Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Education

Join Lake Tahoe Unified School District for the next Community Conversation on January 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the LTUSD District Office, 1021 Al Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe. Local mental health experts will be discussing resources available to LTUSD students as well as current trends being seen on our campuses. Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns.

The Town of Truckee announced that Councilmember Courtney Henderson has been selected to join the prestigious Rodel Fellowship, California Class of 2025. This highly competitive program brings together 24 outstanding state and local leaders from across the political spectrum to engage in thoughtful dialogue on ethical values, democratic principles, and effective leadership.

The dream of a new Truckee Regional Library is quickly becoming a reality, thanks to an outpouring of community support and dedicated collaboration. Reflecting on the year's progress, April Cole, Executive Director of Friends of the Truckee Library, emphasized the spirit of teamwork driving the project.

Skiers and snowboarders can now pre-purchase reduced-rate lift tickets through the Excellence in Education Foundation's annual Skiing for Schools program, which is celebrating 35 years this season. The fundraiser offers access to premier North Lake Tahoe ski and XC resorts while supporting schools and programs within Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD). Tickets are on sale now.

The Truckee Host Lions Club announced the 2024 Lions Student Speaker Contest is set to take place on Monday, Jan. 13. This event is open to all students in grades 9-12 attending high school, charter school, or home school in the Truckee and North Lake Tahoe areas.

For students at Forest Charter School, service to the community isn't just a one-time event — it's an ongoing commitment that helps them grow as individuals while making a real difference in the lives of others. Since 2019, fifth and sixth graders in the school's TreeTop Co-Op program have been partnering with residents of the Extended Care Center at Tahoe Forest Hospital for a series of holiday activities, fundraisers, and hands-on projects designed to enrich the lives of elderly patients.

Robert Anderson and Ellen Camacho were officially sworn in as the newest members of the LTUSD Board of Education. Additionally, Valerie Mansfield was sworn in for her second term, continuing her dedicated service to the school district. The Board also selected Lauri Kemper to serve as President and Jon Hetherton to serve as Clerk of the Board.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is pleased to announce sign ups for the 2025 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Reservations are required and open Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. 

Earlier this fall, 280 local high school students were given a glimpse at how their environmental science classes can translate into real-world careers that protect, conserve, and restore outdoor spaces during Enviro Day at South Tahoe High School.

The key to restoring Tahoe's forests and preventing catastrophic wildfire is a robust and talented workforce. That's why the Tahoe Fund is raising $50,000 to provide scholarships for more than 50 students in Lake Tahoe Community College's Forestry Education & Job Placement program.  

TRUCKEE, Calif. – After two decades of transformative leadership, Laura Brown is stepping down as Executive Director of the Excellence in Education Foundation, and Amy Macosko has been announced as the Interim Executive Director until the foundation's board officially appoints her in spring 2025.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers to assist with winter programs at Heavenly Mountain Resort, beginning January 28 through March 28, 2025, conditions and weather permitting.

At Truckee High School, Katie Jamison Bensley, a teacher of Human Geography, World History, and United States History, has founded a club that aims to challenge traditional definitions of masculinity and provide a healthier, more inclusive space for young men. The "Yo, Bro!" Club is a response to societal pressures that often condition boys to express themselves through aggression and dominance, reinforcing toxic masculinity.

Two students from Alder Creek Middle School have been selected for the prestigious California Band Directors Association All-State Junior Honor Bands, a significant achievement for the school's music program. After months of preparation, these talented 8th graders, Cooper Shaffer and Dillynn Luther, were chosen from a competitive pool of musicians statewide.