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Community partners bring "Farm-to-School" program to South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 6:17pm
SOUT LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is often said, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In South Lake Tahoe, the same could be said about keeping kids healthy. October is National Farm to School Month, and in South Lake Tahoe, the UC Cooperative Extension CalFresh nutrition education program has partnered with Barton Health and Lake Tahoe Unified School District to implement Harvest of the Month, a statewide initiative that motivates students to make healthier choices and brings fresh, in season produce to all South Lake Tahoe elementary schools.
Parent involvement and new focus key to WASC accreditation at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/28/2018 - 4:13pm
When the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) didn't give South Tahoe High the results on their accreditation they wanted in 2016, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and high school staff set on a path to change those results in 2018.
The high school was given a two-year probationary accreditation instead of the desired six year accreditation and they will be reevaluated this March when a new WASC team returns to South Tahoe High School (STHS).
Letter to the South Lake Tahoe community from new STHS principal
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2017 - 4:08pm
As new South Tahoe High School Principal Carline Sinkler is preparing for her first year at the helm she sent out a letter to the community and it is shared here:
Dear South Lake Tahoe Community,
It is a privilege to serve as principal of South Tahoe High School and I look forward to a highly productive year of forming lasting relationships, building teams and meeting challenges together that enable us to prepare our students for college, career and life.
$475,000 awarded to 118 South Tahoe High seniors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 6:59am
During a series of recent awards ceremonies, South Tahoe High(STHS) students were recognized for academic success, attendance and bilingual immersion.
The annual Senior Awards Night saw 118 students recognized with $475,000 in scholarships. During the evening, 64 individual presentations honored one or more students for achievements.
New STHS principal introduced as Chad Houck prepares for new job
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 3:57pm
Friday will be the last day on the job at South Tahoe High School (STHS) for Principal Chad Houck. He, his wife and five children are headed to Ridgecrest where he'll be the Dean of Instruction for Cerro Coso Community College starting June 5.
New principal selected for South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 8:19am
Carline Sinkler has been selected as the new principal of South Tahoe High School and the community is invited to meet her at the LTUSD District Office on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Sinkler comes from the San Francisco Unified School District where she has served as the principal of Herbert Hoover Middle School since 2013.
She was selected by the interview committee with "overwhelming enthusiasm" according to Shannon Chandler, the district's public information officer.
LTUSD has WASC plans and updates for South Tahoe High on website
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 4:56pm
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) didn't give South Tahoe High and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) the results expected after a WASC accreditation team visited South Lake Tahoe in the Spring of 2016.
Instead of an expected six-year term they received a two-year accreditation which goes through June of 2018. On March 19 and 20 of that year a team of educators will return to the campus and evaluate recommended changes.
Sierra House Elementary raising funds for Charlie Cart Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 5:45am
From the day they set foot in the kindergarten classroom, students at Sierra House Elementary school learn about soil, seeds, planting and growing food, and now parents at the school are raising money to take lessons for all K-5 students to the next level.
South Tahoe High well on way to keeping accreditation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 8:07pm
South Tahoe High School is still an accredited school. That was the message given during Tuesday's meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees as staff updated them on their ongoing efforts to hit the targets set for the next visit by Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) in March of 2018.
Several parents have voiced their concerns that students aren't getting in the colleges of their choice due to the school's status.
LTUSD accepts South Tahoe High Principal's resignation, search begins for replacement
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 2:00pm
This story has been updated 3/16/17.
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board formally accepted the resignation of Chad Houck, the principal of South Tahoe High during their Tuesday night meeting, though word of the upcoming change in leadership had been circulating for weeks.
"Chad will be seeking other opportunities," said LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Jim Tarwater.
The popular principal has received a lot of support from parents, the community and staff.
Opinion: Why themed schools work in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 8:33pm
As we look at reopening the Al Tahoe Elementary School as a STEAM academy, it is important to take a look back at the journey Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has taken to get to where we are today.
Following decades of desegregation efforts and forced busing, lawsuits in the 1990s effectively brought a halt to desegregation efforts in the country. Neighborhood schools in South Lake Tahoe may have been segregated, not only based on race, but based on income levels.
Letter: Larry Reilly for LTUSD School Board
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 7:05pm
Student success, teacher support and a district where all students have access to highly qualified teachers and cutting edge curriculum are some of Larry Reilly’s goals if elected School Board representative for LTUSD area 1. Larry believes that given the opportunity, supported by a strategic, goal oriented plan all students can succeed.
South Tahoe High celebrates Common Core, new scoreboard and revived energy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/15/2016 - 8:37pm
Social media was abuzz this week as South Tahoe High came is as the seventh most beautiful high school campus in the State of California according to the Texas based national driver's education company, Aceable.
LCAP 101: What is it and how you can participate?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 8:36am
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District will be holding a public hearing Tuesday on how to spend an estimated $2,159,294 in LCAP funding. They want parents to participate in the decision making and have invited everyone to the June 9 School Board meeting to encourage participation.
LTCC and LTUSD boards holding joint meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 6:08pm
Event Date:
March 24, 2015 - 5:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College and Lake Tahoe Unified School District Boards of Trustees will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, March 24.
During the meeting, two people from the Los Rios Community College will provide an overview of "Get Focused, Stay Focused!" a career and educational course that LTUSD officials hope to bring to South Tahoe High next year.
South Tahoe High Principal Promoted to LTUSD Assistant Superintendent
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 3:09pm
Ivonne Larson, the Principal of South Tahoe High, was named Assistant Superintendent by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board on Tuesday, April 22. She will be in charge of Secondary Education, Career Technical Education and AVID for the district starting July 1, 2014.
This is the first time LTUSD has had an Assistant Superintendent since Barbara Davis resigned in August of 2005. The new position for Assistant Superintendent is part time.
The District will post a job opening for STHS Principal this week to replace Larson.
STHS English department years ahead of Common Core State Standards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/26/2012 - 5:00amSaying goodbye to "Macbeth" was hard for South Tahoe High School's English Department Chairwoman Bridey Heidel, but it's a choice that she thinks ultimately paid off. South Tahoe High School starte...
Nevada awarded money to implement Common Core Standards
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 2:20pm