We will be hosting an Open House for our first completed Tiger House on Friday, February 28, 2025. A brief program will start at noon at 903 I Avenue in La Grande . The Tiger House will be available to view from noon until 2 PM . Questions? 541-663-3203
The preACT will be offered Tuesday, March 4th at LHS. This test focuses on college readiness skills. A testing plan will be posted Monday on the windows of the front office for testing location and time. If a waiver form is not turned in by 3:30 on Friday, February 28th in the main office then we will plan on your student participating in testing. Additional waiver forms are available in the office if you have misplaced yours.
Senior Parents,
Below are some important deadlines related to senior portraits and the senior slideshow.
Senior Portraits:
The deadline to submit your senior portrait for the yearbook and senior slideshow is Friday, March 14th. Please ensure that your child’s portrait is submitted to us by this date to ensure inclusion in both the yearbook and the slideshow.
Baby Photos for the Senior Slideshow:
We also request that you submit a baby photo for our graduation slideshow. Due to the time constraints, we ask that parents now scan and digitize these baby photos themselves.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email garrett.dixon@lagrandesd.org.
Just a reminder that we will be having conferences today, February 25th, from 4p to 6p. They will be held in the commons. Any questions, please call 541-663-3301.
La Grande High School will be performing Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on February 27th, February 28th and March 1st in the La Grande High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:40 PM and show begins at 7 PM. General admission is $5. Cash and card accepted! See you there!!
Please join us on February 25, 2025, 6 PM to 7 PM at the LGSD School Board Conference Room, located at 1305 N Willow St. Topics for the first event are: FACT Oregon Supports IEP Referral Process Eligibility Re-evaluation Exiting Process Q & A Presenters: IMESD Assistant Superintendent, Corrina Robinson, EOU Associate Professor, College of Education, Jerred Jolin, FACT Oregon representative, Alicia Riddle, LGSD Student Services Director, Erika Dockweiler, LGSD Special Education Teacher, Rachael Oliver. Questions? Please contact Erika Dockweiler at Erika.dockweiler@lagrandesd.org Or join online at: http://meet.google.com/ycn-akje-jyi
Our Tiger Swimmers are at their State Meet this weekend! Finals are this evening, below is the link if you want to stream it! Good luck to our Tiger Swim Team!!!!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/osaa/gamab15994a8a
We are hosting the Boys Wrestling District Tournament today!! Below is a link if you choose to stream it or you can go support our amazing boys in person!! Good luck Tiger Wrestlers!!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/la-grande-high-school-la-grande-or/gamf6be6f71ae
Go support our Tiger Basketball Team!!!
Tuesday, February 25th from 4:00 - 6:00
We will be having conferences on Tuesday, February 25th, from 4p to 6p. They will be held in the commons. Any questions, please call 541-663-3301.
We will be hosting an Open House for our first completed Tiger House on Friday, February 28, 2025. A brief program will start at noon at 903 I Avenue in La Grande . The Tiger House will be available to view from noon until 2 PM . Questions? 541-663-3203
PreACT is an assessment that is paid for by ODE and comes to you free of charge. This is an excellent opportunity to see where your student is in terms of college readiness. The test will provide valuable feedback for how to study for future exams. The test does take a half day of class time. Today in English 10 your student was handed an opt out form. You must return this form to the office by Friday, February 28th if you do not want your student to test. Additional forms can be found in the office if the form did not make it home. Please contact Pat Des Jardin with further questions/inquiries.
LHS Basketball Fans: LHS Boys Varsity Basketball will be hosting a District Play-In game on Thursday, February 20th, at 6 pm. There will be NO passes accepted, except OSAA Gold Cards.
The first 50 LHS students who attend, with their student body (school ID) cards, will be given free admission!!!
If you have any questions please contact Holli at (541)663-3302.
DATE & TIME CHANGE:
Due to inclement weather and Pendleton School District being closed Basketball games for today have been moved to tomorrow, Saturday, February 16th:
Warberg Gym
10am- Girls JV
11:30- Boys JV
1pm- Girls V
2:30- Boys V
Gold Gym
11:30- Girls JV2
1pm- Boys JV2
La Grande Schools on a REGULAR SCHEDULE (No Delays or Closure) on Friday, February 14, 2025
Please check our district website, Facebook page as well as news and radio media for updated information.
WHAT:
A Community Resource Night to promote mental health, safety, and well-being. CHD, in partnership with the Union County Safe Communities Coalition will be holding a Resource Night for sharing hope and healing and promoting mental health, especially after experiencing a loss or a crisis.
This Resource Night will be a space where people can connect to resources and supports in times of difficulty, and find help for loved ones who may be struggling. This event will offer support by providing a space for community members to learn about grief and loss supports, crisis supports, and to connect with mental health and wellness resources. Many community partners will be sharing helpful resources and information. Members of CHD’s Behavioral Health team will be available to share information about what to expect after experiencing a crisis or loss of a loved one. Hope and healing is available, and our community has supports available for everyone in times of need.
WHEN:
The first Resource Night will take place Thursday, February 20th, 5:30-7:30pm
WHERE:
at the Presbyterian Church Friendship Center, 1204 Spring Avenue, La Grande.
WHO:
Everyone is welcome.
Updated schedule for the high school today:
Boys and girls basketball practices are canceled.
Cheerleading practice is canceled.
Boys and girls wrestling practices are still going to happen, coaches will communicate if there is a time change.
The band concert is still going to happen at the scheduled time.
Inclement Weather School Delay/Closure Information for Families and Community
When weather conditions make travel unsafe, schools may either close for the day, open two hours late with regular bus routes, or open with snow bus routes. Changes to the school schedule are usually announced by 6
a.m. The following methods are used to inform parents, students and staff:
• Phone: Monitor your phone for a call and text from “Thrillshare,” the District’s automated calling system. Calls and text messages will be placed to the primary phone number listed in each student’s record.
• Website: Go to www.lagrandesd.org, live updates will be posted here.
• Facebook: Live updates will be posted on La Grande School District's Facebook Page
• Radio: Tune to La Grande radio stations for live updates:
• KCMB – 104.7 FM or 101.3 FM
• KWRL – 102.3 FM or 99.5 FM
• KVBL – 103.1 FM
• KHKF – 92.9 FM or 96.5 FM
• KUBQ - 98.7 FM
• KLBM - 1450 AM* can operate during power outages
• KOOL – 105.9 FM
To make it clear- If we cancel school for the day due to inclement weather we are cancelling all educational programs and services for the day; This is due to unsafe driving conditions for staff, students, or other stakeholders going into school/work sites.
Delay Schedule for 2024-2025 School Year:
School Start Times
School Hours: Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday Hours: Wednesday Late
Start 2 Hour Delay Start
Time (Monday-Friday)
Central Elementary 8:10 am - 2:30 pm 9:10 am - 2:30 pm 10:10 am - 2:30 pm
Greenwood
Elementary 8:05 am - 2:25 pm 9:05 am - 2:25 pm 10:05 am - 2:25 pm
Island City Elementary 8:05 am - 2:35 pm 9:05 am - 2:35 pm 10:05 am - 2:35 pm
La Grande Middle
School 8:20 am - 3:00 pm 9:20 am - 3:00 pm 10:20 am - 3:00 pm
La Grande High School 8:20 am - 3:10 pm 9:20 am - 3:10 pm 10:20 am - 3:10 pm
How are decisions made?
The decision to open, delay or close schools is based on careful analysis of all of the facts available at the time of the decision.
• District administrators closely monitor the weather. Most often, decisions are made in the early morning rather than the night before so that the most current weather conditions and forecasts can factor into the decisions. The District receives several reports, including a report from Mid-Columbia Bus Company, County Roads Department and City of La Grande Public Works to determine the condition of roads throughout the town, Island City, Summerville, as well as county roads to Cove, Union and Imbler.
• We closely monitor National Weather Service reports as well as most up to date radar information available.
• Our District also consults with Eastern Oregon University as well as Intermountain ESD who is in contact with other local school districts for updates on their road conditions, determinations for closure or delays, etc.
• We recognize the impact on family schedules, and will communicate any decision as quickly as possible. In the early morning hours (typically beginning around 4:30 a.m.), District and Mid-Columbia Bus Company staff drive main roads to assess driving and walking conditions.
• All of the above information is compiled and reported to the Superintendent, who will make the decision based on the best available information at that time.
• A decision to delay school two hours may be made in order to allow additional time to monitor weather or allow for weather conditions to improve, permit road crews to plow and treat roads, allow our staff to clear parking lots, clear off sidewalks, sand or treat entry ways, etc. A final decision to close school will be made by 8:00 a.m. if the start of school was initially delayed two hours.
• We understand these decisions disrupt family life and appreciate your patience during these severe weather situations. While we know that our students and families are best served when we are open, our top concern is the safety of our students and staff.
What if the storm begins when children are already at school?
We try, if at all possible, not to dismiss school early due to weather, except in rare extreme weather conditions. Young children will not be dropped off at bus stops without an adult and releasing early is problematic when families are not expecting it. Families may choose to pick up their children early. In most cases staying at school until the regular release time is the safest option.
La Grande School District will be dismissing students at our normal releases time, today, Thursday, February 13, 2025.
