Dear LHS Families,
As we prepare for the 2026/27 school year, La Grande School District is facing significant budget reductions due to flat funding, increased operations costs, and decreased student enrollment from pre-pandemic levels. The district has used stabilization funds, grants, and other sources of revenue to minimize these impacts to students and families, but, unfortunately, these tight budget times will necessarily impact some programming we have previously provided. For the 2026/27 school year, La Grande High School will no longer offer:
1. College credit scholarships for students who either take dual credit at LHS or on-site college classes at EOU, BMCC, etc. However, these colleges/universities will still provide high school students heavily discounted courses that are a great value to families who want to get an early start on college or university. Additionally, La Grande High School and our staff remain committed to maintaining dual credit options in a significant number of courses on campus, it will be up to individual families to opt into the dual credit portion of these courses and assume the associated financial burden.
2. La Grande High School will no longer offer unlimited access to online courses within student schedules. The district can no longer sustain the huge cost burden of sustaining unlimited online access and a comprehensive high school and attached extracurricular program. While we want to provide some flexibility to students and families, the district must prioritize in-person teachers, programs, and extracurriculars that engage students and provide strong learning and opportunities for personal and team competition.
3. La Grande High School will no longer offer an in-person alternative education program to support students who have struggled in the traditional learning environment. However, the GED program will remain an option for students and families.
Regarding access to online courses, students will be allowed to enroll in a full-time online schedule or select one online course per semester. This change is designed to ensure that students remain connected to in-person instruction while still allowing access to the flexibility that online learning can provide.
Students enrolled in a single online course will be required to complete their coursework in a supervised computer lab during the school day. This structure allows our staff to provide support, maintain accountability, and ensure students stay on track with their learning.
All online courses will be monitored by La Grande High School staff, and tests will be proctored in person to maintain academic integrity. Students may request an appeal for alternative arrangements (IEP, 504, medical accommodations) if they meet specific criteria. Information about the appeal process will be available through the counseling office and administration.
Thank you for your understanding as we make these adjustments for the coming school year.
If you have questions about the updated online course policy, please feel free to contact the LHS counseling office or administration.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Hurliman, LHS Principal
Scott Carpenter, La Grande School District Asst. Superintendent
As we prepare for the 2026/27 school year, La Grande School District is facing significant budget reductions due to flat funding, increased operations costs, and decreased student enrollment from pre-pandemic levels. The district has used stabilization funds, grants, and other sources of revenue to minimize these impacts to students and families, but, unfortunately, these tight budget times will necessarily impact some programming we have previously provided. For the 2026/27 school year, La Grande High School will no longer offer:
1. College credit scholarships for students who either take dual credit at LHS or on-site college classes at EOU, BMCC, etc. However, these colleges/universities will still provide high school students heavily discounted courses that are a great value to families who want to get an early start on college or university. Additionally, La Grande High School and our staff remain committed to maintaining dual credit options in a significant number of courses on campus, it will be up to individual families to opt into the dual credit portion of these courses and assume the associated financial burden.
2. La Grande High School will no longer offer unlimited access to online courses within student schedules. The district can no longer sustain the huge cost burden of sustaining unlimited online access and a comprehensive high school and attached extracurricular program. While we want to provide some flexibility to students and families, the district must prioritize in-person teachers, programs, and extracurriculars that engage students and provide strong learning and opportunities for personal and team competition.
3. La Grande High School will no longer offer an in-person alternative education program to support students who have struggled in the traditional learning environment. However, the GED program will remain an option for students and families.
Regarding access to online courses, students will be allowed to enroll in a full-time online schedule or select one online course per semester. This change is designed to ensure that students remain connected to in-person instruction while still allowing access to the flexibility that online learning can provide.
Students enrolled in a single online course will be required to complete their coursework in a supervised computer lab during the school day. This structure allows our staff to provide support, maintain accountability, and ensure students stay on track with their learning.
All online courses will be monitored by La Grande High School staff, and tests will be proctored in person to maintain academic integrity. Students may request an appeal for alternative arrangements (IEP, 504, medical accommodations) if they meet specific criteria. Information about the appeal process will be available through the counseling office and administration.
Thank you for your understanding as we make these adjustments for the coming school year.
If you have questions about the updated online course policy, please feel free to contact the LHS counseling office or administration.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Hurliman, LHS Principal
Scott Carpenter, La Grande School District Asst. Superintendent
Good luck to BOTH our Girls and Boys Golf Teams today!!!!!!
The LHS Wind Ensemble was the automatic qualifier and winner of the Greater Oregon League band festival (Districts)! They played amazing today and will travel to the State Band Festival/Championship in May!!!
Our Tiger Tennis team headed to Ontario today for their first meet of the season!!!
Go Tigers!!!!
Go Tigers!!!!
La Grande Kindergarten Round-Up and Pre-K Registration is Thursday, April 23rd, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the District Office, 1305 N. Willow St. We will have giveaways!! Please bring birth certificate, proof of immunizations and proof of residency. Questions? Email scott.carpenter@lagrandesd.org
Good luck to our Varsity Boys Golf team!
They are in Hood River today for their 1st meet!!!
They are in Hood River today for their 1st meet!!!
1st Spring Sport Weekly Schedule!!!!!!
Good luck to all of our Tiger Athletes this week!
Good luck to all of our Tiger Athletes this week!
Our Tiger Boys Basketball team battled hard vs the Marist Catholic Spartans last night, unfortunately falling 57-55.
The boys are coming home 2nd in State, along with the Tournament Sportsmanship award!!!
Boys, we are so proud of you!! You represented LHS and the LG Community so well!! Great season!
ONE. MORE. GAME.
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La Grande High Boys Basketball Team will play in the Championship Game on Saturday, March 14th at 6:30 pm at Forest Grove High School. Let’s go Tigers!!!
TIGER BOYS WIN AGAIN!!!!!!!!
Our boys played their hearts out and beat #4 Madras 62-56!!!!!!!
They play tomorrow at 630p versus the winner of Estacada and Marist Catholic!!
Go Tigers!!!!!!!!
SEMIS!!!
Our boys are taking on the White Buffaloes!!! Tip-off at 130p again!!!!
Keep rollin' boys!!!!
Go Tigers!!!!
WE WON!!!!!! Boys came up big today and knocked down #1 seed Scappoose 61-50!!!!!
They will play tomorrow at 130p versus the winner of St. Helens and Madras.
GO TIGERS!!!!!!!
Game Day!!!!!!!
Good luck to our Tiger Boys Basketball team today as they take on the Scappoose Indians in the quarterfinals!!!!
Go Tigers!!!!!
Come down downtown at 12p and help send our Tiger Basketball team off to the State Tournament!!!
Their first game is Thursday at 130 vs Scappoose!
Congratulations to these Tigers!!!!
1st Team All League-Tyler Abbott
1st Team All League-Beckett Hutchins
1st Team All League-Landon Hood
2nd Team All League-Blake Hildebrandt
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Congratulations to these amazing Lady Tigers!!!!!
Player of the Year/1st Team All League-Rowan Evans
1st Team All League-Peyton Daggett
2nd Team All League-Taryn McIlmoil
2nd Team All League-Ashyn Orosco
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Senior & Senior Parents! There will be a table set up in the commons during lunch time March 30-April 1st with someone collecting the $50 fee and permission form for the Grad Trip. The non-refundable fee and permission form can also be turned in at the front office before April 1st. Students who pay their fee and turn in the permission form will receive raffle tickets to win a drawing for a goodie basket and 2 movie tickets to our local movie theater. Please plan to pay with cash or check made out to Friends of LHS Seniors. This will secure your student's spot for the trip to Silverwood. There is a cut off date for us purchasing tickets so we can't add anyone last minute. If you are undecided, it is better to plan to attend. We're excited for this trip and would love all seniors to come celebrate! Any questions please contact Mandy or Holli in the LHS office and they can get you in touch with the parents organizing the trip.
Your student was given a registration packet today for the next school year. We will do a makeup session for all students on Thursday, March 12, during 5th period in the AV Auditorium for those that were not here today. The packet is due back to your student's counselor no later than March 20. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate reaching out to your student's counselor or the main office.
Round 1 of Girls Basketball is this Saturday!!!!!
Our girls are headed to Turner, OR to take on the Cascade Cougars at 2pm!! Game will be streamed on nfhsnetwork.com!
Good luck, Lady Tigers!!!!
