PRESS RELEASE:

Nov. 2, 5 p.m.
PTO Multicultural Night at High Lakes Elementary School
High Lakes students and families are invited to this celebration of culture. Cost is $3.

Nov. 2, 7 p.m.
Jazz Night Out at Mountain View High School
Concert is free and open to the public.

Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Bullying Awareness for Parents at Bear Creek Elementary School
Bear Creek families are invited to learn more about how prevent bullying. This bilingual educational event will include presentations by the school psychologist and Principal Anissa Wiseman.

Nov. 8-10, 7 p.m.
“The Brothers Grimm Spectacular” at Mountain View High School
Students perform an epic mashup of 200 Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales. The show depicts most of the fairy tales people and more. Rated PG. Tickets are $5.

Nov. 9, 9 a.m.
Veterans Day Assembly at Three Rivers School
Three Rivers School will host an assembly to honor veterans. The event will include a movie of students holding photos of veterans in their family.

Nov. 9, 11:05 a.m.
Veterans Day Assembly at Bend Senior High School
This year the school’s annual assembly will have a POW and MIA theme, including recognition of nine MIA soldiers who graduated from Bend High. The school will also give a diploma to the sister of one POW and MIA veteran from the Vietnam War.

Nov. 9, lunch
Veterans Lunch Celebration at All Schools
Veterans related to students or staff members are invited to enjoy a free lunch at our schools in honor of Veterans Day. Bring ID to attend.

Nov. 9, 2:30 p.m.
Veterans Day Assembly at High Lakes Elementary School
The students and staff recognize Veterans Day.

Nov. 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Central Oregon Sings at Bend Senior High School Auditorium
Numerous choirs will join together during a special performance. Free and open to the public.

Nov. 14, 6 to 8 p.m.
Student Showcase at Skyline High School
Skyline students will display work from their fall Intersessions, which are one-week deep dives into interdisciplinary field work. Students partook in one of three Intersessions: a rock climbing and writing expedition; an exploration of the history, science and stewardship of the Deschutes River; or digital storytelling about Skyline field studies. The event will include a gallery walk of student work and brief presentations from the three groups. Skyline is a small choice option high school that opened in fall of 2018. Free and open to the public.

Nov. 16, all day
College Day at Bend-La Pine Schools
Students and staff will don their favorite team colors to celebrate colleges and career pathways during the annual Bend-La Pine Schools celebration. Some schools will include presentations by parents and community members about career and college pathways.

Nov. 30, all day
Principal for the Day with the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools
Local community members will partner with principals throughout our schools to learn more about a day in the life of a local principal. The event is coordinated by the Education Foundation.

Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 6-8
“White Christmas” at Summit High School
Based on the beloved film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin. The story focuses on two veterans home from WWII who follow two sisters en route to their Christmas show at a lodge in Vermont. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors, $15 general admission. Veterans are free with valid ID. Appropriate for all ages. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Dec. 6, Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 with a matinee at 2 p.m. Dec. 8.

Other Story Ideas:

• Bear Creek Elementary School Enrichment: On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students at Bear Creek are able to participate in orchestra, tutoring, Ballet Folklorico and Plaza Comunitaria thanks to community partnerships. Learn more about these activities by contacting the school, 541-355-1400.
• Kindness Campaign at William E. Miller Elementary School: Students at the school celebrated, practiced and learned about kindness throughout the past month. Watch this fun, inspirational video to learn more.