LAS VEGAS – Shenker Academy, one of Las Vegas’ premier private early childhood and kindergarten schools, celebrated the official grand opening of the school’s new campus building on Thursday, Jan. 29 with a ribbon cutting and open house event.
The ceremony was led with opening remarks from Terri Hirschfield, President of Temple Sinai Las Vegas and a presentation by Centennial High School Color Guard. The event continued with a pledge of allegiance from Shenker Academy students, a building blessing from Rabbi Ilana G. Baden and Cantor David Perper, followed by the official ribbon cutting outside the new building with Ginger Liess, Head of School. Guests enjoyed refreshments and received guided tours of the new building which features three state-of-the-art classrooms and a versatile multipurpose room.
“This milestone represents Shenker Academy’s continued growth and ongoing commitment to providing an enriching and dynamic learning environment,” said Ginger Liess, Head of School. “We are thrilled about our campus expansion and are very grateful to all of our supporters who helped make this happen.”
Located in the heart of Summerlin, Shenker Academy serves children from preschool through kindergarten, offering a curriculum that combines traditional academics with innovative, hands-on learning. The school’s programs emphasize language development, STEM education and the arts while maintaining small class sizes to ensure personalized attention for every student.
Shenker Academy Las Vegas has limited openings available for children from six weeks through kindergarten. For more information or to schedule a tour, visit www.shenkeracademy.com or call 702-255-5437.
About Shenker Academy Las Vegas
Shenker Academy is a private early childhood and kindergarten school located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We provide a nurturing, inclusive, and academically enriching environment for children from infancy through kindergarten. Our program combines a strong academic foundation with hands-on learning, creativity, and social-emotional development. Currently, the school enrolls 302 students, with enrollment increasing to approximately 350–360 during the summer months. We maintain low student–teacher ratios across all age groups to ensure individualized attention and high-quality care. Since 2017, enrollment has doubled from 150 to 302 students, demonstrating steady growth and strong community demand. To accommodate this expansion, the campus is adding a new building that will feature three additional classrooms—serving 12-month-olds, Pre-K 4’s, and Kindergarten—as well as a multipurpose recreational room. Follow Shenker Academy on Facebook and Instagram.
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