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.
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Job openings: Middle school aide/support teacher
School classroom hours: Middle school 7:30 am – 2:20 pm ; Elementary school 9:10 am – 3:20 pm.
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
Board Meeting Nov 4 5:30 pm
SELS Board Meeting on Nov 4 at 5:30 pm in M-3. 2024-11-04 Agenda
Board Mtg Oct 7 5:30 pm
SELS Board Meeting on Oct 7 at 5:30 pm in M-3. 2024-10-07 Agenda
Board Meeting Sept 9 5:30 pm
SELS Board Meeting in M-3, Sept 9 at 5:30 pm 2024-09-09 Agenda
Board Mtg Aug 12 5:30 pm
SELS Board Meeting on Aug 12 at 5:30 pm in M-3. 2024-08-12 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, [...]