard, and we are so proud of their efforts. Congratulations as well to our SBAC attendanc

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Our wonderful students represented Tanaka Elementary on April 9th and won third place during the regional Battle of the Books! The students' teams earned points by answering questions about the books on the book lists. They play several rounds, each against a different team. The students gain knowledge and enjoyment from reading good books, sharing them with friends, parents and teachers, plus a fun day of playing in the "Battle." The following titles were featured at this ye

Watch our teachers' dance and motivational music video parody to help students feel confident and prepared for upcoming SBAC testing! See the tips inside.

Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Happy Spring! We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Easter weekend filled with joy and time together. Thank you for helping make Career Week such a meaningful experience for our students—we are so grateful for the support and involvement of our amazing community. We also had a fantastic Reading Week, and we are looking forward to even more fun with Field Day coming up next month! As the weather gets warmer, please ensure st