Blue Mountain Community College receives grant to increase access for high school students to health-care related careers: https://tinyurl.com/ybvejkmr
January is School Board Recognition Month.
IMESD appreciates the seven members of our Board of Directors who work hard all year serving the agency, our districts and students!
Welcome to 2025! Take a look at what’s happening with The Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network this January 👀
Full Story: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1948410
It's time to nominate amazing teachers in Eastern Oregon for the InterMountain Regional Teacher of the Year! Anyone can nominate a teacher online at this link: https://oregonteacheroftheyear.org/nominate/
Deadline to nominate is February 6, 2025.
La Grande High School students near finish line on house project: https://tinyurl.com/58va6cpb
All IMESD Offices are CLOSED for Winter Break from Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 1st.
Happy Holidays!
Imbler graduate returns to community to teach Ag and help with FFA program: https://tinyurl.com/3ps7ps44
Congratulations to Imbler School District on receiving a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to help fund a new track and field facility at Imbler High School: https://tinyurl.com/rx6ps2h5
Helix School District is on a 2-HOUR DELAY on Friday 12/13 due to inclement weather.
Helix School District is on a 2-HOUR DELAY on Wednesday 12/11 due to icy road conditions.
Helix School District is now CLOSED on Thursday 12/5 due to inclement weather and road conditions. This is a CHANGE from the previous 2-HOUR Delay.
Helix School District is on a 2-HOUR DELAY on Thursday 12/5 due to inclement weather and icy road conditions.
Even though December is short, there are still opportunities to learn with The Oregon Trail REN. Please join us! Event information will be in the comments. Visit the Events Calendar for registration details.
Events Calendar: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/
Special Education Day is celebrated on December 2nd to commemorate the signing and implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Thanks to this decision, students with varying levels of needs can be supported in their education.
November was a busy month for the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network! Check out your district engagement numbers.
All IMESD Offices will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving. We will re-open on Monday, December 2nd, regular hours 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Have a good Thanksgiving break!
At-A-Glance school and district reports published by the Oregon Department of Education show some gains statewide: https://tinyurl.com/3xsv4v2x
IMESD provides trainings for the region's classroom paraprofessionals: https://tinyurl.com/bdzhma6h
Statewide At-A-Glance school district profiles show some attendance and freshman-on-track improvements for districts in Eastern Oregon: https://tinyurl.com/59ukj9jk
Happy American Education Week! Let’s use this time to recognize the excellence of our public schools, students, and educators. We are inspired by the next generation's innovators, inventors, and caregivers—and the educators who are helping them get there. #AEW2024
