The IES Scholastic Book Fair is this week. Stop by and grab a few great gifts for the holidays!
Save the Date: The second annual IES Holiday Parade is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 22nd at 10:00.
INCLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Join IMS on Dec 14th @ 5pm for the Annual Winter Concert.
IMS Jr Boosters has partnered with Got Sneakers? A recycling program that extends the life of used sneakers through a reuse and recycling program. Every shoe donated also helps raise money for IMS students and athletes. Please donate your gently used sneakers at IMS today!
IMS Jr Booster Holiday Fundraiser
Love See’s Candy? Now you can enjoy your favorite chocolates delivered to you or as a gift and help IMS Jr Boosters. Use this link to access the Sees’s Candy Yum Raising page.
INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Next Monday is Highlander Day! Incoming middle school students get to visit IHS on Dec 11th from 9-11.
IEF would like to send a warm welcome to the new Athletic Director, Sam Banghart, Sam is a Reno native and UNR graduate and will officially start his new role on Dec. 22nd.
New Course offering:
IHS is now offering a dual-credit Emergency Medical Services course.
This TMCC course will be offered on the IHS campus from Jan 9-May 24th. During 8th period.
Students should see one of the counselors for more info.
Huge shout-out to our 6 All-State Footballers! Congrats to: Tommy Williams, Colin Combs, Cameron Bodel, Johnny Santiago, Alex Briggs & Colton Barraza
Submitted by Mary Danahey of Incline Education Fund
With the holiday season officially upon us, things are going to get a little busy around town.
Here are a few noteworthy items happening at the schools.
INCLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
*Next week is the IES Scholastic Book Fair – a great place to start your holiday shopping!
*IES is piloting a new dedicated art program in hopes of turning their STEM program into STEAM, so plan to attend the Second Annual IES Makerspace Holiday Parade and see all of the exciting collaborative work being done at IES! Mark your calendars for 10:00 on Dec. 22nd.
*The IES choir will be singing at the Candy Cane Lane event on Dec 2nd on the UNR-LT campus. The event is from 2-5pm
INCLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
*IEF and IMS would like to thank those Villagers who turned out for the recent Trash to Treasure (T to T) community clean up event. Nearly 500 lbs of trash was collected!.
The T to T group will spend the next couple of months sorting and analyzing the trash before beginning turning it all into ‘treasure’.
Callia Schell, a current UNR-LT student will be taking a lead role in helping the students create that treasure – providing not only artistic guidance but also a wonderful opportunity to collaborate on a community-wide project.
*IMS has begun an exciting chapter of MATHCOUNTS. This is an exciting after-school opportunity to get in on some advanced math games and competitions.
*The IMS Robotics class will be participating again in this season’s IVCBS Northern Lights competition. Stay tuned for the display location.
INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL
*The National Honor Society students at IHS are providing a Parent’s Night Out on Dec 8th. From 5-8:30.
the kids get to hang out, enjoying some holiday crafting and fun while you get you eat in PEACE! See the attached flyer for details.
*Basketball is in full swing, so make sure to check the Highlanders schedule for game times.
*There is a Wrestling tournament on Sat 12/2 at Douglas High School
*Congratulations! IHS is now a proud member of the GOLD AP School Honor Roll – one of only 9% of schools in the country.
In The News – Superintendent of Washoe County School District announces resignation
November 20, 2023 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune 11/20/2023, Submitted
After much consideration, Dr. Susan Enfield announces she has made the difficult decision to resign as the Superintendent of the Washoe County School District to return to Washington to spend more time with her family and pursue other opportunities.
“With a mix of emotions, we accept the resignation of our valued superintendent and support her in choosing family first,” said Board President Beth Smith. “We are grateful to Dr. Enfield for the leadership and bold vision she brought to our district. We have already discussed our collaborative commitment to a smooth transition.”
“I will always be grateful to have been part of this district and community,” said Superintendent Enfield. “I am proud of the work we have accomplished together, including:
In The News – IES Showcases Its Makerspace Geared Towards Innovative STEM Curriculum
November 11, 2023 | Kayla Anderson
Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune 11/11/2023, Written by Kayla Anderson
What first struck me about Incline Elementary School when I pulled up to the building is how a well-dressed man greeted every car, opening the door for the student and watching to make sure they made it safely inside, like a high-end valet service. (I would later learn that the man who welcomed the students was Principal John Stern.)
After his morning announcement to all students, Stern whisks us into Trina Kleinhenz’s classroom, otherwise known as the Makerspace. In these classes, “Ms. Trina” as her students call her, brings Gifted & Talented strategies to all students through project-based learning, development of critical thinking skills, discussions, and hands-on/self-directed activities. She collaborates with other teachers to create cross-curricular projects, including computer science and coding robots. While still in elementary school, students are learning to perform specific tasks in engineering design and by offering these programs to all students, the school district is promoting equity and diversity in the field of computer science beginning early in their academic careers.
Incline Village School Update with Incline Education Fund
November 8, 2023 | Mary Danahey
INCLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
KOLO 8 came to Incline Elementary School last week to film a story about the successful IES Makerspace.
This exciting program is getting recognition throughout the district! It’s a great model for providing STEM education at the elementary school level and preparing ALL students for a solid foundation.
The “Trash to Treasure” was a great success as students, Rotarians, AAUW members, and local community members collected almost 500 lbs of trash. The middle school jazz band kept everyone entertained, and the Junior Boosters hosted a free BBQ.
INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL: Over 200 students, parents, faculty, and community members attended the IHS Dia de los Muertos Celebration on November 1st, which Boosters and Mi Cultura sponsored. The event was a celebration of the Day of the Dead that showcased a community-made altar as well as traditional decorations, chocolate calaveritas, and pan de muerto. The community enjoyed the over 450 homemade tamales and hot chocolate and the good laughs and camaraderie brought on by the Loteria (bingo) games that earned them fantastic prizes.
Don’t forget the Governor Designated Stem School Open House is Wednesday, 11/08!
Come one, come all – the second annual Incline Elementary School Hispanic Family Info Night is next Tuesday, 11/07, from 5-6:30 pm. at IES. There will be free pizza and childcare.
KOLO 8 News will be coming to Incline Elementary School this week to film a story about the successful IES Makerspace.
This exciting program is getting recognition throughout the state! It’s a great model for providing STEM education at the elementary school level and preparing ALL students for a solid foundation.
Stay tuned for more news about IES, as Incline Education Fund will be piloting a new ART program at the K5 school. They are hoping to turn STEM into STEAM!
INCLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Let’s clean up Incline and turn our Trash into Treasure This Saturday, 11/4.
Spend just an hour – either on your own or in a group – ‘cleaning up’ around town. It can be either in your own neighborhood or a particular area where there is known trash. Then bring your trash to Incline Middle School between 11-1 for a free BBQ and some music!
Useable’ pieces of trash will be pulled out and used to create artwork by students with the helpful guidance of our local university, UNR.
A great time was had by all at the annual middle school Halloween Dance. This year, Incline Middle School hosted the festivities, and it looks like every middle schooler in town turned out for a howling good time. Pizza was provided to fuel the dancing feet, and both tricks and treats were had by all as there were spooky hands of candy and the trick of playing as many Taylor Swift songs as she did on the Eras Tour!
The second semester is already upon us, and thanks to the generosity and support of a few of our local community members, Incline Middle School is offering a number of really exciting “Exploratories” each Wednesday. Exploratories are “extra” classes that each IMS student gets to take each Wednesday, from 12-1:40. They are designed to help students explore new areas of interest and potential career directions, as well as the development of new skills in academics, athletics, or leadership.
A HUGE shout-out to Max Jones at Flume Trail Bikes as his donation of mountain bikes has allowed IMS to create a mountain bike class!
IMS is also offering classes this semester in: French culture & culinary, swimming, robotics, bowling, drama, student council, and cross-stitch. And the Mountain Gateway center will be providing incredible opportunities in: forestry, bouldering, rock climbing, yoga, and snowshoeing.
Stay tuned to see what opportunities the next semester brings.
Middle school was no where near this fun (or interesting) when I was that age!
INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Today is Dia de los Muertos ! Come celebrate at Incline High School from 5:30-7:30 PM
Save the Date: Wednesday, 11/8 is the STEM Night Open House at Incline High School from 6-7pm
EXCITING NEWS !
Our very own Incline High School was recently awarded a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam® grant in the amount of $7,500 to create an invention geared towards detecting roof load from snow accumulation. IHS is one of only eight high schools nationwide to be selected as an InvenTeam this year. This is the 20th year of the InveTeams grant initiative.
The IHS InvenTeam is creating a solution to detect when the snow accumulation on a roof starts to affect the structural integrity of the building. Mr. Adam Shoda, the Engineering teacher at Incline High School, initiated the InvenTeam application process and then worked with the students during the summer to finalize the proposal.
The InvenTeam will also work with the Incline Education Fund (IEF) to help guide the students through the development of their invention. IEF will work with the local community to bring industry professionals to act as mentors to the students and will also source additional funding to help the students build a prototype of their product and bring it to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, next June to be showcased at a technical review with the other seven teams.
Submitted by Mary Danahey from Incline Education Foundation
Lake Tahoe School’s High School Fair: Broadening Horizons for Middle Schoolers
October 25, 2023 | Member Submitted
Are you a parent of a middle school student? Are you wondering what high school options are available to your child?
Lake Tahoe School’s 8th High School Fair on Tuesday, November 7, at 6:00pm is a great opportunity for middle school students and their parents to learn about a variety of high schools, including our local Incline High School.
At our annual High School Fair, students and parents can meet with representatives from over 20 different high schools to learn about their programs, curriculum, and extracurricular activities. This is a great opportunity to explore local, national, and international options to find a high school that is a good fit for your child’s academic and extracurricular interests, while allowing students to exercise their decision-making and communication skills.
If you are a parent of a middle school student, we encourage you to attend this year’s High School Fair. See you there!
It may be hard to believe, but we are already finishing up the first semester of school!
This Friday is Nevada Day, so there is NO School on 10/27. Enjoy the three-day weekend.
It always seems as if there is non-stop activity from Halloween to New Year’s, so remember to check here (and your school calendars) for up-to-date info on activities and events.
Here are a few exciting announcements and the breakdown for this coming week.
Incline Elementary School
IES hosted their annual Jog-A-Thon and successfully raised ~$25,000 to fund a P.E. teacher for the year. Donations are still being accepted here: IES PTA Jog A Thon or by bringing a check to the front office.
IES is hosting an “author visit” with the distinguished novelist, Suzanne Morgan Williams. She will be providing a writing workshop series for the 4th and 5th graders on October 25th, 26th and Nov 7th & 8th. This enrichment program is being funded by the Incline Education Fund through a grant by the Nevada Arts Council.
And put the next PTA meeting on your calendar: it is on 11/13 at 4:00 in the Teacher’s Lounge.
Incline Middle School
The Halloween Dance is HERE! Thursday, Oct 26th from 6-8pm. All middle school kids are invited. Parents can still volunteer to help here: Halloween Dance Help
IMS is hosting their second Trash to Treasure event next weekend, 11/4. From 10-2.
The Treasure to Treasure project received a grant from the Tahoe Fund to clean up our area of the Tahoe basin and design a project that will ultimately help inform the wider community about the fragility of our environment.
All of Incline Village is invited to clean up their own neighborhood or one of the neglected or overlooked areas where trash accumulates.
Incline Middle School will be the “home base” for the event. You can pick up any necessary trash pick-up supplies and you can bring your haul back to IMS for disposal.
All ‘resuable’ items collected will be sorted out and ‘repurposed’ into both small and large art project(s) that will eventually be displayed around town.
Additionally, our local partner in education, Incline Education Fund, will be supplying food and drinks for participants.
We hope to see you there!
Incline High School
Mark your Calendars:
IHS is hosting 2 upcoming Senior nights this Thursday, 10/26.
The Volleyball Varsity game is at 5pm and the Football Varsity game is at 7pm
Come support our teams against local rival North Tahoe. Both Themes are Pink Out’s.
Next Wednesday, IHS is hosting a Dia de las Meurtes celebration on Nov 1st from 5:30—7:30. (see the attached flyer)
IHS is hosting an Open House STEM on Nov 8th from 6-7pm
Come see all the exciting STEM activities taking place at our very own OSIT Designated STEM School! (see attached flyer).
And two EXCITING pieces of news:
Incline High School was recently awarded a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam® grant in the amount of $7,500 to create an invention geared towards detecting roof load from snow accumulation. Incline High School is one of only eight high schools nationwide to be selected as an InvenTeam this year. Stayed tuned for a detailed article on the award.
Through a collaboration with the IHS Boosters and the Incline Education Fund, Incline High School is now offering IN-SCHOOL College Counseling services from EdPlanIt! ALL seniors will get one-on-one appointments with certified college-counselor Leslie Hermann. Unable to stay retired, retired IHS Principal, Leslie Hermann, has gone on to receive her college counseling certification and is providing services twice/week.
In The News – Washoe County School District holds heated meeting about how Incline schools fit in its facility plan
October 20, 2023 | Kayla Anderson
Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune 10/20/2023, Written by Kayla Anderson
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – More than 50 people including parents, Washoe County School District staff, board members, local teachers, and longtime residents filled the Duffield Theatre at the Incline Village High School on the evening of October 12 to discuss the School District’s Facility Modernization Plan in the hopes of creating some guidelines for a working group that can help move the District forward regarding its capital improvement options for Incline’s schools.
The District has held more than two dozen public meetings throughout the region over the past year to discuss the FMP and its potential outcomes while also collecting input from the community before any decisions are made.
The District hired CannonDesign to help complete a comprehensive facility assessment and assist in a transparent planning process with key stakeholders. At the October 12 meeting, outside consultant Margaret Schultz facilitated the meeting, showing a presentation that noted the key takeaways from the April 5 and May 3 meetings and ensured the audience that “any change that takes place needs your input”. She then said that the goal of the meeting was to create guidelines for a working group, and wanted the audience’s input on who the membership should be.
