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At Las Vegas Day School, we have found a clear contrast in the performance of students who attend full-day kindergarten versus half-day students. Full-day students demonstrate better prosocial skills, test ...

The benefits of enrolling your child in preschool are widespread. Preschool can help your child with everything from social skills to motor skill development to cognitive thinking, and beyond.  If ...

When you begin the search for a preschool, you'll likely have a few questions as you consider your options. What is a preschool? Why is preschool important? What are the ...

Academics are certainly the central element of students' experiences during their school years, but they shouldn't be the sole focus. Extracurricular activities, both sponsored through school and those that aren't ...

Acronyms and buzzwords are frequently tossed around in conversations about pretty much everything under the sun, including education. You've probably heard of STEM education and maybe even STEAM education, but ...

Encouraging our students to be well-rounded, lifelong learners is central to our educational mission at Las Vegas Day School. In addition to a traditional, core curriculum, we believe a rich ...

Finding a school that's a good match for your children, your family, and your values can require long, careful consideration. Many families look for options beyond a traditional public school, ...

Our children begin to learn about the world around them from the moment they are born, and those earliest years are so crucial to their growth. As parents, families, friends, ...

Las Vegas Day School was founded by Helen and Jack Daseler in 1961, and this fall officially begins our 60th anniversary. I thought it might be nice to share a little ...

If the past couple of years have taught us anything about our schools, it's the value of flexibility, adaptability, strong leadership, and the critical importance of our teachers, staff, students, ...