La Grande School District

LHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams recently made history by both winning state championships. It’s the only time that boys and girls teams from LHS have won state at the same time. We caught up with some of the athletes to hear their experiences, read the article: https://lhs.lagrandesd.org/o/lghs/article/2583339

LHS Tiger Booster Super Fan Parking Online Auction now open for the Winter Season! https://tigerboosters.schoolauction.net/winterparking26/homepages/show
Auction ends at 12 PM on December 3rd!

What are Greenwood Elementary students thankful for at their school? We recently asked a few of them. Here is the second video highlighting what they had to say: https://youtu.be/Nl_Q37CiAY0

What are Greenwood Elementary students thankful for at their school? We recently asked a few of them. Here is what they had to say: https://youtu.be/YFA0zXbRE2U

La Grande School District and La Grande High School are very thankful this week for Barreto Manufacturing in La Grande for their generous donation of $13,000 to the LHS welding program. Read the article: https://lhs.lagrandesd.org/o/lghs/article/2567136

Tiger Boys and Girls Fall Basketball Clinic
Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 24th-25th.
1st-2nd Grade @ Wildcat Center 8:00-9:45 a.m.
3rd-5th Grade @ LHS 12:15-2:15 p.m.
6th-8th Grade @ LHS 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Click the link to sign up digitally or sign up on site!
https://forms.gle/HN2V136bcVGsDWXc8
All skill levels are welcome!

Island City Elementary celebrated Veterans at their annual Veterans Day Assembly earlier this month. View the video to see their work: https://youtu.be/ocGtnYnu0J8

The Blue Mountain Nordic Club is celebrating the 4th year of our Nordic ski program for kids 4-17 years old. We will meet once a week, on Thursdays (5:00-6:00 pm) at Meacham Divide Nordic Ski Area during January and February. Skiers will be placed into one of 3 groups, by age and ability to learn classic skiing technique. We are again able to lend skis to those who need them for the winter season.

Cost is $25 for 8 lessons. Proceeds go to BMNC to offset costs for kids’ skis, volunteer instructors, and to organize a fun race and BBQ at the end of the season.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/youth-ski-club-membership

La Grande School District will be closed November 24th-28th for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy time with your families and friends! School will resume on Monday, December 1st.

November 21, 2025, is Substitute Educators Day. La Grande School District thanks all of our Substitute Educators! We appreciate you!

Help Elkhorn Media Group with their Toy Drive. Drop off new, unwrapped toys by December 15th at House to Home, Les Schwab Tires, Ed Staub & Sons or Paul Swigert Country Financial.

November 19, 2025, is Education Support Professionals Day! Thank you to all of our Education Support Professionals who show up each day for our students! We appreciate you!

LGSD, EOU & the La Grande community welcomed the 1A & 2A State Volleyball Championships November 7 & 8. Read the article: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2554163
View the photo slideshow: https://tinyurl.com/3x77w436

Bingo tonight at Central Elementary! Doors open at 5:30 pm. We have lots of amazing prizes!

Get your holiday poinsettias from Island City Elementary! Online orders are through this link.
https://or-lagrande-lite.intouchreceipting.com/icepoinsettias

Orders are due 11/21/25 and all proceeds go towards supporting Island City Elementary. Let's make the 30th year of poinsettia sales the best yet! Make sure to check out the wreaths that have been added this year! Thanks for supporting local schools.

La Grande High School Honors Veterans with Music and Spirit

LA GRANDE, OR—The streets of downtown La Grande were filled with patriotic fervor on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as the community gathered for the annual Veterans Day Parade. Adding to the celebratory atmosphere and providing a vibrant tribute to the nation's heroes were the students of La Grande High School.

The La Grande High School Marching Band marched down Adams Avenue, performing classic military tunes and patriotic music that resonated with the crowds lining the parade route. Their energetic and precise performance was a stirring reminder of the day's significance.

Right alongside the band, the LHS Cheer Team brought their spirit and energy, cheering and waving pom-poms to honor veterans and show their support for the community event. Their enthusiasm helped keep the mood high and festive throughout the parade.

The annual parade, sponsored by American Legion Post 43, is a cornerstone of La Grande's Veterans Day observance. The participation of the high school students underscores the deep respect and gratitude the younger generation holds for the service and sacrifice of veterans.

The parade stepped off at 11 a.m. and proceeded down Adams Avenue, concluding a powerful display of community unity and honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Please join us in welcoming home our State Champion Boys AND Girls Cross Country Teams!! We will be welcoming them at 10:00 PM tonight at Pioneer Park!!! Go Tigers!!!

La Grande High School is proud to share that the 2025 State Champion 4A Cross Country Boys AND Girls teams are from La Grande Hgh School !! Way to go Tigers!!! We are so proud of you!! Stay tuned for details on welcoming our Champions back home!

The La Grande High School Senior Class is raffling a cord of firewood! Tamarack, already split and ready to go! Delivery is available in the La Grande/Elgin area. Tickets are $10 each or 6 tickets for $50. The Senior Class will be selling tickets for the first half of the Varsity Football game Friday, November 7th. Contact a senior class officer for tickets of the front office at the high school at 541-663-3301 or mandy.hood@lagrandesd.org. The winner will be announced at the half time of the football game, you do not need to be present to win.

Central Elementary recently received a new playground fence, which is a great addition to student safety! Read the article: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2533673