LHS FFA will have plants for sale at the La Grande Farmer's Market in Max Square this Saturday, May 9th from 9 am to noon! Don't miss it!
The LMS Plant Sale is Friday, May 8th from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday, May 9th from 8 am to noon. Come check it out! We have excellent helpers that will take your purchases to your car for you!!
LHS Youth Soccer Camp will be June 29th through July 1st. To register: www.lagrandeparks.org or for more information contact Chris Giandrea, Head Girls Soccer Coach at 541-786-5253
Summer EBT is back for 2026! Summer EBT (SEBT) is a grocery benefits program. It helps families buy food for
their school-aged children when school is out. Each summer, families will get one payment of $120 on an Oregon EBT card for each eligible child to buy groceries. Unused Summer EBT benefits expire 122 days after issuance. For more information: https://sebt.oregon.gov
their school-aged children when school is out. Each summer, families will get one payment of $120 on an Oregon EBT card for each eligible child to buy groceries. Unused Summer EBT benefits expire 122 days after issuance. For more information: https://sebt.oregon.gov
Shout out to our School Nurses Amy and Jacey on School Nurse Appreciation Day! Thanks for all you do!
From bandaging scraped knees in kindergarten to helping middle schoolers manage test anxiety with breathing strategies, and prioritizing healthy, safe environments, school-based nurses support students in many meaningful ways. Our students benefit from regular care provided by highly qualified professionals, and we are incredibly grateful for the dedicated nurses who serve our schools each day. Thank you Nurse Amy and Nurse Jacey for all that you do! #alwaysanlgtiger #lagrandetigers
From bandaging scraped knees in kindergarten to practicing breathing exercises with middle schoolers experiencing test anxiety, and prioritizing healthy spaces, school-based nurses support schools in many ways. Thanks to our partnership with IMESD, students in our schools receive care from qualified personnel on a regular basis. We are so grateful for the wonderful nurses serving our schools.
Some lessons last a lifetime, and so does the memory of the people who teach them. The impact of having an amazing teacher can never be erased. To all our incredible teachers: We see you and we appreciate you.
Kindergarten Round-Up is this Thursday, April 23rd from 5 pm to 7 pm at Willow/District Office located at 1305 N Willow Street. Come get signed up to be a Tiger!
#alwaysanLGTiger
#alwaysanLGTiger
Congratulation to the La Grande High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team for being named the March 2026 OSAA Les Schwab 4A Team of the Month!
#alwaysanLGTiger
#alwaysanLGTiger
La Grande High School Presents Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap." La Grande High School Auditorium on April 23rd and 24th at 7 PM. Saturday, April 25th at 5 PM. General Admission is $5.
LHS FBLA is hosting Kids Day In! on Friday, April 3rd from 8 am to noon in the LHS gym. Cost is $30 (cash only!) and includes pizza!
The City of La Grande is planning an Arbor Day Block party that will take place at the Greenwood School Field on May 2nd 9:30am– 1:30pm.
Talk to Youth about underage drinking. 22.3% of Union County eighth graders had their first alcoholic drink at age 12 or younger which is 7% higher that the state average. For more information, see: ucsafecommunities.org
Dear LHS Families,
As we prepare for the 2026/27 school year, La Grande School District is facing significant budget reductions due to flat funding, increased operations costs, and decreased student enrollment from pre-pandemic levels. The district has used stabilization funds, grants, and other sources of revenue to minimize these impacts to students and families, but, unfortunately, these tight budget times will necessarily impact some programming we have previously provided. For the 2026/27 school year, La Grande High School will no longer offer:
1. College credit scholarships for students who either take dual credit at LHS or on-site college classes at EOU, BMCC, etc. However, these colleges/universities will still provide high school students heavily discounted courses that are a great value to families who want to get an early start on college or university. Additionally, La Grande High School and our staff remain committed to maintaining dual credit options in a significant number of courses on campus, it will be up to individual families to opt into the dual credit portion of these courses and assume the associated financial burden.
2. La Grande High School will no longer offer unlimited access to online courses within student schedules. The district can no longer sustain the huge cost burden of sustaining unlimited online access and a comprehensive high school and attached extracurricular program. While we want to provide some flexibility to students and families, the district must prioritize in-person teachers, programs, and extracurriculars that engage students and provide strong learning and opportunities for personal and team competition.
3. La Grande High School will no longer offer an in-person alternative education program to support students who have struggled in the traditional learning environment. However, the GED program will remain an option for students and families.
Regarding access to online courses, students will be allowed to enroll in a full-time online schedule or select one online course per semester. This change is designed to ensure that students remain connected to in-person instruction while still allowing access to the flexibility that online learning can provide.
Students enrolled in a single online course will be required to complete their coursework in a supervised computer lab during the school day. This structure allows our staff to provide support, maintain accountability, and ensure students stay on track with their learning.
All online courses will be monitored by La Grande High School staff, and tests will be proctored in person to maintain academic integrity. Students may request an appeal for alternative arrangements (IEP, 504, medical accommodations) if they meet specific criteria. Information about the appeal process will be available through the counseling office and administration.
Thank you for your understanding as we make these adjustments for the coming school year.
If you have questions about the updated online course policy, please feel free to contact the LHS counseling office or administration.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Hurliman, LHS Principal
Scott Carpenter, La Grande School District Asst. Superintendent
As we prepare for the 2026/27 school year, La Grande School District is facing significant budget reductions due to flat funding, increased operations costs, and decreased student enrollment from pre-pandemic levels. The district has used stabilization funds, grants, and other sources of revenue to minimize these impacts to students and families, but, unfortunately, these tight budget times will necessarily impact some programming we have previously provided. For the 2026/27 school year, La Grande High School will no longer offer:
1. College credit scholarships for students who either take dual credit at LHS or on-site college classes at EOU, BMCC, etc. However, these colleges/universities will still provide high school students heavily discounted courses that are a great value to families who want to get an early start on college or university. Additionally, La Grande High School and our staff remain committed to maintaining dual credit options in a significant number of courses on campus, it will be up to individual families to opt into the dual credit portion of these courses and assume the associated financial burden.
2. La Grande High School will no longer offer unlimited access to online courses within student schedules. The district can no longer sustain the huge cost burden of sustaining unlimited online access and a comprehensive high school and attached extracurricular program. While we want to provide some flexibility to students and families, the district must prioritize in-person teachers, programs, and extracurriculars that engage students and provide strong learning and opportunities for personal and team competition.
3. La Grande High School will no longer offer an in-person alternative education program to support students who have struggled in the traditional learning environment. However, the GED program will remain an option for students and families.
Regarding access to online courses, students will be allowed to enroll in a full-time online schedule or select one online course per semester. This change is designed to ensure that students remain connected to in-person instruction while still allowing access to the flexibility that online learning can provide.
Students enrolled in a single online course will be required to complete their coursework in a supervised computer lab during the school day. This structure allows our staff to provide support, maintain accountability, and ensure students stay on track with their learning.
All online courses will be monitored by La Grande High School staff, and tests will be proctored in person to maintain academic integrity. Students may request an appeal for alternative arrangements (IEP, 504, medical accommodations) if they meet specific criteria. Information about the appeal process will be available through the counseling office and administration.
Thank you for your understanding as we make these adjustments for the coming school year.
If you have questions about the updated online course policy, please feel free to contact the LHS counseling office or administration.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Hurliman, LHS Principal
Scott Carpenter, La Grande School District Asst. Superintendent
We're hiring a Principal at Central Elementary School. Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/lagrande/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
La Grande Kindergarten Round-Up and Pre-K Registration is Thursday, April 23rd, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the District Office, 1305 N. Willow St. We will have giveaways!! Please bring birth certificate, proof of immunizations and proof of residency. Questions? Email scott.carpenter@lagrandesd.org
La Grande High Boys Basketball Team will play in the Championship Game on Saturday, March 14th at 6:30 pm at Forest Grove High School. Let’s go Tigers!!!
Greenwood recently celebrated getting a new scoreboard in their gym! The scoreboard was in memory of Eldon W. Chandler. Thank you to all the community partners who made this possible. Read the article: https://ge.lagrandesd.org/o/ges/article/2763651
