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2019

September

Groundbreaking Set for New High School
Community Invited to Help Open New School

August

Base Camp Preps 180 Students for High School
Summer Bond Construction Going Strong
Bend-La Pine Schools Names Staff of the Year
Move in Day Set at North Star Elementary School

July

Join Our Team - Job Fair Aug. 7
Mountain View Home to Best Agriculture Science and Technology Program in Oregon

June

Free Summer Meal Program Begins June 17
Time to Celebrate Class of 2019
Therapeutic Toy Project Teaches Students Design Skills, Empathy
JP Richards Selected New Bear Creek Principal

May

20 Graduates Earn Top Biliteracy Distinction
Bear Creek Principal Finalists Selected
Community Invited to March for Students May 8
Join Us in Celebrating Teachers
Lisa Birk Selected Principal at Pacific Crest

April

70 Staff Members Honored for Excellence
Events and Story Ideas for May 2019
Four Finalists Selected for Pacific Crest Principal Position
Kindergarten Registration Begins April 24

March

Events and Story Ideas for April 2019
Chris Boyd Selected as New High School Principal
Families Invited to Learn about Preventing Youth Suicide
Meet New High School Principal Candidates March 11
Events and Story Ideas for March 2019
Celebrating Our Classified Staff Members

February

Community Invited to Learn About Serving on School Board
Student Artists Shine in Scholastic Art Awards

January

Events and Story Ideas for February 2019
New Elementary Attendance Areas Approved
Pacific Crest Earns National Counseling Distinction
Graduation Rate at All Time High for Bend-La Pine Schools
Learn About Bend-La Pine Schools High School Options
January is School Board Appreciation Month
Bend-La Pine Schools Celebrates Law Enforcement Jan. 9

2018

December: Safe Schools Alliance Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership
December: Schools Host Alumni Visits
November: Events and Story Ideas for December 2018
November: Schools Celebrate College and Career Day
October: Events and Story Ideas for November 2018
October: Pine Ridge Teacher Earns Top Math Honor
October: Committee Kicks Off Elementary Attendance Area Review Process Oct. 22
October: Wilde Named Best Librarian in the State
October: Bend-La Pine Schools to Adjust Start Times
October: Bend High Celebrates Long Blue Line
October: Community Invited to Suggest Names for New Schools
September: Events and Story Ideas for October 2018
September: Two Students Earn National Merit Semi-Finalist Honor
September: Seeking Volunteers for Boundary Committee
August: Celebrating Teacher, Support Staff of the Year
August: Families Invited to Safe and Sound Event
July: Work for Our Schools; Job Fair Set Aug. 3
June: Boen Receives Statewide Mentorship Honor
June: Class of 2018 Ready to Graduate
June: Buckingham Hosts Day of Service
May: Green School Showcase Set May 23
May: Groundbreaking Set for New Elementary School June 11
May: Event Focuses on Supporting Student Mental Health, Wellness
May: Events and Story Ideas for May 2018
May: "66 Staff Honored for Excellence"
May: "Thank You Teachers!"
April: "Weigh In on School Start Times"
April: "New Buckingham Principal Announced"
Apri : "Hood is Oregon AD of the Year"
April: "La Pine Event Preps Students for Jobs"
April: "McDonald School Nurse of the Year"
April: "Celebrating Sustainability in our Schools"
March: "Celebrating Classified Staff Members"
March: "Meet Mountain View Principal Finalists"
March: "Hicks Selected as New MVHS Principal"
February: "Meet Summit Principal Candidates"
February: "Help Us Love the Bus"
February: "McDonald Named New Summit Principal"
February: "Meet Finalists for High Desert Principal"
February : "Upcoming Key Dates for Families"
February: "McCulloch Named High Desert Principal"
January: "Thank you, law enforcement!"
January: "Celebrating Our School Board"
January: "Learn More About All Our High Schools"
January: "Our Grad Rate is Highest in History"

2017

January 12, 2017
February 08, 2017
April 04, 2017
April 11, 2017
May 01, 2017
May 09, 2017
May 26, 2017
June 06, 2017
June 22, 2017
July 28, 2017
August 16, 2017
August 29, 2017
September 01, 2017
September 18, 2017
September 18, 2017
September 26, 2017
September 27, 2017
October 02, 2017
October 03, 2017
October 13, 2017
November 15, 2017
November 16, 2017
November 16, 2017
November 29, 2017
November 30, 2017
December 01, 2017
December 04, 2017
December 06, 2017

2016

January 04, 2016
January 20, 2016
August 11, 2016
September 12, 2016
September 27, 2016
October 03, 2016
October 03, 2016
October 11, 2016
November 09, 2016

2015

October 01, 2015
October 26, 2015
December 22, 2015

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Bend-La Pine Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law, in any of its programs and activities and provides equal access to the designated youth organizations in the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. View our non-discrimination policy and complaint procedure. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policy: Title II Coordinator: Executive Director of Student Services, 520 NW Wall Street, Bend OR (541-355-1060 or [email protected]) Title VI Coordinator: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 520 NW Wall Street, Bend OR (541-355-1060 or [email protected]) Title IX Coordinator: Human Resources Director, 520 NW Wall Street, Bend OR (541-355-1100 or [email protected]) 504 Coordinator: Assistant Director of Special Education, 520 NW Wall Street, Bend OR (541-355-1060 or [email protected])