Back to School Rally
08-24-22
While students were busy picking out new school backpacks and school supplies, their teachers and everyone else who supports their learning at La Grande School District were also getting ready for back to school. On Wednesday, August 24th, all employees of the district gathered in the high school auditorium for a Back to School Rally. This annual gathering before the new school year starts is a great opportunity for all staff to reconnect, meet new employees, get information from the district and get ready for the year together.
“Our Rally is always a great, uplifting event when all LGSD employees gather and get motivated for the new school year. Being together to share district planning and goals is a good start for serving students,” said Scott Carpenter, Assistant Superintendent of LGSD.
At the event, Carpenter gave a short overview of recent district summer camps, which served more than 1,000 students, and highlighted other district programs and plans. School principals introduced their building staffs.
Shawn Brooks, fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary, shared some words about how he works to make his classroom successful by ensuring it’s a safe place where students trust him and the environment in order to learn most successfully.
Finally, Braden Carson, valedictorian of the La Grande High School Class of 2022, spoke. Carson, who also won nine state championships during high school, talked about being positive, optimistic and kind, plus working hard and having a “no problem” mindset to resolve issues. He said his teachers at LGSD showed him that teaching is a lot more than educating kids, it’s inspiring kids and using their strengths to reach them. “You inspired me to do my greatest work,” Carson said.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the La Grande School District will be meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 pm for a Regular Board Meeting, in the District Office Board Room at 1305 N. Willow. The meeting will be available in person, online, and via phone. Please see the agenda on our website at www.lagrandesd.org for meeting access information.

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Thank you to all our students, parents, families, teachers and staff for a great school year! Despite the challenges, you have made it a successful year of learning and thriving in our district. Have a wonderful summer!

The La Grande School District would like to congratulate the Class of 2022! We celebrate all your hard work, dedication, and commitment and we wish you the best in your next adventures!

Check out LGSD Summer Camps! Free! High schoolers have some fun activities offered for you and your friends! Check them out!

Art Center East has so many summer youth art classes. Please check out their offerings from ages 0 to middle school to high school! https://5il.co/1bl7o
Here is a complete list of their offerings!
https://artcentereast.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PDF-ART-CENTER-EAST-SUMMER-CLASSES.pdf

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