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!
12 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
12 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
12 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!!
12 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
12 months ago, La Grande School District
News person holding newspaper
Cougar Family, today we are operating on our normal late start Wednesday time of 9:10 am. Please drive safely when coming to school today.
12 months ago, Central Elementary
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.
12 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
Hello Central Families! On Wednesday, January 24th, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, join us for our annual Kindergarten-2nd grade family math game night here at Central. This event is free and includes dinner!
12 months ago, Central Elementary
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
12 months ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Bruce Kevan with superheroes swag
The PTO meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 17, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Thank you to everyone involved, Cougars Roll!
12 months ago, Central Elementary
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.
12 months ago, Deb Comfort
image of heart hands and text saying January is National THank you month
Hey Cougar Family, please click the link to view our Central Newsletter for January! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ySxRO7J_PMKUNSbRxwcOussEW15sQqKx/view?usp=sharing
12 months ago, Central Elementary
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
12 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
12 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
12 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
12 months ago, Deb Comfort
PUBLIC NOTICE - SAFETY CONCERN on LGSD letterhead with image of Mt Emily
Thank you, Connected Professional Accountants, for adopting 15 Central Families and providing gifts for over 30 students!
12 months ago, Central Elementary
Connected Professional Accountants
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.
12 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
about 1 year 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!
about 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
image of winter forest with snowflakes