When weather conditions make travel unsafe

By on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – As we approach the cold/snowy/icy season make sure you are aware of how to proceed for the day in case of delay or closure.

When weather conditions make travel unsafe, schools may either close for the day, open two hours late with regular bus routes, or open with snow bus routes. Changes to the school schedule are usually announced by 6 a.m. The following methods are used to inform parents, students and staff:

  • Phone: Monitor your phone for a call from“, the District’s automated calling system. Calls will be placed to the primary phone number listed in each student’s record.
  • Website: Go to www.lagrandesd.org, live updates will be posted here.
  • Facebook: Live updates will be posted on La Grande School District’s Facebook Page
  • Radio: Tune into Elkhorn Media Group stations
SchoolHours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, FridayHours: Wednesday Late Start2 Hour Delay Start Time (Monday-Friday)
Central Elementary8:10 am – 2:30 pm9:10 am – 2:30 pm10:10 am – 2:30 pm
Greenwood Elementary8:05 am – 2:25 pm9:05 am – 2:25 pm10:05 am – 2:25 pm
Island City Elementary8:15 am – 2:35 pm9:15 am – 2:35 pm10:15 am – 2:35 pm
La Grande Middle School8:20 am – 3:00 pm9:20 am – 3:00 pm10:20 am – 3:00 pm
La Grande High School8:20 am – 3:10 pm9:20 am – 3:10 pm10:20 am – 3:10 pm