Elkhorn Media Group Toy Drive is now in progress! Please drop off new unwrapped toys at the District Office, 1305 N. Willow Street. Gifts needed for kids of all ages, but especially 13 to 18. Suggestions include - water bottles, blankets, hoodies, gift cards to Wal-Mart, Maurices, Coffee Shops, D&B, etc. Thank you for your support! Happy Holidays!
Happy Thanksgiving from the La Grande School District! We will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 20th through Friday, November 24th. See you all on Monday, November 27, 2023!
A huge congratulation to the La Grande FFA!
La Grande FFA had a total of 18 FFA members participate in the District Agriculture Sales and Job Interview Leadership Development Events in Baker. Everyone did an amazing job and we are very proud of everyone that participated in the event!!
Job Interview:
KaraAnn Akers will be moving onto the next district level competition.
Advanced Agriculture Sales:
Team: 4th place
Sales Presentation:
KaraAnn Akers: 1st Place
Natasha Lane: 2nd Place
Advertising:
Sophie Miller: 1st Place
Greenhand Agriculture Sales:
Team: 4th Place
Sales Presentation:
Kirsten Akers: 1st Place
Customer Relations:
Evie Kellog: 1st Place
Prospecting:
Evie Kellog: 2nd Place
Anthony Lakes Ski Patrol's Annual Ski Swap is November 18, 2023 at Riveria Activity Center.
Central PTO is hosting Bingo Night on Thursday, November 16th from 6 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy the event at Central Elementary. This is a cash only event. For more information, please contact: ptocentralcougars@gmail.com
Seniors and Parents! We hope to see you tonight at 5:30 in the commons to talk about how to apply for financial aid, and answer questions about the FAFSA application. This is a great opportunity for Seniors and parents to ask questions and navigate the Financial Aid process.
Parents,
LHS has updated the Athletic and Activities Handbook. There has been a link added to the LHS Athletics page for the full Handbook (https://lhs.lagrandesd.org/o/lghs/athletics). Please see below for a few of the changes.
---- Attendance the day before (for Saturday events) and the day of an event is MANDATORY. There are few exceptions.
---- Students with unserved lunch detentions or In-School Suspensions may not participate in practice or contests until they have been served.
---- Students who have served an Out-Of-School Suspension are not eligible for practice or contests while they are suspended.
Grade Changes:
---- La Grande High School will run weekly grade reports for all extra curricular activities.
---- LHS requires a student to currently pass all 7 classes with a grade of D or higher.
---- Should a student have a failing grade, they will be placed on probation for 1 week.
---- If the grade has not been brought up to a D or higher by the next grade check the athlete will be ineligible to compete until the grade is a D or higher.
---- Grade checks will be completed every Monday, no later than 3 p.m., for that week.
If you have any questions, please contact the high school front office at (541)663-3301.
Attendance matters!!
Celebrate public education and honor those in our schools working to ensure that every student receives a quality education. Learn more at: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/american-education-week-november-13-17-2023
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day on November 13 is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. On this day, participants celebrate and promote good deeds and pledge to acts of kindness.
Generosity is contagious and increases our happiness. In fact, in 2010, the Harvard Business School surveyed 136 countries and found people who gave to others were the happiest. Even just one act of kindness can turn someone’s day around and build a stronger community of healing and positivity. Here are ways you can join us for World Kindness Day:
Share your pledge to acts of kindness on social media and use the hashtags #worldkindnessday and #makekindnessthenorm.
Check out the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for ideas on how to incorporate kindness into your everyday life.
Some of us are already taking steps to find professional help with our well-being, and perhaps you or a loved one should too. If you or a family member would like help finding a mental health care provider, use Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by La Grande School District:
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.
Let’s text a friend we haven’t spoken to in a while, treat someone (or ourselves) to a cup of coffee, and be an empathetic and encouraging ear to others as we close out 2023.
Veterans Day celebrated on November 11, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served and the families who support them. The brave United States military members have defended our nation for generations and upheld our values to serve a cause greater than ourselves. They have helped shape our history, and we honor their sacrifices as we reflect and celebrate our veterans today.
There are many unique challenges veterans and their families face while in active service. Families may need to separate for long periods of time, move frequently, or experience anxiety as their loved ones put themselves in danger. After active duty, many veterans have a hard time adjusting to civilian life. Those who have experienced trauma may need professional help to heal. This is why it is so important as a school community to support our veterans and their families.
Here are three ways we can offer support:
Become a listening ear to veterans and their families. Let them know you are here for them and allow them space to discuss their feelings.
If needed, provide them with the Veterans Crisis Line, available 24/7, by dialing 988 and pressing 1
Connect them to Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service provided by La Grande School District, for ongoing support. If you or a family member would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health or substance use treatment 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.
To all our veterans, we thank you for your service.
Winter Sports Practices begin on Monday, November 13th. Please see below for time and place!
Girls Basketball: Monday - Wednesday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Thursday and Friday TBD.
Boys Basketball: Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, LHS Main Gym.
Girls Wrestling: Monday, 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm in the upper deck. Please contact coach for the rest of the weeks schedule.
Boys Wrestling: Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm Wrestling Deck. Friday TBD.
Cheer: Monday - Friday 3:30 pm -5 pm in the Commons.
Seniors, get your orders in for cap and gown!
La Grande High School proudly presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. November 16th, 17th and 18th at 7 PM in the La Grande High School Auditorium.
National STEM/STEAM Day is November 8th. STEAM celebrates using Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math as part of a well-rounded education to support scientific inquiry, creativity, innovation, project-based learning and collaborative problem solving.
SENIORS: Herff Jones will be on campus Tuesday, November 14th. She will be set up during 4th period and go through lunch. This will be to pick up any orders that have previously been placed, place new orders, and have some gear for sale as well.
Congratulations to Girls Cross Country Individual State Champion CC Villagomez Edvalson, Second Place Brooke Perry and Third Place Emily Tubbs!! LHS Girls Cross Country Team finished Second at State!! Way to go Tigers!!
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 5, 2023!
LHS Families and Friends. We want to invite you to our Fall Band Concert. It is this tonight, Thursday, November 2nd, at 8:00 pm in the LHS Auditorium. The Middle School portion of our concert begins at 7:00 pm. You are welcome to join us for one or both concerts. All band concerts are free.
Winter Sports Registration is OPEN! Please log in to InTouch and register your Athlete! Fees can be paid for by clicking "Items at my Students School", "Athletics" and then adding the sport to your cart and checking out.
https://or-lagrande.intouchreceipting.com/signin
The first official practice day is November 13th. Athletes need to be registered before they attend practices! Athletes must also have a current physical that will last through the season. Physicals are good for 2 years.
If you have any questions please reach out to Holli at the LHS Office.
