Although February's CTE Month is over, we have another Career Technical Education educator in Eastern Oregon to highlight!
Meet Ryan Rudolf, High School Fire Science Teacher at Ione School District: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1026464
A sculpture by Keegin Chitty of Echo High School received an honorable mention at the Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition, which is on view until March 17 in the gallery at EOU: https://tinyurl.com/4yzts5r7
Olivia Thornburg, a La Grande eight grader, placed second in the individual and the countdown rounds of a regional MATHCOUNTS competition; is advancing to state math competition:
https://tinyurl.com/52ha4amr
The Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring well over 300 works by students from 12 regional high schools opened recently, and multiple awards were given: https://tinyurl.com/yc4t5awu
The Cove School Board voted to ask voters to approve a $4 million bond in the upcoming May 16 election for the construction of a new elementary school:
https://tinyurl.com/exybm3yk
Get ready to celebrate Read Across America! 📚 Check out @NEAToday recommended books, authors, and teaching resources that are sure to bring ready joy to kids of all ages.
https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america #ReadAcrossAmerica
Student enrollment numbers rebounding in smaller Union County districts; LaGrande School District in alignment with larger state trend:
https://tinyurl.com/k7vw34hw
More than two dozen students from Pendleton, Athena-Weston, Boardman, Echo, Heppner, Irrigon, Pilot Rock, and Hermiston are among the 324 Oregon FFA members who will receive the Oregon FFA State Degree: https://tinyurl.com/28vkknah
More than 140 students from Union, Wallowa, and Baker counties attended the Eastern Oregon District FFA Convention hosted at EOU on Thursday:
https://tinyurl.com/5yfja6tf
February is National CTE Month! We are highlighting educators who work in Career Technical Education in Eastern Oregon school districts. Meet Jane Waldher, School to Careers Coordinator at Athena-Weston School District: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1017201
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.
