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Del Laine ~ March 20, 1930 - December 18, 2020
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 3:12pm
Del Laine has left her mark on South Lake Tahoe in ways that many local residents might not know. She was a mover and shaker, whose focus was on making the city a better place. Her most important role, though, was promoting the well-being of women.
This pioneer died Dec. 18, 2020, at home from natural causes, with family at her side. She was 90.
She was born Dolores Mae Wright on March 20, 1930, in Oakland, Calif., to Mabel Paulson and Leslie Wright.
Del Laine, South Lake Tahoe trailblazer, dies at the age of 90
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 11:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A true trailblazer in the forming of the City of South Lake Tahoe has died at the age of 90. Del Laine, passed away from natural causes with her family at her side.
She served on South Lake Tahoe's City Council from 1976-1980, and then again from 1984-1988 and became the City's first female Mayor in 1977. She would go on to serve one more term as Mayor during her time on council.
Robert Jones ~ June 29, 1951 - April 19, 2020
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 7:01pm
Robert “Bob/Bo” Jones, loving husband, father, son, brother, and “Papa” passed away peacefully at home April 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janey; daughter Elyse and son-in-law Josh; son Grant; grandchildren Van and Goldie; brothers Paul and Brent (Lynn); extended family, numerous nieces and nephews, and dear friends.
Kudos: South Tahoe Middle School thanks the community for their support
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 5:55pm
On our last day of school at South Tahoe Middle School, we look back with gratitude to the many individuals and organizations that helped to enrich the lives of our students throughout the 2019-2020 school year. Despite finishing the school year off-campus with remote learning, we were able to envision and execute some wonderful programs and activities including:
● The new STMS robotics team
● AVID college field trips
● High-interest books for classroom libraries
● New books for the school library
● Mountain bikes, parts & tools for PE
● Science magazine subscriptions
Free books for South Lake Tahoe first graders
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 8:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Attention parents of local first graders! Every first grader enrolled in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) or at Zephyr Cove Elementary School will get a brand-new, hardbound book they can keep forever!
When parents go to their LTUSD school’s designated Materials Collection Date on June 9 or June 10, one new book will be gifted to each child along with a free puppet.
Parents of first graders at Zephyr Cove Elementary will be contacted prior to the last day of school with additional details for book and puppet pickup.
Winning ticket pulled for Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation Hawaii drawing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 7:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) recently wrapped up their 2020 Hawaii Condo raffle and the winner is Jordan Richie of South Lake Tahoe.
Richie, an athletic trainer at Barton Performance Center and the Head Athletic Trainer at South Tahoe High School, had his ticket pulled by Brooklyn Pakes.
The annual raffle pulled in $8,000 for LTEF to use for their annual grants. LTEF typically allocates between $50,000 and $75,000 for educational projects in Lake Tahoe Unified School District where local students benefit from every dollar donated.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund selects awardees of $125,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 10:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund has announced its 2020 Grant Recipients. This year they received applications for grants from over 50 organizations. Of that group, 11 non-profits on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe have been chosen to receive $125,000 that will be distributed.
Inspiration Grant Recipient:
• Boys & Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe (Building Bright Futures – $40,000)
Focus Grant Recipients in the category of Poverty, Housing, or Basic Needs):
• St. Theresa’s Parish (Bread and Broth 4 Kids: Push for Protein – $15,000)
Lake Tahoe Education Foundation re-imagining their AleWorx fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and Lake Tahoe Aleworx have teamed up to raise $20,000 in 2020 for local students. The 20th of each month was to be a special night at AleWorx with proceeds going to the Foundation.
Outdoor Education Night at Lake Tahoe Aleworx LTEF fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 4:29pm
Event Date:
February 20, 2020 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the 20th of each month in 2020, the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) is teaming up with Lake Tahoe AleWorx for a fundraising series where all proceeds during the evening will go to the special projects of LTEF.
Each month LTEF and South Tahoe Now will spotlight the event and feature information about a different area of the local education programs offered through Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and supported by LTEF.
Sierra-at-Tahoe offering special lift ticket prices to help raise money for local groups
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 10:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sierra-at-Tahoe is once again holding their annual fundraiser for local nonprofits. "Sierra For Tahoe" will be February 10-13, 2020, and funds raised by these special ticket sales will support Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation, Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, and Sierra-at-Tahoe Education Foundation.
Instead of the normal $110-$125 life tickets, participants can purchase their daily passes for only $75.
Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and AleWorx team up to raise $20,000
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 11:18am
Event Date:
January 20, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) has partnered with Lake Tahoe AleWorx this year in a unique 2020 fundraiser. On the 20th of each month in the year 2020 AleWorx and LTEF will host a themed special event in support of South Lake Tahoe schools.
In addition to the fundraising events on the 20th of each month, LTEF is creating a Facebook Fundraising Campaign with the goal of raising another $20,000 this year.
LTUSD Board of Trustees keep same leadership for 2020
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 10:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual organizational meeting Friday, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education decided to keep the leadership they had over the past year again for 2020.
Citing a desire for experience as they go through the process of getting a new superintendent to replace the retiring Dr. James Tarwater, the board voted unanimously to have Larry Reilly continue as board president and Barbara Bannar as board clerk. Bannar has been on the board eleven years.
Purchase of one electric bus, four diesel buses on LTUSD agenda Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 8:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Timing seems perfect to have a fleet of electric buses for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), but trustees have the purchase of just one on their Friday night agenda along with the purchase of four diesel buses.
The Board's annual organizational meeting is set for December 13 at 5:00 p.m. instead of their normal Tuesday meeting. During the meeting, they will elect a new board president and clerk, and elect representatives to El Dorado County School Boards Association and Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, and assign annual duties for the trustees.
South Lake Tahoe nonprofits participate in #GivingTuesday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 10:13pm
Event Date:
December 3, 2019 (All day)
Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is over, as is Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday is here, time can shift to nonshopping activities like volunteering and charity donations.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019, and every day. There are several South Lake Tahoe nonprofits participating in GivingTuesday this year.
Pajamas welcome at 2nd annual Lake Tahoe Ed Foundation's Breakfast for Dinner
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 6:44pm
Event Date:
December 5, 2019 - 4:30pm
A new holiday tradition is being offered by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation at their 2nd annual Breakfast for Dinner at Ernie's Coffee Shop on Thursday, December 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available from any foundation board member (Nicole Bergner, Virginia Berry, Jerry Bindel, Chris Campion, Melinda Choy, Bob Comlossy, Beth Delacour, Tyler Fair, Micelle Feeney, Karen Goldberg, Brian Hogan, Ivone Larson, Matt Lucksinger, Joe Marzocco, Greg Ochoa, Cinnamon Pakes, Jeanette Riva, Kelly Shanahan, Harold Singer, Kathy Strain, and Belen Urratia).
$100K from 30th annual American Century Championship awarded to local nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 4:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Thursday was money giveaway day at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) meeting at Stateline. Thirty-eight local nonprofits were given checks totaling $100,000, a result of funds raised during the 30th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood.
Edgewood Tahoe gives $60,000 to South Lake Tahoe nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 9:32pm
STATELINE, Nev. - During the 2019 American Century Golf Championship, Edgewood Tahoe teamed up with three South Lake Tahoe are nonprofits teamed in providing food to the over 60,000 attendees to the tournament. The three groups volunteered their time in staffing food tents for the popular July 9-14 event, and, as a thank you, Edgewood Tahoe presented each with a $20,000 check.
On August 27, 2019, Edgewood honored Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, Lake Tahoe Community College, and Rotary Club of Tahoe-Douglas in an intimate ceremony where the groups received their checks.
Basecamp Pizza raises $17,250 for Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 6:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A year-long fundraising effort by the staff and management at Basecamp Pizza has netted $17,250 for the Lake Tahoe Education Foundation (LTEF).
On Monday, August 12, the popular restaurants in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe presented members of LTEF with a check.
30 facts about 30th annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 8:02pm
The 30th annual American Century Championship is just one week away, July 9 – 14, 2019. Celebrities from the world of sports, television, comedy and more are headed to Edgewood Tahoe once again. Here are 30+ fun facts about the popular celebrity golf tournament.
1. CLEAR BAG POLICY
17 set to retire from Lake Tahoe Unified School District with 465 years of combined service
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 4:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eleven teachers and six instructional and library assistants are retiring this year from Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). Together they have worked in education for 465 years.
Base Camp Pizza and LTEF team up for fundraiser supporting local youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:59am
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 - 9:21am
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.
Inaugural Sierra-at-Tahoe competition teams unGALA
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 6:33pm
Event Date:
April 13, 2019 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The inaugural Sierra competition teams unGALA will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at MontBleu's Blu Nightclub. The public is invited to head over and support winter athletes in their drive to their personal best.
Keeping with the Sierra-at-Tahoe vibe, dress how you want and rock with them to the sounds of Coast Tribe while drinking some beer from Drakes. Smart & Final will be providing free water and soda for the kids.
Azul Latin Kitchen raises almost $17,000 for Live Violence Free in 2018
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 5:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each year Azul Latin Kitchen selects a local nonprofit to be the recipient of their fundraising for the year. In 2018, Live Violence Free (LVF) was the recipient of that generosity and today were presented a check for $16,917.50 at a ceremony at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The popular restaurant in the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe had Tahoe Youth & Family Services as their nonprofit of choice last year and Tahoe Arts Project will get the funds in 2019.
'Breakfast for Dinner' fundraiser for Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 12:22am
Event Date:
December 4, 2018 - 4:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation is holding their first "Breakfast For Dinner" on Tuesday, December 4 at Ernie's in South Lake Tahoe from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come in your pajamas and enjoy while raising money for local schools and students.
"Dinner" includes Ernie's famous French toast with bacon or sausage and a beverage. A full order is $10 and a half order is just $5. There will also be hot chocolate and a mimosa bar available for an additional donation, so be sure to bring cash.
American Century and LTVA award almost $79k to South Shore nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 12:13am
Twenty-six local nonprofits were awarded $78,974 Thursday in donations from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Championship thanks to funds raised during the 2018 celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.
“The continued support from our partners American Century Investments and NBC Sports means so much to this community,” said Carol Chaplin, president and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “These contributions benefit so many in the South Shore a long time after the tournament ends.”
Meet the Candidate: Wendy David seeks second term on South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 8:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For each of the next nine days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
First up is Wendy David, the current mayor of South Lake Tahoe. She is seeking a second term on the Council.
LTVA to distribute almost $79K to local nonprofits; Applications accepted until Oct. 15
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 7:14pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) will distribute $78,974 raised during the 29th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament to local non-profits.
Organizations interested in applying for this funding can find an application at: https://ltva.org/american-century-championship-donation-request-application/. The deadline to submit is Monday, October 15.
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High School thanks community for attending Meet and Greet
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/08/2018 - 10:59pm
Much appreciation to the 30 business owners and managers from All Seasons Plumbing & Heating, Sierra Nevada Job Corps, Harrah’s & Harveys, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, Leonard Mechanical & Plumbing, Cold Water Brewery & Grill, TJ Maxx, Casa of El Dorado County, South Lake Tahoe City Council, Pay-it-Forward Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, Lake Tahoe Community College, Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, LTUSD Board Members, the Morning Soroptimist, and community members who attended the Mt. Tallac High School annual Community Meet and Greet.
Edgewood gives local volunteer groups over $55,000
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 7:05pm
South Shore students are the beneficiaries of funds raised during the American Century Championship (ACC) in Lake Tahoe this July. Edgewood Tahoe partnered with three local non-profits who operated concessions during the tournament in exchange for donations to be used for education.
Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation, Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, and Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club each volunteered at least 400 hours at the food tents, and in exchange for their efforts they split $55,230, giving each group $18,410.
Artwork up for auction to benefit Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 10:34pm
Lake Tahoe artist Phyllis Shafer has donated one of her unique paintings to benefit the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation. Bids have been accepted since July 7 and will be taken until August 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Hope Valley Blossoms" was painted in 2018 with oil on linen. It is mounted on archival panel, unframed and is 16 x 20 inches.
Currently the high bid is at $5,500.
On the auction site, bidders can "buy it now" for $20,000.
All funds raised will be used to support innovative art programs in PreK-12 classrooms in South Lake Tahoe.
Edgewood Tahoe to partner with local education groups during American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 10:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Edgewood Tahoe has moved from one non-profit receiving the proceeds from food concessions during July's American Century Championship to several groups.
This year, Edgewood Tahoe is partnering with Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation, Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, and Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club who in turn will be donating 400 volunteer hours at Edgewood’s four main concession tents.
26 retire from Lake Tahoe Unified School District; Over 627 combined years of service
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 1:52pm
Twenty-six team members from Lake Tahoe Unified School District are retiring this year after serving a collective 627.5 years in the local schools.
During a reception hosted by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, each retiree was honored with a gift and plant and a round of applause.
The following certificated and classified retirees will be honored:
Certified Employees - 300.5 years of employment
Joann Allister, P.E. Teacher, 22 years of service
Melissa Bornstein, 2nd Grade Teacher, 35 years of service
Diane Burtraw, Kindergarten TWBI Teacher, 34 years of service
Olympian David Wise joins in on inaugural Gift of Literacy event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/26/2018 - 8:17am
"Choose joy, even in hard times," two-time Olympic gold medal winner David Wise told students form the Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School on May 25.
Wise had just shared his children's book "Very Bear and The Butterfly" with kindergarten and first grade students from the school who were on the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) campus for a day of literacy.
Fundraiser Evening of Painting and Wine with Phyllis Shafer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 11:25am
Event Date:
June 1, 2018 - 6:00pm
Artist Phyllis Shafer is sharing her talents with the South Lake Tahoe community during a June 1 fundraiser that will benefit the K-12 art programs in local schools through the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation.
Participants will be creating a 16" x 20" acrylic painting while enjoying wine and appetizers during the event at the Lake Tahoe Community College from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $100 and includes the painting, two classes of wine and all materials.
There are just 40 spots available and in the first day of ticket sales, nine spots were booked.
Opening night for Tahoe Valley production of The Jungle Book
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/04/2018 - 12:59pm
This isn't your mother's school play. Tahoe Valley Elementary Performing Arts is presenting The Jungle Book to local schools, parents and the community this week, and the production shouldn't be missed.
Under the direction of Jack Suglian, a Tahoe Valley Elementary and South Tahoe High graduate and stage veteran, the 55 students have been in rehearsal since January, not only working on lines but also on 15 musical numbers.
The play is inside the schools "Thunderbird Theater."
Food Fest to raise funds for South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 5:05pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2017 - 6:00pm
Its time for the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation's Food Fest on Saturday, October 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Tahoe Hotel and casino. This fundraiser raises funds for grants to support enrichment programs for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
Also a fun time, this year's Food Fest has a new twist, Silent Disco! Event goers can check out a headset tuned to the one of three varieties of music allowing everyone to dance to their own preferred tunes while letting conversations flow among the rest of the crowd.
SLT City Council candidate Brooke Laine
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 9:15amAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Brooke Laine, 52, Branch Manager, US Bank, Born and raised in SLT
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
Tahoe Valley Elementary shows school is more than just academics
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2016 - 7:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The students at Tahoe Valley Elementary School are enjoying the fruits of many volunteers' labors as the new greenhouse, Tranquil Garden, climbing stumps and outdoor learning areas have been completed and officially dedicated.
Principal Christina Grubbs gathered staff, parents and community members prior to last week's Back to School Night to thank all who took part in the projects, and to show off what the kids now get to enjoy.
"This is a labor of love for all to enjoy," said Grubbs.
Retiring school district staff and teachers to be honored Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/05/2016 - 2:28pm
There will be a reception for all of the 2015/16 retirees of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District on Tuesday, June 7 at 5:00 p.m., prior to the start of the board meeting on the lawn at the Education Center.
Those retiring have worked a collective 299 years in education. Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation President Coleen Shade will conduct the ceremony.
The following certificated and classified retirees will be honored:
Cynthia Cowen, Teacher – 37 years
Martha Brown, Sr. Accounting Assistant - 33 years
Sandra Moulton, Teacher – 30 years
Tahoe Mountain Lab provides unique work situation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 7:03pm
While the official grand opening isn't until May 26, the doors have opened and office spaces are filling up at the new Tahoe Mountain Lab in South Lake Tahoe. What was once the Tahoe Daily Tribune offices on Lake Tahoe Blvd. is now home to 24 private offices, shared work spaces, tables and desks as well as the local paper's new office.
Fall Food Fest to benefit South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 6:23pm
Event Date:
October 10, 2015 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation once again presents their major fundraiser of the year, the Fall Food Fest, on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Lake Tahoe.
The popular event raises money for local schools.
Mt. Tallac engaging students with enterprising spirit; Community invited to Meet & Greet
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 8:29pm
The students at Mt. Tallac High School may not be experiencing the traditional path to graduation, but they are now going to experience a new one focused on work ethic and careers.
The dynamic duo team of Holly Greenough and Amy Jackson are beginning Phase Two of what they started last year, a program that takes students from school to career. The students that attend Mt. Tallac are the ones that stay in town, unlike others who take the college path and leave town and start a career and families elsewhere.
Twenty-five teachers and staff retiring from LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 8:07pm
After working a total of 637 1/2 years for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), 25 teachers, staff members and administrators were recognized in a ceremony Tuesday evening.
LTUSD and the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation hosted the reception.
Certified Retirees:
Betsy Benavidez, Teacher - 24 years
Karen Boyer, Speech Therapist - 20 years
Howard Coleman, Teacher - 32 years
Beth Delacour, Principal - 32 years
Madeline Fernald, Teacher - 16 years
Joann Hernandez, School Counselor - 15 years
Deborah Kushner - 31 years
Celebration of Education at South Tahoe Middle School Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/10/2015 - 7:11pm
Event Date:
May 13, 2015 - 5:00pm
The annual Celebration of Education hosted by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation will take place on Wednesday, May 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School.
Last year's Foundation grant recipients will be displaying their projects through words, photos, videos and live performances.
This event will be taking place outside the elementary and middle school concert that will be taking place at STMS during the evening.
Families, students and the public are invited to stop by and enjoy the grant recipient's presentations.
Light refreshments will be served.
Dr. Gregory Bergner set to retire from Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 10:19pm
In 1981, Dr. Gregory Bergner opened Tahoe Family Physicians along with Dr. Brooks Martin and Dr. Paul Rork. The popular physicians delivered hundreds of South Lake Tahoe babies and kept many in the community healthy in a family friendly atmosphere.
Bergner is set to retire on April 14 after 34 years of helping the South Shore, not only as a doctor but as someone who actively sponsored, volunteered, and participated in many local organizations.
New School Board meets; First time in 17 years Wendy David isn't on board
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 12:47am
A few hours after Wendy David was elected as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of South Lake Tahoe, her former colleagues at the LTUSD School Board elected a new president.
Barbara Bannar, the trustee from Area 5, was elected President with Dr. Larry Green elected Clerk of the Board. Green represents Area 4. He was also named Representative to the El Dorado County School Boards Association (EDCSBA) where he serves as Vice President. Bannar was named the Representative to the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation.
Celebrity Golf Tournament gives over $115,000 to local causes and charities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 6:39pm
South Lake Tahoe non-profits were awarded $48,000 during the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board meeting today. The 22 groups were each given between $1,000 and $3,000. The LTVA, in partnership with NBC Sports and American Century Investments, previously directed an additional $67,200 through on-site volunteer organizations and other efforts during tournament week to area high schools, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe Booster Club, Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe, and the Gene Upshaw Scholarship
Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation looking for projects to fund
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 10:00pm
Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation is now accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. Applications are available online on the organization’s website www.ltedf.org and are due Sept. 26, 2014.
Kudos: Bijou Community School's NEW PLAYGROUND
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 7:12pm
The Bijou Community Playground represents a community effort and shows what we can do when we all come together and each do a little. "Many hands make for light work" is a true phenomenon here at Bijou School. Since 2007, with the inception of the Two Way Immersion program, and our forced volunteering program, the parents, staff and community members have consistently been spending time, funds, and those blood, sweat and tears we always talk about at this school. The new playground, as well as the field and park behind it, is a tangible representation of the volunteer force here at Bijou.
