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Interested in becoming a member of AAUW?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 9:19pm
The AAUW – South Lake Tahoe Branch is a branch of the American Association of University Women, a national organization of more than 170,000 members and supporters. Founded in 1881, the AAUW has been the voice heard at the national level promoting education equity for girls and women.
The AAUW today seeks to continue to unite graduates of educational institutions and be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
Lake Tahoe Community College has significantly closed equity gaps on its campus
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 10:34am
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is one of a handful of California community colleges that has significantly closed equity gaps and increased success rates for Latinx students, according to a new report from the Public Policy Institute of California.
Opinion: LTUSD Board supports student-led climate initiative
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:09pm
Former Climate Crew Co-president, Anthony Pedigo, introduced Resolution No. 2020/21-07 in Support of School District Climate Literacy to the LTUSD School Board on September 22, 2020. It was the culmination of a year of passionate student organizing, writing and mobilizing. The resolution passed unanimously.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awards 19 scholarships
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 11:18pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded scholarships to a group of local students from South Tahoe High, George Whittell High, the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy and Lake Tahoe Community College. The club, serving the community since 1959, has given out over one-million dollars to local graduates over the years.
Kevin Fabino steps down as City of South Lake Tahoe Director of Development Services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 10:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kevin Fabino, Director of Development Services, is stepping down after four years of service with the City of South Lake Tahoe.
“I have enjoyed my time with the City, even though it wasn’t always easy,” said Fabino. “We have faced many challenges and I know the team I leave behind will continue to move this community forward.”
Under Fabino’s leadership, the department has faced many challenges including updating how the city issues building permits and reworking the process for managing new cell towers.
Parents and students can have fun with science and TERC
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 11:12pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is closed, but they are sharing with parents, teachers, students, caregivers a list of free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) resources.
Due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic schools across the country, including UC Davis, are shut down. TERC has been closed its science centers and suspended regular program offerings.
They said they realize the challenges many parents who have had to home school their children may need help getting through the normal day-to-day schooling.
Space cleared to make way for new Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club building
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 11:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's looking a lot different at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe facilities at the former Al Tahoe Elementary School on Lyons Avenue.
The current South Lake Tahoe site for BGCLT had major clearing this week to make way for a brand new clubhouse. Old portable buildings were removed as were some trees as crews make way for their multi-million dollar future home.
STMS Maker Lab needs community votes to win national robot contest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 1:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Maker Lab at South Tahoe Middle School is a finalist to win ten new Sphero RVR Robots and it will take votes from the community to bring them to the school.
Fifteen schools were selected by SparkFun® Electronics to be finalists in their national contest to assist middle and high school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) initiatives and education with the RVR (pronounced "Rover").
Lake Tahoe Community College announces "Teachers of the Year"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 2:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College Mathematics/Physics instructor Bruce Armbrust, American Sign Language instructor Karla Johnston, and Accounting/Business instructor Dr. Jon Kingsbury are all being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to LTCC’s students.
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.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 6:38am
It’s graduation day at South Tahoe High School, the weather finally turned, and the school’s principal is looking forward to next year.
Graduation
Seniors end their high school journey today at 4 p.m. on the Viking Football Field at STHS. But new adventures await the graduates.
Shyrra Javier is most excited about exploring the world and starting a new chapter in her life. She learned to stay focused in high school.
Tahoe Valley Elementary fundraiser at Verde to raise money for STEAM
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 7:52pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2019 - 12:00pm
Join Tahoe Valley Elementary School on Saturday, May 18 for tacos, games, and raffle prizes to raise $6,000 to contribute to the Tahoe Valley Elementary School's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program and materials.
Games are from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Music starts at 5:00 p.m.
Raffle goes all day.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 10:09pm
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.
WASC visit at South Tahoe High a success
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 1:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their mid-cycle review of South Tahoe High School (STHS) the visiting committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) provided the school with positive feedback on all they are accomplishing at the school.
"Students and families feel safe on the campus and have multiple opportunities for connectedness to the school," said the committee in their report. "The facility is kept clean and safe from accidents. An SRO (student resource officer), social worker and empathy training has made the campus a friendly place for students and staff."
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 6:00am
In School
This week started out great at South Tahoe High School with another snow day on Monday, making it three days for the year so far. With a week-long Presidents’ Day break coming up, here are what some STHS students plan to do:
Anthony LoRe, a junior, who also plays for Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy, is traveling to the Bahamas with his family for some fun on the beach.
Senior Jordyn Yochheim said she’s going to go sledding, work on her senior project, and spend time vacationing in San Diego.
Family Skate Night to help defray costs for local spinal cord injury victim
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 7:46pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2018 - 6:00pm
South Lake Tahoe resident Rocky Beaty has embarked on a long road to recovery after suffering a spinal cord injury while going gymnastics on May 28, 2018 in a local gym. Beaty fractured his C6 and C7 and was flown to Renown where he underwent a four-plus hour surgery, removing bulging discs, fusing his vertebrae, and placing two rods on the front and back of his spine.
State schools chief visits California's smallest district - Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 11:49pm
California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson is wrapping up his final term by touring some of the state's schools.
In just a few days he went from visiting a school in Los Angeles with an enrollment of 4,000 to touring Alpine County Schools and the Diamond Valley Elementary School campus, in particular, which has 80 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
“It is a small school in numbers but mighty in its focus and learning,” said Torlakson in Alpine County on Sept. 20.
Lisa Maloff pledges money to get STEAM and gardening programs for LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 3:51pm
Mrs. Lisa Maloff, the Angel of Tahoe, has offered a generous donation for STEAM and Garden Education for Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). In the works since April, the LTUSD Board of Trustees today heard plans from two parents who have been working on the donation and ideas for implementation of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) and gardening education in all South Lake Tahoe schools.
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
AAUW South Lake Tahoe sponsors Tech Trek campers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 7:21am
The South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), recently awarded three sponsorships to a week-long STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) focused Tech Trek Camp on the UC Davis campus in July. The winners are Kyla Schrauben, Daniela Bonilla, and Evelyn Bennett All three girls are from South Tahoe Middle School, with an alternate, Mia Roper, chosen from Whittell.
These girls who are entering 8th grade next September were nominated by their science/math teachers and selected following a personal interview.
AAUW-South Lake Tahoe awards two scholarships
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 7:18am
The South Lake Tahoe branch of the American Association of University Women AAUW) recently awarded two $1500 scholarships to women graduating from Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) who are going on to further their education at the college or university level.
The club's two winners this year are both from South Lake Tahoe.
Hannah Brown attained an Associate’s degree in math and Spanish from LTCC and will be attending UC Davis to major in computer science.
South Lake Tahoe twins headed to Boys and Girls State
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:49am
It has always been an amazing accomplishment for a student from South Tahoe High to be selected to go to either Boy's State or Girl's State, programs sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.
For the first time organizers can remember, twins have been selected to represent the community in the unique and exciting government-in-action learning programs which teach youth how to be knowledgeable stewards of freedom, democracy and patriotism.
STHS grad Rose Campion leaves USC on a high note as 2018 Valedictorian
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 6:28pm
A South Lake Tahoe graduate is heading to the podium at the University of Southern California (USC) on Friday, draped with honors cords, award medallions and a pin that will signify her as the 2018 Class Valedictorian.
Rose Campion, 22, will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, and a Bachelor of Arts in History. The double major will leave her USC career behind with a 3.98 GPA.
In a school of 18,000 students and around 5,000 other soon-to-be graduates, it would seem almost impossible for a young woman from South Lake Tahoe to end up in the top spot on graduation day.
South Tahoe High gets good news - Fully accredited until 2022
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 5:00pm
South Tahoe High School received great news from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Commission with confirmation that the school is fully accredited through June 2022. When the accreditation team left the campus in March they had nothing but glowing reports for the staff and school, but the final decision was mailed to the school May 3.
"Paint and Sip" customized for Tahoe Valley Elementary students
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 5:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Budding Van Goghs, Monets and O'Keeffes are honing their talents in the Tahoe Valley Elementary Library every Wednesday when Lake Tahoe Paint and Sip comes to help them them. Only thing different from the adult version of their unique painting classes is what is sipped.....the students get to sip water.
Glowing reviews for South Tahoe High as accreditation team finishes visit
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 4:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The three member visiting accreditation committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) finished up their review at South Tahoe High School (STHS) today, parting with very positive comments about their experience.
"It is amazing what I've seen in two years," said Cheryl Townsend, Director of The Reach School in Sebastapol, Calif., and the only member of the accreditation team that originally reviewed the school in 2016. "There is a great level of intensity and quality at this school, give yourselves a hand."
"Be the Change" the focus of South Tahoe High rally on National Walkout Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 3:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The student body, teachers, staff of South Tahoe High School and community members came together Wednesday to be part of the National School Walkout and March For Our Lives, events held across the country one month after 17 students died in Parkland, Florida when a fellow student opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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).
Trio of art exhibit openings, artist receptions at LTCC in January
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 1:17pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2018 - 5:00pm
The community is warmly invited to a trio of free artist receptions and exhibit openings at Lake Tahoe Community College on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Come and enjoy the art along with free refreshments with your fellow art lovers.
STHS math teacher on leave, investigation underway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 6:13pm
South Tahoe High math and choir teacher Paul Kushner has been placed on paid administrative leave by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) pending an investigation into undisclosed allegations.
"The nature of the allegations, and the investigation process, are confidential," Shannon Chandler, Executive Assistant to the LTUSD Superintendent, told South Tahoe Now as she verified Kushner was placed on leave.
When asked about the circumstances, LTUSD Board President Barbara Bannar said she could not comment on personnel matters.
Boys & Girls Club proposes idea of new home to LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 11:57pm
What is currently six portable buildings at the Al Tahoe school site could be a new home for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT). That is the idea Jude Wood presented to the school board Tuesday night.
Wood, the BGCLT Executive Director, spoke in front of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's Trustees, giving them a look into a proposed partnership and future facility use agreement with the District with a new Clubhouse built on District owned property. The Club would fully fund the new building.
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.
Lake Tahoe Community College honors faculty members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 2:30pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Four members of the faculty at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) are being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to students.
LTCC business instructor Treva Thomas was chosen by her fellow faculty members as the Distinguished Faculty Award winner for 2017, math and physics instructor Bruce Armbrust was tapped by LTCC’s students as their choice for Teacher of the Year, and adjunct instructor/Work Experience and Internship Coordinator Jenna Palacio was selected by faculty members as Adjunct Instructor of the Year.
"Follow your dreams, follow your passion" the theme of LTCC commencement ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 11:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Don't be afraid of doing things different and don't be afraid of the outside world," Olympic Gold Medalist and South Shore native Jamie Anderson told those gathered on the soccer field on the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) campus Friday night as she delivered the school's commencement keynote address. "Lead the life you're stoked for."
"Follow Your Dreams" was the theme of the evening as hundreds of family members, faculty, friends and community members watched the LTCC Class of 2017 graduate.
5th annual Farmers' Market held for Sierra House students
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 8:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The 5th annual Sierra House Farmers' Market was held during school on Wednesday, giving the students a hands-on demonstration on how whole and healthy food can be produced, prepared and enjoyed together.
"Tastes from Around the World" was the them of the event where volunteers staffed booths which the students rotated through during the day.
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.
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.
New South Lake Tahoe daycare center opens up for infants to age 13
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 8:31pm
Pequeños Rascals Daycare has moved into a new center in South Lake Tahoe after operating at a local home for 15 years. Filling a big need on the South Shore, the owners are offering quality care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children up to age 13.
It's not just babysitting either. It's care with a heavy emphasis on education, music, art, physical activity and family.
The public is invited to see for themselves when Pequeños holds an open house on Saturday, March 18 from noon to 5:00 p.m. They are located at 3336 Sandy Way in South Lake Tahoe.
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.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: Snow removal, fire code, state of emergency and more
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 8:41am
It’s been great seeing all of my friends and acquaintances who have lived here for less than 10 years posting photos and sharing how Snowmageddon 2017 has blown them away. I did the same when I first moved to Tahoe back in the 70’s and storms like this were not uncommon. Back then playing was more important than clearing the snow. I had a big Dodge Ram 4x4 pickup and I j drove over the snow in my driveway and packed it down. I did not own a snowblower and can’t remember shoveling much. One year the packed snow was so high I could not get the truck under the carport.
Longtime LTCC Trustee Dr. Wenck retires after 42 years on board
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 6:27pm
South Lake Tahoe - The year was 1974. Richard Nixon resigned as president, Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army, All in the Family and Sanford and Son were number one and two on the top TV show list, gas was 38 cents a gallon and Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck became an elected Board of Trustees member for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).
Fast forward to 2016 and Dr. Wenck retired from the board.
LTCC math students claim top prize at statewide conference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 1:06pm
A trio of math students at Lake Tahoe Community College grabbed the top prize at a recent statewide mathematics conference for their outstanding student poster entry for general math. Christian Eckert, Mark McCullough and J.C. Stephens were awarded $100 for their winning poster at the California Mathematics Council Community Colleges (CMC3) annual conference, held in Monterey this past weekend.
Four finalists announced for Lake Tahoe Community College President job
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 10:38am
Event Date:
November 17, 2016 - 9:00am
The four finalists for the position of Lake Tahoe Community College's Superintendent/President have been announced, and the public will have the opportunity to meet them in a forum on November 17 in the school's Aspen Board room at 9:00 a.m.
Trick-or-Treat events for the family in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 7:02am
Event Date:
October 31, 2016 - 4:00pm
The 14th Annual Halloween Treat Street will be held at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Halloween from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the school's physical education building. This is a safe, warm (and dry) indoor event hosted by radio station KRLT 93.9FM/KOWL 1490AM.
South Lake Tahoe student wins prestigious Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Scholarship
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 5:12pm
Mya Rossi, a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, has won the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Scholarship. The middle schooler is passionate about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and wanted to attend the Science Camp of America: Air and Space in Hawaii so she applied for the prestigious scholarship.
“I can’t believe that they chose me!" said Mya. "I am so excited to explore this opportunity in Hawaii, thanks to the Hank Aaron Scholarship.”
Lani Anderson 1939 - 2016
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 8:46pm
Leilani (Lani) Mock Anderson died peacefully on September 12, 2016 at the age of 77. She was born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania on March 10, 1939 to Henry Mock of Waipio Valley, Hawaii and Mary Jane Brashier Mock Shirley of Pennsylvania. She had one sister Jane Rowe Ronca who lives in Arizona.
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.
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
