What
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students, employees, cheerleaders and athletes will host a homecoming rally for students of Cunningham Elementary School as part of the university's Adopt-A-School program.
When
10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 31
Where
Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School
4145 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89122
Near Harmon Avenue and Boulder Highway
Details
Close to 800 elementary students are expected to attend the homecoming pep rally where 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students will share their stories about college life and teach kids the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ fight song. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student organizations are currently collecting school supplies for five elementary schools in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Adopt-a-School program.
Principals from each school selected high-achieving students in each grade to receive tickets to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Nov. 2 homecoming football game and tailgate against San Jose State. Selected students will also be recognized during half-time at the game.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Adopt-A-School program began in 2009 as a way to introduce higher education to children at an early age. Throughout the program, elementary school students are encouraged to excel academically and are rewarded with pizza parties and prizes.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has adopted five local at-risk schools: Cynthia Cunningham Elementary, Oran K. Gragson Elementary, Dean Petersen Professional Development School, Paradise Professional Development School, Ruth Fyfe Empowerment School.
The Adopt-A-School rally at Cunningham Elementary is open to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and employees.
