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Sierra Expeditionary Learning School (SELS) is a K-8 tuition-free public charter within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. 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.

SELS has been recognized as a 2023 California Distinguished School; this high honor is bestowed on schools demonstrating exemplary achievements. In 2017, SELS became an EL Education Mentor School to support new programs in the network. Also in 2017, SELS was named a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education! The Blue Ribbon award recognizes schools where students achieve high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. In 2015, SELS became an EL Education Credentialed School which recognizes high implementation of and excellence in the Expeditionary Learning model.

ENROLLMENT FOR ’24-25 click here

In need of Substitute Teachers. Please contact David Manahan at dmanahan@truckeecharterschool.org if interested.

School classroom hours: Middle school 7:30 am – 2:20 pm ; Elementary school 9:10 am – 3:20 pm.

SELS Weekly

Discover the latest news, events, & announcements.

Enrollment

Information on ’24-25 enrollment process

Parent-Teacher Crew

The PTC assists students and crew leaders by volunteering, planning, organizing, and fundraising to promote school culture and community.

EL Credential

In 2015, Sierra Expeditionary Learning School became a credentialed EL Education school, indicating high-performance status.
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I am so grateful for the amazing staff; they are the most amazing guides. It is an inspiration to watch them help our children learn and grow into thoughtful, independent, productive human beings.

— Kathy Whitlow

Latest News & Announcements

Special Board Mtg March 19 5:30 pm

SELS Special Board Meeting on Tues, March 19 at 5:30 pm. Virtual only - link [...]

Board Mtg March 4 5:30 pm

SELS Board Meeting, March 4 at 5:30 pm in M-3 2024-3-04 Agenda

Board Mtg Feb 5 at 5:30 pm

SELS Board Meeting on Feb 5 at 5:30 pm in M-3. 2024-2-05 Agenda

Board Workshop Feb 3 9 am

SELS Board Workshop on Feb 3, 9-3 in M-1 2024-02-03 Workshop Agenda

Parent-Teacher Crew Updates

PTC Meeting

Nov. 8 | 5:30pm at Zano's Come join the SELS Parent Teacher Crew to help [...]

Summit Swirl Fundraiser

Friday, Oct. 27 | Summit Swirl is donating 20% of all sales on Friday 10/27 [...]

PTC Meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 4 @ 5:30PM at The Lodge in Tahoe Donner. Everyone is welcome! Food [...]

Coffee Cart

Monday, Oct. 9 in front of the school during elementary drop off | Enjoy free, [...]