April is School Library Month! Now is the time to celebrate the essential role that school libraries play in student learning.
¡Abril es el mes de la biblioteca escolar! Ahora es el momento de celebrar el papel esencial que desempeñan las bibliotecas escolares en el aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes.
Learn more at this link: http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/slm
La Grande School District congratulates Eastern Oregon University on receiving three grants totaling $250,220 for its Reading Clinic!
"These funds will help sustain and expand the clinic’s critical literacy programs, providing both teacher training and free tutoring services for children in rural Oregon."
Students at LGSD schools benefit from free tutoring through the Reading Clinic. The district is grateful for this partnership with EOU.
Read the entire article about the grants: https://tinyurl.com/55uhvmje
Family Resource Fair & Kids Celebration is this Friday, April 11th from 3 PM to 6 PM at Center for Human Development. For more information please contact Teresa Aguilera at 541-910-0336.
Dream It, Be It Career Support for Girls Workshop is April 12th & 13th from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. For more information, contact Rikke Finbraten at dibi@lagrandesoroptimist.org
LHS girls softball beat Fruitland on Saturday 16-3 and 19-5. Well done lady Tigers!!
LHS boys traveled to Philomath today for a doubleheader. The first game against Philomath they lost 2 to 3. The second game against Tillamook, the Tigers won 6 to 5. Next game will be Wednesday at home against Baker at 2 pm.
LHS JV Baseball beat Pilot Rock 12 to 2
LHS JV2 Baseball lost to Pilot Rock 4 to 7
Go Tigers!!
Lady Tigers win! LHS beat Crook County 3-2.
There is NO SCHOOL in the La Grande School District during SPRING BREAK from March 24-28. Have a safe and restful break! School resumes on Monday, March 31!
The Oregon Public University Tour was in La Grande on Tuesday, March 11th.The tour is to showcase the many options for a secondary education in Oregon. Many LHS students participated in the event. A group of students from Elgin also joined.
Congratulations to the LHS Girls Basketball team for placing 6th at State!! Well done!!
Greenwood PTS is hosting fund raiser tonight, March 17th from 4 PM to 9 PM at Raul's Taqueria. 20% of sales go to support Greenwood PTS! See you there!
Please join us on March 18, 2025, 6 PM to 7 PM at the LGSD School Board Conference Room, located at 1305 N Willow St. Topics for this event are:
Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Accommodations vs. Modifications
Q & A
Presenters:
IMESD Assistant Superintendent, Corrina Robinson
EOU Associate Professor, College of Education, Jerred Jolin
LGSD Student Services Director, Erika Dockweiler
LGSD Special Education Teacher, Rachael Oliver
Questions? Please contact Erika Dockweiler at Erika.dockweiler@lagrandesd.org
There is now ONE MONTH LEFT to recognize an amazing teacher or staff member at your school!! Nominate someone now at: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards the Nomination Deadline is April 1, 2024. Anyone can nominate.
Check out the Tiger House video created by LHS students!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLWu5nzPZLo
Summer Volleyball Informational Meeting
When: Tuesday, March 11th
Where: Wildcat Center Upstairs in Mrs. Becker-Bisenius's Classroom. Park in Wildcat Center Parking Lot and use Gym door to enter.
Time: 6:00 pm
Who: Incoming Freshman - Seniors
If you plan to play High School Volleyball, please be in attendance Questions? Please email melinda.becker-bisenius@lagrandesd.org
March is Music in Our Schools Month, and there are some amazing people that make up the music programs in our school. Thank you for all your hard work. You may not know this, but music education in schools helps students develop critical thinking skills, confidence, social and emotional skills; as well as deepening their connection with the school environment.
Thank you to all of our music teachers: Mrs. Rinker, Ms. Bloodgood, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Durfee and Mr. Justice!
#MIOSM
We will be hosting an Open House for our first completed Tiger House on Friday, February 28, 2025. A brief program will start at noon at 903 I Avenue in La Grande . The Tiger House will be available to view from noon until 2 PM . Questions? 541-663-3203
