March 30, 2026 Alumni Spotlight: Two Bobcats Headline National “Imagine US” Tour It is often said that Lake Tahoe School provides the foundation for students to summit any peak they choose. This month, two of our alumni, Sydney Kassekert (class of '22)…
February 20, 2026 Evaluating AI: Prioritizing Learning Outcomes at LTS It’s hard to escape the constant conversations, thoughts, hype, and fear surrounding AI these days. At Lake Tahoe School, we believe it’s important to step back from the broader societal…
February 13, 2026 Bringing “No Bad Feelings” to Lake Tahoe School At Lake Tahoe School, we believe that a child’s emotional toolkit is just as essential as their cubby or their backpack. This is why, as part of Lake Tahoe School’s…
February 4, 2026 A Great Time To Be A Bobcat Since its creation in a church basement in 1997, Lake Tahoe School has grown to become a thriving center of learning, an integral member of the Incline Village community, and…
January 31, 2026 The Second Grade Clean Team Doubles Down on Debris! At Lake Tahoe School, being a good neighbor starts right here on our own turf. While community service can sometimes feel like a high-level concept, our second graders are proving…
January 23, 2026 Alumni Spotlight: Sarina Baratta, Class of 2014 From the time I was an elementary student at LTS, I knew that I wanted to go into marine science. Unfortunately for me, this was a phase that never blew…
January 9, 2026 A Historic Season for Bobcats Basketball While Lake Tahoe School has a long tradition of athletic excellence, this season marked a truly historic milestone. For the first time in school history, both the 7th and 8th-grade…
December 9, 2025 Lake Tahoe School Fifth Grader Becomes a Published Author We are proud to announce the publication of a short story by fifth-grade student, Maiia Christoffersen, marking a significant achievement that has transformed her into a budding literary role model…
November 21, 2025 Elf Jr. Brings the Smiles – Smiling’s Our Favorite! Last week, Duffield Hall buzzed with holiday cheer as our Middle School Drama class sang loud for all to hear! With two dazzling performances of Elf Jr. The Musical, the…
November 17, 2025 Día de los Muertos at Lake Tahoe School written by Josephine McConnon, 7th Grade Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead in English. A Mexican holiday, celebrating your loved ones who have passed. Reuniting with them one…
October 27, 2025 Girls Basketball Season Recap: Courage, Grit, and Growth! What an inspiring season for our middle school girls' basketball teams! We saw incredible development, teamwork, and grit from every athlete who stepped onto the court. The Young and Courageous…
October 22, 2025 Bobcats Dominate at Cross Country Championships On Thursday, Oct. 16th, 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, South Lake…
October 17, 2025 A Bobcat Treehouse Author Celebration with Aaron Reynolds Last week, we were thrilled to host the brilliant, hilarious mind behind some of the Bobcat Treehouse’s favorite picture books, Creepy Carrots, Creepy Pair of Underwear, Creepy Crayon, and The…
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 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 23, 2025 Raising Resilient Children: Nurturing Autonomy, Competence, and Connection Raising children in today’s world can feel overwhelming. But what truly matters is not just academic success, but fostering resilience, independence, and a strong sense of self. This approach, rooted…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
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…
