Dennis Ortwein Elementary School
Home of the Olympians
We are victorious!
Our Next SOT Meeting will be held in August (TBD) at 4:00. Click here to join!
We are a Standard Student Attire School. Our recent vote to renew SSA passed.
Click here for the English Parent Notification and here for the Spanish Parent Notification.
Click here for the 2022-2023 Standard Student Attire Policy
Click here for the 2022-2023 Pre-K Wait List Form. Our classes are now full.
We are excited to introduce Hazel Health Services to our school! Click here for the opt-in form or visit my.hazel.co/ccsd to give your consent!
Welcome to Ortwein!

I am the proud principal of this amazing school, Traci Holloway. I am both humbled by and grateful for the opportunity to lead a community of thriving learners, involved families, and dedicated staff. My goal is to create a fun, engaging, and safe academic and social environment that operates with the philosophy “This is a place for kids!”
Introducing our Assistant Principal, Ms. Synold!

School Updates:
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Technology Resources:
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If your family or a family you know needs assistance with internet connectivity, visit connectingkidsnv.org for information.
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We want to ensure that each student has a device in order to successfully participate in distance learning. Please call our office if you are in need of a device for your child.
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Click here for a list of all Ortwein Staff members' emails.
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- COVID- 19 Information:
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Click here for updated quarantine and isolation guidance from CCSD dated 1/28/22.
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CCSD has a COVID-19 hotline for families. Families with questions or concerns about their child's health can call the CCSD COVID-19 Parent/Guardian Hotline at (702) 799-4322 Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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If families are unable to get through using the Hotline, an alternative form can be submitted here.
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Click here for the Home Health Check we are asking each family complete every morning before in-person learning.
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Click here for information about Contact Tracing for schools provided by the SNHD.
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Video Resources:
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Back to School Resources:
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Breakfast and lunch are served free of charge to all students. Menus can be accessed at ccsd.nutrislice.com
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Many of our dedicated Ortwein Staff have Donors Choose projects and are gratefully seeking donations. Click here to check out some of their great ideas!
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Click here for a flyer about our partnership with Smith's. Link your Rewards number to our school to earn us 0.05% of your total every time you shop! We earned $629 last quarter!
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SafeKey, provided by Clark County Parks & Rec, is available for before and after school care on our campus in our Multi Purpose Room. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Click here to begin the registration process.
Ortwein Office Hours
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
2022-2023 Title I Status
As of the 2022-2023 school year, Ortwein ES is designated as a Title I school. Click here for a summary of our Title I funding.

Bell Times 2020-2021
Start time- 9:10
End time- 3:21
AM Pre-k Dismissal- 11:40
PM Pre-K Arrival- 12:41

Motto: We are victorious!
Vision: We are a community of learners working together as a team to strive for victory in all areas of life.
Mission: We, the community of Ortwein Elementary School, will cultivate the hopes and aspirations of the students in a committed academic partnership by building sustainable relationships through acceptance, teamwork, integrity, and perseverance.
Olympic Values: We value Friendship, Respect, Excellence, Courage, Determination, and Inspiration.