anti-bullying
Eveyone a winner as W.E. C.A.R.E Sports visits South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/28/2018 - 1:02am
W.E. C.A.R.E. Sports has spent the week in South Lake Tahoe, visiting each elementary school thanks to a grant awarded by the Tahoe Women's Community Fund to bring the program to Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
The Oregon-based organization helps support the physical development and social-emotional tenets for young children by teaching life skills and building self-esteem.
Every child is on an equal playing field as they are introduced to unique alternative sports in a positive non-judgmental environment where everyone wins.
Incident at South Tahoe Middle School not bullying as reported on social media
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 10:38am
A couple of social media posts with accusations of bullying in a South Lake Tahoe school this week have led to outrage, several concerned parents, backlash and sign carrying parents in front of the school Friday morning.
While bullying is still prevalent across the country, what happened at South Tahoe Middle School (STMS) this week has been determined by all involved, including school officials, parents and law enforcement, to not be bullying but more of a wrong choice while playing with a friend.
One student threw rocks at their friend during a school break, hitting them.
SITS throwing the party of the year: 2018 Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 11:37pm
Event Date:
April 21, 2018 - 5:30pm
The community is invited to join the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club for an evening of live music, great food, drinks and friends at the 29th annual Elegant Evening will be held at Harrah's Tahoe on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
The evening's festivities start with a 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. cocktail party and social time, moving to a seated dinner from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and dancing all night with Trey Stone until 10:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy selective tastings from Crystal Basin Cellars, Tahoe Blue Vodka, Lake Tahoe AleWorx and Double Bond Wine.
Students in a "Safe Zone" when attending South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 11:25pm
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) wants families to know that, no matter what their immigration status is, South Lake Tahoe schools are a safe zone and all students are provided access to education.
Community members spoke before LTUSD trustees Tuesday, showing their support for all families and students in the district in light of President Trump's focus on immigrants. They asked the Board to take a strong and public stance against hate and to openly proclaim schools to be safe for all students, no matter their color, religion, nationality or immigration status.
South Tahoe High sends out anti-bullying message through assembly and video
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/04/2014 - 1:11am
"This was the best school assembly ever," said a South Tahoe High Junior after hearing youth motivational speaker Mike Smith on campus Wednesday. "His message was amazing."
Smith spoke of how the words that you say can leave a mark on someone’s life forever. And if you’re a bully, that mark is a scar.
2013 Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation Food Fest
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/13/2013 - 10:55pm
Event Date:
October 26, 2013 - 6:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation will have its annual signature fundraiser, The Fall Food Fest, on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Harvey’s Convention Center. This fun community event will feature great food by local restaurants, beer, wine, tequila, and vodka tasting, silent and live auctions with wonderful donations by local businesses, and live music. The money from this fundraiser is used to fund over $50,000 in grants that are given to LTUSD schools during the school year.
Nevada governor declaring anti-bullying week
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 12:55pmGov. Brian Sandoval has declared a "Week of Respect" to combat bullying in the state of Nevada. In the past two legislative sessions, Nevada lawmakers have improved anti-bullying laws. Bullying online or in person has been a crime since 2009 and for the first time this year, schools will be required to report cases of serious bullying to the attorney general.
