PRESS RELEASE:

May 31, 6 p.m.

Hamlet in the Next at Pacific Crest Middle School
Pacific Crest seventh-graders will perform portions of this William Shakespeare classic. Free and open to the public.

May 31, 6:30 p.m.
Summit High School Band Spring Concert
Dan Judd, Bend-La Pine School’s Teacher of the Year (pictured) and longtime Summit High School band teacher, is conducting his last concert at the school. Free and open to the public.

June 1, 10:30 a.m.
Kindergarten Jump Up Event at Silver Rail Elementary School
Incoming kindergarten students and their parents or guardians are invited to meet teachers, visit a classroom and ask questions.

June 1, 5 to 7 p.m.
Film Festival at Juniper Elementary School
The school will roll out the red carpet for student filmmakers and their families during this annual festival. Light dinner will be served and each film will be shown twice during this fun evening that showcases student creativity and technical skills.

June 4-8
Book Swap at Juniper Elementary School
Students are encouraged to bring gently used books to the school library in exchange for new books as a way to get some new reading materials just in time for summer.

June 5, all day
Day of Service at Buckingham Elementary School
During the past weeks, each grade level at Buckingham has partnered with a local charity or community organization to complete a service project. Throughout the day on June 5, these agencies will visit the school to meet students and receive the projects and donations. Recipients include: firefighters, veterans, the Humane Society of Central Oregon and more. Contact: Amy Stringer for details at [email protected]

June 6, 7 p.m.
SHTEAM Night at Pacific Crest Middle School
Pacific Crest invites members of the public to a school-wide showcase of Science, Humanities, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Eighth-grade science students will present research and investigations on the use of waves in communication. Design and modeling students will present their land use plans for the empty lot near the school. The event will also include a wide range of artwork from students and more. Free and open to the public.

June 7, 1 p.m.
Concert and Fundraiser for Westside Village Magnet at Kingston School
Reggae musician Pato Banton will perform at the school. The concert is free for current students and families; tickets cost $4 for others. Open to the public.

June 7, 10 to 11 a.m.
Walk of La Pine High School Graduates
The La Pine High School graduating Class of 2018 will parade through La Pine Middle School, La Pine Elementary School and Rosland Elementary School in celebration. The parade culminates at Rosland, where the graduates will sign autographs for elementary students.

June 7, 6 p.m.
End of Year Concert at Three Rivers School
Three Rivers middle school students will showcase choir, band, and guitar performances. Free and open to the public.

June 7, 7 p.m.
Mountain View High School Graduation
Takes place at Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.

June 8, all day
Olympics and Silver Rail Elementary School
Students and staff at Silver Rail go all out for their Olympics. The day begins with opening ceremonies, with each class representing a different country they have studied. Students then compete in an Olympics-style obstacle course around the school. The day culminates with closing ceremonies and awards.

June 8, 1:30 p.m.
Frosh 5K at Summit High School
Freshmen at Summit complete their fitness final by running a 5K around the school as a way of celebrating physical fitness.

June 8, 7 p.m.
La Pine High School Graduation
Takes place at La Pine High School.

June 9, 11 a.m.
Bend Senior High School Graduation
Takes place at Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.

June 9, 4 p.m.
Summit High School Graduation
Takes place at Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.

June 11, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Link Day at Three Rivers School
Fifth-graders at Three Rivers School will connect with current sixth- and seventh-graders through team-building activities to experience what middle school is like.

June 11, 1 p.m.
Groundbreaking at New North Central Bend Elementary School
Members of the public are invited to attend the groundbreaking at the site of the new elementary school located in north central Bend, at the corner of O.B. Riley Road and Cooley Road. Details about the new school, which is funded as part of the 2017 construction bond passed by voters, as well as other bond projects can be found on our Bond webpage.

June 11, 7 p.m.
Marshall High School Graduation
Takes place at Bend Senior High School.

June 13, 2 p.m.
Talent Show at Rosland Elementary School
Eleven acts will perform in this school-wide talent show.

June 13, 4:30 p.m.
Community Celebration at Westside Village Magnet at Kingston School
The school hosts its sixth annual community celebration and a world fair.

June 14, 8:45 a.m. to noon
End of Year Assembly and Talent Show at Three Rivers School
Students will perform and showcase talent during this culmination event.

June 14
Last day of school. All schools are on early release schedule.

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FBLA Standout: La Pine High School student Trentyn Tennant was recently elected to serve as Executive Vice President of the Oregon Future Business Leaders of America program after serving as president of the local chapter for 2017-18. He is planning to run for a national position at the national conference this summer in Baltimore.

Field Days: Many schools will host fun, interactive field days celebrations for the student body during the last few days of school. Great photo opportunities. Contact schools for details.