LTUSD Newsletter

Please click on the picture to view the video of the Chat with the Superintendent.

Greetings LTUSD friends and families,

We are continually inspired by the care and compassion our students and staff show across the district. At the January 22, 2026, Board of Education meeting, trustees took time to reflect on the many positive moments happening throughout our schools and the deep commitment our community demonstrates for students each day. Recently, LTUSD Multilingual Learner Equity Specialist Alana Cayabyab visited South Tahoe High School (STHS) and was moved by the powerful messages displayed on posters throughout the campus and the welcoming spirit felt in the halls. As she shared, “The younger generation truly gives me hope.” Below are a few of the posters currently brightening the halls at STHS.

Thank you to our dedicated staff for all you do for students every day, and thank you to our students for leading with compassion and sharing it throughout our community.💗

Teresa Schow

Public Information Officer

Bijou Community School students were recognized during the January 22 BOE meeting and are featured in the photo to the right. Student Board Member Ayra Saini also shared that she and fellow Student Board Member Miri Lucksinger have been connecting with students across LTUSD schools and will be bringing their feedback to the Board, including input from student liaisons at Meyers Elementary and Bijou Community School, who shared that students are enjoying their playgrounds. To view the entire board meeting on YouTube, click on the picture to the right.

Congratulations to the recent Mt. Tallac graduates!

LTUSD is incredibly fortunate to have our local friends from Heavenly Mountain Resort to share their generous offerings through the Epic Resorts Promise Foundation and their Epic for Everyone Program.
* All LTUSD 4th and 5th graders have the opportunity to ski or snowboard for three days, including lift pass, rental and lessons. This opportunity allows many of our students access to these snow sports that they otherwise may not be able to enjoy.
* Our 5th graders also snowshoe with a US Forest Service Ranger and all students ride the Gondola.
* Our 8th graders go snowshoeing with the South Tahoe Environmental Education coalition and all students ride the tram from California Main Lodge.
* Our 5th grade Epic Days allows all students to ride the Gondola, roller coaster, tubing, and Sky Chair at the top.
* Heavenly/Vail Resorts opens their base area and cross-country skiing area for our Nordic Ski teams.

Join the Lake Tahoe Unified School District for our 4th Annual State of the District, an evening celebrating student success, sharing important updates, and discussing the future of education in our community. Check out the Tahoe Daily Tribune article on the event.

📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026

📍 South Tahoe High School Student Union

🕠 5:30 p.m. Meet and greet with LTUSD leadership and community partners

🕕 6:00 p.m. The program begins with district updates, interactive conversations, and a lively roundtable panel on key education topics

✨ Light refreshments and snacks provided

👶 Complimentary childcare available for elementary-aged children

This is a great opportunity for families, staff, and community members to connect, ask questions, and be part of the conversation shaping our schools. We hope to see you there!

Click on the picture for the Spanish version.

Lake Tahoe Unified School District is pleased to announce that Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and new student registration are now open for the 2026–27 school year. Families are invited to enroll their children and become part of LTUSD’s vibrant and supportive school community. Registration details and online pre-enrollment information are available at ltusd.org.

Please click on the flyer for the Spanish version.

Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference, a well-established youth-led nonprofit, is launching a major expansion into South Lake Tahoe to bring its service-learning programs to the region. For more information, please follow this link to the South Tahoe Now article. Pictured to the right: STHS student David, Jennifer Bassett founder of Hands4Hope, and Kathy Haven.

All children in California have the following rights:

• Right to a Free Public Education: All children have a right to equal access to free public education, regardless of their or their parents'/guardians' immigration status.

• Information Required for School Enrollment: Schools must accept a variety of documents from the student's parent or guardian to demonstrate proof of the child's age or residency, and schools are not required to keep a copy of the document used as proof of the child's age.

• Confidentiality of Personal Information: Federal and state laws protect student education records and personal information. These laws generally require that schools obtain written consent from parents or guardians before releasing student information, unless the release of information is for educational purposes, is already public, or is in response to a court order or subpoena.

• For more information, please click on the picture.

The 2025 School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) for Lake Tahoe Unified School District schools were available on February 1, 2026, through the school websites, District website, through the California Department of Education CDE Find a SARC webpage, and print copy upon request. The purpose of the report card is to provide families and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators. The SARC contains the following information:

● Demographic data

● School safety and climate for learning information

● Academic data

● School completion rates

● Class sizes

● Teacher and staff information

● Curriculum and instruction descriptions

● Postsecondary preparation information

● Fiscal and expenditure data

If you would like to view a specific school’s SARC, please visit the District or school website or request a print copy by contacting the school directly.

Gamut, the LTUSD platform for storing board of education meeting agendas, minutes, and policies, has a built-in translation feature. This allows site visitors to view information in a preferred language. Using the feature is simple. Site users can click the Translate button in the top-right corner of the Gamut site, then select their preferred language from the dropdown menu. The page will refresh with the translated text. To switch back to English, click the small “x” in the top corner of the site. Click on the picture on the right to see this option.

Join the LTUSD Team! We are currently hiring for coaches, cafeteria workers, instructional assistants, bus drivers, and more! Competitive pay, full-time jobs with comprehensive benefits, great people in a fun atmosphere. Apply at the District Office or online at edjoin.org.

Please see the Guidelines for Requesting, Posting, and Distributing for more information on sharing your community event or resource.

When: Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 p.m.

Where: The LTCC mezzanine (most of the way up the main stairway).

Details: Students show up with their math questions and LTCC tutors will help them. The tutoring is free of charge and, no reservations are needed.

Link to the LTCC math department.

Click on the flyer for the Spanish version.

St. Theresa’s continues their B&B 4 Kids’ School Year Weekend Food Bag program. The weekend food bags are distributed every Friday to all schools in LTUSD. Each bag contains seven single-serving, kid-friendly meals (two breakfasts, two lunches and three dinners), fresh fruit, and protein enriched snacks to supplement weekend nourishment.

B&B 4 Kids’ School Healthy Snack program will be also providing boxes of protein bars to each school to distribute to children who may become hungry during the school day. B&B 4 Kids provides over 500 nutrition bars to the schools on a weekly basis in order to meet the demand of children needing supplemental food during the school day.

Parents interested in determining eligibility for their child to receive these B&B 4 Kids weekend food bags can contact their child’s school office for an application form or click on the picture for the application and turn it into their school office.

Home Energy Assistance Program helps income-eligible households pay their energy bill or heating fuel provider. Eligible homeowners or renters may qualify to have a specific payment amount credited to their electric utility account or receive financial assistance in obtaining firewood, propane, pellets, or heating oil. Priority is given to the elderly, disabled, and families with children under age 5.

This list contains local resources, addresses, and schedules for free food pickups and delivery sites. Please share with anyone you know who is in need. Please click on this link for the English version and this link for the Spanish version.

🦷 New Medi-Cal Dental Clinic Now Open in South Lake Tahoe! 🦷

Located at 3443 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Ste #2, offering:

• Family Dental Care for All Ages

• Exams & Cleanings

• Restorative Treatment

• Se habla español

Accepting Medi-Cal & offering income-based discounts.
📞 Call now to schedule: 530-497-5016

Please click on the flyer for the Spanish version.

Email: tschow@ltusd.org

Website: www.ltusd.org
Location: 1021 Al Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Phone: (530) 541-2850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltusd.org/