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January 2018

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WASC Accreditation Update

What is WASC?

WASC stands for Western Association of Schools and Colleges. “WASC accreditation is a process schools use to monitor student learning and set school improvement goals. Accrediting Commission of Schools (ASC) WASC accreditation is an ongoing cycle of quality.” (www.acswasc.org) In addition to fostering ongoing improvement of the school’s programs and operations to support student learning, accreditation validates the integrity of the school’s program and transcripts which are important for college acceptance.

Is South Tahoe High School accredited?

YES! STHS is accredited through June 2018. The school and staff have made great progress and are optimistic that we will remain accredited. STHS has always been accredited for 6-year cycles and we are working toward this outcome once again.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie

”Set in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas, who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. Her grand plan is to find a job as a secretary for a wealthy man and then marry him. However, her plan goes completely awry. The owner of her dingy hotel kidnaps young girls to sell to the Far East, her wealthy boss is slow in proposing marriage and the man she actually falls in love with doesn't have a dime to his name... or so he tells her.” -Music Theater International

South Tahoe High School’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie will be performed on the dates of:

January 20, 26, 27 at 7:00pm

January 21st and 28th at 2:00pm

Tickets are purchased at the door, $10 for students, $15 for adults. 1 free with ASB card.

Feb. 7 - Public Meeting on Groundwater Contaminant at "Y"

Are you concerned about the groundwater contamination near the “Y”? To learn more, you can find details on ltusd.org. Additionally, you can attend the public meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 6:00-7:30pm at the City Council Chambers, 1901 Airport Rd., South Lake Tahoe.

Awards and Recognition!

Learn more about LTEF and donate at www.ltedf.org/

LTUSD applauds the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) for their dedication to education in our community. LTEF issued a generous $69,552.40 in grants to LTUSD and other school-connected organizations. The District is grateful for their tireless work in our community and the funds they have granted to empower our students. Twenty-four programs received funding thanks to LTEF. A sampling of these include STEM and STEAM activities such as underwater Robotics at STHS, engineering kits at STMS, and robotics at Sierra House Elementary School; outdoor activities like a Redwood Outdoor Education trip for Bijou students and Natural Bridge/Yosemite Field Trip for LTESMS Students; and performing arts programs like Music in My Heart choir and instruments for Tahoe Valley and the LTUSD Instrumental Music Program for grades 6th-12th. Please take a moment to thank a LTEF Member when you see them in our community.

Past LTEF grant recipients: Marine Research

Democrazy Assembly - Bijou Elementary

Board of education

Board Agendas and Schedule of Regular Meetings Meet Your Board Members Board Policies

The next Board of Education meeting is this Tuesday, January 30, at 6:00 PM. Closed session is at 5:00 PM. The Board and Administration will recognize Sierra House teacher, Seth Martin, as CAHPERD's Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, present the WASC Probationary Progress Report, hear a report on the 2016/17 Physical Education Testing results, the Governor's Proposed Budget, an update on WestEd professional development services, and report on the District's student demographics. We hope you can join us! Here is a link to the agenda (click on the Jan. 30 box in the right column).