January is School Board Recognition Month. Kelly Bissinger has been part of the IMESD Board since its creation in 2010. Bissinger was also named Oregon's 2025 School Board Member of the year in the Fall of 2025. We appreciate you!

about 22 hours ago, IMESD
Kelly Bissinger

January is School Board Recognition Month. Join us in celebrating the amazing volunteers who work tirelessly to align IMESD goals and priorities with student and educator needs. Thank you, Maria, for all you do!

3 days ago, IMESD
Maria Sanchez, Zone 1

January is School Board Recognition Month. Join us in celebrating the amazing volunteers who work tirelessly to align IMESD goals and priorities with student and educator needs. Thank you for all you do!

Zone 1: Maria Sanchez
Zone 2, Vice Chair: Kelly Bissinger (Oregon's School Board Member of the Year, 2025)
Zone 3: Claudia Limon
Zone 4: Steve Muller
Zone 5: Merle Comfort
Zone 6: Jocelyn Jones
Board Chair: Joe McElligott

5 days ago, IMESD
School Board recognition month
Athena-Weston School District creates 3-D printed bagpipes: https://tinyurl.com/a3vtf49d
5 days ago, IMESD
two students hold 3-D printed bagpipes
North Powder School District students' photos at Hot Lake Hotel are featured at Eastern Oregon University exhibit: https://lagrandeobserver.com/2025/12/25/the-mysteries-of-hot-lake/
7 days ago, IMESD
Happy New Year from the Intermountain Education Service District! We look forward to another year of supporting our component districts in driving student innovation and success.
9 days ago, IMESD
Happy new year 2026
La Grande High School students gave back to their community with a holiday food drive: https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/2610665
9 days ago, IMESD
students at food drive collection point
Umatilla SD students got support from police officers for their holiday shopping: https://www.umatilla.k12.or.us/article/2597337
11 days ago, IMESD

Dave Fowler was named the region's 2025 Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year by the Region 12 CTE Consortium. Fowler was surprised with the award during an all-school assembly at Heppner Junior/Senior High School on December 16th, 2025.

Caitlin Russell, IMESD's Regional CTE Coordinator had this to say about the 2025 Awardee:

"Dave Fowler is the kind of leader you lean on. His guidance has shaped CTE across our region and strengthened TSA programs statewide, always with students at the center. Dave turns big ideas into real opportunities that help students grow, compete, and succeed long after they leave his classroom."

Congratulations, Dave!

22 days ago, IMESD
Dave Fowler announced CTE Teacher of the Year 2025
Dave receives his certificate
Dave Folwer poses with Heppner Junior/Senior High Staff

Schools from five districts engaged in friendly competition at the Oregon TSA gathering on December 11th. See the highlights and results using the following link: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2606768

22 days ago, IMESD
Oregon TSA members pose with Oregon TSA backdrop
students pose with a teacher
a student measures materials
students build bridges
bridge parts are set, waiting for glue to dry
Students pose with planes
students pose with model plane
A plane is in flight
Students present marble maze
students discuss their project with judges
Winter Break is approaching fast, IMESD offices will be closed from December 22 until January 2. Stay warm, and have a safe break.
24 days ago, IMESD
IMESD Offices Closed for Winter Break December 22 to January 2
CORRECTION: IMBLER School District is on a 2-HOUR DELAY today, not Elgin School District. We regret the mistake.
24 days ago, IMESD
power outage sign
Due to power outages, Elgin School District is on a 2-HOUR DELAY and Stanfield School District is on a 3-HOUR DELAY on Wednesday 12/17.
24 days ago, IMESD
power outage sign

Congratulations to Umatilla School District Superintendent Heidi Sipe, who received a COSA leadership award in December! Read the article: https://tinyurl.com/4tzmpmuz

about 1 month ago, IMESD

EdTech Summit 2026 is here!

Join us for a day of hands-on learning, innovation, and collaboration. From Canva for Beginners to AI tools like Gemini, Notebook LM, and SchoolAI, we’re diving into the future of digital education.

Register: https://events.imesd.k12.or.us/event/EdTech-Summit/580

Let’s shape the future of teaching—together!

about 1 month ago, Ayla Olson
a flier saying register today with an overview of the event.
IMESD’s Director of Early Learning Initiatives, Marissa Loiland, visited Washington, D.C. in November as an advocate for Oregon’s Upstream Initiative. Through the Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub, Loiland and Parent Leader Courtney Carter attended the 2025 National Summit. Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2573271
about 1 month ago, IMESD
It's the time of year to show appreciation and practice gratitude. At the IMESD, we are grateful for the students, families, and staff that make our districts great.

REMINDER: IMESD Offices will be closed from November 26-November 28.
about 2 months ago, IMESD
IMESD Offices will be closed November 26-28 for Thanksgiving break
IMESD Director of Early Learning Initiatives Marissa Loiland will represent the Upstream Initiative in Washington, D.C., next week at the 2025 National Summit. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yec634kz

2 months ago, IMESD
The Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network (REN) showcased its programs that provide professional learning for educators to the Educator Advancement Council October 21-22 at IMESD Pendleton Headquarters.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/c6hdezdj
2 months ago, IMESD
Approximately 76 high school students from the Pendleton, La Grande, Baker, Umatilla, Pilot Rock, Milton-Freewater, and Wallowa school districts visited Eastern Oregon University (EOU) to explore teaching careers through the Oregon Teacher Pathway program.

Read the article: https://tinyurl.com/4rcevude
3 months ago, IMESD
high school students at EOU