April 24 – 30 is National Student Leadership Week
This year’s theme is “Ready, Set, Lead!” Celebrating student leaders is a powerful expression of gratitude and recognition for their unwavering dedication, passion, and drive in making a difference within your school, community, and the world. This week we acknowledge the work of our Student Council members and National Honor Society students for their leadership.
Check out more information at: https://www.studentleadershipweek.org/
National Library Week is April 23-29, 2023!
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. The theme is Invest In Our Planet, which focuses on how we take action on climate and work to build sustainable economies to preserve and protect our health, our families and our livelihoods. For more: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2023/
Type 1 Diabetes Children and Family Support Group!
When: Monday, April 24th from 5:30pm-6:30pm, May 8th, and 22nd. Bi weekly support group. Further dates will be released in the future.
Where: Eastern Oregon University, Badgley Hall Room #148 on the first floor.
EOU Students are working to create an after school program and can use your help! Please complete their survey at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePPvKcbArOHQ6NgBYDQG6EZN7pnKnxa_Jnx-ZTSQCjaty9EQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
TODAY!! April 18, 2023, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, join Michael Sedler for Problem Solving and Meaningful Contributions. This event is open to all staff, parents, guardians, community partners, and organizations to support children ages 5-18 (Grades K-12). Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/too-poua-buo
LHS Choir sings at the House of Representatives opening ceremony. Video courtesy of Nelli Sudbrock. https://www.facebook.com/nelli.sudbrock/videos/940990307351251/
April 3-7, 2023 is National Assistant Principal Week! Thank you to our amazing La Grande School District Assistant Principals, Mrs. Chelsea Hurliman and Mr. Eric Freeman! We appreciate you!
La Grande High School ASB is partnering with Dutch Bros to raise money for the Make a Wish Oregon Foundation on Friday, March 24th. $1 per purchase on the 24th will be donated to Make A Wish Oregon, a charity that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Union Pacific Railroad is working to address a train derailment. UPRR has stated that there are no leaks or spills of hazmat materials associated with this incident. LGSD is currently working with MidCo Bus to adjust bus routes if the train derailment last for an extended period of time. Please remember to avoid crossings on Cherry, Greenwood and Fir, and allow for extra travel time today.
It's time to spring forward! Remember to move your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023!
Come attend the La Grande High School College, Career & Military Fair on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 8 PM in the La Grande High School Gymnasium. This is a free event open to the public. All school-aged students who attend are entered into a raffle for fabulous prizes!
* 5:30 PM Oregon Public Presentations-each University will give a quick 5 minute presentation on what their school has to offer
* 6:00 - 8:00 PM Fair Tables will be open. Colleges, businesses and the military will all be on site to help answer questions about your options after high school!
2023 Crystal Apple Awards Nominations OPEN!
Do you know an amazing teacher in Eastern Oregon?
Or a paraeducator or school secretary going the extra mile?
Or any school district employee doing great work for student success?
Nominate them for a Crystal Apple Award!
Anyone can nominate using this link:
https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form.
Who is eligible to be nominated? Any school district employee (district staff, teachers, educational assistants, secretaries, custodians, cafeteria staff, etc.)
Who can nominate? Anyone – students, teachers, administrators, classified staff, parents, community members, etc.
Nomination Deadline is April 1, 2023.
For more information or to see lists of previous winners, visit the Crystal Apple page on the InterMountain ESD website at: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Remember to read everyday!
Presenter Michael Sedler will be teaching on "Taking Care of Yourself," today-Monday, February 6, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM through Google Meet. https://meet.google.com/qvr-zbak-tte This event is open to all staff, parents, guardians, community partners and organizations to support children ages 5-18 (Grades K-12).
National School Counseling Week
February 6-10, 2023
Celebrate the work of the counselors in our schools!
National School Counseling Week is February 6-10 and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for careers. THANK YOU to the counselors in La Grande School District for all they do for our students!
More info available here: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Events-Professional-Development/Events/National-School-Counseling-Week
Presenter Michael Sedler will be teaching on "Taking Care of Yourself," today-Monday, February 6, 2023 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM through Google Meet. https://meet.google.com/qvr-zbak-tte This event is open to all staff, parents, guardians, community partners and organizations to support children ages 5-18 (Grades K-12).
February is CTE (Career Technical Education) Month
February is National CTE Month. Career and Technical Education provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners.
La Grande students have the opportunity to take CTE classes in the following areas: agriculture, natural resources, manufacturing, visual arts, performing arts, business, hospitality & tourism and medical.
Find out more at: https://www.acteonline.org/why-cte/cte-awareness/cte-month/
January is School Board Appreciation Month! Please thank our amazing Board Members for all they do for La Grande School District. Today we recognize Director Joe Justice and his dedication to LGSD students!
Please click on the link to submit name suggestions for the new building on the Middle School site.
https://forms.gle/kaB3uX3HZEphitjJ9
