Each February, people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This month focuses on advocacy & education to stop dating abuse before it starts. Learn more about what you can do: loveisrespect.org.
Due to inclement weather, the following classroom is affected on FRIDAY 2/7:
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Classroom:
Hermiston @ Punkin Center - AM & PM Classes CANCELED
(due to Hermiston School District CLOSED; change from previous 2-HOUR DELAY)
Due to inclement weather, the following school districts/classrooms are affected on FRIDAY 2/7:
Athena-Weston School District - CLOSED
La Grande School District - 2-HOUR DELAY
Milton-Freewater Unified School District - CLOSED
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Classrooms:
La Grande @ Central - AM Class CANCELED
Milton-Freewater @ Freewater - AM & PM Classes CANCELED
Due to inclement weather, these school districts/classrooms are affected on FRIDAY 2/7:
Helix SD - CLOSED
Pendleton SD - CLOSED
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Classrooms:
Hermiston Punkin Center - AM Class CANCELED
Pendleton - PELC & Nixyaawii AM & PM Class CANCELED
Due to inclement weather, the following school districts/classrooms are affected on FRIDAY 2/7:
Helix School District - CLOSED
Pendleton School District - CLOSED
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Classrooms:
Hermiston Punkin Center - AM Class CANCELED
Pendleton - PELC & Nixyaawii AM & PM Classes CANCELED
Due to inclement weather, this classroom is affected on Wednesday 2/5:
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Classroom:
Hermiston @ Punkin Center -- AM Class CANCELED
(due to Hermiston School District on 2-HOUR DELAY)
Due to inclement weather, this district is affected on Wednesday 2/5:
Athena-Weston SD - 2-HOUR DELAY
Due to inclement weather, these districts are affected on Wednesday 2/5:
Milton-Freewater Unified SD - 2-HOUR DELAY
Pendleton SD - CLOSED
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Classrooms:
Milton-Freewater - AM Class CANCELED
Pendleton - PELC & Nixyaawii CLOSED
Due to inclement weather, these districts are affected on Wednesday 2/5:
Milton-Freewater Unified SD - 2-HOUR DELAY
Pendleton SD - CLOSED
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Classrooms:
Milton-Freewater - AM Class CANCELED
Pendleton - Pendleton Early Learning Center & Nixyaawii CLOSED
Due to inclement weather, this district is affected on Wednesday 2/5:
Ione SD - 3-HOUR DELAY
Due to inclement weather, these districts are affected on Wednesday 2/5:
Helix School District - CLOSED
Morrow County SD - 3-HOUR DELAY
Pilot Rock SD - 3-HOUR DELAY
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) Classroom in Irrigon @ AC Houghton -- AM Class CANCELED
National School Counseling Week is celebrated from February 3-7th, the first full week in February. National School Counseling Week highlights the unique contributions of school counselors within the schools they serve. Thank a School Counselor today!
Here’s what’s happening in February with the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network! Read the full story for details:
February REN Run-Down: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/2009662
Oregon's 2025 legislative session includes key education bills: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/01/27/money-education-cellphones-safety-oregon-legislative-session-2025/
A La Grande volleyball player recently received the Oregon National Guard Most Valuable Teammate Award: https://tinyurl.com/56mc5kv9
Check out these new interactive dashboards, summarizing the anxiety and depression prevention research from the HEDCO Institute at the University of Oregon:
https://mailchi.mp/uoregon.edu/what-does-comprehensive-school-suicide-prevention-look-like-14190994?e=f44ee84234
These dashboards offer educators and researchers a flexible, interactive way to engage with the current research and discover evidence-based strategies.
#education #educationnews
Cybersecurity incidents affect school districts in Eastern Oregon region: https://tinyurl.com/33ddjhxr
January is School Board Recognition Month.
IMESD appreciates Board Vice Chair Joe McElligott for your time, dedication and work serving our agency, school districts and students.
There are 10 DAYS LEFT to nominate an amazing Teacher for InterMountain Regional Teacher of the Year! Deadline to nominate is February 6, 2025.
It's really easy and quick to nominate a teacher and anyone can do it -- parents, students, community members, district staff.
Nominate at this link: https://oregonteacheroftheyear.org/nominate/
IMESD's Tonya Smith, Director of Regional Inclusive Services, testified in the Oregon Legislature on Monday to advocate about the increasing number of students who require specialized education services with reduced funding.
Link to news coverage: https://tinyurl.com/56zs3dds