Hey Central Families! Check out some of the art projects our students have been working on lately- we have some amazing aspiring artists here at Central!
Go Cougars!
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National FFA Week is here, and we're celebrating the incredible journey of cultivating leadership, fostering growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. Come together with us to commemorate everything that FFA Week represents, let's make this National FFA Week one to remember!
We appreciate your support and cooperation!
If you are able, please take a moment to read and respond to the survey to help our planning process! :
My name is Peyton Jacaway, and I am a junior at Eastern Oregon University completing my Community Health capstone project. For this project, I am developing a health promotion program focused on reducing stress and anxiety among elementary-aged students in partnership with Central Elementary School.
The proposed program is a Family Yoga Night designed to provide students and caregivers with a relaxing evening while learning simple breathing and calming techniques that can be used at home.
Below is a brief survey to help guide the development of this program. Participation is voluntary, responses are confidential, and the survey takes about 2 minutes to complete. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will help ensure the program meets the needs of Central Elementary families.
Thank you for your time and support.
Peyton Jacaway
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Starting tomorrow, Friday, February 13, and continuing each Friday until Spring Break (March 20), school staff will place Lost & Found items out in front of the building near the pick-up area.
Parents are encouraged to take a few minutes during pick-up to look through the items and claim anything that may belong to their student. 👕🧢🧥
Please note: Any items not claimed by Spring Break (March 20) will be donated.
Thank you for your help in clearing out our Lost & Found and reuniting students with their belongings!
Central families! Another reminder about our Central food drive this week, which runs through Friday, February 13th. Check your cupboards for any extra, unopened non-perishable items and send them in with your child. Our goal is to have more than 2000 items collected that we will distribute to local Central families. We had a great first day and collected over 400 items!!
Central students will win extra recess if we reach this goal! Your contributions are critical to helping our local families in need.
Thursday, February 12th
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Center for Human Development
2301 Cove Ave, La Grande
School-required immunizations
Covered by health insurance or the Oregon Vaccines for Children Program
School Exclusion Day is February 25, 2026
Flu, RSV, DTaP and COVID Vaccines for eligible groups
Free help with health insurance & other resources
Free raffle drawing and giveaways
Pizza and refreshments will be provided
Translation in Spanish, Marshallese, and Chuukese
No appointment needed to attend
Hello Families,
This is a reminder that there is no school today, Monday, January 26, or tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, January 28.
Tomorrow, all 5th grade students will be attending a swimming trip at the pool from 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Please be sure your student comes to school prepared with:
A swimsuit
A towel
Thank you for helping us ensure a fun and successful experience for our 5th graders!
Join us for our Special Education Parent Night, featuring a discussion on Conflict Resolution with presenters from FACT Oregon and the Oregon Department of Education. This event provides an opportunity for families to learn, ask questions, and connect with our Student Services team.
Date: January 21, 2026
Time:6:00–7:00 PM
Location:La Grande School District Office Board Room
Virtual Attendance Option:
Google Meet:meet.google.com/vse-dcfx-sbc
Phone: +1 317-936-9126
PIN: 159 083 990#
For questions or more information, please contact:
Erika Dockweiler
541-663-3221
erika.dockwieler@lagrandesd.org
There will be no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
School will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
#NFHSCoachoftheYear
Parents and Guardians,
Please notify the school within 48 hours if your student is absent by calling the attendance line 541-663-3504 or texting the text only attendance line 541-975-3238. Please state the reason for the absence. Messages can be left 24 hours a day. You are welcome to inform your student’s teacher, but the office must be notified for the absence to be excused.
Absences longer than three days require a doctor’s note to be excused. For planned absences of more than three days, prearranged absence forms are available in the main office and should be completed in advance. Students with unexcused absences may be subject to the county’s truancy ordinance.
If you have any questions, please call 541-663-3504. Thank you for your cooperation.
January is School Board Recognition Month! Our LGSD volunteer school board helps set a clear vision for student success, guiding long-term goals that support learning for every student. Thank you for your leadership, time, and commitment to our community’s future!
¡Enero es el Mes de Reconocimiento de la Junta Escolar! Nuestra junta escolar, compuesta por voluntarios, ayuda a establecer una visión clara para el éxito de los estudiantes, guiando los objetivos que apoyan el aprendizaje de cada alumno. ¡Gracias por su liderazgo, su tiempo y su compromiso hacia el futuro de nuestra comunidad!
