September 19, 2025 Recap: An Empowering Presentation with Kirsten Jones Thank you to everyone who joined us for a truly unforgettable evening with best-selling author and motivational speaker, Kirsten Jones! On September 16 at Lake Tahoe School in Incline Village,…
August 25, 2025 Great Teachers are Forever It's safe to say that the first day of school at Lake Tahoe School is one of the best days of the year. For parents, the first day of school…
June 3, 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Congratulations, Class of 2025! The end of the school year is always a mixed bag of activities and emotions for those of us in education. Between the endless parade of seemingly innumerable last-second activities…
May 30, 2025 Save the Forest! Our Partnership with Green Communities in Costa Rica Last week, a special visitor from Costa Rica graced our halls. The co-founder of Green Communities, our incredible partner organization, spent time with our students, experiencing daily life at Lake…
May 9, 2025 Declamation Week Shines at Lake Tahoe School This week at Lake Tahoe School, a vibrant energy filled the air as our Kindergarten through Seventh Grade students took center stage for our annual Declamation program. This cherished tradition…
May 1, 2025 Lake Tahoe STEM Stars! Math League Success Highlights Strong Foundation Exciting news! Our Lake Tahoe School Bobcats earned three top-5 finishes in the 2024-2025 Math League Contest, with the 8th graders placing 4th, 7th grade placing 5th, and 6th grade…
April 28, 2025 Our School Blooms with Earth Day Spirit! Last week, our school community truly blossomed with Earth Day celebrations, extending beyond just a single day to infuse our entire week and beyond with environmental awareness and action. It…
April 18, 2025 Speaking to the Issues: Speaker Series at Lake Tahoe School Three years ago, we created the Lake Tahoe School Speaker Series to provide opportunities for parents, faculty, and students to hear in person from authors and educators worldwide on current…
April 7, 2025 Science is Cool: Learning About Liquid Nitrogen Last Friday was anything but ordinary at Lake Tahoe School! Our K-5th graders were treated to an unforgettable STEM experience thanks to the amazing team at Sub Zero Presentation. They…
April 3, 2025 Middle School Winterim: The Student Experience Considered an integral part of the Lake Tahoe School curriculum, Winterim is a middle school program that includes a series of experiences and trips to introduce students to enrichment activities,…
March 25, 2025 Lake Tahoe School Chess Team Sweeps Northern Nevada Scholastic Championships The Lake Tahoe School (LTS) Chess Team had an incredible weekend at the Northern Nevada Scholastic (Open) and (Girls) Championships, winning multiple team and individual trophies and qualifying numerous players…
March 11, 2025 NatureBridge: Fifth Grade’s Guide to Pond Ecology We had a fantastic few days of learning and adventure during our incredible overnight trip to NatureBridge in the Marin Headlands! The students returned with a wealth of new knowledge…
March 1, 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Max Rock, Class of ’16 Max Rock's fond memories of Lake Tahoe School, from his early days in Happyland to his graduation, highlight the lasting impact of his formative education. His experience at LTS laid…
February 7, 2025 Having a BLAST at the Science Fair The air buzzed with excitement and the scent of possibility last week at our annual LTS Science Fair! Our 6th and 7th-grade students truly outdid themselves, presenting projects that demonstrated…
January 1, 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Powering Change in Colombia Tahoe's spirit of innovation and service shines brightly in this alumni spotlight. Anthony D., Ross H., Grayson K., and Logan R. (LTS Class of '23) are leading the charge alongside…
December 17, 2024 A Winter Wonderland of Success: Lake Tahoe School’s Market Shines Bright! The air was crisp, the snow gently falling, and the spirit of the season was alive and well at Lake Tahoe School's recent Winter Market. This festive evening transformed our…
December 2, 2024 It’s “Thyme” to Grow Our Hydroponic Garden! Lake Tahoe School is excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative: the introduction of a hydroponic gardening system. Thanks to a generous grant from Green Our Planet, our Lower School students…
September 30, 2024 Student Council Elections: Ringing in a New Generation of Student Leaders This year’s student council elections saw walls plastered with campaign posters, inspiring and funny speeches, and students with big dreams. Each year, students in grades 5-8 run for the positions…
September 6, 2024 A Mountain of Memories: Our 6th Grade Overnight Adventure Outdoor education is a cornerstone of our school's curriculum, fostering essential skills like teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving in a natural setting. This year, our 6th graders embarked on an unforgettable…
August 22, 2024 TEDxReno Salon Dives Deep into Lake Tahoe’s Clarity Lake Tahoe School, an esteemed independent school committed to echoing the wonder of Lake Tahoe through a joyful and academically challenging learning environment, was proud to host a special TEDxReno…
August 1, 2024 Lake Tahoe Track Club Athletes Shine at USATF Jr. Olympics! During the week of July 22 to July 28th, twenty-one stellar athletes from the Lake Tahoe Track Club traveled to Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, to compete in…
June 1, 2024 Bobcats Dominate Tah-Neva Championships with Three Team Championships The Lake Tahoe School track & field team enjoyed another highly successful track season at the Tah-Neva championships in Carson City on May 14, 2024. The meet consisted of 22…
May 12, 2024 Declamation: A Celebration of Learning Through Public Speaking Every year, the culmination of our Kindergarten through 7th grade academic journey is marked by the Lake Tahoe School signature event called Declamation. This unique performance allows our students to…
March 31, 2024 Spirit of the Mountain: Our Work in Costa Rica I don’t use the word spiritual often or casually, but that is exactly the word I would use to describe the small town of Providencia, Costa Rica, and the surrounding…
March 27, 2024 Want More ZZZ’s? Lisa Lewis Teaches Us How! Written by Tanner Knauf, 7th grade - Hate waking up for school? Studies show the effects of starting school just 30 minutes later can be amazing. Did you know that…
March 26, 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Tommy Williams, LTS Class of ’21 Tommy Williams, a junior at Incline High School, is already making waves on the basketball court. With a prestigious State MVP title earned in his sophomore year and a state…
January 25, 2024 Four-Time Olympic Medalist Speaks at Lake Tahoe School Four-time Olympic medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings delivered a powerful message to middle schoolers at a special assembly on Monday, January 22, sharing the hard-won wisdom that propelled her to the…
December 21, 2023 Holiday Helpers: How Lake Tahoe School Spread Joy Throughout the Community While snowflakes danced outside and holiday lights twinkled across Lake Tahoe, the spirit of giving truly ignited within Lake Tahoe School. This holiday season wasn't just about presents under the…
November 7, 2023 Recordando… Several years ago in this space, I wrote about how joy – forever present at Lake Tahoe School – manifests itself in areas not always associated with the term –…
October 30, 2023 Cross Country Team Wins Three Championship Titles On Thursday, Oct. 12th, the Lake Tahoe School cross country team competed at the Tah-Neva Middle School Cross Country Championship meet at the Kahle Park Cross Country Course in South…
October 3, 2023 Middle School Superpowers and How to Activate Them Written by Parker Casey, 8th Grade - School counselor, author, and journalist Phyllis L. Fagell visited Lake Tahoe School last week to talk about youth mental health and wellness, as…
September 25, 2023 Why Kids Love Graphic Novels (and Why Their Grownups Should, Too) This week, award-winning illustrator and author Jarrett Lerner visited Lake Tahoe School for some very special time sharing his creativity, his experiences, and his heart with our students in a…
September 12, 2023 Student Council Elections: A New Generation of Bobcat Leaders Emerges On Friday, September 8th, Lake Tahoe School students gathered in Duffield Hall to hear speeches from their courageous peers who were running for student council. The positions up for election…
April 24, 2023 When Everyone Heard a Who . . . Each of us likely grew up with Dr. Seuss playing an important role in our lives. Through his many children’s books, movies, and TV specials, we learned to appreciate the…
April 3, 2023 A Tale of Two Dummies: MakerSpace Classes Compete in Diamond Peak Dummy Downhill In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, it is essential to provide children with opportunities to explore their creativity and enhance their problem-solving skills. This is where our MakerSpace program comes…
December 25, 2022 Holiday in the Snow Lake Tahoe School students of all ages showed off their performing talents on stage for the school's annual Holiday Show this year! Students sang their socks off with classics -…
December 22, 2022 Come Together, Right Now… Under the Tree Lake Tahoe School, in collaboration with Tahoe Family Solutions, was thrilled to once again host the annual ‘Giving Tree’ wishes for the holidays. Every year, Tahoe Family Solutions chooses local…
November 4, 2022 Tahoe Transformations: An Artistic Journey As a part of a rotating community exhibit, fourth grade students at Lake Tahoe School were invited to submit artwork to the Gatekeeper's Museum in Tahoe City. With the leadership…
November 4, 2022 Here for a Good Time: Día de los Muertos Celebration Students and parents entering Duffield Hall for the annual Día de los Muertos celebration were greeted by happy skeletons playing ping pong, rock climbing the gym walls and one flying…
March 21, 2022 Engineering for Dummies During MakerSpace class this month, Lake Tahoe School’s Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth grades all designed and built a dummy for Diamond Peak’s “Dummy Downhill” event, held Sunday,…
February 3, 2022 Middle School Students Raise Over $2K for Fundacion Semilla Our middle school students raised more than $2,000 in raffle ticket purchases in their fundraising effort to support our friends in Durango, Mexico, Fundacion Semilla (https://www.facebook.com/fundacionsemilla.dgo/). Fundacion Semilla provides a…
November 3, 2021 Dia de los Muertos Celebration Lake Tahoe School held its fifth annual Dia de los Muertos celebration in Duffield Hall yesterday and it was quite the fiesta! El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of…
August 19, 2021 LTS Athletes Compete at National USATF Jr. Olympics! During the week of July 24 to August 1st, the Lake Tahoe Track Club, based out of Incline Village, had fifteen athletes travel to Jacksonville, FL to compete at the…
May 6, 2021 LTS Student Council Celebrating Their 5th Consecutive NV Spirit Award The NV Spirit Award is a prestigious honor given to student councils by the Nevada Association of Student Councils. This year, the Lake Tahoe School Student Council received the award…
November 5, 2020 Dia de los Muertos Celebration Lake Tahoe School celebrated Día de los Muertos on Monday, November 2 with colorful cultural displays and a school-wide performance in the back field. The weather was perfect and the…
June 22, 2020 A Graduation To Remember All graduations are memorable experiences. Whether the next step is from PreK to Kindergarten, fifth grade to sixth, or from eighth grade to high school – each is unique and…
April 15, 2020 Students & Teachers Adapting To The Times With Remote Learning In these uncertain times, there is a bright and shining light – the continued life, vitality, and learning of our students as we navigate our school closure together. While schools…
December 10, 2019 Yellowstone Winter Ecology Teacher Fellowship Ecology Project International (EPI) is an outdoor education program that empowers the world's youth to take an active role in conservation while increasing ecological literacy. Lower School Science Teacher Madelyn…
October 25, 2019 Ms. Snyder Wins Scholarship to Attend Key West Literary Seminar Danielle Snyder, our seventh and eighth-grade humanities teacher and girls basketball coach, has been awarded a Teacher & Librarian Scholarship to attend the Key West Literary Seminar, “Reading Between the…
