Hello Cougar families!
On Wednesday, our Central students had their final matchup for their "Battle of the Books" competition- our two final teams were team "KAJE" and team "Fantastic Five 4ths".
After a great battle, team "Fantastic Five 4ths" came out victorious! That team will now compete in the regional competition in Baker! We are so proud of all of our fantastic student participants here at Central.
We also wanted to give a big THANK YOU to the staff coaches and volunteers who helped with this event- your time and effort made this all possible! Also a thank you to all the parents who attended to support your child- we had a great turnout this year!
On to regionals!
Go Cougars!!
On Wednesday, our Central students had their final matchup for their "Battle of the Books" competition- our two final teams were team "KAJE" and team "Fantastic Five 4ths".
After a great battle, team "Fantastic Five 4ths" came out victorious! That team will now compete in the regional competition in Baker! We are so proud of all of our fantastic student participants here at Central.
We also wanted to give a big THANK YOU to the staff coaches and volunteers who helped with this event- your time and effort made this all possible! Also a thank you to all the parents who attended to support your child- we had a great turnout this year!
On to regionals!
Go Cougars!!
NBC Camps will be back in La Grande this Spring AND Summer providing basketball and volleyball camps. These camps are full of fundamental drills, player development and competitive games designed to help you gain the edge. You will walk away motivated and inspired to elevate your game and your life! Register soon to secure your spot!
Spring
La Grande Middle School –9am-1pm
Complete Hoops Clinic
Date: March 23, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 9-14
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/nbc-basketball-clinic-la-grande-or
Summer
Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Basketball Camp
Dates: June 22-25 | Age Group: Boys and Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/eastern-oregon-university
Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Volleyball Camp
Dates: June 28-July 1 | Age Group: Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/volleyball/camps/volleyball-camp-eastern-oregon
La Grande Middle School – day camp 9am-3pm daily
Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp
Date: June 17-19, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 8-12
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/la-grande-or-basketball-day-camps
Spring
La Grande Middle School –9am-1pm
Complete Hoops Clinic
Date: March 23, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 9-14
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/nbc-basketball-clinic-la-grande-or
Summer
Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Basketball Camp
Dates: June 22-25 | Age Group: Boys and Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/eastern-oregon-university
Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Volleyball Camp
Dates: June 28-July 1 | Age Group: Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/volleyball/camps/volleyball-camp-eastern-oregon
La Grande Middle School – day camp 9am-3pm daily
Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp
Date: June 17-19, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 8-12
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/la-grande-or-basketball-day-camps
Art Center East has posted their Spring Youth Classes! Call 541-624-2800 for more information.
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!
Please see link from PTO to support our Classified Staff Taco Bar
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60B094AA9A62DA6FC1-62354591-classified
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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!
Central Elementary Families: We kindly ask that you please notify the office of any after-school plan changes before 2:00 PM- this allows our office staff to ensure that the proper notifications get made.
We appreciate your support and cooperation!
We appreciate your support and cooperation!
Central Families- Please see the below message pertaining to a family activity, organized by EOU for our Central community!
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
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNH98cwMfUMcJ4rBYr9pIRZ3V8CDSL3vqhUTIDdoNQqFre6Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor
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
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNH98cwMfUMcJ4rBYr9pIRZ3V8CDSL3vqhUTIDdoNQqFre6Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Central Elementary fourth and fifth graders have been pumping up their physical fitness this year with Cougar Fitness: https://ce.lagrandesd.org/o/ces/article/2708697
La Grande School District school calendars for 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 are now online! Check them out here: https://www.lagrandesd.org/documents/information/district-calendars%2Fschool-times/152184
Lost & Found Reminder for Parents:
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!
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.
FAMILY VACCINE EVENT
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
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
Central families! Please do not forget the Central Food Drive that begins this Monday, February 9th and 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. Central students will win extra recess if we reach this goal! Your contributions are critical to helping our local families in need.
We have AMAZING school counselors! Thank you, Mrs. Dowdy, for all that you do!
No School – Parent Teacher Conferences
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.
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.
5th Grade Swimming Field Trip – Tomorrow
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!
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!
Special Education Parent Night
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
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
No School – Monday, January 19
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.
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.
Congratulations to Coach Cheyenne Maszk, the 2024-2025 Section 8 Boys Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year!! La Grande athletes are lucky to have you! Go Tigers!!
#NFHSCoachoftheYear
#NFHSCoachoftheYear
