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The Local Lens – Incline School Updates

September 3, 2024 | Mary Danahey

Submitted and written by Mary Danahey of Incline Education Fund, 09/03/2024

Well, now that we’ve all had 2 weeks to accept that summer is over, it’s time to get back into the groove of the school year. There are lots of new and exciting things happening at each of our schools, so let’s start with the schedule of Back to School Nights:
IES: Tuesday, Sept 10th 5:30pm

IMS: Thursday, Sept 12th 6:00pm

IHS:  Tonight! Sept 4th 5:30pm

If you want to be “in the know” all year round, this is the time to join the parent group at each school you have a student at. The parent organizations provide vital support for our schools and are also the BEST way to both get involved and find out what’s going on and when.  At Incline Elementary, it is the PTA, at Incline Middle, it’s the Jr. Boosters and at Incline High School it’s the Boosters. Check your school websites for contact information.

If you don’t have a current student in the schools, you can still volunteer!  Incline Education Fund will be launching a “Volunteer Hub” very soon, so check back here for more information.

Here’s what’s new at each of the schools this year:

Incline Elementary School has welcomed Jeana Curtis as their new Principal. Ms. Curtis has been with WCSD since 2001 and has had leadership roles as both a principal and an area superintendent. She came out of retirement just to be here in Incline!

Incline Middle School continues to expand and refine the opportunities for students to “learn by doing” in the Wednesday Exploratory programs. This quarter’s new offerings include: financial literacy, broadcasting, mural painting, environmental science and tennis, but mountain biking, swimming, cooking, leadership and entrepreneurship are ongoing programs. Middle school sounds a lot more exciting than I remember it.

Incline High School is still on target to complete the new addition by the beginning of March, there are a few new additions to the staff (more details will be forthcoming), the first class of students enrolled in the Personalized Academy are already thriving, our athletic teams are all off to a fantastic start and IHS will host a HUGE College Fair on October 21st with close to 30 top-tier universities. 

Stay tuned. It’s going to be an exciting year.

Mary Danahey
Incline Education Fund
maryd@inclineeducationfund.org
650-743-2309

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In The News – IVGID trustees discuss financial issues, operations

September 2, 2024 | Kristin Derrin

Originally Published by the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 08/30/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) Board of Trustees met on Aug. 29 for a three-plus hour meeting that addressed financial concerns, operational matters, and more, reflecting the complex challenges it’s currently navigating. 

One pressing issue was the finance department’s staffing needs. The board deliberated on recruiting a director of finance. This position has become increasingly critical given the district’s ongoing financial challenges. 

Trustee Raymond Tulloch emphasized the importance of finding a candidate with suitable government experience, particularly in Nevada Revised Statutes.

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In The News – Incline AYSO is fully kicking in the Village

September 2, 2024 | Member Submitted

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 09/02/2024, Special to Bonanza

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – For years and years the Incline AYSO, the American Youth Soccer Organization, has been a staple in the Fall for many Incline Village boys and girls. Well, Saturday Aug. 24 was the official kick off for the Incline Village 995 AYSO at the Ridgeline Fields behind Incline Middle School.

First year Commissioner Alex Taylor and his team of volunteers are excited to have so many kids in Incline playing soccer this season. 

“On behalf of the AYSO board and our dedicated coaches and volunteers, we’d like to invite you, the families of over 200 AYSO athletes to the Incline Village 995 AYSO opening day,” Taylor announced.

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Until the Water Sparkles

September 2, 2024 | Member Submitted

Submitted by Jacquie Chandler of Sustain Tahoe

What do…

1.      Biomimicry
2.      Regenerative Agriculture
3.      Frontier Forests

Have in common?       They are all sustainable solutions that come from thinking with nature

Walking softly with the land to listen and understand invites insights and answers for planetary problems. Nature also demonstrates resilience, now identified as the most critical attribute young people need to survive and thrive in the modern world. Mindful connection to nature can address personal issues as well.Sustainable Tahoe’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of Geotourism – tourism that does no harm. 

We demonstrated this with the Geotourism Expos we hosted (2011-2014). When planning for the 2014 Tahoe Expo, I found myself on the edge of the lake with a Washoe elder, who hadn’t seen his people’s homeland in decades. He looked out into the lake like he was looking through time and after further contemplation said, 

The Lake is losing its sparkle, maybe no one sings to it anymore.”

Washoe Elder

I’m thinking, wait…what…singing? Then I remembered how Indigenous people see land, water, plants, and wildlife as sacred relations worthy of reciprocity. His response provoked me to further my own quest to better hear the earth’s voice. Eventually answers in the form of songs began to show me a key missing piece is how our culture defines Nature as separate and disconnected from humans. It’s hard to care about things you don’t feel connected to – right? 

So, the idea to inspire a child’s innate connection to nature, through songs, stories and media evolved. 
What if we could grow a millennial forest of consciousness using the sticky rhythms of poems, songs, and stories from the earth, so children grow up feeling connected to Nature, a part of Nature, able to think with nature.

Sing with Nature Is a children’s animated media series where each 10-minute animated episode follows a clue that ends in a song highlighting insights discovered. The engagement can then move outside where a child can continue to explore seeing themselves in nature. Fostering a child’s instinctual connection to the natural world can build and preserve that resilience and natural tendency
to think with nature, therefore accelerating solutions that can actually pivot a culture to align with Natures currency the currency of caring…so the water sparkles!

FYI Reference:
Biomimicry:
 imitating nature’s systems, models, and elements to solve human problems and create a sustainable world.
Regenerative Agriculture: focused on actually improving soil conditions into creating systems that are regenerative.
Frontier Forests: large, intact natural forest ecosystems that are relatively undisturbed and large enough to maintain all of their biodiversity. 

Jacquie Chandler

Executive Director Sustain Tahoe
LinkedIn  Website TEDx Talk

PO 3206, Incline Village, NV 89450
775 413-9211

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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Welcomes William Stout as Director of Food & Beverage

September 2, 2024 | Member Submitted

Submitted by Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort and Spa

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the shore of Lake Tahoe, announces William Stout as director of food and beverage. In his new role, Stout will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the resort’s food and beverage department, ensuring that guests enjoy exceptional dining experiences across the property’s diverse on-site restaurants.

“We are thrilled to welcome William Stout as director of food and beverage,” said Andrew De Lapp, resort manager at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. “William’s extensive experience working in the hospitality industry paired with his passion for ensuring unforgettable dining experiences makes him the ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to seeing his vision for the resort’s food & beverage opportunities come to life.” 

Stout returns to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe after beginning his career at the property more than 20 years ago. During his previous time at the resort, he held several roles ranging from assistant outlets manager to assistant banquet manager. Since his previous tenure at the property, he has gone on to hold leadership positions at several hotels around the country including Hyatt Regency San Francisco, W New Orleans, Hyatt Carmel Highlands, and others. He was a part of the pre- and post-opening team at JW Marriott Nashville which received Marriott’s prestigious “Opening Hotel of the Year” award, as well as the company’s “Hotel of the Year, Luxury Division,” the year after it officially opened to guests.

Originally from Hagerstown, Indiana, Stout attended Indiana University where he graduated with a degree in Computer Science in 2001. Following his graduation, he wanted to move to the mountains to ski, and moved to the Lake Tahoe area. In Lake Tahoe, he began working at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe where he found his passion for hospitality and began a career.

“I am thrilled to be back in Lake Tahoe and to return to such an incredible property as Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe,” said William Stout. “My goal is to further enhance the guest experience while providing support to my team to help them meet their goals and move forward with their career path. I am also excited to once again experience all that Tahoe has to offer, from mountain biking to skiing, as well as meeting all of the great people in the community.”

For more information or to book a getaway to Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, please visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com, or call (775) 832-1234.

About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Ideally situated on the pristine shores of North Lake Tahoe, the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino offers majestic lake and mountain views from its 422 guest rooms, including 32 suites and 24 lakeside cottages. The resort epitomizes modern alpine luxury with its exposed wood beams, rich leathers, and granite accents. Guests can enjoy premium amenities such as a private beach with a 275-foot floating pier, a year-round heated lagoon-style pool, two hot tubs, a 25,000 square-foot Grand Lodge Casino, and 65,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting and event space, including the picturesque Lakeside Ballroom, Tahoe’s premier lakeside venue. Additional features include a 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa with 16 treatment rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, pet-friendly accommodations, a fully-equipped Hyatt StayFit gym with Peloton bikes, and an on-site Adventure program offering guided activities. Recognized for excellence, the resort has garnered numerous awards including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best in the West Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, at 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV, 89451. For more information, visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com or follow the resort on Facebook or Instagram.

About Hyatt Regency hotels 

The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 200 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness—our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation.
For more information, please visit hyatt.com

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Lake Tahoe Summit Focuses on Transportation Needs in the Basin

September 2, 2024 | Member Submitted

Published by Travel North Tahoe Nevada Newsletter

Headlined by US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit was focused on the future of transportation in the Tahoe Basin. Speakers discussed numerous projects underway to help alleviate the challenges presented by the limited infrastructure and high visitation. 


Addressing the challenges of transportation, access, and safety are a core goal of Travel North Tahoe Nevada. That’s why we’ve helped fund the TART Connect Pilot program and are working closely with partners across the basin to secure funding from local, regional, state and federal partners to implement the Regional Transportation Plan. Addressing transportation needs is an urgent mission for all of us who want to preserve Lake Tahoe as a vibrant and innovative destination.

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