The Meadows School

The Meadows School Welcomes Free Solo Climber Alex Honnold

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meadows School is proud to welcome world-renowned rock climber Alex Honnold to speak and inspire students at an assembly on April 22, 2024.

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  • LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meadows School is proud to welcome world-renowned rock climber Alex Honnold to speak and inspire students at an assembly on April 22, 2024.
  • The Meadows School prides itself on the pursuit of excellence, and Alex Honnold's career has exemplified that.
  • "The Meadows School prides itself on the pursuit of excellence , and Alex's career has exemplified that.
  • Honnold will speak to the middle and high school students at an assembly on Monday, April 22, 2024, in the Richardson-Beckley Gymnasium.

Kang Chiao International School in Taiwan to Visit The Meadows School in Las Vegas

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 18th, 2024, a group of fifth grade students and faculty from the Kang Chiao International School (KCIS) in Taiwan will arrive at The Meadows School (TMS) campus in Summerlin. They will be greeted by their fifth grade Meadows pen pals—marking the first time the students have met in person.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 18th, 2024, a group of fifth grade students and faculty from the Kang Chiao International School (KCIS) in Taiwan will arrive at The Meadows School (TMS) campus in Summerlin.
  • They will be greeted by their fifth grade Meadows pen pals—marking the first time the students have met in person.
  • This penpal initiative began in 2022, spearheaded by Meadows class of 2006 alumnus Juan Serafica, Victor Li (KCIS), and Kathy Brennan (TMS), and quickly gained support.
  • The visit included a comprehensive tour of The Meadows' campus and discussions of academics, student supports, and more.

Meadows Senior Selected for United States Senate Youth Program

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Barsel of Las Vegas and Grinstein of Reno were selected from among the state's top student leaders to be part of the 104 national student delegation.

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  • Barsel of Las Vegas and Grinstein of Reno were selected from among the state's top student leaders to be part of the 104 national student delegation.
  • The USSYP was created by Senate Resolution 324 in 1962 and has been sponsored by the Senate and fully funded by The Hearst Foundations since inception.
  • Robert Barsel, a senior at The Meadows School , serves as an officer in the National Stem Honor Society.
  • He drafted and presented Senate Bill 313 in the 2023 Nevada legislative session to increase mental health education for students and teachers.

The Meadows School Celebrates Students Awarded Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs

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Friday, September 15, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at The Meadows School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at The Meadows School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
  • Eight students at The Meadows School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
  • At The Meadows School, eight students received an academic honor:
    "We're thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for the great work they've been doing.
  • We're proud of their strong academic performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments," said The Meadows College Counseling team.

The Meadows School Annual Poker Tournament Fundraiser to be Held at The Mob Museum

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Monday, February 13, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meadows School (TMS) is pleased to announce its tenth annual party and poker tournament fundraiser will be held at the historic Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meadows School (TMS) is pleased to announce its tenth annual party and poker tournament fundraiser will be held at the historic Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas.
  • The theme for this year's event is "Betting on Excellence" with all proceeds going to the independent school's annual fund.
  • "The Meadows School has missed some cherished traditions in recent years, but we are thrilled to announce the revival of our Soirée & Poker Tournament.
  • There will also be a 50/50 raffle for a chance to win up to one full year's Meadows tuition credit!

The Meadows School in Las Vegas Selects New Head of School

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Friday, November 18, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees at The Meadows School, a pre-k through grade twelve independent school in Southern Nevada, is pleased to announce it has selected its next Head of School, Dr. Jay Berckley.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees at The Meadows School, a pre-k through grade twelve independent school in Southern Nevada, is pleased to announce it has selected its next Head of School, Dr. Jay Berckley.
  • The Meadows School began its search for a new Head in January of 2022 after former Head of School Jeremy Gregersen announced he would be moving on to pursue other opportunities.
  • To learn more about Dr. Berckley or the search process, please visit The Meadows Head of School Search section of the website.
  • The Meadows School is a non-profit, independent college preparatory day school located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Meadows School in Las Vegas Celebrates Outstanding Admissions Event

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In mid-October, The Meadows School welcomed over 400 guests to the school's campus for its annual All-School Preview Day.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In mid-October, The Meadows School welcomed over 400 guests to the school's campus for its annual All-School Preview Day.
  • Preview Day is the school's flagship admissions event for families interested in enrolling their children in the college preparatory school for the coming school year.
  • For the event, the Beginning School (ages 3-5) and the Lower School (grades K-5) followed an open house format.
  • The Meadows School is a non-profit, independent college preparatory day school located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Meadows School in Southern Nevada hosts Annual Preview Day

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Friday, September 16, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meadows School will host its annual All-School Preview Day on October 12, 2022, at 4 p.m. on the school's 40-acre campus in Summerlin. This event is for families with preschool through high school aged children interested in enrolling for the 2023-24 school year.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meadows School will host its annual All-School Preview Day on October 12, 2022, at 4 p.m. on the school's 40-acre campus in Summerlin.
  • This event is for families with preschool through high school aged children interested in enrolling for the 2023-24 school year.
  • To attend The Meadows School Annual Preview Day, families can RSVP at www.themeadowsschool.org/preview .
  • The Meadows School is a non-profit, independent college preparatory day school located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

New Outdoor STEM Pavilion Dedicated to Long-Time Meadows Coach & Faculty Member Jack Concannon

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The naming rights were secured by a donation from the Ramsey familya prominent family in The Meadows community.

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  • The naming rights were secured by a donation from the Ramsey familya prominent family in The Meadows community.
  • And when we thought about the outdoor pavilion, we started thinking about the development of student-athletes."
  • Based on this criteria, the one name that clearly stood out to the Ramseys was long-time Meadows coach and faculty member, Jack Concannon.
  • The plaque dedication reads:
    "In honor of Teacher and Coach Jack Concannon, who has selflessly dedicated countless hours inside the classroom and on the playing fields to develop student-athletes.

100% Four-Year College & University Acceptance For The Meadows School Class of 2022

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meadows School is celebrating another successful and accomplished graduating class.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meadows School is celebrating another successful and accomplished graduating class.
  • On May 1st, National College Decision Day, seniors nation-wide paid their deposits and declared where they plan to enroll this fall.
  • The Meadows School congratulates the Class of 2022 and looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 and many more accomplished seniors in years to come.
  • The Meadows School is a non-profit, independent college preparatory day school located in Las Vegas, Nevada.