
Battle of the Books, started 40 years ago in Hermiston, celebrates amazing anniversary in March: https://northeastoregonnow.com/battle-of-the-books-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary-on-march-14/

Students graduating from schools in western Umatilla County and Morrow County are invited to apply for 2023-24 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Hermiston. Several scholarship opportunities are available:
https://tinyurl.com/3aac8v4d

Winter storm plays havoc with state wrestling tournament
https://tinyurl.com/44ef976k

As part of National CTE Month in February, IMESD is highlighting Career Technical Education programs and educators in Eastern Oregon school districts.
View this video spotlight and meet Caitlin Russell, Regional CTE Coordinator, who is supporting teachers and students in the region: https://youtu.be/b7uwb5-hXY4


Collin Rovey, Cove High School, is one of 12 graduating seniors from across the state to receive a 2023 scholarship from the Oregon Wheat Foundation:
https://tinyurl.com/2p8njmxj

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following school districts are affected on FRIDAY 2/24:
Morrow County School District – HEPPNER SCHOOLS Only – 3 HOUR DELAY

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following school districts are affected on FRIDAY 2/24:
Ione School District – 3 HOUR DELAY
Milton-Freewater Unified School District -- CLOSED

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following school districts are affected on FRIDAY 2/24:
Athena-Weston School District – 1 HOUR DELAY (due to already scheduled Late Start Friday)

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following school districts are affected on FRIDAY 2/24:
Helix School District -- CLOSED
Pendleton School District – CLOSED
IMESD EI/ECSE (Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education) in Pendleton – Morning & Afternoon Classes CANCELLED

Due to inclement weather, the Women Leaders in Education event scheduled tonight, Thursday 2/23, at Rooster's in Pendleton has been POSTPONED until next month.
Thank you.


Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following school districts are affected on Thursday 2/23/23:
Ione School District – CLOSED (change from previous 3 HOUR DELAY)

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, school districts are affected on Thursday 2/23/23:
Pendleton School District – CLOSED ALL DAY (change from previous 2 HOUR Delay)
IMESD EI/ECSE (Early Intervention/Early Special Education) in Pendleton – CANCELLED ALL DAY

Due to inclement weather and road conditions on Thursday 2/23/23:
EI/ECSE MORNING Classes in Pendleton are CANCELLED

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following school districts are affected on Thursday 2/23/23:
Ione School District -- 3 HOUR DELAY
Pendleton School District -- 2 HOUR DELAY
Pilot Rock School District – CLOSED

Umatilla brings back wrestling after 14 years, and Vikings have three competitors qualify for 3A state tournament:
https://tinyurl.com/5n99j398

February is National CTE Month! We are highlighting educators who work in Career Technical Education in Eastern Oregon school districts. Meet Janci Sivey, Health Science Teacher, at Hermiston School District: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1010478


National FFA Week is February 18-25, 2023.
IMESD celebrates all the work by teachers, students, school districts and our communities in eastern Oregon to make FFA programs a success!
Learn more: https://www.ffa.org/national-ffa-week/


Union County schools cope with some substitute teacher shortages: https://tinyurl.com/3dytnzpe

Hearts in Motion brings top dance teams to Pendleton; Pendleton's Rhythmic Mode will compete instead of performing an exhibition dance: https://tinyurl.com/mrxm7nc7

Irrigon Knights senging 2 contenders to Oregin state tournament in girl's wrestling; Romero a top contender for a state title after winning district title: https://tinyurl.com/phczvf4c