In The News – Incline High School named State Finalist in STEM Competition
January 25, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 1/23/2025, Written by Leah Carter
Incline High School has been selected as one of five State Finalist schools in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition.
The competition encourages students to use their STEM skills to develop devices and other projects that can resolve challenges within their communities. Students in Adam Shoda’s 11th grade class spoke with the Incline Village Community Hospital to determine their efforts.
“We went to the hospital and we asked them to come up with problems that any of their employees or departments had,” said Shoda. “They gave us a list of about four.”
Introducing our 10 Punch Pass to the Club for only $100!
Are you a family that only needs occasional drop-ins like the winter’s 2-hour delays or special programming? The Duffield Youth Program at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe is now offering a punch pass:
? 10 visits for just $100!? Great for occasional drop-ins(BGCNLT Annual Membership is required with a one-time fee of $40.) Rules and restrictions:
A 3.35% Technology & Processing fee will be applied to all transactions (cash, check or credit card)
This BGCNLT punch card is non-transferable
Valid at Duffield Youth Program – Incline Village
Valid For: 2024-25 WCSD-Incline School Year. Expires: June 13, 2025
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For More information contact: Melissa Flaming BGCNLT Marketing & Development Coordinator | mflaming@bgcnlt.org | 530-582-3760 | www.bgcnlt.org Admin Office: 8125 Steelhead | PO Box 1617 | Kings Beach, CA 96143
In The News – UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center researchers advance methane emission modeling techniques for freshwater reservoirs
January 16, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 1/15/25, Submitted
Researchers at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) have advanced greenhouse gas (GHG) emission research by advancing existing modeling techniques to enhance understanding of methane emissions from inland freshwater lakes and reservoirs, specifically focusing on the substrate (sediment) type and variability in space and time.
This pioneering study, executed in collaboration with Valley Water of Santa Clara County and researchers at the University of Granada (Spain), integrates hydroacoustic measurements with sediment sampling and gas analysis to assess methane generation and release from freshwater lakes and reservoirs more accurately. By adapting older acoustic techniques to account for varying substrate types and conditions, the TERC team has significantly improved our understanding of how to quantify methane emissions from inland waterbodies, contributing vital insights to climate change mitigation efforts.
The Holman Arts and Media Center invites artists of all skill levels to Lake Tahoe for its annual Summer Arts Workshops. Attendees will spend five days in an intensive creative experience led by internationally recognized sculptors, painters, videographers, photographers and mixed-media artists.
Workshop participants will leave having expanded their creative skillset while in a stunning natural setting. Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada have long been sources of creative inspiration for artists of all mediums. The Holman Arts and Media Center is within walking distance from the shores of Lake Tahoe and situated amidst miles of hiking and walking trails in the Sierra Nevada.
Save the date! Registration opens January 14 at 10:00 a.m. Workshops fill quickly.
Student applications are being accepted this week and adult applications will be out soon (check back here each week). This year’s production will be on May 2nd and 3rd at the IHS Duffield Theater. Go to inclinestarfollies.org for more information.
Hard to believe, but we are already (almost) half-way through the school year!!
Read below to see what’s going on at each of the schools and don’t miss the opportunties to participate in some fun events.
IHS
Next week is finals week – so please be nice to any high schoolers you encounter.
In case you missed it, IHS’s “We the People” team has, yet again, progressed to the state level competition, held on Jan 25th, in Las Vegas. The state winner will move on to the National competition in April in Washington, D.C. If you want to see the team in action, IHS is hosting a public practice event tonight, Wednesday, January 15, from 5:30 PM to 8:30pm on the first floor and in the theater.
On another “note”, mark your calendar for Friday, February 7th, at 6:00pm.to see the IHS Music Department perform @ Alibi Aleworks. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door, the high school, or from an IHS Music Student. The concert will feature the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Guitar Ensemble, String Quartet, and the Lotus Student Band.
IMS
The Junior Boosters
are hosting a Family Movie Night on Friday, January 24th. They are screening High School Musical, so bring your blankets, enjoy some popcorn, and share a fun night with friends and neighbors. Bring the whole family and enjoy a cozy night out!
IEF would like to give a huge shout out to Greenwood Homes and Simonian Flooring for helping to complete the indoor garden area at IMS by donating time and materials to install the flooring. It looks amazing and really spruces up the place!
IES
Nevada Math, a new math enrichment program at IES, is starting this week. This pilot program is being provided by Incline Education Fund and will provide fun and challenging math games to highly motivated students.
There will be an “Art & Music Fesitval” at Incline Elementary on February 11th. Check back here next month for more details.
UNR
Sign up now for UNR-Lake Tahoe’sContinuing Ed Drawing & Design Class heldhere at the Holman Arts Center. Classes meet on Tuesdays for 90 minutes with Instructor Anthony Marrone. See this link for more info: UNR Continuing Ed or contact Director Rick Parsons, at: rickparsons@unr.edu.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Raises $10,000 for Incline Education Fund’s “Step up for STEM” Program
December 31, 2024 | Member Submitted
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the shore of Lake Tahoe, raised $10,000 for the Incline Education Fund’s (IEF) “Step up for STEM” program. The money was raised through the resort’s haunted carnival fundraising event that took place on Halloween.
“We are honored to be able to support such an amazing organization as the Incline Education Fund,” said Pascal Dupuis, general manager of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. “At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best, and that extends to caring for our local community. We are thrilled that the Haunted Carnival was such a success and provided a fun family-friendly event while raising money to help local children receive top-notch education opportunities.”
Through community support and awarded grants, the IEF has resulted in several educational programs including a makerspace at Incline Elementary School, a robotics program at Incline Middle School, and an engineering and entrepreneurship program at Incline High School. For more information on the “Step up for STEM” program, please visit https://www.inclineeducationfund.org.
In addition to the donation to IEF, the resort also raised more than $2,500 for Tahoe Family Solutions, a non-profit organization that offers an array of community-based services including education, mental health services, and youth development programs. The money was raised through the resort’s summer wellbeing events including the popular Lakeside Yoga series and the “Community Unity” wellness day.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe and its team are dedicated to supporting its local community. It takes part in several giving back initiatives each year including community beautification projects, beach clean-up days, meal delivery services to local food banks, and donations of used linens for homeless animals at Pet Network Humane Society.
For more information or to book a stay at 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 and 32 suites. The resort epitomizes modern alpine luxury with its exposed wood beams, rich leathers, and granite accents. Guests can enjoy premium amenities such as 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. 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
In The News – Incline celebrates the 3rd annual Robot Parade
December 26, 2024 | Kayla Anderson
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 12/26/2024, Written by Kayla Anderson
Parents, teachers, students, and members of the Incline Village community filed into the Incline Elementary School gymnasium last Thursday, December 19th, to cheer on the kids taking part in the third annual Robot Parade.
The parade route wrapped around the gym like a track as classes donning holiday sweaters and headbands (related to their robot theme) sat eagerly at the start, ready to show off their robot “floats” to their loved ones in the hour-long ceremony.
The idea of the Robot Parade came from IES teacher Trina Kleinhenz who teaches a STEM-style curriculum out of a room called the Makerspace. Her lessons involve project-based learning, teambuilding, and hands-on self-directed activities. This includes teaching computer science and coding to grades as early as kindergarten up to the 5th grade robotics club.
Lake Tahoe campus becomes newest cornerstone of University
December 14, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published by UNR’s Nevada Today, 12/04/2024, Written by John Seelmeyer
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus touches students, artists, community — and the world
Two years after its acquisition, the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus continues significant strides to strengthen its role as a vibrant pillar of the University and an engaged educational partner in the Tahoe community.
From creation of the world-class Tahoe Institute for Global Sustainability to specialized short-term classes on subjects ranging from geology to creative writing, the Lake Tahoe campus hosts a growing number of initiatives that support its focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
“We are excited about the substantial progress that we have made in our transition,” said Jeff Thompson, executive vice president and provost of the University. “We are successfully using this beautiful campus in many ways that benefit students, the local community and the global environment.”
The 18-acre Lake Tahoe Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village was acquired by the University on July 1, 2022. The campus, previously the home of Sierra Nevada University, is nestled in pines less than a mile from the shore of Lake Tahoe.
In The News – Plans for TERC’s Underwater Lake Tahoe Exhibit room are still uncertain
December 9, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 12/09/2024, Written by Eli Ramos
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – For two years, the walls of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s (TERC) longue has been graced with a colorful mural displaying the wildlife, seasons, and activities of Lake Tahoe. But since the sublease between the University of California, Davis, and the University of Nevada, Reno wasn’t renewed for the room, UNR will decide what the fate of the lounge—and its mural—will be.
In 2018, when TERC was still part of Sierra Nevada University, plans were made to create an exhibit that would deepen the understanding of Lake Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem. TERC Director of Education and Outreach Heather Segale worked to secure grants from Parasol Community Foundation, Rotary Club of Incline Village, Tahoe Maritime Foundation, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, and a national organization called the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences.
These funds would go to produce the mural and the interactive augmented reality components designed alongside it. Segale chose Susie Alexander, a local artist who had painted murals at locations like the Sierra Boat Company, Kings Beach, Blue Agave, and a Donner Party Museum. “Heather Segale was very instrumental in making this mural happen,” said Alexander.
In The News – Incline Education fund exceeds $1,000,000 mark
December 3, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 12/02/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Incline Education Fund (IEF) has exceeded the $1 million mark as it heads into the new year.
“It’s well over $500,000,” said Executive Director Mary Danahey after tallying its donations and grants. “Plus the $600,000 endowment.”
In June 2019, IEF started as a fiscal project under the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation. The foundation is a leader on regional issues and a catalyst for non-profit collaboration at Lake Tahoe.
