IMESD has canceled the annual Children’s Rodeo for 2021. Health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19 guided the decision. Read the entire article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/481867

Congratulations to McLoughlin High School (Milton-Freewater Unified SD) graduates! https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/mcloughlin-high-school-graduation/collection_ec3a7c2a-c967-11eb-89b4-0f4503466cc7.html#15

Congratulations to La Grande High School graduates! https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/la-grande-high-school-seniors-graduate-in-person-following-pandemic-school-year/article_c08d5e88-c635-11eb-877a-637ac2b0aa3e.html

Several Union County school district staff receive athletic awards: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/sports/hislop-set-to-receive-national-coaching-award-several-in-union-county-to-be-honored/article_27f7b92c-c363-11eb-97d1-3312957e10b4.html

IMESD's Summer Series 2021 offers many professional development classes for educators, from reading, writing & music to mindfulness & culturally relevant instruction. Get the full schedule and more information: https://sites.google.com/imesdapps.org/imesdsummer2021

The Pendleton UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Range & Volatus Group are offering two fully paid scholarships worth $5,000 each for the upcoming, four-week Summer Camp session. Deadline is June 11, 2021. For details and flyer: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/474278

Congratulations to Stanfield Secondary School graduates! https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/stanfield-graduates-36/collection_ee37ab00-c0c6-11eb-a956-8bb4ad135df7.html#1

Congratulations to Griswold High School (Helix SD) graduates! https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/griswold-graduates-seven/collection_891e20be-c1a7-11eb-97a0-03d9ebd2e5a6.html

Congratulations to Pendleton High School graduates! https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/pendleton-high-school-graduation/collection_6cb6ae6e-c0ee-11eb-84c5-8316ca8aff0a.html#1

Congratulations to Imbler High School graduates! https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/graduation-2021-imbler-high-school/collection_c4bca00e-c02c-11eb-8bfa-1754fbe9543f.html#1

Congratulations to Cove High School graduates! https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/graduation-2021-cove-charter-school/article_0e11f8f0-c17f-11eb-bc24-fbffceaa97f6.html

Union County educators weigh effects of pandemic on learning: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/coronavirus/local-educators-do-not-believe-that-pandemic-has-not-had-major-impact-on-learning/article_1e02c09e-bfd3-11eb-8a86-cffbb02090a8.html

Congratuations to Elgin High School graduates! https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/graduation-2021-elgin-high-school/collection_cfb50890-bf35-11eb-9c07-ffe49504ef8c.html#9

IMESD congratulates all Class of 2021 Graduates in eastern Oregon school districts! We wish you the best in your future plans.

IMESD has received a grant of $25,000 from Gray Family Foundation for improvements at the Outdoor School site. This will address maintenance needs including heat sources, trails, electrical and more. Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/469485

IMESD congratulates Ione School District on the passage of their General Obligation bond on May ​18th! We look forward to seeing the improvements for students in your school.

Union County school districts plan more traditional 2021 Graduation events: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/union-county-graduation-ceremonies-will-be-more-traditional/article_88304a26-ba4d-11eb-9f55-df60f9a51391.html

All IMESD Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day, remembering and honoring persons who have died while serving in the United States Military. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, June 1 at 7:30 AM.

Looking for virtual learning options for 2021-22? The IMESD Virtual Learning Program is a FREE, K-12 online program that offers learning from home and Sports & Extracurricular activities through your Resident District. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3u6y8My

Congratulations to our 2021 IMESD Crystal Apple Winners! Tamara Bow, Registered Nurse Deb Jones, Speech-Language Pathologist Marla Royal, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Shane Weston, Technology Specialist Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/464392