Nearly one in five children in the United States will experience mental illness in their lifetime (source: Center for Disease Control). World Mental Health Day, honored annually on October 10, was created to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize support to improve the mental health of people around the world.
This year’s theme, “Mental health is a universal human right,” highlights the importance of global well-being in all aspects of governmental policy. The last few years have been taxing on the population, and many global citizens feel their mental health needs to be more of a priority - especially in those countries where so many are displaced or surrounded by wars.
In the United States, barriers to mental health services remain a significant hurdle to getting support. Advocating for equitable mental health systems for all will lead the path to positive global outcomes.
La Grande School District is committed to raising awareness about mental health and equitable access to quality mental health services.
La Grande School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365
Visit www.caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Boys basketball at LMS starts on 10/23. Practices for 7th and 8th grade are everyday from 3-5pm. More information for 6th grade practice to follow. Link to register: https://or-lagrande.intouchreceipting.com/signin a current sports physical is required and registration will close on November 5th.
La Grande FFA Drive Through BBQ is coming up on Saturday, October 28, 2023. $15 per ticket for a pulled pork sandwich, baked potato, coleslaw and cookie. Please contact Ms. Sharp at chelsey.sharp@lagrandesd.org for tickets!
Please see attached flyer for more information on the "Coats for Kids" program
Coats for Kids Program 2023 at The United Methodist Church at 1612 Fourth St, on October 31-November 2 and November 7-9. 8 am to noon. Please contact lindagleeson3@icloud.com or jaaw@eoni.com for more information.
Union County Safe Communities Dress Up Fun Run at MERA on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 9 AM. See ucsafecommunities.org/dfr for more information.
Emergency Preparedness Community Workshop on October 7, 2023 from 10 am to 11:30 am at 1802 Gekeler Lane.
Volleyball games have been cancelled for tonight, 9/21, due to multiple vehicle collision. No practice for 6th grade, practice as usual for 7th and 8th grade.
Upcoming sports at LMS are Boys Basketball and Girls Wrestling. These will start the first part of November. Registration will open on October 1st and will close two weeks after the first practice. Registration and a current sports physical are required for participation.
For help with Health Care for your family, find free, local help at OregonHealthCare.gov/GetHelp
Sports pictures reminder: Football and Cross Country Pictures are 9/18 right after school and Volleyball Pictures are 9/22. Please be sure your student athlete brings their jersey to school on those days, they will be bringing home picture packets but feel free to use the link to order online: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/login/?ac=0095471SP
Reminder: Picture day is Tuesday, September 12th. Retakes are scheduled for October 24th.
09-07-23
La Grande High School
Wrestling Champions Awarded Rings
On Friday, September 1, during halftime at the La Grande Tigers football game, seventeen LHS wrestlers were celebrated. The wrestlers who won the 4A state championship this past spring received their championship rings. Three wrestlers who won individual state championships also received their rings, as well as the six team managers and Wrestling Coach Klel Carson and his five assistant coaches.
District representatives who presented the rings were Superintendent George Mendoza, School Board Chair Randy Shaw, LHS Principal Chelsea Hurliman and LHS Athletic Director Darren Goodman. Chair Shaw said, “It’s very special to be able to celebrate these athletes and coach and recognize the phenomenal work and effort it takes to achieve a state championship. It never gets old to see their smiles and see how proud they are, as they should be.”
La Grande School District and School Board congratulate Coach Carson and the wrestling athletes on this accomplishment!
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Hello LMS families, just a reminder our Open House is tonight from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. We will start with an introductory message in the Commons, then you will have an opportunity to walk through your students schedule class by class. We look forward to seeing you there!
Grande Ronde Junior Symphony is looking for members! This is for middle school and high school students with previous experience on Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass. Starts October 11, 2023 at 7:45 to 8:45 AM. Contact Denise Hattan at 541-786-7244 for more info.
LMS Band Students: Instrument Rental Night is tonight in the LMS commons from 6-7pm. This is for any LMS student needing to rent an instrument for band class.
LA GRANDE – 28th annual Celebrate La Grande is set for Thursday September 7 from 5-7PM at Riverside Park in La Grande
This annual event offers free hot dogs, chips, bottled water and ice cream.
Additional Features include:
- Live music by Standard Deviation.
- Activities for kids will be provided
- Nonprofit organization display tables
If your nonprofit organization would like to display your materials and explain your function to the citizens of La Grande, please call or text Haley Hines at 541-786-5285 or haleyhines@eoni.com
Stop by and say hello and celebrate how awesome it is to live in La Grande.
Heads up! Last day to register for fall sports at LMS is this Friday, September 8th. Our next sports season starts November 1st for boys basketball.
On Monday, September 4th, the La Grande School District is closed in observance of Labor Day. This holiday is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. See you on Tuesday, September 5th!
Every Day Matters! Students with regular school attendance are more likely to succeed in school and beyond. Missing just one day per month can equal 10% of the school year and adversely affect learning.
Find helpful info about attendance: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/healthsafety/pages/chronic-absenteeism.aspx
