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.
The state cheer competition that was scheduled for tomorrow, February 14 in Oregon City, has been moved to Sunday, February 16. The time has also changed to earlier in the day on Sunday, TBD.
Our cheerleaders are headed to the State competition today and competing tomorrow!! Good luck to them!
NO JV2 girls games tonight. JV girls will start at 4:30 with Varsity girls to follow around 6 pm.
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, Heather Olivier
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
La Grande Schools on a 2 HOUR DELAY on Friday, February 7, 2025
All schools in the La Grande School District will be on a 2 HOUR DELAY Friday, February 7, 2025 due to adverse weather, poor visibility, and slick road conditions. Expect that buses will be on their same routes, but two hours later.
Please check our district website, Facebook page as well as news and radio media for updated information.
Please know, if you don’t feel it is safe for your child to get on the bus or drive to school, you have every right to keep them home. There will be no negative consequences for your child. You may call the school and your child will receive an excused absence.
La Grande School District and City of La Grande Parks & Rec would like your feedback on youth football. Please take a moment to complete the survey!
Thanks!
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Check out this fun night that will benefit the LHS Senior class of 2025!!
Parent's of LHS Students: Second semester class fees are being applied to student accounts today. If you paid for a class that your student previously dropped, please reach out to the front office. Our system does not notify us when the students drop a class.
You can log into the website below to pay any fees or fines: https://or-lagrande.intouchreceipting.com/signin
Fee/Fine statements will be emailed to the parent's emails on file.
If you have any questions, or believe there was a fee that was applied incorrectly, please reach out to Holli in the front office at 541-663-3302.
It's Senior Night tonight!! We are celebrating our Senior Basketball players and our Senior Cheerleader!!
Good Morning LHS Families! Spring Sports begin Monday, March 3rd.
Please log in below and register your Athlete for spring sports. Paying for the sport does not register them. you must fill out the required documents and have them approved before they are registered.
Athletes mush have a valid sports every two years. If you are unsure if your student has one on file, please call Holli at 541-663-3302.
https://or-lagrande.intouchreceipting.com/signin
