Thank you to all of our road crews! Your work does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all of the extra time your crews have been putting in to make our area safe to travel. City of Island City Public Works, City of La Grande Public Works, Union County Road Department and Oregon Department of Transportation-thank you!!
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
truck plowing snow in a neighborhood
BIG thank you to Corey Gomes and Hampton Paving for their help with snow removal at Island City School!! We appreciate you!!
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
snow plow moving snow
A HUGE thank you to the City of La Grande for their help with snow removal around La Grande Schools!! We appreciate all that you do to help us make travel safe for our students, staff and community!
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
photo of snowplow pushing snow
La Grande Schools on a 2 HOUR DELAY on Thursday, January 18, 2024 All schools in the La Grande School District will be on a 2 HOUR DELAY Thursday January 18, 2024 due to adverse weather and slick road conditions. Expect that buses will be on their same routes, but two hours later. Please check our district website, Facebook page as well as news and radio media for updated information. Please know, if you don’t feel it is safe for your child to get on the bus or drive to school, you have every right to keep them home. There will be no negative consequences for your child. You may call the school and your child will receive an excused absence.
over 1 year ago, La Grande School District
La Grande Schools on a 2 HOUR DELAY on Thursday, January 18, 2024 All schools in the La Grande School District will be on a 2 HOUR DELAY Thursday January 18, 2024 due to adverse weather and slick road conditions. Expect that buses will be on their same routes, but two hours later. Please check our district website, Facebook page as well as news and radio media for updated information. Please know, if you don’t feel it is safe for your child to get on the bus or drive to school, you have every right to keep them home. There will be no negative consequences for your child. You may call the school and your child will receive an excused absence.
over 1 year ago, George Mendoza
La Grande Schools on a 2 HOUR DELAY on Friday, January 18, 2024 All schools in the La Grande School District will be on a 2 HOUR DELAY Thursday January 18, 2024 due to adverse weather and slick road conditions. Expect that buses will be on their same routes, but two hours later. Please check our district website, Facebook page as well as news and radio media for updated information. Please know, if you don’t feel it is safe for your child to get on the bus or drive to school, you have every right to keep them home. There will be no negative consequences for your child. You may call the school and your child will receive an excused absence.
over 1 year ago, George Mendoza
Due to current road conditions, snow drifts on side roads and county roads as well as impending high winds, La Grande Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday 1/17/24
over 1 year ago, La Grande School District
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Due to current road conditions, snow drifts on side roads and county roads as well as impending high winds. La Grande Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday 1/17/24
over 1 year ago, George Mendoza
The La Grande School District is closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day." The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some educational resources for MLK Jr. Day: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/learning-and-living-legacy-martin-luther-king-jr
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
two people shaking hands with words Martin Luther King Jr Day
La Grande Schools on a 2 HOUR DELAY on Friday, January 12, 2024 All schools in the La Grande School District will be on a 2 HOUR DELAY Friday, January 12, 2024 due to adverse weather and slick road conditions. Expect that buses will be on their same routes, but two hours later. Please check our district website, Facebook page as well as news and radio media for updated information. Please know, if you don’t feel it is safe for your child to get on the bus or drive to school, you have every right to keep them home. There will be no negative consequences for your child. You may call the school and your child will receive an excused absence.
over 1 year ago, La Grande School District
News in bubble letters
La Grande Schools on a 2 HOUR DELAY on Friday, January 12, 2024 All schools in the La Grande School District will be on a 2 HOUR DELAY Friday, January 12, 2024 due to adverse weather and slick road conditions. Expect that buses will be on their same routes, but two hours later. Please check our district website, Facebook page as well as news and radio media for updated information. Please know, if you don’t feel it is safe for your child to get on the bus or drive to school, you have every right to keep them home. There will be no negative consequences for your child. You may call the school and your child will receive an excused absence.
over 1 year ago, George Mendoza
January is Braille Literacy month, this celebration aims to raise awareness about braille literacy. Here are some braille lessons intended for adults who are supporting children that are braille users. https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/dots-families-braille-lessons/
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
boy reading a braille book
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and La Grande School District has the best School Board Directors out there!! Please thank our Board Members for their dedication to our students, staff and community! Thank you, Michelle Perry!! #SchoolBoardMonth
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
Michelle Perry photo and superheroes swag
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and La Grande School District has the best School Board Directors out there!! Please thank our Board Members for their dedication to our students, staff and community! Thank you, Merle Comfort!! #SchoolBoardMonth
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Merle Comfort with Superheroes swag
Want to learn how to fix things? Join the Repair Cafe on January 25, 2024, at Cook Memorial Library from 3 PM to 6 PM. You can bring items that need repair and learn how to fix them! This is a FREE activity!
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
Repair Cafe flyer with image of a man fixing a wooden chair and details about the repair cafe
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and La Grande School District has the best School Board Directors out there!! Please thank our Board Members for their dedication to our students, staff and community! Thank you, Robin Jolin!! #SchoolBoardMonth
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
Photo of Robin Jolin and superheroes swag
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and La Grande School District has the best School Board Directors out there!! Please thank our Board Members for their dedication to our students, staff and community! Thank you, Danelle Lindsey!! #SchoolBoardMonth
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
photo of Danelle Lindsey and superheroes swag
Welcome new Fifth Grade Teacher, Melanie DeBord, to Greenwood Elementary!
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
photo of new 5th grade teacher Melanie DeBord at Greenwood
School is on!! We will see all of you at our regular Wednesday start times!!! Thanks to all of our staff who have been out in the weather getting our buildings ready for our favorite people, our students!! Be safe!!
over 1 year ago, Deb Comfort
Superintendent Mendoza and Assistant Superintendent Carpenter shoveling sno
Superintendent Mendoza and Assistant Superintendent Carpenter shoveling snow.
La Grande School District will start at normal, late start times for today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024! See you soon. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1562/LGSD/2344652/time_for_school_.pdf
over 1 year ago, La Grande School District
News person holding newspaper