I want to bring your attention to an important article published this week by South Tahoe Now concerning vaping, a growing issue among our youth. STHS staff is dedicated to educating and supporting students facing challenges, including vaping. While awareness of potential consequences is important, our main priority is to offer proactive help to students before issues escalate. For more information and access to counseling resources, please visit the STHS website Under the Counseling tab, click "Substance Use Action Plan."

Enjoy, be safe, and as always...Proud to be a VIKE!

JZ

jzunino@ltusd.org

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4/7-4/11: Spring Break

4/14: Booster Meeting 5:30pm, Library

4/16: Fiscal Planning for Higher Education-Tahoe Learning Haven Event 6:45pm, Boys & Girls Club

4/16: Date Night at The Grove

4/22: Senior Scholarship Night 5:30pm, Theater

5/5: PABA Meeting 5:30pm, Library

5/12: Booster Meeting 5:30pm, Library

5/14: Grad Night Meeting 5:30pm, Library

5/22: LTCC Senior Day

5/26: Memorial Day Holiday

5/28: Grad Night Meeting 5:30pm, Library

5/28: POPS Concert 6pm, Theater

5/29: Senior Project Presentations - Student Minimum Day

5/30: CTE Industry Day

5/31: Prom

6/2: PABA Meeting 5:30pm, Library

6/4: Senior Awards Night 5:30pm, Theater

6/9: Booster Meeting 5:30pm, Library

6/10: Legal Docs Forum for Seniors-Tahoe Learning Haven Event 2:15pm, Library

6/11: Trade School Fair-Tahoe Learning Haven Event 12-3pm, Library

6/13: STHS Graduation 4pm, Viking Stadium

6/17-6/18: Semester Finals - Student Minimum Days

6/18: Last Day of School

Here are this week's student nominations in recognition of our Viking Graduate Profile (Character, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Healthy Independence) or other outstanding achievement. Click here for a full description of staff member's recommendations.

Collaboration:

Clay Orr is nominated by Ms. Vermillion

Angie Platero is nominated by Ms. Vermillion

Payton King is nominated by Mr. Sunzeri

NHS members commit to maintain an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher and complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service each year.

All new members must show evidence of high levels of leadership, scholarship, character and service.

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Yearbooks can be purchased online at http://sths.myschoolcentral.com/ or in the ASB office and will be delivered to the high school and distributed at the end of the school year.

The price is currently $60 until April 14th.

ATLAS - Most Wednesdays from 2:30PM-4:30PM (Registration Required)

Teen Writers' Group - Third Tuesdays from 3:30PM-4:30PM

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club - Third Wednesdays from 5:00PM-6:00PM

LEGO Robotics - Every other Saturday from 10:00AM-12:00PM (May event linked)

Chess Club - Tuesdays at 5:00PM

Creative Nature Club - Two Saturdays a month from 1:30PM-3:00PM

El Dorado County Library
1000 Rufus Allen Boulevard
530-573-3315

According to the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey, 10.0% of high school students reported current e-cigarette use. STHS Viking parents and students, here are some important facts we should all know about vaping:

• No tobacco products, including e-cigarettes are safe.
• Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and is a health danger for youth.
• Nicotine can harm brain development which continues until about age 25.
• Using nicotine during adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood, and impulse control.
• Adolescents who use nicotine may be at risk for future addiction to other drugs.
• Youth who vape may also be more likely to smoke cigarettes in the future.
• Aerosol from e-cigarettes can also contain harmful substances. These include cancer-causing chemicals and tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into lungs.
• Nicotine addiction can harm mental health and be a source of stress. Studies show people who quit smoking cigarettes experience: lower levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, improved positive mood and quality of life.
• The most common reason middle and high school students give for using e-cigarettes is, "I am feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed." However, nicotine addiction or withdrawal can contribute to these feelings or make them worse.

Find out more information about the health effects of vaping here.

ALL STUDENTS MUST have PARKING PASSES!

Please come to the front office immediately if you do NOT have an STHS Parking Pass.

ALL PARKING PASSES are required to be displayed on the mirror! We will be monitoring regularly and will have random checks.

• Students may NOT park in STAFF PARKING.
• Students may NOT park on DIRT AREAS (ie lower parking lot)
• Students may NOT park in non designated parking spots (ie extending parking spots in upper lot)
• *Students cars could be booted or towed @ owner expense

Please do not lose the privilege of parking @ SOUTH TAHOE HIGH SCHOOL Thank you for being a responsible driver on our school campus!

STHS Excel-erate Program: A program at South Tahoe High School that empowers first-generation students for college success. Funding helps support college field trips. You can help by becoming a mentor. Click HERE for more information.

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