LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — More than 100,000 Clark County School District students have the chance to shape the next look of the Sphere.
The third-annual Sphere XO Student Design Challenge has kicked off. This year’s theme is Pi Day. Sphere officials say they are challenging students’ math skills to the table.
“This is an amazing opportunity for CCSD students to showcase their artistic talents and creativity on the world’s most unique canvas,” said CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert. “The District is proud to continue its partnership with Sphere to bring out the passion and artistry from within our students. As a former math teacher, I look forward to seeing the creative ways students will celebrate Pi Day.”
Winners will be announced next year on March 11, just in time for Pi Day, or 3/14.
More information on the challenge could be found below, according to Sphere officials:
- Elementary and middle school students will create their artwork on a 2D drawing of Sphere
- Select high school and UNLV students will be provided with a VR headset and custom design tools developed by the Sphere team to aid in the creation of their art
- They will also receive hands-on tutorials from Sphere designers on how to create art specifically for the Exosphere
- For the final judging and public voting, CCSD administrators will select 60 students (30 each from elementary and middle school) to represent the district; all 30 HS participants’ artwork and 30 UNLV participants’ artwork will also be submitted
- The 120 final digitized submissions will be viewable on thesphere.com for public voting
- Additional information about the voting process will be announced at a later date
- March 11, 2026: Winners revealed ahead of Pi Day
- Four winners, one each from elementary school, middle school, high school, and UNLV, will be chosen by the general public
- Four winners, one each from elementary school, middle school, high school, and UNLV, will be chosen by a panel of judges
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