Pilot Butte Middle School


Newsletters From Our Principal

Please click the following links throughout the year to keep up on the latest events and important information from our principal, Mr. Lowe.

Move Up Day for Current 5th Graders

We are excited to welcome incoming 6th graders to the upcoming 2023-24 school year. As 5th graders, I'm sure you have many questions about middle school. We have created the slide show below for you to view.

Move Up Day Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Lhr9g3m1O-EVqMqQ9A1kwFfaElEPqaeQPk_Y_uBdUmc/edit#slide=id.g5b1a177f28cb4c2d_25

Rigor and Relationships

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Pilot Butte Middle School in beautiful Bend, Oregon! We will do whatever it takes to help all of our nearly 700 outstanding students excel. Maintaining high levels of academic rigor, building and strengthening relationships, and ensuring relevant curriculum is key to our success.

IB Middle Years Programme

Our internationally recognized IB-Middle Years Programme (MYP) encourages students to become critical and reflective thinkers, and to make connections with the real world through action and service. Pilot Butte students take a diverse mix of eight subjects during their three years at Pilot Butte.

Subjects include:

  • World Languages (French, Spanish and Heritage Spanish)
  • Design: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • Arts (performing and visual arts)
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Language and Literature
  • Individuals and Societies
  • Physical Education/Health

A balanced and growing mix of extra-curricular activities are also offered, consisting of a variety of clubs and athletics.

Student-Centered

At Pilot Butte Middle School, our vision is to be “recognized as a community of academic excellence, leadership, and character as we embrace diversity and inspire global thinking.” We use a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, with data-based decisions being made depending on what is best for our students. We also focus on how students learn, such as with communication, research, and self-management skills — to help our 21st Century learners as they prepare for the future.

Student Services

Special Education Services

  • Case managers for students who have an individual education plan (IEP) will work with families and teachers to structure supports according to the opportunities and constraints associated with distance learning as mandated by the Oregon Department of Education. Case managers:

Counseling and 504 Plans

English Language Learners

  • Families of students who receive English language support will have our new teacher Ms. Corson. She will work directly with teachers and other case managers to provide support and schedule additional instruction if necessary

Speech and Language Services

  • Families of students who receive speech and language support will continue to work with Mr. McCown, and he and will work directly with teachers and other case managers to provide services

Family Access Network



  • FAN advocates link children and families to critical basic need services with the goal of keeping children healthy and in school. FAN provides a direct and convenient way within the school to connect children to vital resources. FAN advocates support our most needy families, removing barriers and paving the way for a child’s success.
  • Families who have material needs should reach out to our F.A.N. advocate, Whitney Davis. She is also our point person for families who need help with internet access.
    • Whitney Davis, FAN Advocate for Pilot Butte Middle School and RE Jewell Ele.
    • [email protected]
    • 541-355-5677
    • FAN Text ONLY 408-326-0899

Life-Long Learners

We want all of our students to be life-long learners who are developing their abilities to self-assess, work collaboratively, and to use inquiry, problem solving, and creativity skills to help make a better world.

Thank you for your interest in Pilot Butte. We encourage you to explore the informative links on this webpage, and to contact us with any additional questions.

High School Options

For brochure on our neighborhood high school options, please CLICK HERE

Spanish version, please CLICK HERE

School Location

1501 NE Neff Road
Bend, OR 97701

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School Hours:

Office Hours

  • 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

School Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    8:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Bell Schedule

2022-2023 Bell Schedule

Forecasting

6th Grade Forecasting

7th Grade Forecasting

8th Grade Forecasting

School Info

Course of Study 6-8

8th Grade MYP Community Project

SCHOOL REPORT CARD

Each year the Oregon Department of Education provides:

Immunization Info

Learn your school's immunization rates here.

Additional immunization information available here.

ODE Resources

Find annual statewide reports, notices, testing and opt out information by visiting our Oregon Department of Education Resources website.