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Truckee teen installs solar project for Humane Society
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 6:05pm
Truckee High School student and volunteer Bella Bono has been volunteering for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) since she was 10, but this year she had a big idea – plan, fund and install a solar array for the animal shelter.
Safety concerns along Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner to be addressed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 7:21pm
The stretch of Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner Summit (known as the corridor) will be looked at in the near future to address numerous safety concerns from cars parked on the side to unsafe intersections.
At the last meeting of the Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors, several residents spoke up about safety, and offered several ideas to correct the issues.
Tahoe Valley red carpet greeting; Community meets Mt. Tallac students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 8:28pm
The doors opened at all seven schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Monday, welcoming students back after their summer vacations.
At Tahoe Valley Elementary, not only were the doors opened, but the red carpet was rolled out, literally. Staff and members of the California Highway Patrol greeted students as they entered the school with fanfare and balloon in celebration of their return.
Not only did the students enjoy the processional, but parents, staff and officers did as well.
South Tahoe High teachers extinguish fire at the school
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 7:03pm
Quick thinking and action by three South Tahoe High teachers helped put out a fire at the campus just as the first day of school came to a close on August 29.
Melissa Berry called 911 and grabbed the fire extinguisher from her classroom and joined fellow teachers Lori Buchan and Whitney Pomeroy in putting out the fire just off the "C" wing at the school.
"The teachers did a good job stopping the fire and it suppressed when we arrived," said SLT Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Tim Spencer told South Tahoe Now at the scene.
Letter: Candidate explains why he's running for School Board Trustee
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 1:19pm
To the South Shore community: My name is Troy Matthews and I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education in Trustee Area 4. My wife Rae and I honeymooned in South Tahoe and decided not to leave. We have fallen in love with this community and have taken active roles in many different local organizations. I work for Tahoe Youth & Family Services, one of the oldest local non-profit organizations in the region serving at-risk and underprivileged youth in South Lake Tahoe.
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High thanks SLTPD for their presentation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 4:40pm
Mt. Tallac High School would like to thank South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Chief Brian Uhler, Officer Andy Eissinger, and Probation Officer Del Peuse for their
willingness to attend a presentation designed by mental health to learn about
the special needs and concerns for many of our students. It is through
working together that we best understand and meet the needs of our most
vulnerable youth.
With great appreciation,
Holly Greenough and Amy Jackson
Mt. Tallac High School
22 new certified staff members join Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 7:29pm
When students make their way through the doors of classrooms in Lake Tahoe Unified School District on Monday, 22 new certified staff members will be there to greet them.
Al Tahoe Preschool: Michael Pulley, Early Childhood Education Specialist
Tahoe Valley Elementary: Chelsea Casey, Special Day Class
Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School: Anne Lafferty, Special Day Class and Leah Stockton, 1st Grade
Sierra House Elementary School: Jennifer Bronken, 4th Grade and Tamara Dupuis, School Nurse to be split with Bijou
STMS and STHS holding KickStart 2016 on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/23/2016 - 9:58pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2016 (All day)
The beginning of the school can be as hectic for parents as it is for kids due to the amount of paperwork to fill out and items to be purchased. Much of the class time on those first few days is filled with teachers collected those completed forms, sending kids to purchase gym clothes, school pictures, check out Chrome Books, and more. For the first time, both South Tahoe High and South Tahoe Middle Schools are holding "KickStart" day on Thursday, August 25 to alleviate some of those tasks. There will be a series of stations for students and parents to navigate through.
Shallyn Diane Farris - August 22, 1992 - July 17, 2016
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 4:09pm
It is with deep heartbreak we say goodbye to Shallyn Diane Farris. She was a bright angel on this earth, full of life, love and kindness for all who knew her. Many who have visited South Lake Tahoe's Magic Carpet Golf over the years may have met Shallyn while she was working in the family business.
The native Sonoma county resident died on July 17, 2016. Shallyn loved horses, music, soccer, her family and friends. She was a graduate of El Molino High School and studied cosmetology at Lytles Beauty School.
Carson High student and adult die in rollover vehicle accident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 2:35pm
UPDATE 9AM: Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes offered condolences on behalf of Carson High School to family members after it was learned a 16-year-old CHS male student was killed in a rollover crash in Goni Canyon early this morning. An adult also died in the accident. The names of the victims have not been released.
“On behalf of the school, our students and faculty, we are very sorry for this loss. Our thoughts go out to family and friends of the student,” said Stokes.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Exhibition
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 4:00pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2016 - 11:30am Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Exhibition comes to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 27, beginning at 11:00 am.
The Grand March & Opening Ceremony will feature the Douglas High School Marching Band, the 1st Nevada Cavalry Co. D. along with bugler Ray Ahrenholz, and a cast of celebrities and presenters. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” for the Opening Ceremony and the Closing Ceremony will feature Krista Jenkins singing "America the Beautiful".
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Community invited to Meet & Greet at Mt. Tallac High School
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:34pm
Event Date:
August 29, 2016 - 10:30am
Mt. Tallac High School of South Lake Tahoe is inviting the community to stop by on the first day of school on August 29 and join them for what is becoming an annual meet and greet event from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
"We feel strongly that providing our students with the opportunity to meet and interact with potential employers and successful adults within our community will promote and support our efforts and the students' drive to give the school year their best effort," said Mt. Tallac High Principal Holly Greenough.
Opinion: Why I'm running for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 7:40pm
I am running as a candidate for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee in District 4 because I believe a good education is one of the most important services a community can provide to its citizens.
Lake Tahoe Community College is in an extraordinary and unprecedented position with the passing of Measure F two years ago. I am committed to the prospect of offering students an affordable four-year degree program, upgrading our current facilities, building the University center and exploring the possibility of on campus housing for students.
LTUSD gets large rebate check from Liberty Utilities
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 7:06pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District recently received an energy efficiency rebate check from Liberty Utilities in the amount of $5,054.10, the largest given out this year.
“We’re always happy to reward customers with a rebate whenever they install energy efficient measures that reduce their electric use, especially when it’s a public entity like a school,” stated Randy Kelly, Liberty Utilities’ Operations Manager.
Never Forget, Never Forgotten - Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler 1982-2010
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/09/2016 - 6:27am
Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler died August 9, 2010. He was 28.
Mr. Curtzwiler was born Jan. 27, 1982, at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe. The 2000 South Tahoe High School graduate was an avid soccer player.
Although he did not ski competitively, it was a sport he participated in with his family and one that he excelled at.
3 Strands presentation in SLT on human trafficking
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/06/2016 - 10:42am
Event Date:
August 17, 2016 - 12:00pm All 50 states and 167 countries have reported incidents of trafficking according to the National Trafficking Resource Center. They further report that the fourth ranked destination in the U.S. for trafficking is California.
The United States is taking a pro-active role in stopping this crime. Both the Democrats and Republicans announced at their conventions that they have priortized the fight to combat labor and sex trafficking.
LTCC hires new Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 8:12pm
Brad Deeds has been hired as the new Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction at Lake Tahoe Community College where he will manage the college’s various Career and Technical Education programs. Deeds will be over the Fire Academy, Culinary Arts, Commercial Music, Allied Health, the new Adult Education program, and other vocationally-focused departments on campus. He will also oversee workforce development and select instructional programs at LTCC.
The LTCC Board of Trustees gave approval for the hiring at their meeting on Tuesday night.
Christine Cosbey Smith March 10, 1949 - July 23, 2016
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:25am
Christy Smith was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Sister and Daughter who dedicated her life to the service of others, especially children. She passed away on July 23rd after a courageous battle with cancer.
Christy was born March 10, 1949 in Altadena, California to Jack and Marjorie Cosbey. She spent her childhood in Southern California, graduating in 1967 from Long Beach Polytechnic High School. She studied Nursing at Long Beach State College and worked as a nurse in Cardiology and Family Practice.
Four local boys earn Eagle Scout award
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 6:32am
Four local boys from Troop 468 recently received their Eagle Scout Awards; Hilton Atherton, III, Christopher Evans, Aubrey Felton and Quinn Kixmiller. All of them are recent George Whittell High School graduates who reached this lifetime goal with nearly 50 years of combined scouting experience.
Nevada raffling off iconic welcome signs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 7:08pm
The 25-year-old iconic "Welcome to Nevada" signs from highways around the state are going to be raffled off to some lucky residents.
The Nevada Department of Transportation is replacing the old, obsolete signs, depicting a lone miner that once greeted travelers to the state. They held a recent contest for Nevada high school students for the design of a new series of signs.
Anne Davidson tosses hat into ring for run at LTUSD School Board seat
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2016 - 8:11am
Dr. Annie Davidson filed Thursday to run for school board member of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District serving Trustee Area 1.
Lisa Maloff donates $2.5 million for new field and track at Whittell High School
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 4:07pm
Lisa Maloff is continuing her charitable ways in the South Shore community with yet another sizable donation. This time, it is in the amount of $2.5 million to be used on the sports field and track at Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove, Nev.
In a declaration approved by the Douglas County School District, the donation is to "enhance the education and athletic experience" of the students who attend Whittell.
South Tahoe High grad returns for two shows: Live at Lakeview and special encore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 6:48am
Event Date:
July 21, 2016 (All day)
Robbie Gallo, the frontman for Vokab Kompany, is coming home to South Lake Tahoe this week for two shows, the first at Live at Lakeview Thursday night. The 1998 graduate of South Tahoe High School is also the MC for the San Diego based hip hop band.
Douglas County man returns home to be DCSO deputy
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 4:02pm
Cole Sonneman, a Carson Valley native, was sworn in on July 18 as the newest deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Sonnemann was raised in the Carson Valley and spent several years in the DCSO Explorer Program as a teenager with Deputies Teresa Duffy and Chris Griffith. Sonneman said he remembers attending DARE lessons taught by Griffith while attending Gardnerville Elementary School.
LTCC offers reduced tuition to some Nevada residents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 3:49pm
Starting in the upcoming Fall 2016 quarter, Lake Tahoe Community College will once again be offering reduced tuition to residents of certain nearby Nevada communities in the Tahoe Basin. Up to 100 Nevada residents living in specific communities who meet the parameters established in the new partnership between California and Nevada can tap into the new, lower cost, which is three times the California resident rate, or $93 per unit. This equates to a savings of $88 per unit from the $181 per-unit rate established for all other non-residents attending LTCC.
Anthony J. “Tony” Magliari 1930- 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 7:35am
Former Sierra Sands school superintendent Anthony J. “Tony” Magliari passed away at his home in Ridgecrest, California, on June 14, 2016, at the age of 85. Born in Los Angeles on October 5, 1930, Magliari, the son of an Italian immigrant, graduated in 1948 from George Washington High School, where he served as student body president. While attending Los Angeles City College Magliari enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve and was called into active duty during the Korean War in 1951.
Steph Curry headed to South Lake Tahoe for American Century Golf
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 5:06pm
Two time MVP of the NBA, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors is headed to the South Shore to play in the 27th annual American Century Golf Championship July 22-24.
Last year, Curry had to pass because of the birth of his second child Ryan. This year, he was due to play for the USA in the Olympic Games, but with an injured right knee he has decided to stay home, and opened the doors to play in Tahoe.
Firefighters gain on Trailhead Fire: 50% contained, burns 5,444 acres
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 6:12am
8:30 p.m. update 7/4/16: Firefighters working on the Trailhead Fire in El Dorado County gained a lot of ground Monday, getting a containment line around 50 percent of the fire. So far, 5,444 acres have burned.
Chautauqua of Three Local Historical Figures
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 12:50pm
Event Date:
July 6, 2016 - 6:30pm Chautauqua performers Dana Blane, Larry Lippmann and Mike Trute will portray local historical figures Donner Party survivor “Patty Reed”, Stagecoach driver “Hank Monk” and U.S. Marshall “Warren Wasson” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 pm.
Patty Reed was 8 years old when her family joined the movement west to settle in California. As survivors of the ill-fated 1846 Donner Party, the tremendous hardships they endured left the family destitute. The little doll Patty hid in her clothing survives until this day.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 3:01pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2016 - 9:00am SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES – MAKEUP DAY
Wednesday, August 10, 9am-12pm
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50 - Stateline, Nevada
Location
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 33.4428" W
See map: Google Maps
Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 2:50pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 9:00am SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES – MAKEUP DAY
Wednesday, July 20, 9am-12pm
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50 - Stateline, Nevada
Location
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 33.4428" W
See map: Google Maps
Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 2:42pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2016 - 9:00am SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES – MAKEUP DAY
Wednesday, June 29, 9am-12pm
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50 - Stateline, Nevada
Location
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 33.4428" W
See map: Google Maps
Cameron Park teen still missing after hiking near Cosumnes River
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/21/2016 - 6:54pm
The 15-year-old from Cameron Park who went missing while with family members on May 29 has yet to be found, even though El Dorado County search and rescue teams have not given up looking for him.
Joshua Joo, a atudent at Ponderosa High School, became separated from his group in the Bucks Bar area near the North Fork of the Cosumnes River, in what is known as the Cosumnes River Gorge.
Joo is and activer member of the school's Alpine Ski Team and Future Farmers of America (FFA).
Since the day Joshua went missing, there has been an extensive and ongoing search effort to locate him.
Barton Auxiliary gives out scholarships to help those pursuing medical careers
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/19/2016 - 7:51pm
Fourteen students from Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley received $19,500 in scholarships from the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their academic achievement and plans to pursue a career in medicine or science.
“It is our hope to give a head start to our future doctors, nurses, physical therapists, medical techs, biologists, psychologists, and first responders,” says Joanne Donmoyer, an Auxiliary and Scholarship Committee member. "The medical and science professions are very important in Tahoe, and we would be so pleased if some of our young people returned and served our community.”
Heavenly aims to connect 2,000 area children to the outdoors
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/18/2016 - 7:30pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort has created Epic Discovery Kids, a program offering free access to Heavenly’s new Epic Discovery summer activities to 2,000 kids from Lake Tahoe schools and non-profits as well as regional non-profits.
Kudos: Teens gain influence of community leaders at empowerment retreats
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 6:34pm
This spring Live Violence Free, in collaboration with a multitude of partners, has been fortunate enough to expand the annual Girls Empowerment Retreat and organize the first ever Boys Empowerment Event. With the generosity of funding from Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra and MacDuff’s Public House, Live Violence Free worked closely with South Tahoe Middle School to engage 7th and 8th grade girls and boys in discovering their true potential for greatness.
Barton providing free sports physicals to all student athletes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 11:24pm
Barton Health is offering pre-participation physicals for students who were not able to attend the Tahoe Center for Orthopedics sports physicals event on May 25. All high school, middle school, and Pop Warner athletes from the Tahoe area can participate.
The free physicals are available at Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice the following days and times:
· Wednesday, June 29 from 9am to 12pm
· Wednesday, July 20 from 9am to 12pm
· Wednesday, August 10 from 9am to 12pm
Busy weekend for SLTPD: Shooting, armed robbery, arson and motorcycle theft
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 7:19am
One can tell summer is here with the increased number of calls into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. If keeping drivers, pedestrians and cyclists safe weren’t enough, officers responded to several out of the usual type of calls this weekend.
Search called off for UNR football player missing in waters of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/11/2016 - 6:01pm
Search teams have suspended the search for a paddle boarder who went missing Friday night off of Obexer’s Marina on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office reported Saturday, June 11 that two days of searching have not recovered Marc Ma, a 20-year-old football player for the University of Nevada Reno (UNR).
Chief of Police: STHS student has made a valuable contribution
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 8:09pm
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler has written the following in response to an opinion piece written by South Tahoe High junior Noah Jackson that was posted on South Tahoe Now June 9 concerning massage parlors.
Charles 'Butch' Jensen 1943 - 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/28/2016 - 3:35pm
Charles “Butch” Jensen died peacefully in Sacramento on May 14, 2016 of cancer. He was 73 years old.
Brad Wlcek, 2/7/89 - 5/18/16
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 8:08pm
Brad D. Wlcek, of Lafayette, Calif., died Wednesday, May 18, 216. He was 27.
He was born on Feb. 7, 1989, in Derry, N.H. The family moved to Ridgefield where he spent his primary school years. In 2000, the family moved to Danville, Calif., where he completed his education graduating from San Ramon Valley High School class of 2007. Following graduation he attended the California State University, San Francisco.
Opinion: Industrialization in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 10:52am
There’s talk of expansion in South Lake Tahoe, but this town must be mindful of its beloved nature. However, it has the capability of evolving into a prosperous city through tactful ways of expanding and changing. The awareness of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, the city's plans for airport reconstruction, and the growing tourism industry in California show that expansion for South Lake Tahoe is beneficial, or at least manageable, for everyone.
Location
South Tahoe High School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, 96150, CA
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
Anne "Annie" Elisabeth Thomas 1955- 2016
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 1:16pm
Anne “Annie” Elisabeth Thomas passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Annie was born in Batavia, New York on December 16th, 1955, to Anne Elisabeth McGee (Zehrung) and Herman Fisher.
Charlotte Benton 1963-2016
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 6:32am
Charlotte Benton passed away surrounded by her loved ones on May 7. 2016.
Charlotte was born January 20, 1963 in Ely, Nev., to Max Ercanbrack and Melba Austin. Her family moved to South lake Tahoe when she was five years old. She graduated from South Tahoe high school in 1981.
She worked at Horizon casino for many years.
Charlotte loved her children and especially her grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed deeply. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents and son, Chase Benton.
Paper Tigers, one school's success in helping struggling teens
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 1:42pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2016 - 7:00pm El Dorado County Mental Health in South Lake Tahoe is teaming up with local organizations to offer a free community showing of the film “Paper Tigers.” The film is appropriate for older teens, parents, school staff, community members, and anyone who interacts with adolescents and young adults.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Duke Theater
One College Ave, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 53.7024" N, 119° 58' 20.7408" W
See map: Google Maps
Opinion: The Next Step To Making Tahoe Great - Loop Road
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 10:44am
Our home of beautiful South Lake Tahoe is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world. With around 4.3 million visitors in 2011, as well as certain main events and holidays where our city's population doubles and even triples. With this nonstop tourism occurring throughout South Lake Tahoe, it only makes sense to have a “downtown” area, which is what the loop road will provide. Despite the concerns of how the loop road will hurt our community, there are a lot of long term social and environmental benefits involved in this project.
Location
South Tahoe High School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
CA 96150
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
Whittell and South Tahoe softball and baseball post season update
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 7:25pmSouth Tahoe's girls softball team started off their Northern Nevada NIAA Division 1-A playoff season right, with a Thursday morning win over Elko, 8-1, but things didn't go the Viking's way after that. In Thursday afternoon's game against #1 seed Churchill County, the SLT girls lost a nail-biter, 1-0. During Friday's third round, South Tahoe High was matched up against Spring Creek, the host of the tournament. The home field advantage led them to a 8-6 win over STHS.
Soroptimists honor youth of the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 7:42pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club (SITS) held their 2016 Youth Awards and Scholarships presentation Thursday, honoring students from Whittell High School, South Tahoe High, Mt. Tallac High and South Tahoe Middle School for their scholastic, community service and personal successes for the past school year.
The winners:
George Whittell High School Most Improved Eight Grade Student -- Sky Rosselle
South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eight Grade Students--Madison Dial Tuttle, Dylan Sanders
George Whittell High School Most Improved Senior--Hazel Darlucio
LTUSD appeals South Tahoe High accreditation results
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 12:36pm
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) didn't give South Tahoe High the results the school was expecting after the recent visit by the group's visiting accreditation committee, so they have begun the appeal process.
After the committee left South Tahoe High, they told Principal Chad Houck they were impressed with what they saw, so a recommendation for the school to be placed on a two-year probationary accreditation caught Houck and other school district leaders by surprise and was contrary to what they led him to believe while they were in South Lake Tahoe.
