Morrow County SD and EOU partner on Ignite! Reading program to tutor students: https://tinyurl.com/4p5ykbrh

IMESD congratulates the La Grande School District on successful passage of its school bond last week! https://www.lagrandesd.org/article/746477

IMESD recently celebrated a longtime employee by presenting her with a 2022 Legacy Award. Roxanne Hanel, the agency's Audiologist, has worked for the agency for almost 34 years. She received her award on May 9th.
Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/742853

Congratulations IMESD 2022 Crystal Apple Award winners!
Brandi Audis, Educational Asst
Rhonda Dockweiler, Admin Asst
Rachael Olson, Teacher/Special Program Liaison
Jennifer Richardson, Graphic Design Specialist
Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/742812

The Pendleton School District and IMESD recently celebrated the 50th year of Outdoor School. Three buildings were dedicated for: Jim Christensen, Diane Willcox (for husband Vern Willcox) and Bob McMillan.
To read more, visit: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/739659

The Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub has community grants available for up to $15,000 aimed at helping children and families in the region. For more information, view the press release: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/722936

Due to inclement weather, HEPPNER Schools ONLY in the Morrow County School District are CLOSED ALL DAY on Tuesday 04/12 (change from previous 3-HOUR DELAY). Boardman and Irrigon schools are operating on REGULAR SCHEDULE.

Due to inclement weather, these districts are affected on Tuesday 04/12/22:
Ione SD -- 3-HOUR DELAY
Morrow County School District -- HEPPNER Schools ONLY on 3-HOUR DELAY

Umatilla Indian Reservation is the first Indigenous community to receive a Think Big Space from Amazon: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/school-districts-find-resilience-in-online-learning-environments/article_ded43364-b6ab-11ec-9b75-0b3897a366d4.html
Area school districts continue online learning options: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/school-districts-find-resilience-in-online-learning-environments/article_ded43364-b6ab-11ec-9b75-0b3897a366d4.html
IMESD and Pendleton School District will celebrate 50 years of Outdoor School with a celebration on Friday 4/29. Former campers, counselors, field study volunteers, teachers and community supporters are invited. Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/705876

Oregon Trail REN and Eastern Oregon University were recently featured in the La Grande Observer about the Reading Clinic initiative: https://tinyurl.com/4f9scy68
ODE released its Oregon Early Childhood Inclusion Indicators Initiative Annual Report today, which found partnerships on equity and inclusion for young children is critical.
Read more: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/700382

La Grande School District students recently cooked lunch for their classmates: https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/news/local/lhs-lms-students-get-real-world-look-at-dining-business-from-corporate-chef/article_161ea58c-a6af-11ec-805d-3f439e163ff6.html
Meet Alexis, a freshman at Elgin High School, who was recently chosen as Student of the Month by Freedom Scientific. View her video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=nlawo70qUgk&feature=youtu.be
Alexis works with Sharon Zenger, Vision/O&M Specialist at IMESD.

Morrow County School District announces its new Superintendent: https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/morrow-county-school-district-announces-new-boss/article_23d2ed42-83b7-5a99-a02b-690ee4d07d4f.html
All IMESD Offices will be CLOSED for Spring Break from March 21 - 25. Have a safe and wonderful break! Offices will reopen at 7:30 AM on Monday, March 28th.

Thank you to all of the Classified Employees who work for IMESD and for our region's school districts who contribute so much to student success in eastern Oregon. We appreciate you!

INTERMOUNTAIN ESD BOARD ANNOUNCES VACANCY
For more information or to apply please see the full article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/672125


