
Congratulations to the Elgin Class of 2024! https://tinyurl.com/mr4yjm4d

Looking to do some summer learning? Register for the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network's SUMMER SERIES now! Session offerings for paraprofessionals, counselors, specialists, educators, substitute teachers, and administrators are available. Visit https://summerseries2024.sched.com/ to learn more!


We are sharing an opportunity for children and families: a Health Fair on Saturday, June 1 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Pendleton Convention Center. FREE activities for all ages, including Car Seat Checks and a Teddy Bear Clinic. The event is presented by CHI St. Anthony Hospital.


Pendleton youth help prepare for Memorial Day: https://tinyurl.com/425mda5t

La Grande High School's a cappella choir wins fifth straight state title: https://tinyurl.com/mtxt4zy4

Elgin High School students build gazebo using geometry skills: https://tinyurl.com/3xeazpnn

All IMESD Offices are CLOSED on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day.


Weston-McEwen High School club donates $12,000 to local community: https://tinyurl.com/273w94mv

Congratulations to IMESD's 2024 Crystal Apple Award Winners!
Margaret Anderson (Autism Consultant), Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Program
Katherine Calvert (Educational Assistant), Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Program
Terri Carr (Financial Specialist), Business Department
Ian Shadle (Systems Engineer), IT Department
Read more about the winners: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1612463


Pendleton High School students view an emergency rescue simulation with Chinook helicopter and emergency workers: https://tinyurl.com/2s3da88x

IMESD hosted a Regional Library Conference in April for library staff from 22 school districts to learn, connect and share ideas for school libraries!
Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1567186

Union County works on truancy ordinance: https://tinyurl.com/3pbdsx4n

Ukiah School District places bond on May ballot: https://tinyurl.com/57nd9buw

Women Leaders in Education (WILD) has two more meetings this school year -- April 29 and May 20 from 5-7 PM at Rooster's Restaurant in Pendleton. These are networking opportunities for women in education to connect.
Register at this link: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/


More than 60 educators from multiple school districts in Eastern Oregon recently attended an event in Boardman with Dr. Will Henson about supporting dysregulated students.
The event was organized by the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network (REN).
Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1558222


Earlier in April, the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network (REN) organized the final Classified Connection event with Pendleton Early Learning Center Principal Angela Lattin.
Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1554594

Earlier in April, the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network (REN) organized the final Classified Connection event in collaboration with Pendleton Early Learning Center Principal Angela Lattin. Participants met to enhance their skills around Conscious Discipline.
Read the entire article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1554594


Decreased state test participation concerns La Grande School District: https://tinyurl.com/mr2h57bu

EOU football players help out with STEM Hub kits: https://tinyurl.com/k9fdsmjv

The Oregon Trail REN invites school district staff to a training "Getting Dysregulated Students Back on Track" on Friday 4/12 at Riverside High School in Boardman (Hybrid Option available). It's from 8:30 to 11:30 AM.
More information: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1533541
