students
Kudos: Local healthcare agencies promote wellness at Warm Room
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 8:27pm
Thanks to the support of local health organizations, the Tahoe Warm Room was able to help 113 children, women and men during the region’s severe winter months.
Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 10:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's Wild Tahoe Weekend at the US Forest Service's Taylor Creek Visitor Center June 21-22! On Saturday it's the Native Species Festival and on Sunday, the 10th annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival.
SATURDAY
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host the seventh annual Native Species Festival on Sunday, June 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free family event is at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
South Lake Tahoe group collecting items for migrant children in Tijuana
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 3:49pm
Event Date:
June 19, 2019 - 5:00pm
A group of locals from South Lake Tahoe are leaving town next weekend with backpacks filled with stuffed animals, toys, books, art supplies and more that will go to migrant children living with their families in shelters in Tijuana.
John Friedrich, his wife Kim and daughter Rosie will be going to Mexico joined by another local, Joanna Lilly, with the collected items. They've had help from the Bijou Community School PTA and South Tahoe Middle School (STMS) Spanish Teacher Krissi Russell.
Annual SLTWYC community sailing clinic in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
July 13, 2019 - 8:30am The South Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club (SLTWYC) is holding its annual sailing skills clinic on Saturday, July 13, 2019, starting at 8:30 a.m. If you ever wanted to try sailing or are looking to improve your skills, this one-day class is for you. The clinic is open to men and women of all ages and experience levels.
Free food for South Lake Tahoe youth all summer with Bread & Broth 4 Kids program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 2:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the third consecutive summer, the St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program will provide weekly food bags for South Lake Tahoe youth until school resumes in August. During the school year more than 2,000 local students receive free or reduced cost meals at breakfast and lunch, but that program doesn't cover weekends or summers and that is where Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) comes in. In the 2018-19 school year, BB4K supplied over 180 bags of food each Friday to local youth and last summer 225 bags of food were given away each week.
3,500 books donated by Soroptimists to local students for summer reading
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 8:37am
A generation of South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove students have received books for summer reading from the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club members, and this summer will be no different.
This week, club members under the direction of member Cookie Rork distributed 3,500 books to students at all local schools from Zephyr Cove to Meyers. In Grades Pre-K to 2nd, students received two books to keep, while 3rd to 8th graders got one to help with summer reading.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 7:27am
A big shout out to Ruby Abuhajleh for writing her "Viking Corner" column this year! She will write some stories this summer but this is her last column for the school year. She'll be back in the fall!
As the school year wraps up, students at South Tahoe High School are getting their beachwear ready for summer break.
The school year of 2018-2019 had many highlights for STHS students. Here are some:
Junior Bryce Dunnigan said his highlight of the school year was going to the volleyball and basketball games with his teammates from Tahoe Hockey Academy.
Lake Tahoe students among 308 on Dean's List at Western Nevada College
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 9:34pm
Western Nevada College has named 308 students to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List. For consideration to WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
Honorees include:
Battle Mountain
Sruti Bhakta, Danny Diaz, Drue Domagala, Sarahi Jimenez, Grace Melver, Nestor Miramontes, Kade Quintana, Julia Ramirez
Carson City
Bike Rodeo in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 6:31pm
Event Date:
June 8, 2019 - 7:00pm The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra in conjunction with the El Dorado County Sheriff's office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Lake Valley Fire Department, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California Highway Patrol, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition and Blue Zone Sports will be hosting a bike rodeo at South Tahoe Middle School on Saturday June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LTCC expands College Promise to three years free college for eligble local students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good news for the entire community on both sides of the California-Nevada border. Lake Tahoe College Promise, the free tuition program at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), is expanding from one year to three years starting Fall 2019.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awards scholarships to local students
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 3:03pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Foundation held their annual Rewards for Excellance Scholarship program on May 22 at Harvey's Convention Center, awarding local high school and Lake Tahoe Community College students with scholarships.
Student honorees and their guests enjoyed lunch while 20 scholarships totaling $18,500 were presented by members Julie Gudaitis, Velma Schnoll, Louisa Boone and Carolyn MacRae.
The awardees:
South Tahoe High School
Kaitlyn Friederici
Hannah Heidel
Jose Leon
Forrest McCann
Rita McCann
Sydney McCarthy
New ceramic art studio opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Compass Clay Studio, a learning ceramic studio and art gallery, is open for business in South Lake Tahoe. Owners and instructors, Colleen Sidey and Bryan Yerian are ceramic artists with over 40 years combined experience, Lake Tahoe Community College art faculty members, and local elementary school art enrichment teachers. Colleen and Bryan have lived in South Lake Tahoe for over ten years and created Compass Clay Studio as a way to provide the local community with access to the clay experience.
The studio is located at 976 Edgewood Circle.
Location
Compass Clay Studio
976 Edgewood Circle
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
USFS Taylor Creek Stream Profile Chamber: Grand reopening June 7
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 4:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Stream Profile Chamber at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center has been closed since the glass broke during a routine cleaning almost one year ago. With financial help from the Tahoe Fund and Tahoe Blue Vodka, those walking the Rainbow Trail will once again be able to get an up-close underwater view of aquatic life and the spawning Kokanee salmon at Lake Tahoe each year.
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is holding a grand reopening celebration of the chamber with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on Friday, June 7.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks STMS Club Live
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 9:11am
Thanks to the leadership of Club Live’s advisor, Larry Lambdin, South Tahoe Middle School students have the opportunity to experience leadership events, participate in community service projects and enjoy recreational trips all focused on providing safe and high energy alternative activities.
South Tahoe High athletes celebrate community college sports commitments
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Twelve more South Tahoe High seniors celebrated their commitment to playing their respective sports after next week's graduation. Nine will be playing baseball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball at community colleges across the state while another three are playing hockey at the next level.
A group of family and friends gathered at the campus to cheer on the following students (alphabetical with sport, school and focus of education):
Noah Dahlen - Hockey with the Pueblo Bulls of Western States Hockey League
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 8:09am
At South Tahoe High School, students fought through one of the last cold weeks before sunny skies are expected to reappear. This week, seniors presented their senior projects, juniors went back in history, and a new Associated Student Body was elected.
Seniors
Seniors on Wednesday concluded final criteria to graduate by presenting their finished senior projects. Each senior chose a specific field of study. Here’s what a few seniors focused their projects on:
LTUSD told to take a "pause" on spending and plan on major budget cuts
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 5:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District received a message last night: Take a pause and don't spend any more money until the two-year budget can be completed. The budget must include major cuts in expenses.
Whittell High School student part of Nevada group at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 4:08pm
There are two from the Northern Nevada area who competed in this week's Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland.
Morgan Salvador, a 12-year-old 7th grader who attends George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove was Speller No. 284, while Morgan Bumgardner, Speller 275, is a 13-year-old Dayton Intermediate School student. He is listed as being from Mound House. Both students were, unfortunately, eliminated as they worked their way into the finals.
LTCC leases South Lake Tahoe property for student housing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is taking a first, big step toward helping address the lack of affordable student housing in the community by leasing a five-unit apartment building near Ski Run Blvd.
The college's trustees gave authority to school administration to sign a five-year lease with the owner of that apartment building during their meeting Tuesday evenings. The lease starts on July 2, 2019.
Interpretive sign unveiling at Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:07pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2019 - 10:00am
Six interpretive signs are being installed around Lake Baron at Tahoe Paradise Park and the public is invited to their official unveiling on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m.
The Board of Directors of Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District worked with the staffs of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) and received input from students and teachers at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School to develop the signs.
14th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge June 1-14
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:02am
It appears Mother Nature will be offering some great biking weather for the hundreds of participants in the 14th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge June 1 - 14. The two-week basin-wide event is a team-based challenge to encourage everyone to ride and experience the benefits and joys of cycling.
The event is co-sponsored by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition/
Official last day of school set for South Lake Tahoe students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 2:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each year the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education approves a calendar with three snow days built into the school year. Should there be more than three snow days, decisions have to be made: move the last day of school or apply to the State of California for a waiver on the extra days, thus giving students fewer than the required days in the classroom.
South Lake Tahoe's Stephanie Zepeda inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 1:32pm
Stephanie Zepeda, a 2011 graduate of South Tahoe High School, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Zepeda was initiated at the University of Southern California.
Zepeda is a 2015 graduate of UC San Diego and now in graduate school at USC.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 7:31am
This week at South Tahoe High School, the cold weather continued while students dressed up for “Versus Week,” seniors visited Lake Tahoe Community College day, and athletes brought home gold from the state championships.
On Campus
The spirit week theme was “Versus.” Students dressed up as nerds versus athletes, tourists vs. locals, rappers vs. country musicians, and more. A spirit rally is being held Friday to support the school’s canned food drive.
South Shore students receive awards from Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) awarded $12,700 in awards and scholarships on Thursday to students from South Tahoe High, Whittell High, Mt. Tallac High, and South Tahoe Middle School. The students and their families were treated to breakfast as the awards were given to the deserving students.
George Whittell High School Most Improved Eighth Grade Students
Faith Alvarez, James Johnson
South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eighth Grade Students
Victoria Capilla, Anthomy Navarro Rodriguiez
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 7:40am
At South Tahoe High School, students faced a surprisingly cold week with snowfall. Advanced placement testing finished, spirit week is about to begin, and sports teams reached the state championships.
On Campus
Advanced placement tests ended this week with AP Language and Composition on Wednesday. Stress is relieved, as there are only finals left on June 17 and 18.
Next week is spirit week. With events, such as dodgeball, “manly volleyball” and dress up days, students get to show their school spirit as the school year wraps up.
Tahoe Valley Thunderbird Choir excelled at the Music in the Parks Choir Festival.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:10pm
Tahoe Valley Thunderbird Choir excelled at the Music in the Parks Choir Festival.
The choir consisting of Tahoe Valley Students grades 3 through 5 traveled off the hill to American Canyon High School in American Canyon, California on Saturday, May 11 to be adjudicated. The intention was to provide the students with the opportunity and experience of performing under pressure in the presence of top quality competitors. The result was an outstanding showing that resulted in the choir receiving 1st place in their division and a rating of excellence from the panel of judges.
Digital summer resources for students (and their grown-ups)
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Reading can be enjoyed by all South Lake Tahoe students this summer, even without stepping into the library. Summer is a great time to keep Reading and learning and be prepared for fall.
Library cards can be used online for ebooks and downloadable audiobooks whether you're in town, at grandma's house or on vacation somewhere across the globe.
Thanks to a generous donation from the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund, the South Lake Tahoe Library was able to purchase over 130 new Spanish and English ebooks and downloadable audiobooks to support students.
Western Nevada College starts pilot program for CTE students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 9:12pm
Western Nevada College's (WNC) Adult Literacy & Language program started a pilot program this spring to help individuals earn college credits toward a nationally recognized credential while improving their basic skills and achieving workforce training in construction.
The pilot program, NV-ACE, provides people with the opportunity to develop the skills required in the in-demand jobs in the area.
Column: Let’s make plan - Prepare and then let go
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 8:16pm
Did you know that the number of people in Tahoe can triple in the summer months? All of Tahoe South is changed by the many visitors that join us for the fabulous Summers. To get the most out of Tahoe prepare, then just go with the flow.
Make Reservations and Show Up Early
In Yoga, we practice sajatta (preparedness). Considering the options and outcomes, but letting go of expectation allows for and reduces stress. Doing your best to prepare for your next Tahoe Adventure will help you to have a more relaxed experience.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 11:09pm
South Tahoe High School students took the week to promote end-of-year events and commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Testing begins, sports end and school spirit is running wild.
On Campus
STHS is taking time to observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May by sending out advice to students, including posting positive comments on social media, writing for fun, and learning a new skill. Here’s what some students plan to do:
Senior Tess Devine is attending therapy more regularly to strengthen her mental health.
Kudos: Sierra House Elementary thanks Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 9:29am
Sierra House Elementary school would like to publicly thank Barton Hospital for helping us celebrate Earth Day. The hospital donated latex gloves so that all of our students could pick up trash around our campuses and keep their hands clean while doing it!
Sierra House and the community who use the track and baseball fields all benefit from our campus clean up.
Karin Holmes,
Principal,Sierra House Elementary
Grant applications being accepted for $50,000 in funding to improve community health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 5:30pm
The Barton Foundation will be awarding $50,000 in grant funding to improve community health across the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. As part of Barton Health’s commitment to community health and collaboration, these annual grants provides funding for programs and services that positively impact the health of the local community. Applications are now being accepted through May 31, 2019. Grant criteria and the application can be found online at bartonhealth.org/foundation/grants. For more information, contact Tania Pilkinton at 530.543.5614.
Bread & Broth celebrates 30 years, volunteers and Father Grace just before his death
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2019 - 9:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a celebration of 30 years of serving food to the local community through St. Theresa Church's Bread & Broth program. It was a celebration of the volunteers that make their Monday Night meals, Second Serving meals and Bread & Broth 4 Kids so successful in feeding those in need, not only of food but for camaraderie and community.
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School 1st grader "Principal for a Day"
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 5:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It isn't every day that 7-year-old Rocco DeFranco begins his day with a ride to Freel Perk for a cup of hot chocolate with Principal Joe Dameral before heading to Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (LTESM) to begin his day.
And that was just the beginning of a day that wasn't a normal one for the first grader.
During the school's recent Spring Fling Pasta Dinner fundraiser, Rocco bid on an interesting silent auction item to be Principal for a Day. He spent his savings of $180 on that special day and Rocco was able to collect his prize on May 3.
Connection Practice to achieve emotional balance offered at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 4:37pm
Event Date:
May 9, 2019 - 5:30pm
Learn the simplicity of the Connection Practice which makes it possible to achieve emotional balance during stressful times during the two remaining "The Connection Practice" workshops at Lake Tahoe Community College.
With this skill, we can access our highest brain function, innovative thinking
and creativity. Being completely connected means feeling heard, supported and lifted.
Guest Speaker: Tina Bakly, Coach & School Curriculum Instructor
Thursday, May 9 and May 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College's Creekside Room.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 7:45am
This week at South Tahoe High School, students had to put their jackets back on, as the weather cooled down. A trio of students will take turns acting as student council president, and a 13-year-old partnership on the baseball pitch comes to an end.
On Campus
Students attended Industry Day on Tuesday to learn about different careers. They heard presentations from a range of companies, including the nutrition department and rehabilitation center of Barton Memorial Hospital.
South Lake Tahoe teachers and school district reach a tentative agreement
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has reached a tentative agreement with the South Tahoe Educator's Association (STEA).
The two groups have been in mediation to resolve an impasse with this year's contract negotiations. Teachers filled the LTUSD Board meeting earlier this year to plead their case. The agreement still needs to go to them for ratification and adoption.
The terms of the tentative agreement are as follows:
Internationally acclaimed illustrator and muralist joins South Tahoe High students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 11:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Not only did internationally acclaimed illustrator and artist Rafael López came to South Lake Tahoe last week to speak to local first graders during Gift of Literacy day at Lake Tahoe Community College, but he also stopped by South Tahoe High School (STHS) and worked with students on a large mural.
In just six hours López showed the students how to create not only a work of art from several large blank panels, he also showed how to create community by collaboration and teamwork and celebrate diversity, literacy and aspiration.
South Lake Tahoe teen headed to intensive law and trial program at Stanford
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 9:09pm
A 17-year-old high school senior from South Lake Tahoe is headed to Stanford University Law School this summer for an intensive 10-day long session where she will step from the classroom to the courtroom.
Laney Terrell currently attends Visions in Education Charter School and is due to graduate this summer, a full year ahead of schedule. She is also taking classes at Lake Tahoe Community College.
36th annual dance recitals for Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/27/2019 - 10:42pm
For 36 years dancers from the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio have celebrated the joy and beauty of dance during their annual recitals and starting Sunday, April 28, that tradition continues on the stage of the South Shore Room at Harrah's Tahoe.
The studio's 'Lake Tahoe’s Shining Stars', ages 2 1/2 to "young at heart" adults will dance in the recitals that showcase their talent and hard work.
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School students win national award
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 5:20pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Fourth graders in Alissa Behrendt's class at Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (LTESMS) just became one of the three top classes in the nation after participating in the Buddy Bison Carbon Reduction Contest.
For their efforts, the class was given $1,500!
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 9:19am
With only two months until summer, South Tahoe High School is getting ready for end-of-year school spirit activities and dances. Students also took the time to prepare for tonight’s Black Light Dance and celebrate Earth Day.
On Campus
This week, students went online to select their schedule for next year.
Black Light Dance is in the student union 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. tonight. Before the dance, the Black Light Rally is being held in the school’s gym at noon.
Harrah’s Casino hosted a job fair Tuesday for students interested in summer jobs.
LTUSD recognizes staff on California Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 10:37pm
Bus drivers in Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) were honored today during a celebration of California Bus Driver Appreciation Day.
The special day was created by the state legislature in 2009 “in order to draw special public attention to school bus drivers for their continued and excellent services to pupils in California.” After being created in the state, it has now spread to a nationally observed day on the fourth Tuesday of the month of April.
LTESMS 5th graders take look at South Tahoe High's Career & Technical Education programs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/19/2019 - 6:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) students shared their knowledge and expertise with 5th graders from Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School on Thursday, showing them several options the school has in those programs.
South Tahoe High School (STHS) has ten different CTE programs, including sports medicine, auto mechanic, culinary and dental hygiene.
The visiting 5th graders got hand's one experience in all programs and were then treated to a lunch catered y the school's culinary students.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:33pm
Students at South Tahoe High School returned from a week-long Spring Break tanned and ready for the final two months before summer. This week was quiet as students prepared for the Black Light Dance, prom, AP testing, and the baseball team played at Reno Ace’s stadium.
On Campus
The Black Light Dance will be held on April 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Union. Students dress up and paint themselves to match the theme. A surprise student DJ will be featured, so bring your glow sticks, Vikings.
Base Camp Pizza and LTEF team up for fundraiser supporting local youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:59pm
Event Date:
May 15, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and Base Camp Pizza have teamed up together to "Go to Bat For Our Kids" by holding a fundraiser at popular pizza spot in the Heavenly Village on Wednesday, May 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy dinner for a good cause with all proceeds going towards enrichment grants for Lake Tahoe Unified School District students in grades K-12.
LTUSD and LTCC Gift of Literacy program brings joy of reading to local first graders
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 10:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All 280 first graders in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and Zephyr Cove Elementary are participating in the second annual Gift of Literacy day at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on April 26.
LTCC receives grant to expand College Promise program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 2:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The free college program at Lake Tahoe Community College, the College Promise, was just awarded a $150,000 grant to enhance and expand the program. They were just one of three community colleges in the state to receive the grant.
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Promise program provides a free year of tuition for first-time, full-time students. With this grant award, LTCC can further enhance the program, adding free services and extra support to improve Promise student success.
USD student Hirshal Sukha of South Lake Tahoe participates in Torero Trek
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 11:41pm
University of San Diego student Hirshal Sukha of South Lake Tahoe recently participated in the USD Career Development Center's signature Torero Trek program. Torero Treks are opportunities for USD undergraduate students to engage in career exploration by visiting leading companies across the nation.
Sukha is majoring in Finance and plans to graduate in 2020. He graduated from South Tahoe High in 2016.
The LA Sports Torero Trek on March 22 gave the students the opportunity to network with employers and a few Torero alumni at the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Dodgers.
