March 11, 2021 Bond Update

This spring, many construction projects throughout the district are moving ahead, with many efforts complete or nearing completion as part of the 2017 bond. The bond included funding for two new schools: North Star Elementary School, which is complete; and Caldera High School, which will be open in fall of 2021. The bond also included funding for maintenance and preservation of decades-old schools, modernization efforts, safety and technology updates and classroom additions. Learn more about projects recently completed or underway:

Caldera High School

• Two stories; 59 classrooms
• 600-seat auditorium
• Library central focus of school
• CTE classrooms
• Two secure main entries
• Collaboration spaces throughout school
• Home to Spanish Dual Immersion Program

Pilot Butte Middle School

• Final phase complete December 2020
• New secure lobby
• New roofs on several buildings
• Energy efficiency, new lighting throughout
• Complete interior architectural renovation including: science classrooms, library, music rooms and more

Amity Creek at Thompson School

• Complete interior architectural renovation including:
• Flooring, windows
• LED lighting
• New roof
• Opens March 15

Bend Senior High School

• First phase of master plan for Bend Senior High School
• Additional phases not part of 2017 bond
• Includes 4 classrooms and large multi-purpose instructional space
• Four breakout spaces for small groups
• Two stories
• First phase complete fall 2021

Juniper Elementary School

• New gymnasium building
• Allows cafeteria and gym to be used simultaneously
• New master plan for future projects
• Project slated to be complete spring 2021

High Desert Middle School

• New second gymnasium space
• LED lighting throughout school
• Project is complete and waiting occupancy

La Pine Middle School

• Converted regular classroom to wet science classroom
• Now in use