Wolverine Weekly
May 2nd, 2024
Important Dates
- 10/16-11/1: What's Up Wellness Screenings
- 10/30: New Midterm Schedule
- 10/31: New Midterm Schedule & Halloween Rally
- 11/1: No school, Teacher Work Day
- 11/15 -11/16: Fall Play
- 11/22 - 11/23: Fall Play
- 11/30: Blood Drive
- 12/11: Sr. Portrait Make Up
- 12/12: Winter Concert
- 2/13: Spring Back To School Night
- 3/20: Broman Boys Volleyball
- 4/30: Blood Drive
- 5/2 - 5/4: Spring Musical
- 5/9 - 5/10: Spring Musical
- 5/14-5/15: Movie Concert
- 5/27: Evening of Excellence (Senior Awards)
- 5/29: Spring Concert
- 5/31: Prom Alpine Lodge
- 6/2: Scholarship Night
- 6/7: Graduation
- Term Dates:
- 8/27/24-10/31/24, Q1, Progress Indicator 9/27/24
- 11/4/24-1/24/25, Q2, Progress Indicator 12/6/24
- Finals Semester 1: 1/2325, 1/24/25
- 1/27/25-4/4/25, Q3, Progress 2/28/25
- 4/7/25-6/18/25, Q4, Progress 5/9/25
Celebrate!
Our first Boost day during Student Success!
Gone Boarding and Welding Bench Collaboration!
Midterms and Halloween - Alternate Schedule
Midterms & Halloween
THS Site Leadership has adjusted the midterm schedule to build and support test-taking environments on campus. The changes to the bell schedule for Midterms (which are transcripted grades) is intended to match the level of intensity and rigor that we value at THS. The main difference is that Midterms are now 2 hour blocks. We have adjusted the order of the exams to allow for the Halloween Rally which is a student favorite with some of the highest participation rates and interest. See the schedule below. Note: To give students more time in school to prepare for finals we will have a Wednesday schedule on 10/22. This schedule has a longer Student Success period.
Supporting a Clean Campus - Custodial
Please be kind to our campus, environment, and custodial staff. Do your part and clean up the mess you create. Do more and help out by cleaning before you leave!
Please read this note about maintaining a clean campus.
Dispose of trash properly: Place all trash in designated bins, both inside and outside the school.
Be mindful of spills and messes: If you see a spill, try to clean it up yourself if possible, or alert a staff member if it's a bigger mess.
Respect school property: Avoid leaving food scraps, gum, or other litter on desks or floors. Treat furniture and equipment with care.
Respect work hours:Students on campus after practices without adult supervision is not allowed. When practice ends, coaches make sure that all students are out of the building and the doors are locked. There are students that linger after school hours and impede the custodial staff from finishing their jobs. We ask that students get picked up promptly after their practice or event is over at Truckee High School.
Arriving to Campus
Student Drop Off
The main drop off location for students is the front of campus, main entrance, on Donner Pass Road. Bike parking is also located adjacent to the staff parking in this zone. Please arrive before 7:25 and be punctual, courteous, and patient.
Avoid dropping your student off at the door closest to their classroom. Doing so after 7:20 creates other traffic problems for those parking in the West Wing, South, and East parking lots. Any student arriving after 7:30 must enter through the main entrance and check in at the Attendance Office.
Do not open doors for students or adults after 7:30. All doors will remain locked as per ALICE Safety Protocol.
Attendance
When clearing absences contact the front office or please contact Mimi Espinoza-Torres, THS Attendance Secretary, nespinoza-torres@ttusd.org.
To improve punctuality and create a focused learning environment, students will participate in a 2-3 minute non-teacher-directed graded warm-up or bell ringer activity. During this time teachers will take attendance and foster a positive classroom atmosphere. The warm-up will account for up to 10% of students’ grade. Classroom doors will be locked when the late bell rings. Students must get a pass from the Attendance Office or a Campus Monitor.
When students get to their 6th - 9th tardy they will be assigned detention and teachers will contact home. For the 10th tardy, a referral will be submitted and a parent meeting will be scheduled.
Thank you for ensuring students are on time to school in the morning and for speaking with your student about punctuality each period of the day.
Gear Store & ASB Card Sales
It’s time to gear up! Head over to our Truckee High website and click "asb store" (link here) to purchase new Truckee gear and show your school pride. All proceeds go directly to supporting student activities, helping fund events, programs, and initiatives that enrich the student experience.
ASB Cards
ASB Cards will your student into all THS home games and ASB events and dances for free (ALL sporting events, powderpuff football, broman volleyball, homecoming dance, and the spring formal!). Students will also be given a discount on prom tickets with priority table selection, and entered into raffles throughout the year for prizes. ASB cards are $50 and include a free Truckee High School lanyard. The card will pay for itself after just two games and one dance.
Purchase your card through the school store here.
Questions? Please contact Courtney Delgado, Activities Director cdelgado@ttusd.org
Yearbooks
2025 THS Yearbooks are now on sale at yearbookforever.com. Please purchase yours early before prices go up. Don't be left without your own copy at the end of the year because we always sell out!
THS Senior Parents! Please make sure to purchase your Senior Recognition Ad for the yearbook this year soon. We only have a set number of pages for these ads and they always sell out. Go to yearbookforever.com and after typing in our school info. scroll to the bottom and click on Personal Ads. You will then be prompted to design your ad with images and verbiage.
Book Locker Requests
Need a locker?
Request a locker using this google form. You must complete the google form using a TTUSD student email address. Then simply come to the office and let the front office staff know that you have completed the form. They will get you sorted with a locker.
Prohibited Items at Games
Please do not bring Confetti Poppers or artificial noise makers to sporting events. They are prohibited by THS (Confetti Poppers) and the NIAA (noise makers). Please be kind to our campus, environment, and custodial staff. Do your part and more! Clean up the mess you create.
Basketball Tryouts
Girls Basketball Tryouts 11/18-11/20
Come try out for Girls Basketball! More info to follow!
Boys Basketball Tryouts 11/16 | New Gym
Saturday November 16
Freshmen 10am-12pm
JV and Varsity 12pm-2pm
Athletics Weekly
Check out this document for upcoming sporting events/competitions.
THS is moving to digital ticketing. For all competitions this fall we will still have cash boxes however we highly encourage advance purchase of tickets through Hometown Ticketing. Please see this flier for more information. It is a great way to avoid a long cash line and get into games quickly!
Multi-Sport Athletes and Injury
Please read this information about multi-sport athletes and overuse injuries.
Fall Important Dates
Fall Athletic Changes - Impacts to Student Scheduling!
Aktivate - Formerly RMA
Aktivate (Register My Athlete): Aktivate is for all student athletes and families to make sure students are registered for their prospective sports teams. Flyer English, Spanish
Parent Instructions for Aktivate.
Physicals
Annual Physicals Required
All high school student-athletes need a current physical to try out. This year, physicals are only valid for one year, according to the NIAA. Double-check the expiration date of your child's physical – even if their Aktivate account appears active, an expiring physical could prevent participation if it expires before or during the season.
Yearbook Recognition Adds
THS Senior Parents! Please make sure to purchase your Senior Recognition Ad for the yearbook this year soon. We only have a set number of pages for these ads and they always sell out. Go to yearbookforever.com and after typing in our school info. scroll to the bottom and click on Personal Ads. You will then be prompted to design your ad with images and verbiage.
Senior Parent Night Slideshow
Cap and Gown Purchase through Herff Jones
Senior Regalia (Cap/Gown) through Herff Jones
Herff Jones is our vendor for Senior Regalia such as the cap and gown. Go directly to their website here to get more information and purchase directly.
Note: Early Bird Pricing is only good until 1/10/25. Any orders after 3/15/25 have no sizing guarantee. All robes are made in the USA and require a longer lead time. Order now if you have not done so already.
Senior Portraits
Make Up 12/11 | By Appointment | THS Modular
- Senior Portraits Make Up 12/11 apts from 12:30-5:30 in the Green Room (next to the Theater)
- Make your appointment now.
- Senior ID’s will be the Tux/Drape/Gown Senior Portrait photo. Seniors will not take photos on School Photo day.
Special Education Advisory Committee
11/7/24 | 4-5:30 PM | District Office Board Room
See Flyer Here
Carnegie Math Night
11/7/24 | 6-7 pm | DO Board Room
*Interpretation services on-site and will be live streamed and available to watch afterward.
Math Tutoring
Do you need a math tutor? National Honor Society is a new club at Truckee High and we are starting peer tutoring! If you need help with math 1 through 3, we can help you! The peer tutoring is from 2:35 to 3:30 on Thursdays after school in the Truckee High counseling center. The first session will be on October 10th. Come join us for math help and good energy!
Sierra College Spring Academic Enrichment
Truckee High School students have the opportunity to participate in the Sierra College Academic Enrichment Program. Spring registration begins on November 15th. Counselors will be hosting mandatory orientation sessions for first-time academic enrichment students. To be eligible to register for a Sierra College course for the first time, students need to attend one of the following sessions during Advisory in the auditorium: October 9th or November 6th. These workshops will provide an overview of enrolling as a Sierra College student, filling out the Academic Enrichment Form, and registering for a Sierra College course. HERE are the slides (students can preview these ahead of time but still must attend an in person orientation).
Fall AP Classes - AP Test Reg
Students enrolled in Fall semester AP classes must register and pay for their AP exam by November 8. Students are responsible for registering on their College Board account and then must pay Darrah Vaughan, registrar at Truckee High School, the test fee (payment form HERE, we highly encourage online test payments!). Registering online via College Board does not secure your exam until you have paid.
Please note that Spring AP exam registration will take place in March.
**Please, please ONLY pay for Fall AP tests right now**
If you have questions, please contact your AP teacher or Mrs. Wolfe (cwolfe@ttusd.org).
Counseling Google Classroom
Counseling Google Classroom
All students recently received an invitation via email to join the Counseling Google Classroom. Many have joined and were able to add their parents to receive information as well. Please encourage your students to join and add you to learn about opportunities such as community service, employment, events and more!
Community Service
Need community service? HERE is a list of upcoming opportunities. We update this regularly so bookmark it for easy reference!
PSAT Scores
PSAT scores will be available online on October 24 for those students that tested on October 16. HERE is a flyer with information from College Board.
Here’s how it works:
•Students who provided their mobile number during digital exam setup will receive a text message when their scores are available. They’ll need their phone number to securely access the app, but no password is required.
•In addition to their scores, they’ll see a sample list of growing careers in their state that connect to the math, reading, and writing skills they demonstrated on the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT.
•Students can opt in to Connections™ to hear from institutions that may be a good fit.
•Students who can’t or don’t want to use the app can still get their scores via a PDF report from their school or by logging in to their College Board account.
SAT/ACT
Juniors, are you planning to take a College Entrance Exam (SAT or ACT) this year?
Please plan to sign up early for best availability of locations.
Here are the dates and links to the CollegeBoard (SAT) and ACT below.
Please Note: The UCs and CSUs do not review college entrance exams for admission.
Independent Study Physical Education - ISPE
Freshmen Parent Meeting Slideshow
Senior Parent Meeting Slideshow
Social Emotional Learning - CanDoU
Monthly, Truckee High students will participate in a short lesson to grow knowledge and skills to navigate life’s ups and downs, handle stress and build strong relationships. Because learning happens in and out of school, parents/guardians and students are encouraged to use the home-guides to continue conversation and revisit tools that can support decision making, self-management, healthy relationships, and awareness. This week’s lesson in Student Success guides an exercise in reflection. Read more here - Beginning your year with clarity (Eng/Esp) .
Homework and Hangout
Link Crew Study Sesh
Link Crew Leaders host weekly sessions for 9th graders to study together, hang out and get some help.
- Bring your homework, bring a friend. Get a snack! Meet someone friendly!
- Every Tuesday, 2:30-3:30pm (after school) in the Wellness Center (Room 118) starting Oct. 8
- 11th and 12th grade Link Crew Leaders are pumped to help 9th graders with lots of things: get their footing in high school, learn some school systems and pro-tips, help navigate school and social vibes. So they can make good decisions and manage themselves.
- No sign-ups, just show-up!
- Questions? ask your Link Crew Leader or swing by the Wellness Center for more info!
Wellness Screenings
Mental Health Wellness Check Ups!
The What's Up Wellness Checkup Program (WUWC) staff will be on campus 10/16-10/18, 10/23-10/25 & 10/30-11/1 conducting mental health screenings. We appreciate your support with these efforts and acknowledge there may be some classroom interruptions during this time. Feel free to reach out to WUWC Coordinator, Nikki Riley at Nikki@whatsupwellness.com with any questions or concerns. Thank you.
SMART Recovery
Fridays | 2:30 | Wellness Center
SMART Recovery Meetings are Back on the calendar!
Every Friday after school for an hour, teens can find space for real-talk, real support, and no judgement. Vapes, alcohol, drugs or other substances getting in the way? You are not alone. SMART Meetings in the Truckee High Wellness Center (Rm 118) are confidential and help you learn about and navigate your own change. Get curious, bring a friend (if you want)! Some things:
- SMART Recovery provides a practical, science-based approach to recovery.
- Recovery can mean feeling better, making different choices, finding your way to being yourself and living the life you want.
- Learn effective tools and strategies for self-management, connect with others, and build a healthier life that feels good.
- These approachable teen meetings are led by staff from Tahoe Forest Health System.
More info on Truckee Harm Reduction resources here. Dates and specific offerings will be updated, so save and reference this resource!
SMART Recovery is a scientific and non-judgmental approach to recovery and will support open/rolling admission as the school year continues. Keep this group in mind and learn more about SMART Recovery programming at www.smart recovery.org.
Excellence in Education
Support our Schools and Students!
Did you know that Excellence in Education has provided grants to our school that directly impact our students? These can’t happen without you. Help them meet their goal of $20,000 by September 30 to fund even more grants for our school and others in the district. These grants provide resources, materials, and technology that directly benefit your students and enhance their educational experience.
Whether it’s $10, $100, or $1,000, every donation makes a difference. Don’t wait, donate today!
Donate Here: www.ExinEd.org
Next Boosters Meeting
11/12/24 | 6 PM | THS Library
The Booster's club meets every second Tuesday of the month in the THS Library at 6 pm. Join us to find out how you can support our students!
Find the latest on our Facebook page or on the website: www.truckeeboosters.org.
Email TruckeeBoosters@gmail.com for info.
Spirit Wear!
Show Your Support with Truckee Spirit Wear
Boosters has a lot of great swag for sale! Check out our online store for updated inventory and pictures. Go Wolverines!
Volunteer at the Snack Shack
Students: Do you need to earn community hours for graduation? Students and THS families: Want to earn Booster Bucks for your team or club? Please sign up for any of the volunteer slots below.