The La Grande School District is closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day." The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some educational resources for MLK Jr. Day: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/learning-and-living-legacy-martin-luther-king-jr
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
two people shaking hands with words Martin Luther King Jr Day
La Grande Schools on a 2 HOUR DELAY on Friday, January 12, 2024 All schools in the La Grande School District will be on a 2 HOUR DELAY Friday, January 12, 2024 due to adverse weather and slick road conditions. Expect that buses will be on their same routes, but two hours later. Please check our district website, Facebook page as well as news and radio media for updated information. Please know, if you don’t feel it is safe for your child to get on the bus or drive to school, you have every right to keep them home. There will be no negative consequences for your child. You may call the school and your child will receive an excused absence.
3 months ago, La Grande School District
News in bubble letters
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, Michelle Perry!! #SchoolBoardMonth
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
Michelle Perry photo and superheroes swag
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, Merle Comfort!! #SchoolBoardMonth
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Merle Comfort with Superheroes swag
Want to learn how to fix things? Join the Repair Cafe on January 25, 2024, at Cook Memorial Library from 3 PM to 6 PM. You can bring items that need repair and learn how to fix them! This is a FREE activity!
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
Repair Cafe flyer with image of a man fixing a wooden chair and details about the repair cafe
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, Robin Jolin!! #SchoolBoardMonth
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
Photo of Robin Jolin and superheroes swag
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, Danelle Lindsey!! #SchoolBoardMonth
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Danelle Lindsey and superheroes swag
School is on!! We will see all of you at our regular Wednesday start times!!! Thanks to all of our staff who have been out in the weather getting our buildings ready for our favorite people, our students!! Be safe!!
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
Superintendent Mendoza and Assistant Superintendent Carpenter shoveling sno
Superintendent Mendoza and Assistant Superintendent Carpenter shoveling snow.
La Grande School District will start at normal, late start times for today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024! See you soon. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1562/LGSD/2344652/time_for_school_.pdf
3 months ago, La Grande School District
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InterMountain Regional Teacher of the Year Nomination Deadline February 21st, 2024 Nominations for 2024 Regional Teacher of the Year are NOW OPEN! Nominate a favorite teacher in your district by February 21st, 2024 at this link: https://oregonteacheroftheyear.org/nominate/ The InterMountain Regional Teacher of the Year will be eligible to be named the Oregon Teacher of the Year.
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
Details of teacher of the year nominations
teacher of the year on a chalkboard and a stack of books with a red apple
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, Bruce Kevan!! #SchoolBoardMonth
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Bruce Kevan with superheroes swag
It’s National Thank You Month! Thank You Month is an opportunity to spread kindness by thanking all the people who’ve helped us along the way. To kick off Thank You Month, we want to thank you for your dedication. Every day, you encourage your student to learn and grow. You are a major reason for the success of our students, and it’s an honor to serve your family. We encourage you to spend some time this January thinking about what you’re thankful for and express gratitude for those who have helped you. Help from others is so appreciated and, at times, needed. If you or a family member needs extra support, 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 with mental health or substance use treatment and would like to use Care Solace to help you 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. Thank you again for your dedication to your students and this community.
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
image of heart hands and text saying January is National THank you month
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, Jake Hanson!! #SchoolBoardMonth
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Jake Hanson and superheroes swag
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
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
Conscious Discipline for Families flyer with a cloud and the outline of a child's head with a heart inside
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
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
image of  Board Member Randy Shaw
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
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
PUBLIC NOTICE - SAFETY CONCERN on LGSD letterhead with image of Mt Emily
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. (Include upcoming events and additional resource information.) 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.
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
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Happy Winter Break! Need something to do today? Check out this online resource: https://5il.co/29ldt
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
snowy scene with two kids tossing snow in the air
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!
3 months ago, Deb Comfort
image of winter forest with snowflakes
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.
4 months ago, Deb Comfort
three kids laying in the snow wearing winter clothing