
We recently asked some students at Central Elementary School what they are thankful for at their school. We are sharing what they had to say in this short video: https://tinyurl.com/jmpk8hr6
Happy Thanksgiving!


The La Grande School District will be closed the week of November 25-29, 2024 in honor of Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy time spend with your friends and families!


Cougar Family! Tomorrow is Flannel Day at Central. We will have our end-of-the-month assembly and lots of fun happening in each class. Kindergarten has had the most growth in attendance for the month and is looking to clinch the school prize. Also, the 5th grade is currently in the lead for their head-to-head attendance challenge with Island City. Thank you for all of your support at home and partnership! Cougars Roll!

Help us celebrate Education Support Professionals Day November 20th! We appreciate all of our staff that support our students' education!


American Education Week is celebrated across the nation from November 18th to November 24th. It honors the dedication and hard work of educators nationwide. Learn more: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/conferences-events/events/american-education-week-november-18-22-2024


Hey Cougar Families! One last reminder about Bingo Night this Thursday from 6-8 pm. We still need more items for the bake sale. Even if you haven't filled out the Google form, we will welcome your goodies. Just make sure to drop them off at the school during the day on Thursday or by 5:00 in the evening. Please bring items in containers you do not need back and, if items need cut, please cut them ahead of time. Also, if something is allergen-free, note that as well.
Thank you! Your PTO.

Come support our Lady Tigers at 5 PM today! Girls semifinal soccer game will be played at EOU, Tuesday, November 12th!!
Go Tigers!!!




World Kindness Day is November 13th!! Spread kindness today and everyday!


The bake sale is also a big part of Bingo Night. Here is the sign up to contribute to the bake sale! Thank you for the many hands helping with this event! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1HkOzhYIY3fxWp-d10AHHFF84_YvDZQe57gzirg3Twko/viewform?edit_requested=true

Bingo Night: Our Bingo Night is coming up on November 14th from 6-8 pm. The PTO needs lots of volunteer support to make this event happen; it is great fun every year! Please sign up to help at this link > https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AA9A62DA6FC1-53099852-bingo#/

The La Grande School District will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day, which recognizes military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We express our deep gratitude to all who have served! Thank you!


LHS loves our Veterans!!! Thank you for your service!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEbelq-1fmM&authuser=0

Cougars: Picture Retakes are on November 5th. Here is a link to sign up if your student was absent or you would like a retake - https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/?ac=0098921AR

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd! Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour!


Cougar Family, after today, there will be no school until Wednesday, October 30th. Please remember to sign up for conferences by tomorrow. Conferences happen on the 28th and 29th. Also, we have a tremendous amount of clothes in the lost and found. Make sure you search the lost and found during conferences!!

Tomorrow is the last day for the attendance challenge with Island City, the grade-level attendance competitions for October, and the end of Red Ribbon Week!! Remind your student to be here and wear Red! Cougars Roll!

Please check out this awesome opportunity for parents. > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQ2kDYArWpp6KGJ7ZkFgRHkMDW_kyfQk/view?usp=sharing

We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week this week! Mrs. Dowdy has put in a ton of effort to make this a fun and meaningful experience for our students. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of drug use and promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. It's a great opportunity to teach our students about making positive choices.
Red Ribbon Dress-Up Days:
Tuesday — "Follow Your Dreams" (PJ Day)
Wednesday — "Team Up Against Drugs" Wear your favorite team colors (uniform, Central Gear, LHS, EOU, etc.)
Thursday — Wear red for Red Ribbon Week and show your Central Pride!
Let's all participate and have a great week!

Cougar Family! Conferences are coming up at the end of October. Please view this document to sign up using ParentVue - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pl1uLt8d3JAklSIpUStPv_NuuyZz5K5HXnWNz0CQVA4/edit?usp=sharing