Vegas Thrill, Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada & KTNV Launch ‘Serving for Seniors’ Campaign to Support High School Graduates

LAS VEGAS (April 10, 2025) – The Vegas Thrill, in partnership with Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada and KTNV, announced their Serving for Seniors 2025 campaign, aimed at raising funds for high school seniors who need financial assistance for caps and gowns to walk at their graduations. The campaign will feature three key events from April 10, 2025, through April 19, 2025, to drive awareness and contributions.

Event Schedule:

• The initiative kicks off at the Vegas Thrill match at Craggy Range in Lee’s Family Forum on April 10, where fans and community members are encouraged to attend, dine, and support the cause. Dining begins at 4 p.m., match begins at 7 p.m.
• At the next home match on April 13, attendees will have another opportunity to contribute at Craggy Range while enjoying the match. Dining begins at [], match begins at 4 p.m.
• The campaign will conclude with a watch party at Mackenzie River in Henderson at America First Arena at 6 p.m. on April 19, where fans can gather, enjoy great food, and make their final contributions.

For each event night, 20 percent of all meal purchases will be donated to Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada. Fans can also donate directly via the KTNV website.

"We are thrilled to partner with Vegas Thrill and Channel 13 for the ‘Serving for Seniors’ campaign,” said Debbie Palacios, Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada Executive Director. “This initiative will not only bring our community together for a great cause but also ensure that our graduating seniors have the resources and support they need to cross the finish line."

Vegas Thrill is committed to supporting students in their academic journey. “We’re excited to support high school seniors through our partnership with Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada and Channel 13,” said Vegas Thrill General Manager, Fran Flory.  “Every student deserves the chance to celebrate their accomplishments without financial barriers, and we’re proud to help make that possible.”

To donate online to the campaign, visit cisnevada.org/donate.

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ABOUT COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF NEVADA

 

CIS places full-time and professionally trained site coordinators in 118 Title I and high-needs schools across Nevada to support more than 100,000 students in grades K-12 who face barriers to their success—increasing the likelihood of students staying in school and graduating on time. The organization taps into a statewide network of more than 120 community nonprofits, partners, and agencies, bringing the community into the school to get students whatever they need to overcome the barriers they face that prevent them from achieving academically. From eyeglasses, dental care, health care, and professional counseling to food, school supplies, clothing, and housing, CIS identifies student needs and finds a way to address them, closing the gaps they experience in their everyday lives. CIS's long-term vision is for every child enrolled in a Title I or high-needs school to access a CIS site coordinator and their evidence-based model of integrated student support, otherwise known as wraparound services. The graduation rate for CIS case-managed high school seniors in Nevada for the 2023-2024 school year was 97 percent. For more information, visit http://www.cisnevada.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.