Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS

Lois & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School, located in the Mountain’s Edge master-planned community of Las Vegas, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Clark County School District. Named after the legendary UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian and his wife, Lois, a former educator and school board trustee, the school emphasizes a culture of academic excellence and community pride. The facility is designed to support a diverse student body with a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and technology-integrated learning environments intended to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and active involvement in the surrounding southwest Las Vegas community. As a staple of the local educational landscape, Tarkanian Middle School places a significant focus on student development through a combination of rigorous core academics and elective opportunities, including arts, music, and STEM-related initiatives. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to cultivate both personal character and scholarly achievement among its middle-school-aged students.