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Nevada County 2025 TechTest Jr. Math Competition Named

03/22/2025

Read on to learn the 2025 winners of the 14th Nevada County TechTest Jr. Math Competition.

Apply to Serve on the Nevada County Youth Commission

03/21/2025

Read on to learn how Nevada County residents ages 14-19 can apply to serve on the Nevada County Youth Commission and advise on issues impactful to local youth.

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Robotics Team Takes Top Five in States, Hopes to Compete Internationally

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 …

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Turning Donations Into Impact

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 …

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Three Truckee Scouts Earn Eagle Rank

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 …

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$1 Million Pledge Fuels Momentum for the New Truckee Regional Library

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 …

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Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Education Department, TTUSD Monitors Potential Impact

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 …

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Truckee North Tahoe Tech Teens Returns for a Second-Year

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 …

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Tahoe Fund Opens Application for New Teen Giving Program

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 …

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Truckee Donner PUD Launches New Scholarship Program

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 …

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Truckee High Academic Challenge Team Sweeps Home Match

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

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Get Ready for TK and Kindergarten! TTUSD Preview Nights Offer Families Key Info for 2025-26

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 …

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