La Grande School District

La Grande High Boys Basketball Team will play in the Championship Game on Saturday, March 14th at 6:30 pm at Forest Grove High School. Let’s go Tigers!!!

La Grande Middle School has been busy wrapping up winter academics and activities and gearing up for spring. Check out this update from Principal Chris Wagner: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2767522

Congratulations to all the teams who participated in the Oregon Battle of the Books at all three elementary schools in the district and at La Grande Middle School! It was a great effort by students, staff and families to make this year a success. Read about the school winning teams and what they enjoyed about it: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2766813

La Grande School District Superintendent George Mendoza officially received his award as the 2026 Oregon Superintendent of the Year at the COSA (Coalition of Oregon School Administrators) Winter Conference in January. Mendoza was named in September as the recipient of the award by the Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE).

Read the article: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2764376

Greenwood recently celebrated getting a new scoreboard in their gym! The scoreboard was in memory of Eldon W. Chandler. Thank you to all the community partners who made this possible. Read the article: https://ge.lagrandesd.org/o/ges/article/2763651

Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond in their work for our district? Nominate them today for a Crstal Apple “Excellence in Education” Award! Anyone can nominate.

Nominations will be accepted through April 1, 2026. Use the links below to find out more information about the Crystal Apple Awards and to submit your nomination today.

Crystal Apple Awards: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards

Nomination Link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form

¿Conoce a algún educador que se esfuerce al máximo en su trabajo por nuestro distrito? ¡Nomínelo hoy para los Premios de Manzana de Cristal por “Excelencia en la Educación”! Cualquier persona puede nominar.

Se aceptarán nominaciones hasta el 1 de abril de 2026. Utilice los enlaces que siguen para obtener más información sobre los Premios de Manzana de Cristal y enviar su nominación hoy.

Premios Manzana de Cristal: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards

Enlace de nominación: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form

There is NO SCHOOL in the La Grande School District during SPRING BREAK from March 23-27. Have a safe and restful break! School resumes on Monday, March 30!

The March Madness Attendance Challenge is back! https://youtu.be/h1D7JyUu-Qo?si=hkzXjQuVotvtaHBF

Three classes that focus on Career Technical Education (CTE) at La Grande High School recently teamed up for a sweet, fun project. The CAD (Computer Aided Design), Hospitality and Tourism, and Business classes collaborated on chocolate! Read the article: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2733192

NBC Camps will be back in La Grande this Spring AND Summer providing basketball and volleyball camps. These camps are full of fundamental drills, player development and competitive games designed to help you gain the edge. You will walk away motivated and inspired to elevate your game and your life! Register soon to secure your spot!

Spring
La Grande Middle School –9am-1pm
Complete Hoops Clinic
Date: March 23, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 9-14
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/nbc-basketball-clinic-la-grande-or

Summer
Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Basketball Camp
Dates: June 22-25 | Age Group: Boys and Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/eastern-oregon-university


Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Volleyball Camp
Dates: June 28-July 1 | Age Group: Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/volleyball/camps/volleyball-camp-eastern-oregon


La Grande Middle School – day camp 9am-3pm daily
Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp
Date: June 17-19, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 8-12
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/la-grande-or-basketball-day-camps

Art Center East has posted their Spring Youth Classes! Call 541-624-2800 for more information.

Central Elementary fourth and fifth graders have been pumping up their physical fitness this year with Cougar Fitness: https://ce.lagrandesd.org/o/ces/article/2708697

The LHS Senior Class of 2026 did an awesome job on attendance and school spirit last semester and enjoyed a movie day reward in January: https://lhs.lagrandesd.org/o/lghs/article/2707994

La Grande School District school calendars for 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 are now online! Check them out here: https://www.lagrandesd.org/documents/information/district-calendars%2Fschool-times/152184

Buckskin Coffee is supporting the Class of 2026 on February 14th! 20% of sales go to the Senior Class for their Senior Class Trip!

FAMILY VACCINE EVENT
Thursday, February 12th
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Center for Human Development
2301 Cove Ave, La Grande
School-required immunizations
Covered by health insurance or the Oregon Vaccines for Children Program
School Exclusion Day is February 25, 2026
Flu, RSV, DTaP and COVID Vaccines for eligible groups
Free help with health insurance & other resources
Free raffle drawing and giveaways
Pizza and refreshments will be provided
Translation in Spanish, Marshallese, and Chuukese
No appointment needed to attend

We have AMAZING school counselors! Thank you, Ms. Brandow, for all that you do!

We have AMAZING school counselors! Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for all that you do!

We have AMAZING school counselors! Thank you, Mrs. Dowdy, for all that you do!