
IMESD recently celebrated a longtime employee by presenting her with a 2022 Legacy Award. Roxanne Hanel, the agency's Audiologist, has worked for the agency for almost 34 years. She received her award on May 9th.
Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/742853


Congratulations IMESD 2022 Crystal Apple Award winners!
Brandi Audis, Educational Asst
Rhonda Dockweiler, Admin Asst
Rachael Olson, Teacher/Special Program Liaison
Jennifer Richardson, Graphic Design Specialist
Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/742812


The Pendleton School District and IMESD recently celebrated the 50th year of Outdoor School. Three buildings were dedicated for: Jim Christensen, Diane Willcox (for husband Vern Willcox) and Bob McMillan.
To read more, visit: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/739659


The Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub has community grants available for up to $15,000 aimed at helping children and families in the region. For more information, view the press release: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/722936


Due to inclement weather, HEPPNER Schools ONLY in the Morrow County School District are CLOSED ALL DAY on Tuesday 04/12 (change from previous 3-HOUR DELAY). Boardman and Irrigon schools are operating on REGULAR SCHEDULE.


Due to inclement weather, these districts are affected on Tuesday 04/12/22:
Ione SD -- 3-HOUR DELAY
Morrow County School District -- HEPPNER Schools ONLY on 3-HOUR DELAY


Umatilla Indian Reservation is the first Indigenous community to receive a Think Big Space from Amazon: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/school-districts-find-resilience-in-online-learning-environments/article_ded43364-b6ab-11ec-9b75-0b3897a366d4.html

Area school districts continue online learning options: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/school-districts-find-resilience-in-online-learning-environments/article_ded43364-b6ab-11ec-9b75-0b3897a366d4.html

IMESD and Pendleton School District will celebrate 50 years of Outdoor School with a celebration on Friday 4/29. Former campers, counselors, field study volunteers, teachers and community supporters are invited. Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/705876


Oregon Trail REN and Eastern Oregon University were recently featured in the La Grande Observer about the Reading Clinic initiative: https://tinyurl.com/4f9scy68

ODE released its Oregon Early Childhood Inclusion Indicators Initiative Annual Report today, which found partnerships on equity and inclusion for young children is critical.
Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/700382


La Grande School District students recently cooked lunch for their classmates: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/lhs-lms-students-get-real-world-look-at-dining-business-from-corporate-chef/article_161ea58c-a6af-11ec-805d-3f439e163ff6.html

Meet Alexis, a freshman at Elgin High School, who was recently chosen as Student of the Month by Freedom Scientific. View her video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=nlawo70qUgk&feature=youtu.be
Alexis works with Sharon Zenger, Vision/O&M Specialist at IMESD.


Morrow County School District announces its new Superintendent: https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/morrow-county-school-district-announces-new-boss/article_23d2ed42-83b7-5a99-a02b-690ee4d07d4f.html

All IMESD Offices will be CLOSED for Spring Break from March 21 - 25. Have a safe and wonderful break! Offices will reopen at 7:30 AM on Monday, March 28th.


Thank you to all of the Classified Employees who work for IMESD and for our region's school districts who contribute so much to student success in eastern Oregon. We appreciate you!


INTERMOUNTAIN ESD BOARD ANNOUNCES VACANCY
For more information or to apply please see the full article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/672125


Check out this amazing video from Promise of Oregon!
"We needed this" from Promise of Oregon 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX81OgTXMK0

Are you a High School student looking for a part-time job?
Are you interested in IT or computers?
InterMountain ESD is hiring for part-time Desktop Support Student Assistants:
• The job would be in your own school
• Average of 15 hours per week
• Work 3 to 5 days per week
• $12 per hour
Detailed Job Description available at: https://intermountain.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1725
Apply through the IMESD website at: https://intermountain.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx


CTE (Career Technical Education) gets a boost in the Union School District: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/union-school-district-to-expand-its-cte-center/article_7f1f6d4a-92bf-11ec-a3f7-8ba246e6455b.html