June 1, all day
Outdoor Adventure Day at La Pine High School
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will learn about fish, birds, plants, animals, ecology, outdoor recreation and safety from the Deschutes National Forest, Crescent Ranger District, U.S. Forest Service, Deschutes County Search and Rescue, Deschutes Children’s Forest and High Desert Museum. These organizations will host learning stations for students at La Pine High School.
June 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Cirque du Jewell at R.E. Jewell Elementary School
The school will host an evening of visual arts, music and circus creativity. Thanks to the school’s artist in residence Perrin Boyd, an educator and professional circus clown, students explored different aspects of the circus and learned skills such as juggling, balance, clowning, acrobatics and more. Students will showcase what they learned. Free and open to the public.
June 2, during lunchFirst Friday at Mountain View High School
During lunch time on the first Friday of every month, Mountain View High School’s leadership students host a special event to highlight the wide range of student activities and clubs available at the school. Student musicians perform, art students display and sell their artwork and culinary students make appetizers for students to try.
June 6, 5:30 p.m.
Evening of the Arts at La Pine High School
Community members are invited to an evening of the arts at La Pine High School featuring band, choir, guitar and more. Student artwork will also be on display and light refreshments will be available. Free and open to the public.
June 6, 6 p.m.
Jazz Band Performance at Cascade Middle School
Intermediate and Advanced Jazz Band perform. Free and open to the public.
June 7, 6:30 p.m.
Oregon Trail Performance at Elk Meadow Elementary School
Fourth-graders stage an Oregon Trail performance.
June 8, morning
Walk of Grads at La Pine High School
Graduates for the Class of 2017 at La Pine High School will don caps and gowns and parade through the halls of La Pine Middle School, La Pine Elementary School and Rosland Elementary School. The younger students will cheer the graduates during this heart-warming tradition.
June 8, 5:30 p.m.
REALMS Reflections from the Field at Bend Senior High School
REALMS students and staff invite families and members of the public to see students present projects from what they learned during field-based learning projects this year. Sixth-graders focused on food sustainability issues, seventh-graders studied Native American history and eighth-graders will share highlights from their travel study trip to the San Juan Islands. Free and open to the public. Takes place in the auditorium at Bend Senior High School.
June 8, 7 p.m.
Graduation for Mountain View High School
Graduation takes place at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. Free and open to the public.
June 9, 5 p.m.
Film Festival at Juniper Elementary School
Students will walk the red carpet (literally!) before attending this annual film festival featuring student-created films.
June 9, 7 p.m.
Graduation for La Pine High School
Graduation takes place at La Pine High School. Free and open to the public.
June 10, 2 p.m.
Graduation for Bend Senior High School
Graduation takes place at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. Free and open to the public.
June 10, 7 p.m.
Graduation for Summit High School
Graduation takes place at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. Free and open to the public.
June 12, throughout the day
Link Day at Three Rivers School
Fifth-graders will participate in team-building activities, shadow a middle school student and participate in community building events for the 2017-18 school year. (Three Rivers School serves students in grades K-8).
June 12, 7 p.m.
Graduation for Marshall High School
Graduation takes place at Bend Senior High School Auditorium. Free and open to the public.
June 14, 5 to 7 p.m.
Graduation for Transition Coop at Hollinshead Barn
The Transition Coop, a program that serves students age 18-21 with developmental disabilities, will host a graduation. Free and open to the public.
June 15, 9:10 a.m.
Talent Show at Elk Meadow Elementary School
Students showcase their talents.
June 15, 4 to 7 p.m.
Rosland Museum of Art
Rosland Elementary School will host a Museum of Art event featuring acrylic work on canvas produced by students. The pieces were created during an artist in residence program. The school also invited families and community members to display artwork they created as well and the museum event will feature student and adult produced pieces. Free and open to the public.
June 15-19, times vary
Passage Presentations at REALMS
Eighth-graders at REALMS present in front of a panel of family members, education staff members and community members. Students must present their portfolio and defend the thesis “I am Ready for High School Because….” The school is currently looking for interested community members to volunteer to join the panels for 2-hour shifts. Contact Principal Roger White at [email protected] or 541-355-4900.
June 15, 5 p.m.
Fourth Grade Orchestra Performance at High Lakes Elementary School
Event is free and open to the public.
June 15, 5:30 p.m.
PTA Art Hop, Book Fair, Classroom Fun and Kindergarten Concert
Pine Ridge Elementary School is hosting several events together in a fun school celebration. The event is free and open to Pine Ridge families.
June 15, 6 p.m.
Recognition Night at Pilot Butte Middle School
Schools hosts night for students that will be receiving special recognition awards.
June 15, 6 p.m.
Concert at Three Rivers School
End of the year middle school concert for choir, beginning band, advanced band, guitar and orchestra. Free and open to the public.
June 16, 4 to 7:30 p.m.
BEA Hosts School’s Out for Summer Festival
Bend Education Association invites families to a community celebration on the lawn at the Des Chutes Historical Museum. The event will include live music and proceeds will benefit the museum and Bend-La Pine Schools classroom grants. All ages welcome and admission is free.
June 21, 4:30 p.m.Community Celebration at Westside Village Magnet at Kingston School
Westside Village Magnet at Kingston School will host a community celebration that will include student presentations.
June 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Talent Show and Perseverance Assembly at Three Rivers School
Students will perform in a talent show and the school will honor students for their perseverance.
June 22
Last Day of School
All schools are on School Improvement Wednesday schedule.
June 26
Summer Meals Program Begins
For details on locations and times, visit our Schools Meals program webpage.
June 28, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (and every Wednesday through Aug. 18)
Reading in the Park at Pilot Butte Park
Juniper Elementary School staff organized a Reading in the Park event every Wednesday throughout the summer. Students are invited to eat free lunch and read a collection of available books on topics such as kindness, character and more. Students can earn prizes. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship provided the book donations.