March Madness Attendance at LMS is in full swing! Check out where your student’s advisory class is ranked in the bracket.
Showing up in advisory on time gets you a class party if you win!
Showing up in advisory on time gets you a class party if you win!
Talk to Youth about underage drinking. 22.3% of Union County eighth graders had their first alcoholic drink at age 12 or younger which is 7% higher that the state average. For more information, see: ucsafecommunities.org
Dear LHS Families,
As we prepare for the 2026/27 school year, La Grande School District is facing significant budget reductions due to flat funding, increased operations costs, and decreased student enrollment from pre-pandemic levels. The district has used stabilization funds, grants, and other sources of revenue to minimize these impacts to students and families, but, unfortunately, these tight budget times will necessarily impact some programming we have previously provided. For the 2026/27 school year, La Grande High School will no longer offer:
1. College credit scholarships for students who either take dual credit at LHS or on-site college classes at EOU, BMCC, etc. However, these colleges/universities will still provide high school students heavily discounted courses that are a great value to families who want to get an early start on college or university. Additionally, La Grande High School and our staff remain committed to maintaining dual credit options in a significant number of courses on campus, it will be up to individual families to opt into the dual credit portion of these courses and assume the associated financial burden.
2. La Grande High School will no longer offer unlimited access to online courses within student schedules. The district can no longer sustain the huge cost burden of sustaining unlimited online access and a comprehensive high school and attached extracurricular program. While we want to provide some flexibility to students and families, the district must prioritize in-person teachers, programs, and extracurriculars that engage students and provide strong learning and opportunities for personal and team competition.
3. La Grande High School will no longer offer an in-person alternative education program to support students who have struggled in the traditional learning environment. However, the GED program will remain an option for students and families.
Regarding access to online courses, students will be allowed to enroll in a full-time online schedule or select one online course per semester. This change is designed to ensure that students remain connected to in-person instruction while still allowing access to the flexibility that online learning can provide.
Students enrolled in a single online course will be required to complete their coursework in a supervised computer lab during the school day. This structure allows our staff to provide support, maintain accountability, and ensure students stay on track with their learning.
All online courses will be monitored by La Grande High School staff, and tests will be proctored in person to maintain academic integrity. Students may request an appeal for alternative arrangements (IEP, 504, medical accommodations) if they meet specific criteria. Information about the appeal process will be available through the counseling office and administration.
Thank you for your understanding as we make these adjustments for the coming school year.
If you have questions about the updated online course policy, please feel free to contact the LHS counseling office or administration.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Hurliman, LHS Principal
Scott Carpenter, La Grande School District Asst. Superintendent
As we prepare for the 2026/27 school year, La Grande School District is facing significant budget reductions due to flat funding, increased operations costs, and decreased student enrollment from pre-pandemic levels. The district has used stabilization funds, grants, and other sources of revenue to minimize these impacts to students and families, but, unfortunately, these tight budget times will necessarily impact some programming we have previously provided. For the 2026/27 school year, La Grande High School will no longer offer:
1. College credit scholarships for students who either take dual credit at LHS or on-site college classes at EOU, BMCC, etc. However, these colleges/universities will still provide high school students heavily discounted courses that are a great value to families who want to get an early start on college or university. Additionally, La Grande High School and our staff remain committed to maintaining dual credit options in a significant number of courses on campus, it will be up to individual families to opt into the dual credit portion of these courses and assume the associated financial burden.
2. La Grande High School will no longer offer unlimited access to online courses within student schedules. The district can no longer sustain the huge cost burden of sustaining unlimited online access and a comprehensive high school and attached extracurricular program. While we want to provide some flexibility to students and families, the district must prioritize in-person teachers, programs, and extracurriculars that engage students and provide strong learning and opportunities for personal and team competition.
3. La Grande High School will no longer offer an in-person alternative education program to support students who have struggled in the traditional learning environment. However, the GED program will remain an option for students and families.
Regarding access to online courses, students will be allowed to enroll in a full-time online schedule or select one online course per semester. This change is designed to ensure that students remain connected to in-person instruction while still allowing access to the flexibility that online learning can provide.
Students enrolled in a single online course will be required to complete their coursework in a supervised computer lab during the school day. This structure allows our staff to provide support, maintain accountability, and ensure students stay on track with their learning.
All online courses will be monitored by La Grande High School staff, and tests will be proctored in person to maintain academic integrity. Students may request an appeal for alternative arrangements (IEP, 504, medical accommodations) if they meet specific criteria. Information about the appeal process will be available through the counseling office and administration.
Thank you for your understanding as we make these adjustments for the coming school year.
If you have questions about the updated online course policy, please feel free to contact the LHS counseling office or administration.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Hurliman, LHS Principal
Scott Carpenter, La Grande School District Asst. Superintendent
La Grande Kindergarten Round-Up and Pre-K Registration is Thursday, April 23rd, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the District Office, 1305 N. Willow St. We will have giveaways!! Please bring birth certificate, proof of immunizations and proof of residency. Questions? Email scott.carpenter@lagrandesd.org
La Grande High Boys Basketball Team will play in the Championship Game on Saturday, March 14th at 6:30 pm at Forest Grove High School. Let’s go Tigers!!!
La Grande Middle School has been busy wrapping up winter academics and activities and gearing up for spring. Check out this update from Principal Chris Wagner: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2767522
Congratulations to all the teams who participated in the Oregon Battle of the Books at all three elementary schools in the district and at La Grande Middle School! It was a great effort by students, staff and families to make this year a success. Read about the school winning teams and what they enjoyed about it: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2766813
We are proud to announce that the LMS OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books) team took 1st place at regionals today! They worked very hard and won all 6 of their battles in order to get 1st. They did it with grace and class, congratulated the other teams, treated the officials with respect and represented LMS with style!
This undefeated team is now heading to STATE next month!!!
This undefeated team is now heading to STATE next month!!!
Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond in their work for our district? Nominate them today for a Crstal Apple “Excellence in Education” Award! Anyone can nominate.
Nominations will be accepted through April 1, 2026. Use the links below to find out more information about the Crystal Apple Awards and to submit your nomination today.
Crystal Apple Awards: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Nomination Link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form
¿Conoce a algún educador que se esfuerce al máximo en su trabajo por nuestro distrito? ¡Nomínelo hoy para los Premios de Manzana de Cristal por “Excelencia en la Educación”! Cualquier persona puede nominar.
Se aceptarán nominaciones hasta el 1 de abril de 2026. Utilice los enlaces que siguen para obtener más información sobre los Premios de Manzana de Cristal y enviar su nominación hoy.
Premios Manzana de Cristal: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Enlace de nominación: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form
Nominations will be accepted through April 1, 2026. Use the links below to find out more information about the Crystal Apple Awards and to submit your nomination today.
Crystal Apple Awards: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Nomination Link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form
¿Conoce a algún educador que se esfuerce al máximo en su trabajo por nuestro distrito? ¡Nomínelo hoy para los Premios de Manzana de Cristal por “Excelencia en la Educación”! Cualquier persona puede nominar.
Se aceptarán nominaciones hasta el 1 de abril de 2026. Utilice los enlaces que siguen para obtener más información sobre los Premios de Manzana de Cristal y enviar su nominación hoy.
Premios Manzana de Cristal: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
Enlace de nominación: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form
NBC Camps will be back in La Grande this Spring AND Summer providing basketball and volleyball camps. These camps are full of fundamental drills, player development and competitive games designed to help you gain the edge. You will walk away motivated and inspired to elevate your game and your life! Register soon to secure your spot!
Spring
La Grande Middle School –9am-1pm
Complete Hoops Clinic
Date: March 23, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 9-14
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/nbc-basketball-clinic-la-grande-or
Summer
Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Basketball Camp
Dates: June 22-25 | Age Group: Boys and Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/eastern-oregon-university
Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Volleyball Camp
Dates: June 28-July 1 | Age Group: Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/volleyball/camps/volleyball-camp-eastern-oregon
La Grande Middle School – day camp 9am-3pm daily
Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp
Date: June 17-19, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 8-12
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/la-grande-or-basketball-day-camps
Spring
La Grande Middle School –9am-1pm
Complete Hoops Clinic
Date: March 23, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 9-14
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/nbc-basketball-clinic-la-grande-or
Summer
Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Basketball Camp
Dates: June 22-25 | Age Group: Boys and Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/eastern-oregon-university
Eastern Oregon University – overnight and extended day available
Complete Player Volleyball Camp
Dates: June 28-July 1 | Age Group: Girls ages 11-17
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/volleyball/camps/volleyball-camp-eastern-oregon
La Grande Middle School – day camp 9am-3pm daily
Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp
Date: June 17-19, 2026 | Age Groups: Boys and Girls ages 8-12
Register here: https://www.nbccamps.com/basketball/camps/la-grande-or-basketball-day-camps
Art Center East has posted their Spring Youth Classes! Call 541-624-2800 for more information.
National FFA Week is here, and we're celebrating the incredible journey of cultivating leadership, fostering growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. Come together with us to commemorate everything that FFA Week represents, let's make this National FFA Week one to remember!
It's officially Greenhouse Time for LMS! Our students are hard at work getting things started for our annual greenhouse sale. We can't wait to see all of the beautiful plants this spring!
104 of our 6th grade students made Honor Roll for second quarter! Keep up the good work and GO WILDCATS!
Asking our middle schooler's, "What's your favorite thing about middle school?" Today's answer, "I love scaring Ms. Tami!"
La Grande School District school calendars for 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 are now online! Check them out here: https://www.lagrandesd.org/documents/information/district-calendars%2Fschool-times/152184
FAMILY VACCINE EVENT
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
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
We have AMAZING school counselors! Thank you, Mr. Leavitt, for all that you do!
We have AMAZING school counselors! Thank you, Mrs. Frasier, for all you do!!
La Grande Middle School students and staff have been busy during January!
In this video, Principal Chris Wagner talks about the return to school schedules after Winter Break, activities going on at LMS, mid-year testing and early plans for spring. Don't forget about the LMS Formal Dance tonight, Friday 1/23.
Check out all the news: https://youtu.be/BGj7tR7MmbM
In this video, Principal Chris Wagner talks about the return to school schedules after Winter Break, activities going on at LMS, mid-year testing and early plans for spring. Don't forget about the LMS Formal Dance tonight, Friday 1/23.
Check out all the news: https://youtu.be/BGj7tR7MmbM
