We have great news to share! Our two-year collaboration with the amazing math teachers at STMS and STHS has yielded significant results. As featured in this week's South Tahoe Now, the impressive gains in mathematics achievement we've seen are a testament to their hard work and innovative spirit. Their deep ownership of student success and unwavering belief in our students' abilities are truly commendable. We're thrilled to build on this momentum in the coming three years!

See the athletic schedule below for updated regional games and events! Also, check out the STUDENT JOB FAIR next Wednesday, 6:45, at Boys and Girls Club. Thank you, Learning Haven, for coordinating this important event! Then on Friday of next week, be sure to stop by DISCOVERY NIGHT, 5:30 - 8:00, at STMS hosted by the STHS Science Department in collaboration with LTCC Faculty. Science Rocks!

Nominations for School Site Council (SSC) are OPEN!

It's that time of year again! Please click on this NOMINATION LINK to nominate one or more candidates for parent representation on the STHS School Site Council. Thank you for considering!

The SSC is composed of teachers, support staff, parents, students, and school administration. The SSC works with the school principal to plan for the needs of the school. A major duty of the SSC is to develop and update the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), a formal plan for the school that satisfies both state and federal program requirements. The SPSA is a critical component of the school’s plan to improve student achievement. SSC is also a great way to stay up to date on happenings at STHS! For more information regarding specific elements and responsibilities of SSC, please click here: https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/co/ssc.asp At this time our SSC is in need of 1 parent member. No prior experience is required.

Following nominations, I will send another survey for parent members to vote on candidates. This survey is only open to parents at STHS and will close on Friday, 5/16, at 5:00pm. Thank you for considering!

Proud to be a VIKE!

JZ

jzunino@ltusd.org

So much love and appreciation shown this week to our amazing STHS faculty and staff! Our leadership kids started strong with personalized posters all over campus, and the fun continued with smoothies courtesy of Boosters, an INCREDIBLE staff raffle, and a delicious Bagels & Coffee morning. We capped it all off today with a relaxing BBQ for our staff to enjoy during lunch. Our fantastic Leadership Team wanted to share their thanks with our supportive community in this article – and it's all so well deserved!

We've become aware of a very worrying trend circulating on TikTok that encourages students to insert items like pencil lead, staples, and metal into the charging ports of their Chromebooks, with the goal of making them spark and smoke. We want to emphasize in the strongest possible terms that intentionally causing sparks or smoke with an electronic device like a Chromebook creates a significant and very real risk of fire. This kind of action could not only damage the device beyond repair but could also lead to a dangerous situation with the potential for serious harm. We urge you to have an important conversation with your children about the extreme dangers of this trend and the vital importance of using their electronic devices safely and responsibly. (Please note - families are liable for repairs or replacement of chromebooks if the child's actions are intentional to damage or destroy their assigned chromebook.)

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

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

5/14: Student Summer Job Fair, A Tahoe Learning Haven Event 6:45pm, Boys & Girls Club

5/14: LTCC Parent Night, LTCC Room 216 5:30pm

5/16: Discovery Night, 5:30pm STMS Gym

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

• SOFTBALL - REGIONALS @ Hug High School vs. Fernley, May 9
• SWIM-REGIONALS @ Moana Springs Aquatic Center Reno, May 9-10
• TRACK-REGIONALS @ Douglas High School, May 9-10
• BOYS GOLF-STATE in Elko @ Ruby Creek Golf Course, May 13-14
• SWIM-STATE @ Moana Springs Aquatic Center Reno, May 16
• DIVE-STATE @ Moana Springs Aquatic Center Reno, May 16
• TRACK-STATE @ Moapa Valley, May 16-17

Yearbooks can be purchased online at http://sths.myschoolcentral.com/ or in the ASB office

ATLAS - DIY Knitting Looms - 5/7, 2:30PM

ATLAS - Calligraphy - 5/14, 2:30PM

ATLAS - Marble Runs - 5/28, 2:30PM

Chess Club - Every Tuesday, 5:00PM

Creative Nature Club - Twice monthly on Saturdays, 1:30PM

Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club - Fourth Wednesdays, 5:30PM

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

Teen Writers' Group - Third Tuesdays, 3:30PM

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

2025 Grad Night Volunteering (Click HERE!)

It's that time of year again to sign up for Grad Night, whether to decorate, work the night of, or both. We have tried many different ways to entice our school community to get involved in this amazing celebration for our graduating seniors each year.

But don't listen to us; here are just a few comments from those who have helped in the past.

Nikki Mills

I was new to Tahoe, and volunteering for the Grad Night is one of the best things I did - I was able to get involved in a truly unique and incredible event. I highly recommend volunteering to decorate the week before and on the event night. It’s so much fun, and it will make you grateful to everyone who steps up when it’s your kid’s senior year. It’s also fun having the inside scoop on just how amazing their party is going to be!

Dooley Riva

I had the pleasure of working the outdoor games last year, and I’m not sure who had more fun, the kids or the volunteers. Super enjoyable, was over before you knew it!

Lisa Collin

I’ve worked the grad night blackjack pit for the past two years, and both times have left excited about the night. It’s a joy to get a glimpse into their excitement and celebration.

Megan Brand

Joining the decorating crew is super easy and rewarding! The crew truly transforms the Cal Base Lodge into a whole new, fun, and engaging atmosphere. You can volunteer from start to finish or just show up when you have some spare time. Any amount helps to transform the event into a night the students won’t soon forget.

Dan Walsh

I had a blast helping out at senior grad night! I think we had as much fun as them! It was cool to see them enjoying the outdoor games! I’m looking forward to helping out next year after my son graduates this year! It’s a fun night!

Thank you in advance,

The Grad NIght Team

Discovery Night is a community event taking place on May 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the South Tahoe Middle School Multipurpose Room. Hosted by LTCC and LTUSD, its purpose is to spark curiosity and hands-on learning through interactive exhibits, robotics demonstrations, games, and tinkering activities. The evening will also feature food trucks and raffle prizes to enhance the fun atmosphere. All students, families, and community members are invited to attend and explore the world of discovery together

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.

STHS Flex - Enhancing Student Learning: Funding new enrichment activities for students, improving engagement. Sign up to receive a teacher’s wish list!

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