Sierra Expeditionary Learning School

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Sierra Expeditionary Learning School Sierra Expeditionary Learning School (SELS) is a K-8 public charter school within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. SELS is an EL Education School.

SELS inspires a diverse group of learners to achieve academic excellence and develop a strong sense of character and community. Curriculum is implemented through project-based expeditions and fieldwork that challenge students to think critically while also fostering their natural curiosity and love of learning. Students engage in service, identify with experts, and dig deeply into authentic assignments. These learning expeditions—long term, in-depth investigations of compelling topics based on state standards —immerse students in rigorous, relevant, place-based learning. Curriculum adheres to the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) and California state standards. Developed by Outward Bound©, EL Education has been credited with improving test scores and increasing student motivation and achievement with a 18-year track record of success in schools nationwide. The 20-year network comprises 152 EL Education Schools across 30 states while serving 4,000 teachers. There have been over 6 million curriculum downloads to date.

📆 Our Schedule This WeekMonday: SELS Board Meeting ~ 5:30pm in Conference Room A at the district office.Tuesday: All-sch...
10/12/2026

📆 Our Schedule This Week
Monday: SELS Board Meeting ~ 5:30pm in Conference Room A at the district office.
Tuesday: All-school photo/make-up picture day. Please be on time as the all-school photo takes place first thing in the morning after elementary drop off!
Thursday: The Great ShakeOut - Earthquake Drill ~ 10:15am.

🗓 Mark Your Calendar
10/19-10/23: Minimum Day Week/Goal Setting Conferences
10/21: SELS PTC Meeting ~ 6:00 pm at Zano's.
10/30: Bear Walk ~ 10:00 am.

Connecting around the campfire near Methuselah Grove!
10/09/2026

Connecting around the campfire near Methuselah Grove!

Embracing these warm fall days! 🍂
10/08/2026

Embracing these warm fall days! 🍂

Thank you!! 🙏🤍
10/08/2026

Thank you!! 🙏🤍

October's EL Design Principle is Collaboration and Competition. This month, students are focused on working together as ...
10/07/2026

October's EL Design Principle is Collaboration and Competition. This month, students are focused on working together as friends and competing, not with others, but with themselves.

Today’s student-led Community Crew was all about  recognizing excellence, sharing fieldwork stories and learning, and s...
10/06/2026

Today’s student-led Community Crew was all about  recognizing excellence, sharing fieldwork stories and learning, and sharing 8th graders’ intentions for our incoming kindergartners at the Stone Ceremony!

Our Schedule This WeekTuesday: Community Crew + PTC Coffee Cart - Enjoy free coffee, chat with parents & purchase SELS s...
10/05/2026

Our Schedule This Week
Tuesday: Community Crew + PTC Coffee Cart - Enjoy free coffee, chat with parents & purchase SELS spiritwear
Wednesday: Census Day - Please be sure you are at school on this day, as it is crucial for our school funding. SELS PTC Meeting ~ 5:30 pm. Location TBD
Saturday: Wish Principal Melanie Cooke a very Happy Birthday!🥳

📆 Mark Your Calendar
10/12: SELS Board Meeting ~ 5:30pm in Conference Room A at the district office.
10/13: Make Up Picture Day/All School Photo.
10/15: The Great ShakeOut - Earthquake Drill ~ 10:15am.
10/19-10/23: Minimum Day Week/Goal Setting Conferences
10/30: Bear Walk

Another SELS Summit Day in the books! Thanks to all our parents who came and hiked with us!
10/02/2026

Another SELS Summit Day in the books! Thanks to all our parents who came and hiked with us!

September was all about EL Design Principle, The Responsibility for Learning. Learning is both individual and social, en...
09/30/2026

September was all about EL Design Principle, The Responsibility for Learning. Learning is both individual and social, encouraging everyone to take charge of personal and collective growth. 💙

What's happening this week:→ Monday: PTC Great Skate Info Night & Brainstorm Session ~ 6-7pm at Alibi Truckee.→ Friday: ...
09/28/2026

What's happening this week:
→ Monday: PTC Great Skate Info Night & Brainstorm Session ~ 6-7pm at Alibi Truckee.
→ Friday: Summit Day!
→ Sunday: Wish ELD Coordinator Maura Bannon a very Happy Birthday!

Mark your calendars:
→ 10/6: Community Crew ~ 9:15 am. + PTC Coffee Cart - Enjoy free coffee, chat with parents, & purchase SELS spiritwear!
→ 10/7: Census Day! Please be sure you are at school on this day, as it is crucial for our school funding.
→ 10/12: SELS Board Meeting ~ 5:30pm in Conference Room A at the District Office.
→ 10/13: Make Up Picture Day/All School Photo.
→ 10/14: SELS PTC Meeting ~ 5:30 pm. Location TBD
→ 10/19-10/23: Minimum Day Week/Goal Setting Conferences
→ 10/30: Bear Walk

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Truckee, CA
96161

Telephone

+15305823701

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