IMESD offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open Tuesday, September 5th, at 7:30 a.m.
We wish everyone a wonderful long weekend!
Examining the top issues facing Oregon’s K-12 schools as the new academic year begins: https://tinyurl.com/366csujd
Pendleton High School began the new school year with a welcome assembly on Tuesday morning: https://tinyurl.com/mvpvtnds
'Generations Shall Never Fade' at Pendleton Elementary School. Indigenous artist, and Washington Elementary alumnae, Ella Mae Looney's painting now hangs in her former school: https://tinyurl.com/59zk9unn
Photographers help create long-lasting memories during shoot at La Grande High School: https://tinyurl.com/ynnnrkju
Fourteen students from Umatilla High School recently reached a milestone by earning the Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy: https://tinyurl.com/4kb39prx
Check out the photo gallery from the concert finale of the Pendleton Center for the Arts annual youth Rock & Roll summer camp earlier in August: https://tinyurl.com/2s3xh4r3
‘The magic is here’ at the 18th summer youth Rock & Roll Camp, hosted by the Pendleton Center for the Arts: https://tinyurl.com/bp7wjuax
Jason Sperr returns to Stanfield to coach cross-country: https://tinyurl.com/52xjb5st
Local school children received free backpacks, hygiene products, haircuts, and other supplies on Thursday, August 17, at the "Back to Ghoul" event in Pendleton: https://tinyurl.com/dd7hdk8f
Four young athletes from Pendleton Boxing Club will be competing in Northwest Nationals Boxing Tournament in Pendleton on August 26-27: https://tinyurl.com/ys2esaye
Local members of 4-H and FFA clubs and their animals took the spotlight at the Umatilla County Fair — the Youth Livestock Auction: https://tinyurl.com/2s3bfck8
Morrow County and Umatilla school districts prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 28:
https://tinyurl.com/bddju5sf
Students returning to school in Union County will be greeted by improved facilities and several new additions for the 2023-24 school year: https://tinyurl.com/y7b9kzee
Umatilla County Fair Youth Livestock Auction showcases local FFA student showmanship in friendly competition: https://tinyurl.com/2ahhebat
Mobile Maker Lab sparks STEM enthusiasm across Eastern Oregon:
https://tinyurl.com/uw7dj7n6
In the spirit of yesterday's In-Service program, we're celebrating the Power of Positivity today! You can revisit the video of our wonderful IMESD staff sharing what they love about their work here: https://youtu.be/962HjEl2GP0
All of IMESD’s 270 employees gathered on Thursday, August 17th for the agency’s annual All Staff In-Service. This year’s theme was the Power of Positivity. Read the full article on our website: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1207435
Pendleton's Sister City exchange program is running for the first time in four years. Students from Minamisoma, Japan, are currently visiting Pendleton and participating in many cultural activities including trying out Halloween and Thanksgiving: https://tinyurl.com/yszt26kn
$515,000 Coming to La Grande School District to Address Regional Housing Needs, Promote Technical Education: https://tinyurl.com/mr3yw2jr