We are delighted to announce that the world famous @africanchildrenschoir will be performing here on November 1, 2023 at 7 PM. This free family friendly, immersive experience will leave you inspired as the Choir performs your favorite hymns with
African cultural sounds in their new program -#JustAsIAm.
Enjoy a Halloween Party at Wildflower Lodge on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 2 PM to 4 PM.
FREE Dyslexia Information Event at Cook Memorial Library Community Room, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6 PM to 7 PM. For more information contact EasternOregonDyslexia@gmail.com
The La Grande School District will be closed on Friday, October 13, 2023, for Statewide In-service Day.
Nearly one in five children in the United States will experience mental illness in their lifetime (source: Center for Disease Control). World Mental Health Day, honored annually on October 10, was created to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize support to improve the mental health of people around the world.
This year’s theme, “Mental health is a universal human right,” highlights the importance of global well-being in all aspects of governmental policy. The last few years have been taxing on the population, and many global citizens feel their mental health needs to be more of a priority - especially in those countries where so many are displaced or surrounded by wars.
In the United States, barriers to mental health services remain a significant hurdle to getting support. Advocating for equitable mental health systems for all will lead the path to positive global outcomes.
La Grande School District is committed to raising awareness about mental health and equitable access to quality mental health services.
La Grande School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a 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.
La Grande FFA Drive Through BBQ is coming up on Saturday, October 28, 2023. $15 per ticket for a pulled pork sandwich, baked potato, coleslaw and cookie. Please contact Ms. Sharp at chelsey.sharp@lagrandesd.org for tickets!
La Grande Optimist is hosting a lamp post decorating contest on October 7, 2023, at the LG Main Street Fall Festival. Students in kindergarten through 5th grade are encouraged to participate!
Coats for Kids Program 2023 at The United Methodist Church at 1612 Fourth St, on October 31-November 2 and November 7-9. 8 am to noon. Please contact lindagleeson3@icloud.com or jaaw@eoni.com for more information.
Union County Safe Communities Dress Up Fun Run at MERA on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 9 AM. See ucsafecommunities.org/dfr for more information.
Emergency Preparedness Community Workshop on October 7, 2023 from 10 am to 11:30 am at 1802 Gekeler Lane.
For help with Health Care for your family, find free, local help at OregonHealthCare.gov/GetHelp
09-07-23
La Grande High School
Wrestling Champions Awarded Rings
On Friday, September 1, during halftime at the La Grande Tigers football game, seventeen LHS wrestlers were celebrated. The wrestlers who won the 4A state championship this past spring received their championship rings. Three wrestlers who won individual state championships also received their rings, as well as the six team managers and Wrestling Coach Klel Carson and his five assistant coaches.
District representatives who presented the rings were Superintendent George Mendoza, School Board Chair Randy Shaw, LHS Principal Chelsea Hurliman and LHS Athletic Director Darren Goodman. Chair Shaw said, “It’s very special to be able to celebrate these athletes and coach and recognize the phenomenal work and effort it takes to achieve a state championship. It never gets old to see their smiles and see how proud they are, as they should be.”
La Grande School District and School Board congratulate Coach Carson and the wrestling athletes on this accomplishment!
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Grande Ronde Junior Symphony is looking for members! This is for middle school and high school students with previous experience on Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass. Starts October 11, 2023 at 7:45 to 8:45 AM. Contact Denise Hattan at 541-786-7244 for more info.
LA GRANDE – 28th annual Celebrate La Grande is set for Thursday September 7 from 5-7PM at Riverside Park in La Grande
This annual event offers free hot dogs, chips, bottled water and ice cream.
Additional Features include:
- Live music by Standard Deviation.
- Activities for kids will be provided
- Nonprofit organization display tables
If your nonprofit organization would like to display your materials and explain your function to the citizens of La Grande, please call or text Haley Hines at 541-786-5285 or haleyhines@eoni.com
Stop by and say hello and celebrate how awesome it is to live in La Grande.
On Monday, September 4th, the La Grande School District is closed in observance of Labor Day. This holiday is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. See you on Tuesday, September 5th!
Every Day Matters! Students with regular school attendance are more likely to succeed in school and beyond. Missing just one day per month can equal 10% of the school year and adversely affect learning.
Find helpful info about attendance: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/healthsafety/pages/chronic-absenteeism.aspx
Are you covered? At Northeast Oregon Network (NEON), we offer free assistance with the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and plans through the Marketplace. Contact Laura Ayala at 541-910-8807 or Teresa Aguilera at 541-910-0336 for more information.
LHS Tiger Booster Super Fan Parking Spot Online Auction
We're holding an online fundraiser - and we’d love to have you participate. At this website, you can bid on an LHS Tiger Booster Super Fan Parking Spot for LHS Fall Sports! The parking spot is located at Community Stadium and is valid for all Fall LHS events at this location!
Thank you for supporting our group and our goals!
http://tigerboosters.schoolauction.net/fallparking
Check out the Mystery of Oregon's Dinosaur History at Cook Memorial Library from August 22-September 19, 2023.
The first day of school for the La Grande School District is Monday, August 28, 2023 for students in grades 1st through 7th and 9th, as well as any students new to the district. Students in 8th grade, 10th, 11,th and 12th will start on Tuesday, August 29th. We are very excited to welcome all our students to the new school year!
Kindergarten students will receive a letter from their teacher letting them know if they start on Monday, August 28th or Tuesday, August 29th.
