New Northwest Las Vegas Elementary School to be Named After Joyce Woodhouse
A new elementary school in the northwest Las Vegas Valley will be named after the late Nevada legislator and educator Joyce Woodhouse, following a unanimous decision by the Clark County School Board. Woodhouse, who passed away in May at age…
Las Vegas, NV, October 9, 2026 — A new elementary school slated for construction in the northwest Las Vegas Valley will bear the name of the late Nevada legislator and educator Joyce Woodhouse. The decision to name the school in her honor was made unanimously by the Clark County School Board.
Joyce Woodhouse, a prominent figure in Nevada education and politics, passed away in May at the age of 82. Her career in public service spanned decades, deeply impacting the educational landscape of Clark County.
Woodhouse dedicated 40 years to serving as an educator and administrator within the Clark County School District. Following her extensive career in local education, she transitioned to serve in the state Senate. In her legislative role, she represented constituents in parts of Henderson and the broader Clark County area.
The unanimous vote by the Clark County School Board signifies a widespread recognition of Woodhouse’s contributions to education and public service in Nevada. Further details regarding the school’s construction timeline or specific location within the northwest Las Vegas Valley were not immediately available in the decision announcement.
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