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The 2nd-Annual Great Truckee Pumpkin Race Was a “Smashing” Success

The TEA community put together an amazing race and games area bringing early Halloween cheer to all. There were a dozen heats of racer pumpkins, plus a dozen carnival-style games and interactive projects in the activity village. More than 60 pumpkins duked it out for supremacy and bragging rights, not to mention $500!!

Introducing the 2018-19 TEA Student Council

This past week the Middle and High School students had their Student Body Elections for the first time ever in the new building. It was exciting to see our students fill the new space and share their vision for the school. Meet the students and learn more about what they each hope to accomplish this year.

Island Vibes: An Exploration of Environmental Ecosystem Impacts

How do populations and invasive/native species impact an environment or ecosystem? How do organizations impact an environment or ecosystem? These were the questions a group of TEA Middle School Students were challenged to answer as they set off for a 5-day learning intensive to Santa Cruz Island in California’s Channel Island National Park.

Amazing TEA Ladies Backpacking Adventure

The crew spent three days and two nights backpacking in South Lake in the Freel Peak area, high above beautiful Lake Tahoe.

Middle and High School Students Engage With Real-World Scientists

Getting out of the classroom and into the field is a key component to our programs at TEA. From collecting water samples in Martis Valley to birding in the Lower Carpenter Valley this past week, our teachers wasted no time in taking our Middle and High School students into the field to engage with real-world science projects.

Fall 2018 TNT Lacrosse Skills Clinic Series

This fall, train like a collegiate athlete with former collegiate, professional and international
lacrosse players, Taylor Simmers and Eric Martin @ the TNT Lacrosse Skills Clinic Series.

2018 Commencement Ceremony Video and Photo Gallery

We invite you to meet these graduates and a few of our faculty in this video recap. We did our best to condense the 2.5-hour ceremony down to 6 minutes.

Blacksmithing WORKSHOPS for ADULTS!

Learn to blacksmith from resident expert smith, Loren Trux. Loren, a professional educator at Tahoe Expedition Academy, teaches blacksmithing and archery at Primitive Skills Camps, he’s also lead Adult Blacksmithing workshops in the past.

A Message of Gratitude for Dave Ferrari

Dave Ferrari has been an incredible supporter of TEA since its inception. He’s literally given us his house to use as a school for the past several years.

TAP Hike Honors Parent Volunteers

Please join TAP in appreciating all of our amazing parents at TEA. And we would like to express our most sincere gratitude for all fo the work TAP does to keep out “CommuniTEA” thriving.

TEA Hosts the Inaugural Truckee Earth Day

Over 350 hundred students from Kindergarten – 12th Grade came together to benefit our beautiful environment.