La Grande High School

A member of the La Grande High School Volleyball Team was recently awarded the Oregon Army National Guard Most Valuable Teammate. Aubrey Bisenius received the award, which is presented by the National Guard and OSAA (Oregon School Activities Association). The award recognizes athletes who exemplify what being a teammate is all about, someone who: • Leads by example • Willing to play any role • Works hard • Displays a positive and energetic attitude • Supports others Bisenius said she has played volleyball since before she can remember. She is a setter/right side for LHS. “I love the sport because of the atmosphere it creates, it is so competitive while also feeling like you have a family to lean on.” Bisenius said a great teammate is supportive and trustworthy both on and off the court and characteristics of being a great teammate are leading by example and having a great work ethic. “Having a positive attitude is important to make the experience great for everyone on the team. One person’s positivity is contagious. I make sure to celebrate everyone’s success,” Bisenius said. She said winning this award is important to her because she has worked hard to create an atmosphere that is positive and more like a family on every team she plays on. According to the OSAA website, all nominated Most Valuable Teammates will have the opportunity to apply for one of three $1,000 college scholarships (one per season). ###

Dinner is done!! Support the LHS Volleyball Team at the 2nd Annual Lions Club/LHS Volleyball Fundraiser Spaghetti Feed! $20 per plate for spaghetti, salad and dessert. Tickets can be purchased from any LHS Volleyball Player or reach out via email at melinda.becker-bisenius@lagrandesd.org Pick up at the La Grande Senior Center on Wednesday, February 5th from 4 PM to 6:30 PM

This is our Finals Schedule for Thursday, January 23rd, and Friday, January 24th. There will also be NO SCHOOL January 27th and 28th! The new semester will start on Wednesday the 29th. Please be sure to review your student's schedule for any new classes, as new electives also carry a class fee. Any questions, please call 541-663-3301.

Dear Students and Parents, we're nearing the end of semester 1 at LHS. Your student has at least one D or an F in a required class for graduation. We have many resources and supports available at LHS and want to make sure these are utilized as time winds down for course grades. We're here to help. Please come see us.

A friendly reminder regarding our cell phone policy: Cell phones can be used before school, during passing period, and at lunch. At all other times during the school day, electronic devices including ear buds, air pods, or bluetooth headphones will be turned off and put away. Staff will seize electronic devices that are out during instructional time. Electronic devices that are confiscated by staff will be returned at the end of the school day by office staff. Students who refuse to hand over electronic devices upon request will be disciplined for insubordination. 1st Offense: Phone returned at end of the day. 2nd Offense: Parent called/School Discipline/Phone returned to student 3rd Offense: Parent must pick up phone/School Discipline Administrators may revoke phone privileges on campus for an extended period of time for repeated misuse. If a family needs to communicate with their student, contact the front office at 541-663-3301.

January is School Board Recognition Month!! Thank you to Director Danelle Lindsey for serving on the La Grande School District School Board!

The ASPIRE, Counseling Office and CTE Program will be having a "Junior Jumpstart" for all current juniors and their parents. The Jumpstart will be held on: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the LHS Library If you have any questions, please the office at 541-663-3301.

January is School Board Recognition Month!! Thank you to Director Bruce Kevan for serving on the La Grande School District School Board!

January is School Board Recognition Month!! Thank you to Director Jake Hanson for serving on the La Grande School District School Board!

January is School Board Recognition Month!! Thank you to Director Merle Comfort for serving on the La Grande School District School Board!

January is School Board Recognition Month!! Thank you to Director Michelle Moore for serving on the La Grande School District School Board!

January is School Board Recognition Month!! Thank you to Director Randy Shaw for serving on the La Grande School District School Board!

January is School Board Recognition Month!! Thank you to Director Robin Jolin for serving on the La Grande School District School Board!

Help support the La Grande High School Swim Team! The Christmas trees are used for local habitat renewal. Please help spread the word!

Happy Winter Break! Need something to do today? Check out this list of online activities you can do. ¡Felices vacaciones de invierno! ¿Necesitas algo que hacer hoy? Consulta esta lista de actividades en línea que puedes hacer. Winter Break Online Activities: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1455/IMESD/3756034/Staying_Active_During_Break.pdf

Happy Holidays! There is NO SCHOOL from December 23rd through January 3rd for Winter Break. Enjoy your time off. School will resume Monday, January 6th. ¡Felices fiestas! No habrá clases del día 23 de diciembre hasta el día 3 de enero para nuestras vacaciones de invierno. Disfrute de su descanso. Las clases comenzaran el día 6 de enero.

Help send our LHS Tiger Cheerleaders to State! They are raffling off a cord of firewood (red fir and tamarack) for $10 per ticket. Drawing will be held December 23!

Next Tuesday, December 17th, at Halftime of the Girls Varsity game versus Vale, LHS will be honoring their State Track Champions. Please join us in watching the Basketball teams and honoring these Champions. JV2 begins at 3:30, JV at approximately 5 and Varsity at approximately 6:30.

Congrats to our 2024 Volleyball GOL All Conference Athletes! First Team All League Aubrey Bisenius - Setter Kayle Collman - Outside Hitter Rilley Robinson - Libero Second Team All League Emree Hutchins - Middle Madison Armstrong - Middle Madison Seavert - Outside Hitter Congrats to our 2024 4A All State Volleyball Athletes! Aubrey Bisenius - Honorable Mention All State Rilley Robinson - All State Stat Dig Leader 300 digs or more: 368 digs

We have started our LHS Holiday Gift Drive! This year, we’ll be donating items to a foundation called CASA of Eastern Oregon. They need items for teens in Union County! They need: Beanies Hoodies Gloves Clothing Gift cards Bedding (sheets, pillows, comforters) Hygiene supplies like shampoo, conditions, soap The last day of our drive will be December 18th! Please bring your items to the high school office. Let’s show our local teens our love and support!