Are you looking to improve your co-parenting skills? Sign up for the Successful Co-Parenting series, held on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00PM. Sessions will be held at Heidi Ho School at First Baptist Church in La Grande.
These classes will be held on May 8, 15, 22 and 29. All sessions are free, childcare is provided. To register, contact Teala at teala.sunderman@ojd.state.or.us or call at (541) 962-9500 (extension 4, option 2)
For more information: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1693/NPCS/5569032/Co_Parenting_class_May__2025.pdf
May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day at Cook Memorial Library in La Grande! Join the celebration from 9:00am-5:00pm. Take home a free book and enter the raffle for a chance to win a gift certificate for Hobby Habit!
Come attend the First Annual Food Bank and Home Goods Event! This event will take place in the La Grande Middle School Gymnasium on April 26th from 10:00am-3:00pm.
The goal is to help raise funds for families and children in the Union County area. Food boxes will be donated to families in need. Home goods will be sold at reduced prices. All proceeds will go towards local organizations that serve children and families in the community.
Find out more: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1693/NPCS/5568931/Food_Bank_and_Home_Goods_Event_April_26_2025.pdf
Have old tires you need to get rid of? La Grande Rotary, Les Schwab and EOU Athletes have teamed up to help you take care of that! Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 8am-12pm you can bring your unmounted car or light truck tires to the south side of Les Schwab Tire Center in La Grande (just off 20th Street) to drop off at no charge. Unmounted means tires only. No wheels or rims can be accepted.
The La Grande Church of Nazarene invites members of our community to a Community Dinner this Thursday, April 24th from 6:00-7:30PM. All are welcome to come enjoy. See the flyer for more information: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1693/NPCS/5568744/Community_Dinner_April_24_2025.pdf
Join us in recognizing the amazing individuals who keep our offices running smoothly every day. They are likely the first people you see when you walk into a school building, ready to answer questions and offer guidance as needed. Their work helps to keep our buildings organized and build trust and connection with our families. To Desi McGinn and Kayla Flores, thank you for your invaluable work.
Ayúdanos a reconocer a las personas increíbles que mantienen a nuestras oficinas todos los días. Es probable que son las primeras personas que vea al entrar a un edificio del Distrito, listas para responder preguntas y ofrecer orientación según sea necesario. Su esfuerzo ayuda a mantener nuestros edificios organizados y a fomentar la confianza y la conexión con nuestras familias. Damos gracias a Desi McGinn y Kayla Flores por su trabajo invaluable.
This is a reminder that today is our Early Release. School is out at 3:10 and buses will run at 3:15 p.m. Staff will meet together for professional development. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
April is School Library Month! Now is the time to celebrate the essential role that school libraries play in student learning. Thank you to our school librarian, Sherry Loennig, for all you do for our students. We appreciate you.
¡Abril es el mes de la biblioteca escolar! Ahora es el momento de celebrar el papel esencial que desempeñan las bibliotecas escolares en el aprendizaje de nuestros estudiantes. Gracias a la bibliotecaria de nuestra escuela, Sherry Loenning, por todo lo que hace por nuestros estudiantes. La apreciamos.
Learn more at this link: http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/slm
Friday School will occur this Friday, April 11th from 8:00 a.m. until noon in Mr. Smiths classroom. This is for 6th-12th graders and is a time to receive extra assistance from a teacher. If your child is failing, has a low grade, or missing assignments, this is a great opportunity for them to come in. Please call the school if you have any questions.
Please check out the flyer in your email, our social media pages, or website for the SORA reading contest for staff and students. If your child does not know how to sign into SORA, please reach out to Christie.Boen@imesd.k12.or.us. SORA is a free program that students and staff can download books to listen to or read.
Elementary parents: Teachers have sent out sign up emails for conferences that will take place on Thursday and Friday. High School/Middle School families: This Thursday April 3rd from 1-7pm will be an drop in opportunity for conferences in the cafeteria and then additional conferences will take place on Friday in classrooms from 8-noon
Elementary parents: Please check your emails for communication from your students teacher. They will be sending out sign up sheets to schedule your conferences that will take place on April 3rd and 4th. High School/Middle School families: Thursday April 3rd from 1-7pm will be an drop in opportunity for conferences in the cafeteria and then additional conferences will take place on Friday in classrooms from 8-noon.
There is NO SCHOOL in the North Powder School District from March 24-28th for SPRING BREAK! Have a safe and restful break!
¡NO HAY CLASES en el Distrito Escolar North Powder del 24 al 28 de marzo por las VACACIONES DE PRIMAVERA! ¡Que tengan un descanso seguro y tranquilo!
This is a reminder that this Wednesday the 19th is our Early Release. School is out at 3:10 and buses will run at 3:15 p.m. Staff will meet together for professional development. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
There is now LESS than one month to recognize an amazing teacher or staff member at your school for a Crystal Apple Award!! The Nomination Deadline is April 1, 2025. Anyone can nominate. Nominate someone now: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
¡¡Queda MENOS de un mes para nominar a un maestro o miembro del personal en su escuela para recibir el Premio de la Manzana de Cristal!! La fecha límite de nominación es el 1 de abril de 2025. Cualquier persona puede nominar a alguien. Nomine a alguien ahora: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards
March is National Women’s History Month. This month is a celebration of the women who have made contributions to history, culture and society. We thank all women for making a difference!
Curious about how Women’s History Month came to be? Find out now: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/womens-history-month-history/
Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer. Este mes es una celebración de las mujeres que han hecho contribuciones a la historia, la cultura y la sociedad. ¡Agradecemos a todas las mujeres por marcar la diferencia!
¿Tienes curiosidad sobre cómo surgió el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer? Descúbrelo ahora: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/womens-history-month-history/
Hello families. This is a program that has been occurring for a few years. Please check out the different opportunities available to your student. If your student needs anything to make this internship work, please reach out to Mrs. Smith. There are people available to assist.
https://eowb.org/eoworks
Our school district is seeking nominations for the 2025 Crystal Apple Awards. These annual awards recognize district employees who are going the extra mile!
Any district employee is eligible – teachers, paraeducators, office staff, cafeteria staff, etc. Anyone can nominate at this link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form
DEADLINE to nominate is April 1, 2025.
Absenteeism is a lost opportunity for student learning and overall development. Coming to school as often as possible helps them maintain relationships, build communication skills, and other useful capabilities they will use in their futures.
If you have questions about keeping students home due to illness, consult the Health Guidance Handout: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/healthsafety/Documents/EDM%20Health%20Guidance%20for%20Schools/En_Health_Guidance_Handout_2023%20ODE-OHA.pdf
Each March, we celebrate Music in Our Schools Month, and there are some amazing people that make up the music programs in our school. The North Powder School District would like to thank you for all your hard work. You may not know this, but music education in schools helps students develop critical thinking skills, confidence, social and emotional skills; as well as deepening their connection with the school environment. #MIOSM
Cada marzose celebra el Mes de la Música en Nuestras Escuelas y tenemos algunas personas increíbles que participan en los programas de música de nuestra escuela. Queremos dar las gracias por su dedicación. Los programas de música en las escuelas pueden ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades de pensamiento crítico, con su confianza y habilidades sociales y emocionales; y también ayudan a profundizar la conexión del estudiante con su escuela. #MIOSM