National Special Education Day was December 2nd.
This day commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975 and celebrates the students, teachers and administration striving to make special education possible for students.
Learn more: https://nationaltoday.com/special-education-day/
Due to inclement weather and road conditions on Friday 12/1:
Pendleton School District - CLOSED (change from previous 2-hour delay)
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, these school districts are affected on Friday 12/1:
Helix School District - on 2-HOUR DELAY
Pendleton School District -- on 2-HOUR DELAY
La Grande High School graduate contributes to Dolly Parton album: https://tinyurl.com/yc7df2yw
Athena-Weston School District recently celebrated Native American Heritage Month with special activities: https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/athena-weston-school-disitrct-celebrates-native-american-heritage-month/article_5fc96660-8559-11ee-a4f5-f348f7cb3af5.html
All IMESD Offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving from IMESD!
Eastern Oregon school districts tackle student vaping: https://tinyurl.com/mtt7v3e6
This past summer, Umatilla School District students advocated in Washington, D.C.: https://tinyurl.com/ebzds3vv
Eastern Oregon school districts have mixed results post-pandemic: https://tinyurl.com/37svsddy
Statewide education conference welcomes student voice: https://osba.org/student-voice-comes-through-loud-and-clear-at-osba-annual-convention/
Elgin high school senior balances schoolwork, athletics and ranch life: https://tinyurl.com/cz9jw2j5
All IMESD Offices are closed on Friday, November 10th, in observance of Veterans Day.
We honor all veterans who have served in the U.S. military.
Two school districts in Union County have increased enrollment this year: https://tinyurl.com/4hp4b873
Imbler School District students score well on state assessments: https://tinyurl.com/rd3fr2r4
The next Eastern Oregon Forum focuses on "Murdered and Missing Indigenous People" on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 PM at BMCC in Pendleton. Cost is $5 per person, FREE Admission for Students.
More information: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1318559
IMESD employees and school district staffs tested their cybersecurity incident response ability at a training event on October 24th:
Read the article: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1316229
La Grande School district students exceed state averages in recent scores: https://tinyurl.com/4j3c9bfe
Oregon student attendance is a concern: https://tinyurl.com/44huwsuy
Imbler School District seniors give back to community through senior projects: https://tinyurl.com/4mcvk6b9
IMESD is seeking applicants for a position on our Board of Directors: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/article/1298129
