Conscious Discipline for Families is a FREE class series that is open to all and includes dinner and childcare. It will be hosted at Island City Elementary on Mondays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM beginning on February 12, 2024. To register, please call 541-786-5535 or 541-910-5646
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and La Grande School District has the best School Board Directors out there!! Please thank our Board Members for their dedication to our students, staff and community!
Thank you Randy Shaw!!
#SchoolBoardMonth
LHS would like to congratulate the Boys and Girls Swim teams for taking 1st place at the Valleydale Swimvitational in Portland this weekend! Congrats to both teams!
PUBLIC NOTICE – SAFETY CONCERN
Today, January 5, 2024, The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported that a slender, dark skinned male in a 2018 brown Chevy Equinox with New York plates pulled up next to students during the high school lunch period and asked them to get in his vehicle. Law enforcement responded to the scene and resolved the situation directly with the individual. LHS administrators were notified and additional law enforcement patrols were requested and will be patrolling the area and on site. Please visit with your student(s) about the potential danger of getting into vehicles with people they do not know.
For additional information on how to talk with your student about the potential dangers you may access this resource.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/stranger-danger-and-stranger-safety
Good afternoon LHS Senior parents! Big news... The FAFSA is finally open and applications can be filled out online at studentaid.gov/fafsa. There may be a wait or delay due to high volume so be prepared for that. For those FFA students, check out the scholarship opportunities available on our website. These will close mid January! Be watching the scholarships page on the school website as more and more local scholarships will be available as we approach spring time. Any and all questions are welcomed in the Career Center. Have a great day!
LHS Lost and Found is overflowing! If your student is missing something, please have them come by the front office before Friday, January 5th. All items left after school on January 5th will be donated!
Happy 2024 to everyone at La Grande School District! We look forward to a successful year. This year, we encourage you to show self-compassion as you think of your New Year’s Resolutions. When we show compassion for ourselves, we allow space for changes, mistakes, or missteps and we open ourselves up to future possibilities. Showing self-compassion is a healthy way to start a successful and happy 2024.
We also encourage you to reflect on this past year. How have you changed from the beginning of 2023 to now? What did you enjoy about 2023? Click here for some great questions to ask yourself as you reflect.
Often, we need to lean on others to help us with our goals and aspirations. Below are community resources and opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.
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If you need mental health or substance use support, Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.
La Grande School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their family members.
If you or a family member are looking for help and would like to use Care Solace to find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
LHS Swim Team is doing their Christmas Tree Recycling Fundraiser. Please see the attached flyer for more information and support this wonderful group of Student Athletes!
Happy Winter Break! Need something to do today? Check out this online resource: https://5il.co/29ldt
Happy holidays! With winter break upon us, we encourage you to relax, unwind, and settle into a safe and restful break.
The holiday season is a time for togetherness and joy, but it can sometimes bring unwelcome guests, like stress and grief. Some of us may be experiencing the holidays without a loved one. Some of us may be balancing endless to-do lists from shopping to entertaining. While we each celebrate this season’s joys, it’s important to stay mindful, acknowledge our feelings, and reach out for help if needed.
To help keep your holidays bright, below are helpful resources. We encourage you to save these resources so you can easily reference them should you or a family member need help.
La Grande School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by La Grande School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own or click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
May you enjoy your break and return rested and reinvigorated for a fantastic new year!
Welcome new Advanced Math Teacher, Naomi Bjork, to La Grande High School!
LHS Parents,
If you have a student in a dual credit course at EOU and LHS please pay attention to the due dates listed on the attachment in regards to student registration, drop dates, withdrawal and final grading dates. If you have any questions regarding dual enrollment please reach out to your students' teacher or students school counselor.
I would like to apologize, the attachment was not included. It is now!
Thank you,
LHS Staff
LHS would like to congratulate the Girls and Boys Wrestling teams on their wins yesterday in Echo!
Parent's, the Lost and Found is overflowing! We have placed everything out in front of the office. If your student is missing something, please send them in to take a peak and see if we have it!
Seniors! Please submit your Senior Yearbook Photo to Garrett Dixon ASAP! You can email a digital picture to garrett.dixon@lagrandesd.org. Digital photos need to be at least 900 KB in file size to assure a quality photo in the yearbook. If you have a printed photo, it must be at least 8 x 10 inches in size for them to be scanned to offer the quality needed for the yearbook. Printed photos can be dropped off in the main office in an envelope clearly marked with the student's name.
Welcome new Special Education Teacher, Corey Ackerman, at La Grande High School!
Winter weather is here, so don’t forget to send your child to school with appropriate clothing for the cold. Please check our district website/Facebook page for any information regarding weather-related closures.
Gratitude is the art of appreciating the good things in our lives. When we feel grateful for something, it acts like a spotlight in our brain that makes us feel happier for longer periods of time.
Gratitude is directly correlated to higher levels of happiness.
Here is a 2-Step Guide to practice gratitude today:
Think about what makes you grateful—big or small.
Ask yourself, “Who/what do I thank for these things?”
#GratitudeGrowsHere #Gratitude
Hello LHS parents! Please be checking the scholarships page on the school website as more and more scholarships are becoming available as the school year goes on. For December we have some great scholarships waiting for your student including the Ford Family Scholarship, local OTEC scholarships, and the Horatio Alger Scholarship (available to Juniors). Also be watching for the official opening of the FAFSA application this month, we will let you know as soon as it's available! Come to the Career Center with any questions. Have a great day!
Happy December! With the holidays upon us, there are many reasons to be joyful. It's a time for sharing, laughter, giving back, and creating memories with family and friends. The holidays, however, can also be stressful. We may be making plans to visit loved ones, managing our budget for gifts, or coordinating events with our community. With an already-packed schedule, these additional tasks can add stress to our lives.
Celebrating and connecting with family is important during the holiday season, but it's also essential to care for your mental health. National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month brings awareness to the harmful effects of stress and reminds everyone to take care of themselves as they approach the holidays. Here are some helpful tips for a more stress-free holiday season:
Make modifications to holiday traditions. Consider ways to modify traditions that may negatively impact your mental health. It can be nice to stick with holiday traditions, but your mental health should take priority.
Don't forget the power of "no." It's okay to say no to plans if you are feeling overwhelmed.
Plan ahead. Keeping a calendar of events can help you stay on track and prepare for events. It can be stressful to shop on the same day as an event, so keep a list of tasks to prevent the rush.
Talk about your feelings. You might be overwhelmed or missing a loved one. Talking about your feelings with a trusted friend or family member is okay. You are not in this alone.
Take time for self-care. It's important to take care of ourselves before caring for others. This holiday season, make time for yourself.
Find a therapist. Acknowledge your feelings and talk to a professional when needed. If you would like help finding a mental health care provider, use Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by La Grande School District:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own or click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
We wish you a joyous and stress-free holiday season!
