Cougar Minute! (9/30/22) Click the link, and have a great weekend! https://drive.google.com/file/d/19YlCfN9brij1_s5-fNyMAPwDQN4AE-ci/view?usp=sharing
about 2 years ago, Central Elementary
School pictures are tomorrow 9/27/22!! If you don't already, please have your picture packet ready to go.
about 2 years ago, Central Elementary
We need your input! Please take a few monments to complete our Strategic Plan Update Survey. For a message from Superintendent Mendoza, please click: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=1eb586a13c&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1745041858862631669&th=1837a25333b1caf5&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_l8ium0t70 Please click the link below for our survey: https://forms.gle/m9Ecb1hE4kb2YF2q7
about 2 years ago, Deb Comfort
LGSD Strategic Plan Update
We need your input! Please take a few monments to complete our Strategic Plan Update Survey. Please click the link below: https://forms.gle/m9Ecb1hE4kb2YF2q7
about 2 years ago, Deb Comfort
SCHOOL PICTURES! Picture packets are here and should be coming home this week. School Pictures are on 9/27/22.
over 2 years ago, Central Elementary
Hello Cougars, Tuesday (9/20/22) is the last day to turn in your SPIRIT GEAR ORDER FORM. We have extra copies in the office, or you can click this link for the PDF! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RvF0REjZej-SbBA_eyTXN-3MOQXGzJhI/view?usp=sharing
over 2 years ago, Central Elementary
The Cougar Minute for 9/16/22 is available through this link! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ix6U1kJTC4Suc29llHVYr5L6O2Dicoge/view?usp=sharing
over 2 years ago, Central Elementary
La Grande Optimist Pack 515 invites you to a Scouting Adventure on Wednesday, September 14th at 6 PM.
over 2 years ago, Deb Comfort
Inviting you to a scouting adventure, picture of kids in front of a fire truck, recruitment and orientation wednesday September 14th at 6 PM at Pete' s Pond. Questions REach out to Cubmaster MJ Heather at majheather@gmail.com
The Cougar Minute!! 9/9/22 Please, click the link to view! >https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKtyg-ZU3PCmn82F7kYzEf7iHBokkbSr/view?usp=sharing
over 2 years ago, Central Elementary
Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students 09-01-22 La Grande School District will continue to provide FREE breakfast and lunch to all district students for the 22-23 school year. The meals are available at all schools without the need for parents to complete any paperwork. The district is providing the meals for the second year through CEP, Community Eligibility Provision. According to Michelle Glover, Business Director at LGSD, the district qualified for the program before the pandemic based on the percentage of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. During the 21-22 school year, free meals were provided through pandemic-relief programs, but it was year one of CEP, which Glover said the district had to use last year. The good news, however, is that CEP is for a total of four years, so two years remain after this one. “Especially considering recent rises in food prices, we are pleased that the district can continue to provide free meals for all our students, because children having consistent nutrition contributes to student success in classrooms,” Glover said. For questions about free meals, please contact your child’s school. ###
over 2 years ago, Deb Comfort
Chalk board that reads school lunch, fruits and vegetables, pencils, a clock, notepad, sandwich, orange, bananas
Back to School Rally 08-24-22 While students were busy picking out new school backpacks and school supplies, their teachers and everyone else who supports their learning at La Grande School District were also getting ready for back to school. On Wednesday, August 24th, all employees of the district gathered in the high school auditorium for a Back to School Rally. This annual gathering before the new school year starts is a great opportunity for all staff to reconnect, meet new employees, get information from the district and get ready for the year together. “Our Rally is always a great, uplifting event when all LGSD employees gather and get motivated for the new school year. Being together to share district planning and goals is a good start for serving students,” said Scott Carpenter, Assistant Superintendent of LGSD. At the event, Carpenter gave a short overview of recent district summer camps, which served more than 1,000 students, and highlighted other district programs and plans. School principals introduced their building staffs. Shawn Brooks, fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary, shared some words about how he works to make his classroom successful by ensuring it’s a safe place where students trust him and the environment in order to learn most successfully. Finally, Braden Carson, valedictorian of the La Grande High School Class of 2022, spoke. Carson, who also won nine state championships during high school, talked about being positive, optimistic and kind, plus working hard and having a “no problem” mindset to resolve issues. He said his teachers at LGSD showed him that teaching is a lot more than educating kids, it’s inspiring kids and using their strengths to reach them. “You inspired me to do my greatest work,” Carson said. ###
over 2 years ago, Deb Comfort
Braden Carson addresses staff at Back to School Rally
LGSD Staff attending Back to School Rally
Click the link to see the September 2nd edition of "The Cougar Minute" - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nBDTvZd7-UVzsq3yhavqv1xbYzXdHL0B/view?usp=sharing
over 2 years ago, Central Elementary
over 2 years ago, Central Elementary
Cougar Family, we are excited to see you! Please see the attached flyer for our "Meet the Teacher" event. Today (8/26/22) from 3:30 - 4:30 pm!
over 2 years ago, Central Elementary
Meet the Teacher
Check out the latest edition of the La Grande Pride newsletter! https://5il.co/1gdw4
over 2 years ago, La Grande School District
Hot off the press! La Grande Pride Newsletter
Attention Central Students! The Solekids running program & 5k race is available for grades 2-5, beginning Sept 12-Nov. 5, 2022. Cost is $40. Register online at lagrande.solekids.org
over 2 years ago, La Grande School District
Central Elementary grades 2-5 are invited to participate in the Solekids Running program & 5k race. Dates are sept 12-Nov 5, 2022, what you get is a race entry for both child and sponsor runner, race shirt, swag bag & water bottle, finisher's medal. race will be Saturday October 29, 2022. Coaches are Katie, Lani, Ashley and Shannon. Times are Monday/Thursday 2:30-4:00PM. Cost is $40. Register online at lagrande.solekids.org
Central families- Class lists will be posted tomorrow morning. We are hoping that you can come to our "Meet Your Teacher" event tomorrow from 3:30-4:30 pm. You are free to drop in at your convenience. School starts on Monday, August 29. Drop off begins at 7:50 am and the doors open at 8:00 am. Breakfast starts at 7:50 am. We are so excited to see all of our returning students and meet all of our new students!
over 2 years ago, Central Elementary
The first day of school for students in grades kindergarten through 7th grade, as well as 9th grade students will be Monday, August 29, 2022. Students in grades 8, 10, 11 and 12 will begin on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
over 2 years ago, La Grande School District
First Day of School for 2022 is Monday August 29th for students in k-7 & 9. Tuesday August 30th is first day for 8, 10, 11, and 12th grades.
Join us at the end of summer Community Block Party on September 8th!
over 2 years ago, La Grande School District
Celebrate La Grande with three silly hot dogs around a bbq grill  27th ANNUAL  COMMUNITY END-OF-SUMMER BLOCK PARTY Thursday, September 8th 5-7 PM RIVERSIDE PARK Free Hot Dogs, Bottled Water, Ice Cream & Chips Activities for Kids  “The district does not sponsor this event/activity/offer and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration for the privilege to distribute these materials, the La Grande School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including cost, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.”