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Dear Parents:
Bend High Recognized As One Of The Top Schools In Oregon
US News and World Report
has recognized Bend High School as one of the top schools in the state of Oregon based on test scores and academics rigor. Our teachers, educational assistants, secretaries, and most of all our students have shown themselves to be extraordinary. As a principal I feel so blessed that I'm able to work along side so many outstanding young people and their parents. The definition of "uncommon" is something rare or very great, which is how I feel about Bend High School and our school culture. Thank you all for your contribution you have made to assure that this school stays rare and uncommon.
Bend High Math Teams Dominates In Math Competition
A big congratulations to our Math Team who competed against 13 other schools and won first place in both the Lower Division (Foundations, Algebra 1, and Geometry) and the Upper Division (Algebra 2, Pre Calculus, Calculus) at the COCC Math Skills Contest. Great job Mathletes!!
Seniors
For our seniors and their parents we hope that your experience at Bend High School has been a rewarding time. We will miss you greatly. You have made an impact at Bend High School over the pass four years. We look forward to watching your accomplishments in the future.
Important Dates for Seniors
Graduation is right around the corner! Parents, please continue to challenge your son and daughter to take care of business to the end. The following are key dates for all you to keep in mind:
May 30
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-all seniors who plan on walking at the ceremony must be passing the courses they need to graduate.
May 30
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: mandatory rehearsal ( if walking at ceremony) at 10:45 am
June 2
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-Baccalaureate Service at Westside Church (optional church service for graduates and their families) 6:00 pm
June 6
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-mandatory rehearsal (if walking at ceremony)
June 7
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-mandatory rehearsal (if walking at ceremony) at 8:00 am, we will also pass our caps and gowns at 7:45 am in the gym.
June 7
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-senior assembly at 10:00 followed by the senior BBQ
June 8
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-graduation ceremony at Deschutes County Expo Center at 2:00pm ( no tickets necessary, unlimited seating is available) with doors opening at 1:00pm)
NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA has changed entrance regulations for the incoming college freshman athlete. The changes being implemented have an effect on this years high school freshman and sophomore athletes. The following link is a helpful guide that will lead you through all the changes . If you have any more questions please do not hesitate to call us.
www.osaa.org/reruiting/
Drug Dog to Visit Bend High School
Coming in the month of May, a dog that is able to recognize illegal drugs will visit our campus and will be sniffing around our school lockers.
Finals Week
June 10
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- June 12
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we will be having finals at Bend High School. It is imperative that your son or daughter be present at that time as it plays a large roll in their final grade.
The long blue line
We look forward to the return of the all the under-class students and know that you can continue on the great tradition and reputation of the "Long Blue Line" here at Bend High School. We challenge you to continue to take demanding classes as it prepares you for life after high school. We challenge you to continue to reach out to others as it prepares you to make life better. We challenge you to continue to be involved in activities as they prepare you for life's tests.
We are excited to welcome in the class of 2017, and to continue the great tradition at Bend High School. If you plan on being involved in a fall activity you will need to be cleared through our athletic office by August 16
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. Fall sports begin on August 19
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, which include football, soccer, cross country, volleyball, water polo, and bowling. The Center Foundation is offering free athletic physicals on August 8th for boys, and August 13th for girls..
We look forward to seeing you at graduation, or around the many school activities this spring. We hope you have a great summer, as there are few better places then Bend Oregon in the summer time!
Go Bears!
Sincerely,
HD Weddel
Principal
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