Clark County School District students returned to classrooms across Southern Nevada today as News 3 Las Vegas reports that CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert oversees her first full school year leading the nation's fifth-largest school district. The milestone comes as Ebert approaches her first 100 days in the role, marking a new era for an educational system serving more than 300,000 students.
Ebert highlighted significant achievements during the district's opening week, including the addition of 500 new pre-kindergarten seats, the opening of one brand-new campus alongside six renovated facilities, and the recruitment of 19,381 new licensed professionals. According to CCSD Newsroom, the district has received 1,300 additional Pre-K seats at select schools for the 2025-26 academic year, building on its existing infrastructure of more than 13,000 free Pre-K seats across over 600 Early Childhood programs.
The new superintendent brings extensive credentials to her leadership role. As reported by CCSD Newsroom, Ebert is a longtime Clark County resident and former CCSD educator with more than 30 years of experience in K-12 education, policy, and administration. She previously served as Nevada's Superintendent of Public Instruction, overseeing the academic success of nearly 500,000 students across 17 school districts.
Historic Leadership Appointment
Ebert's appointment marks several firsts for CCSD. Las Vegas Weekly notes that she was selected in a unanimous vote by the school board in March and is coming up on her first 100 days as the district superintendent. Her selection represents a turning point for CCSD, which had been without a permanent superintendent since the resignation of former superintendent Jesus Jara in February 2024.
As detailed by Las Vegas Weekly, Ebert is both the first Asian-American person and the first woman to hold the superintendent position at CCSD. "Being the first female in 2025—when you think about that, how does that happen?" Ebert reflected in a recent interview.
Strategic Vision and Early Wins
According to CCSD Newsroom, Superintendent Ebert expressed pride in early accomplishments: "I am proud of the early wins the team have accomplished as the blueprint was implemented over the past two months. These short-term efforts provide a focus for the 2025-2026 school year and establish the foundation for the strategic plan that will be built with our community."
The superintendent has outlined clear academic priorities, as reported by CCSD Newsroom, including maintaining a strong focus on pre-kindergarten, early literacy, middle school mathematics, as well as workforce and college readiness. Her administration is committed to building "a leadership team at CCSD that is aligned with our vision to re-energize passion and rebuild trust throughout our District and our community."
Hands-On Leadership Approach
Ebert's leadership philosophy emphasizes direct engagement with schools and communities. In an interview with Las Vegas Review-Journal, she stated, we are about our children. I need to be in schools. I need to make sure that they understand that I work for the principals. That's my job. I work for the children of our school district and to be out in schools, all my entire career, it's what I do... You will see me in schools.
The superintendent's commitment to school visits began on her first day in office. As covered by Las Vegas Review-Journal, throughout the first day of school, the district held multiple events at local schools where Superintendent Ebert and CCSD officials highlighted district initiatives, including expanded pre-K opportunities, increased math proficiency, and cybersecurity education.
Enrollment and Accountability
As the new school year begins, CCSD faces ongoing challenges with enrollment and community trust. Per 8 News Now, Ebert noted that enrollment numbers remain stable compared to last year, but acknowledged the need to make CCSD "the family's first choice" amid competition from charter schools and other educational alternatives.
Progress at the end of Superintendent Ebert's First 100 Days will be reported to the Board of School Trustees at the September 3, 2025, work session, according to CCSD Newsroom, providing the community with concrete metrics on how these ambitious goals translate into educational outcomes. The district's main office is located at 5100 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146.
