Nevada County Education Articles

In a recent interview with Sacramento News & Review Publisher Jeff vonKaenel, California Workforce Development Board Executive Director Kaina Pereira shared his vision for workforce...

TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Tuesday, April 8, the Truckee Elementary gym filled with elementary students, seamstresses, volunteers and Truckee Community members.

TRUCKEE, Calif. — On Apr. 4, Truckee Elementary opened its doors to a diverse group of visitors, including current and prospective parents, local real estate agents, and Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) staff. The event, designed to highlight the …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Second and third-graders at Sierra Expeditionary Learning School (SELS) have brought the history of downtown Truckee's buildings to life through a unique student-led virtual tour project. As part of their Fire and Ice History Learning Expedition, students …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Town Council met Tuesday, Apr. 8 to discuss polling results for a potential Nov. 2025 revenue measure to fund a new regional library and to review several housing, environmental, and transit initiatives.

TRUCKEE, Calif.  – Every parent wants to know that their teen is prepared for the road, not just behind the wheel but under the hood as well. That's why two local businesses, Quality Automotive Servicing and Napa Auto Parts have …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – For three decades, Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP) has been at the forefront of environmental education in the Tahoe-Truckee region, fostering stewardship and hands-on learning for students. This year, their dedication was recognized with a Certificate of …

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) Board of Trustees is considering a workforce housing project aimed at easing the housing burden for district employees and other local workers.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – GigaBite Robotics, a local community team, placed top five in the FIRST Tech Challenge Nevada State Championship last month. Now, the team is fundraising to make their way to the FIRST Premier Event, which will …

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Excellence in Education Foundation was founded on a simple but meaningful mission: to support students, teachers, and schools across the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Every year, through the community's generosity, the foundation raises funds to …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no small feat—only about 6% of scouts nationwide achieve it. In Truckee, three local scouts have joined those elite ranks. Michael Dahlen, Brock Ryan, and Dylan Richards recently completed their …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The vision for a new Truckee Regional Library has taken a significant step forward with the announcement of a $1 million pledge from a private donor with deep family ties to the community. This contribution marks a …

TRUCKEE, Calif.— While President Donald Trump has not yet signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, reports suggest such a move is imminent. The plan aligns with Trump's long-standing objective to shift educational control back to …

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District,  Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Tahoe Forest Health System, Truckee Tahoe Airport District, North Tahoe Fire Protection District, the California Highway Patrol and the Truckee Chamber of Commerce …

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Tahoe is soon to have a new generation of philanthropic leaders thanks to the formation of the Teens for Tahoe Giving Circle. High school students with a passion for Lake Tahoe are encouraged to apply for …

TRUCKEE, Calif. —Last month, Truckee Donner Public Utility District's board of directors approved the creation of the TDPUD Future Workforce Scholarship Program. The scholarships target both college-bound high school seniors and local students interested in pursuing the trade and vocational …

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee High School's Academic Challenge team dominated its home match on Feb. 3, winning all four rounds against visiting schools.

TRUCKEE, Calif. —The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) is hosting six transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten preview nights over the next two months. The informative series, led by TTUSD elementary principals, provides families with all the information they need …

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – Nevada County's Citizen's Academy offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of County government. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the people, places, and programs that make our County government work. Have …

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – The Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association (Tahoe XC) is embarking on a momentous project to transform a historic 1930s home into a state-of-the-art community lodge. The lodge will replicate the home's legacy and architecture and …