LHS Seniors and Senior Families, it's time to celebrate! Please see the attached flyer for Senior Swag!
LHS Sports Fans: The Tiger Boys Basketball team will be traveling to Pendleton for a District Play In game on Thursday, February 15th! Please see information below for time and price:
Pendleton Boys and Girls Basketball will be hosting GOL District playoff games on Thursday evening.
Girls vs. Baker at 5:00pm
Boys vs. La Grande at 6:30pm
Ticket prices are $4/Students, $6/Adults
Congratulations to Paige Allen for being selected as an OSAA Athlete of the Week! Paige won the Hood River Valley Girls Invitational and the Lady Huskie Invitational (WA). She has a current record of 30-4 this season.
Tiger up!!!
LHS Families, help us congratulate the Boys and Girls Swim teams on a fantastic showing at Districts this weekend! Both teams took second, along with more than a few State qualifiers:
Jake Weigand broke a minute and won the 100 back, and he got 3rd in the 200 free. He qualified for State in both events.
Rinnah Lynch went a 1:02 and won the 100 back and got 2nd in the 200 IM. She qualified for State in both events and is seeded first in the 100 back.
Zane Ricker won the 500 free and got 2nd in the 200 free. He qualified for State in both events.
Shiloh Lynch got 2nd in the 50 free and 100 free. She qualified for State in both events.
Hannah Zamora got 2nd in the 100 back with a 1:05 and 4th in the 200 IM. She qualified for State in both events.
Evan Zastrow got 2nd in the 200 IM and 3rd in a very competitive 100 breast. He qualified for State in both events.
Anica Setser got 3rd in the 200 free and 500 free. She qualified for State in both events.
Mckinley Kruse got 3rd in the 100 fly and the 100 breast. She qualified for State in both events.
Jayden Riley took 2nd in the 100 fly and 5th in the 100 breast. He qualified for State in both events.
Three relays claimed #1 and automatically qualified for State as well:
Girls 200 Medley, seeded #1 at State: Hannah Zamora, Rinnah Lynch, Mckinley Kruse, and Shiloh Lynch
Girls 400 free, seeded #1 at State : Anica Setser, Hannah Zamora, Mckinley Kruse, Rinnah Lynch
Boys 400 free, seeded 2nd at State: Evan Zastrow, Jayden Riley, Jake Weigand, and Zane Ricker
Let’s make kindness the norm this week! As we all work to create a kinder world, we can start with ourselves and our community. We invite you to celebrate Valentine’s Day (February 14th) and Random Acts of Kindness Day (February 17th) by spreading kindness.
There is no limit on the amount of goodness we can put into the world. Every ounce of kindness matters and inspires kindness in others. Ready to participate in the Kindness Challenge? Here are ideas to get started:
Join the #MakeKindnessTheNorm challenge and share your acts of kindness on social media.
Practice kindness and self-compassion with these guided practices and exercises: Self Compassion Practices
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.
Spreading kindness improves our well-being and fosters a caring community. What will you do to spread kindness this week?
Spring Sports Schedules are out! The first official practice is February 26th.
Youth Activities at The 906 (across from EOU)
PUBLIC NOTICE – SAFETY CONCERN
Today, February 8, 2024, La Grande School District received a report that a male in a black SUV pulled up next to a student who was walking to the middle school. The individual attempted to get the student in his vehicle. LMS administrators were notified and informed law enforcement of the event. Additional law enforcement patrols were requested and will be patrolling the area and school sites. Please visit with your student(s) about the potential danger of getting into vehicles with people they do not know.
For additional information on how to talk with your student about the potential dangers you may access this resource.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/stranger-danger-and-stranger-safety
February 21, 2024 is School Exclusion Day. If your student needs a vaccine CHD or the School-Based Health Center can help! Call 541-663-3330 or 541-962-8801 for fee information.
National School Counseling Week is February 5-9th. We thank our school counselors for their contributions to our students and school communities. School counselors help students succeed in school and plan their careers while encouraging them to set healthy goals, mindsets, and behaviors. They have a huge impact on our entire school community.
As we move forward into the new year, we encourage you to pause and take care of your own well-being. Reach out to a counselor if needed, and if you need additional help, Care Solace is available to support all of us. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will help you navigate the mental health care system, explain your options, and quickly find available providers in our local community.
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by La Grande School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
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.
May we all be happy and healthy!
Starting tonight at 4 pm Boys Wrestling are hosting home JV duals. Varsity Senior Night duals begin at 5:15. Come cheer on and support these athletes!
February is Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Awareness Month. As a school community, let's stay informed about the signs of teen dating violence and know where to turn if you suspect yourself, a friend, or a family member is experiencing dating violence.
Dating violence is never okay in any form. There are many forms of violence to be aware of:
Physical abuse - unwanted and intentional contact with someone's body or something close to their body with the intent to harm.
Emotional and verbal abuse - non-physical behavior such as threats, insults, humiliation, intimidation, isolation, or social media monitoring.
Sexual abuse - force or coercion to perform unwanted sexual acts.
Digital abuse - using social media or texting to intimidate, stalk, or harass someone.
Stalking - when someone follows you or harasses you, causing fear and uncertainty.
For more information on types of abuse, you can visit loveisrespect.org.
It’s important to be aware of signs someone may be a victim of dating abuse. If you have a friend you suspect is experiencing signs of abuse, here are some tips on how you can help them:
Reach out to them and ask if they need help or support. Ensure they’re safe when communicating your concerns, and let them know you are there for them when they need someone.
Listen to them. Let them share their story and remind them it’s not their fault.
Tell a trusted adult. Sometimes, looking out for your friend means letting an adult know something is wrong and allowing them to step in and help.
If you, a friend, or a family member is experiencing abuse, here are resources available to La Grande School District.
https://www.lagrandesd.org/page/counseling-resources
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by La Grande School District. If you want to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health or substance use provider:
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.
Welcome new English Language Arts Teacher, Matthew Horgan, at La Grande High School!
Welcome new Kindergarten Teacher, Julianna Lovelace, to Island City Elementary!
Senior Families, As the second semester is getting going, we have some important dates for you to put on your calendars:
Senior Check out - May 29th - This will be done throughout the day and you will turn in your paper at the end of the day.
Baccalaureate - May 29th
Senior Banquet - May 30th
Graduation Walk/Practice - May 31st
Graduation - June 1st.
As we get closer we will update with times and places.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the front office.
Welcome new 5th Grade Teacher, Shelby Starr, to Greenwood Elementary!
Join us for out next PTA Meeting!
LHS Families, Spring Sports Season officially begins February 26th. Please use the link below to sign in to Touch Base. Once logged in, you will pick the student you are registering, click on the link Register for Athletics and then pick the sport you would like to participate in. Please remember, you have to have valid medical insurance and a current sports physical. Your physical must be valid for the entirety of the season you are participating in.
https://or-lagrande.intouchreceipting.com/signin
If you have any questions, please contact Holli in the front office at 541-663-3301.
LHS Families,
Beginning on January 31st we will have a new class schedule for Wednesdays. We have adjusted our advisory schedule by removing a separate advisory section and adding additional time to second period. This will allow for Tiger TV, announcements and student grade checks. The schedule change does not impact school start or stop time.
Wednesday Schedule
Period 1 9:20-10:00
Period 2 10:05-10:55
Period 3 11:00-11:40
Lunch 11:40-12:10
Period 4 12:15-12:55
Period 5 1:00-1:40
Period 6 1:45-2:25
Period 7 2:30-3:10
Welcome new Third Grade Teacher, Shelby Fyn, to Greenwood Elementary!
