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
Hello Families,
This is a reminder that there is no school today, Monday, January 26, or tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, January 28.
Tomorrow, all 5th grade students will be attending a swimming trip at the pool from 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Please be sure your student comes to school prepared with:
A swimsuit
A towel
Thank you for helping us ensure a fun and successful experience for our 5th graders!
Join us for our Special Education Parent Night, featuring a discussion on Conflict Resolution with presenters from FACT Oregon and the Oregon Department of Education. This event provides an opportunity for families to learn, ask questions, and connect with our Student Services team.
Date: January 21, 2026
Time:6:00–7:00 PM
Location:La Grande School District Office Board Room
Virtual Attendance Option:
Google Meet:meet.google.com/vse-dcfx-sbc
Phone: +1 317-936-9126
PIN: 159 083 990#
For questions or more information, please contact:
Erika Dockweiler
541-663-3221
erika.dockwieler@lagrandesd.org
There will be no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
School will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
#NFHSCoachoftheYear
Parents and Guardians,
Please notify the school within 48 hours if your student is absent by calling the attendance line 541-663-3504 or texting the text only attendance line 541-975-3238. Please state the reason for the absence. Messages can be left 24 hours a day. You are welcome to inform your student’s teacher, but the office must be notified for the absence to be excused.
Absences longer than three days require a doctor’s note to be excused. For planned absences of more than three days, prearranged absence forms are available in the main office and should be completed in advance. Students with unexcused absences may be subject to the county’s truancy ordinance.
If you have any questions, please call 541-663-3504. Thank you for your cooperation.
January is School Board Recognition Month! Our LGSD volunteer school board helps set a clear vision for student success, guiding long-term goals that support learning for every student. Thank you for your leadership, time, and commitment to our community’s future!
¡Enero es el Mes de Reconocimiento de la Junta Escolar! Nuestra junta escolar, compuesta por voluntarios, ayuda a establecer una visión clara para el éxito de los estudiantes, guiando los objetivos que apoyan el aprendizaje de cada alumno. ¡Gracias por su liderazgo, su tiempo y su compromiso hacia el futuro de nuestra comunidad!
Register at: lagrandelittleleague.net
Attendance Letter-
Please see link below
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rSKpodVddVkF_4bxlw7a1iIBWBGKy61bVRn1PSOy-44/edit?usp=sharing
Check out this opportunity from Eastern Oregon University Head Start on Conscious Discipline for Families. This class series is free and is a great resource- Check out the flyer for more information and how to register!
Sign-ups for 4th/5th grade girls basketball are due as soon as possible. Please turn in the completed form along with the $10 participation fee to the school office.
📅 Program Start Date: Tuesday, January 6
🏀 Practice Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
⏰ Practice Time: 2:40–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Central Gym
🚗 Parent Pickup: Students will be released by coaches at 4:00 PM and should be picked up out front of the school.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office. We look forward to a great season!
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Holiday Hoop Camp
Dates: December 22, 2025
Gender and Ages: Boys and Girls 8 - 13
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Register: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/nbc-basketball-clinic-la-grande-or
Fifth grade students at Central Elementary are planning for spring already. Students in Lead the Way planted about 600 daffodil and tulip bulbs at the school this fall. Read the article: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2588767
Hello Central Families,
This is a friendly reminder that our 3rd–5th grade Winter Music Performance will take place tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 9th at 6:00 PM in the High School Auditorium.
We look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work and enjoying a wonderful evening of music together. Please make sure your student arrives a few minutes early so we can prepare for the performance.
Thank you, and we can’t wait to see you there!
