Attention Classified Staff! Join us for Classified Connection on November 12th from 5-7 pm. We'll gather in the theater room at The Prodigal Son in Pendleton for training featuring IMESD School Psychologist, Liz Durant. Durant will address how to manage explosive behaviors.
*IMESD provides appetizers & non-alcoholic drinks
*PDUs will be issued

1 day ago, Oregon Trail REN
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The Early Childhood Education and Behavioral Health Fall Summit brought together more than 415 educators to the Pendleton Convention Center on October 11, 2025 to learn strategies for fostering staff resilience, integrating trauma-informed approaches, and practicing self-compassion in their work with children and families.

Read the Full Story: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2484926

1 day ago, IMESD
Receiving materials
Ready to learn
Derek Clark, National Keynote Speaker
Reviewing materials
Offering suggestions in a session
Two educators pose for a photo
Reviewing materials
Allison Whisenhunt
Three educators pose for a photo

The Oregon Trail REN hosted 400+ regional educators at its annual Professional Development Summit on Friday 10/10! Thank you to the 77 speakers who led 120 sessions in multiple content areas. Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2485450

2 days ago, IMESD
summit

IMESD is currently seeking classified substitutes for positions in the classroom as well as maintenance or custodial. We are looking to fill positions in Pendleton, La Grande, Hermiston, Boardman, Umatilla, Baker, and John Day.

In your cover letter, please note the locations you are willing to be a substitute for. All classified subs are required to complete the fingerprinting process prior to working.

Position Description: https://www.applitrack.com/imesd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1&AppliTrackPostingSearch=title%3Aclassified%20&AppliTrackZipRadius=5&AppliTrackSort=type&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail

10 days ago, IMESD
Now hiring Substitutes for Classified Staff ni Multiple IMESD sites

This fall, our Comms team partnered with Ione School District to uplift student voices in a new video project — revisiting a simple but powerful question: “How does it feel being an Ione Cardinal?”

🎬Watch the video → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaQHqck5TbY&t=122s
📰 Read the full story → https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2457555

14 days ago, IMESD

Join the Regional Educator Network for our annual Professional Development Summit in Pendleton on October 10th! All 21 IMESD districts are invited to attend -- all staff are welcome!

Register for sessions here: https://2025imesdotrenprofessionald.sched.com/about

15 days ago, IMESD
2025 Professional Development Summit. October 10. Pendleton High School
Blue Mountain Kids, IMESD, La Grande School District and other partners collaborated to help LGSD students prepare for the new school year at a fun registration fair last month. Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2447760

21 days ago, IMESD
kid at fair
Congratulations to George Mendoza, La Grande SD Superintendent, who is the 2026 Oregon Superintendent of the Year! COSA presented the award to Mendoza on September 24th. Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2447734
21 days ago, IMESD
mendoza and lgsd school board members
IMESD thanks Marty Campbell, longtime emcee for the Children's Rodeo, and many other volunteers who made our 2025 event a success! Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2444262
23 days ago, IMESD
Congratulations to IMESD Board Vice Chair Kelly Bissinger, who was named the 2025 Oregon School Board Member of the Year on September 17th! Bissinger was surprised with the award at a board meeting. Read the entire article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2430153
29 days ago, IMESD
kelly bissinger
Congratulations to Marianne Smith, 25-26 InterMountain Regional Teacher of the Year! IMESD and the Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced the award at a school assembly at Mac-Hi. Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2429485
29 days ago, IMESD
marianne smith
Children's Rodeo participants have a great day at the Round-Up arena: https://tinyurl.com/2hxnw6fb
about 1 month ago, IMESD
IMESD and the Round-Up Association were thrilled to welcome 57 students to the 2025 Children's Rodeo today for rodeo fun in the arena! Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2414478


about 1 month ago, IMESD
student roping steer
EOU program helps support and retain rural teachers: https://eastoregonian.com/2025/09/03/keeping-oregons-educators-rural/
about 1 month ago, IMESD
Umatilla’s 2022 Bond Delivers New Intermediate School and Career-Technical Education Building: https://elkhornmediagroup.com/umatilla-school-district-cuts-the-ribbon-on-two-new-buildings/
about 1 month ago, IMESD
HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice at the U of O has released research on the four-day school week: https://hedcoinstitute.uoregon.edu/reports/four-day-school-week


about 2 months ago, IMESD
students at desks

September is almost here! Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities to learn and grow with other educators. See the full list of offerings: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2383480

about 2 months ago, IMESD
September REN Run Down
Congratulations to the Eastern Oregon FFA members who will earn the highest degree of the organization this fall: https://eastoregonian.com/2025/08/27/eastern-oregon-ffa-members-earn-american-degree/
about 2 months ago, IMESD

Milton-Freewater Unified School District Receives $75,000 to Support Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Students: https://elkhornmediagroup.com/mfusd-recipient-of-75k-donation-from-basalt-bash-and-barrel-auction/

about 2 months ago, IMESD
All IMESD offices will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:30 AM.

Enjoy your day!
about 2 months ago, IMESD
closed on labor day