October 19-25th is America’s Safe Schools Week! This week focuses on the importance of creating safe learning environments and encourages communities to work together to prevent violence and ensure the well-being of students and staff.

SafeOregon Tipline: https://www.safeoregon.com/report-a-tip/Phone: 844-472-3367

Del 19 al 25 de octubre se celebra la Semana de las Escuelas Seguras de Estados Unidos. Esta semana se centra en la importancia de crear entornos de aprendizaje seguros y anima a las comunidades a colaborar para prevenir la violencia y garantizar el bienestar de los estudiantes y el personal.

Línea de información de SafeOregon (Español): https://www.safeoregon.com/es/ Teléfono: 844-472-3367
2 days ago, Deb Comfort
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CORRECTION!!! Friday, November 7th is the correct date!
Dear La Grande School District Families, Staff, and Community,

Please be advised that all schools will be closed on FRIDAY, November 7, 2025.

This decision was made to support our role as host of the OSAA 1A/2A Volleyball State Championships. Due to the large number of visiting teams, fans, and officials, we anticipate significant parking and traffic congestion around the high school, Central elementary and La Grande middle school campuses. Closing for the day will ensure safe and efficient access for all guests, volunteers, and event operations.

We shall reschedule this school day to take place on June 5, 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and support as La Grande proudly welcomes schools from across Oregon to this exciting state championship event!

La Grande School District

11 days ago, Deb Comfort
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Dear La Grande School District Families, Staff, and Community,

Please be advised that all schools will be closed on Thursday, November 7, 2025.

This decision was made to support our role as host of the OSAA 1A/2A Volleyball State Championships. Due to the large number of visiting teams, fans, and officials, we anticipate significant parking and traffic congestion around the high school, Central elementary and La Grande middle school campuses. Closing for the day will ensure safe and efficient access for all guests, volunteers, and event operations.

We shall reschedule this school day to take place on June 5, 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and support as La Grande proudly welcomes schools from across Oregon to this exciting state championship event!

La Grande School District

11 days ago, Deb Comfort
schools supplies and text no school friday November 7th
Brickyard Lanes is offering a free Grade School Bowling League for grades 4th and 5th. For more information or to sign up call 541-624-2695
12 days ago, Deb Comfort
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Join us for our first Special Education Parent Night of the year! We’ll discuss the principles of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and walk through the special education evaluation process—from referral to eligibility. This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with our Student Services team. This event will be held on October 29th @ 6pm in the La Grande School District Office Board Room or you can attend the event via Googlemeets using the following link: meet.google.com/nsf-xpqe-bzx or call (US)1-570-415-1201 PIN: ‪760 155 642#‬

We look forward to seeing you there!

For questions or more information, please contact Erika Dockweiler 541-663-3221 or erika.dockwieler@lagrandesd.org
13 days ago, Deb Comfort
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Preseason Playground is now offering gymnastics. https://www.elevategymnastics.net/ for more info.
14 days ago, Deb Comfort
Cartoon images of three girls doing gymnastics
October is National Principals Month! We appreciate all that you do for our students and staff! Thank you!
18 days ago, Deb Comfort
Honoring Our Dedicated School Principals text with photos of each principal and the lGSD logo
La Grande Mat Club Registration now open for all students grades K-8. Register at: https://bit.ly/2025LGMATCLUB
19 days ago, Deb Comfort
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La Grande High School is hosting a Youth Volleyball Clinic on Saturday, October 18th from 9 am to 11 am. Cost is $30. Questions? Call Melinda Becker-Bisenius at 541-663-3461
20 days ago, Deb Comfort
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month. By promoting positive actions such as kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, we can help stop bullying in our schools. Each interaction leads to a greater school culture. Everyone has the right to feel supported and included. Each person in our school community has the power to help stop bullying. If you see something, say something.

SafeOregon Tipline: https://www.safeoregon.com/report-a-tip/ Phone: 844-472-3367

Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso Escolar. Al promover acciones positivas como la amabilidad, la aceptación y la inclusión, podemos ayudar a combatir el acoso escolar. Cada interacción pequeña contribuye hacia una cultura escolar. Todos tienen derecho a sentirse apoyados e incluidos. Cada persona en nuestra comunidad escolar tiene el poder de ayudar a detener el acoso. Si ves algo, dilo.

Línea de información de SafeOregon (Español): https://www.safeoregon.com/es/ Teléfono: 844-472-3367
20 days ago, Deb Comfort
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Being a principal means making a difference every day. This National Principals Month, we recognize the impact principals have on students, staff, and communities nationwide. Learn how you can join the celebration: principalsmonth.org

Ser director significa marcar la diferencia cada dĂ­a. En este Mes Nacional de los Directores, reconocemos el impacto que los directores tienen en los estudiantes, el personal y las comunidades en todo el paĂ­s. Descubre cĂłmo puedes unirte a la celebraciĂłn: principalsmonth.org
20 days ago, Deb Comfort
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The La Grande Downtown Association is hosting their Annual Trick or Treat event on Friday, October 31st from 4 PM to 6:30 PM.
21 days ago, Deb Comfort
Halloween Elementary School Poster with halloween background and text about the event
Micro-Squatch R.A.C.E. on Sunday, October 5th. Please contact 704-500-9233 for more info.
21 days ago, Deb Comfort
LGSD Micro-Squatch info with a cartoon image of a boy wearing a helmet and riding a bike
Don't miss our Career, College and Military Fair on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM in the gym at La Grande High School. https://youtu.be/xPRMYrbWRHo
22 days ago, Deb Comfort
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NBC Basketball is hosting a Fall Hoops Clinic on October 18, 2025 NBCCAMPS.COM/BASKETBALL
22 days ago, Deb Comfort
NBC Basketball info about fall clinic, image of basketball player and photo of clinic director
Children's Book Event with local author, M. Ruth Davenport on Sunday, September 28th at 1 PM at Cook Memorial Library.
28 days ago, Deb Comfort
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Each year, people in the United States take time to acknowledge and appreciate the rich and vast Hispanic culture worldwide.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Cada año, en Estados Unidos, nos tomamos un tiempo para reconocer y apreciar la rica y vasta cultura hispana a nivel mundial.
29 days ago, Deb Comfort
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Mini Tiger Cheer Camp is September 30th through October 2nd! Mini Tigers will receive a t-shirt and poms. Open for ages K-8th grade. $65. Questions? Contact Coach Kiki at 509-205-1838 or margodemilo@gmail.com
about 1 month ago, Deb Comfort
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Check out the message from Mr. Wagner! https://youtu.be/oAz54PAHGW8
about 1 month ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Mr Patterson and Mr Wagner
about 1 month ago, Deb Comfort
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