Parent Picks: Champions, Fat Tuesday, Cowboy Crab Feed Fun & Mental Health

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Here’s Boo’s News and top picks for the coming weeks.  Remember to check the school’s Calendar of Events page for exact times and updates

ATHLETICS – WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!  Both the Boys and Girls Varsity drove undefeated through last weekend’s Division 2A Northern League playoff games at Pershing High – congratulations league champs!  Their trophy quest continues this Wednesday Feb 26 and Thursday Feb 27 at UNR’s Lawlor Events Center as they compete for the Nevada State Championships.  The Girls face the Lincoln County Lynx in the semifinal on Wednesday at 2:30PM, then the boys semifinal pits them against the Meadows Mustangs at 4:15PM.  If they advance, the championship games take place Thursday at 11AM (girls) and 1PM (boys).  Clear your calendar, gather your friends and plan on cheering both teams on to state championships!  Find the NIAA tourney info here.

ACADEMICS – TUES FEB 25 is an Alternative Learning Day, with academic rotations & pre-registration for 9th graders, ASVAB tests for sophomores and ACT for Juniors.  Make sure your kids eat well and get a good night’s sleep!

FAT TUESDAY FUN – FEB 25 – Join Cymbal at the IHS Jazz Band fundraiser on Fat Tuesday, 6-9pm at Alibi’s Incline Public House.  Enjoy live jazz and take a bit out of N’awlins, with gumbo, cajun wings, shrimp po boys & muffaletta melts.  A fun night and ALL AGES are welcome, no cover charge.  

WINTER SPORTS AWARD – MARCH 4 – There’s much to celebrate!

COWBOY CRAB FEED – MARCH 7 – Crab Feed tickets are on sale now – find an event overview and links for ticket purchases, dinner menu, item donations, sponsorships and volunteering at inclineboosters.com/crabfeed.  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS on and before the March 7 event – sign up here or email crabfeed@inclineboosters.com.

OVERCOMING MENTAL ILLNESS – MARCH 12 – Mental health advocate Clint Malarchuk will lead an open discussion on how to help those we love deal with anxiety, depression, and suicide.  Throughout his career as a professional NHL goalie, Clint fought a silent battle with OCD, anxiety, depression and PTSD.   An author, TED speaker, and nationally recognized spokesperson, Clint shares his extraordinary & heart-wrenching life story on March 12, at 6pm at Lake Tahoe School.  Details and registration here.

BOOSTERS INSIGHTS – MARCH 15 – Every month the Boosters connect with faculty, students and other parents to share the latest insights into Incline adolescent adventures.  Our next gathering is on Wednesday March 15 at 5:30PM in room 107.

THE LONG VIEW – And for you planners, mark your Spring calendars for these key events: