South Tahoe Middle School serves the entire South Lake Tahoe, California area and provides students with comprehensive course offerings and athletics programs with a focus on common core State and next generation science standards. To support the evolving needs of its students and community, Lake Tahoe Unified School District is undertaking a multi-phase modernization of the campus.
Phase 1 prioritizes site circulation and safety. Planned improvements include reconfiguring the existing roundabout, creating a dedicated two-lane drop-off zone and a large, centralized bike parking area. A dedicated bike lane and new traffic control gates will also be added to further enhance safety for students arriving and departing campus.
The existing 10-lane track and athletics field will be resurfaced, with removal and repair of damaged sections and upgraded turf for the field. These improvements will ensure the facility remains a valuable shared resource for both the middle and high school programs.
The campus will also receive exterior envelope upgrades to maintain safe and functional learning environments. Extensive areas of dry rot siding and fascia will be replaced with new materials, and the entire campus will be repainted to establish a cohesive color scheme. In addition, single-pane windows will be replaced with energy-efficient dual-pane windows, many with security film applications for additional first-floor safety requirements.
Future phases are planned to address interior renovations of the gymnasium and other campus facilities, furthering the District’s commitment to providing safe, modern and inclusive spaces for learning, physical wellness and community engagement.
