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Two Threats and a Copycat: A week of school threats at Bend-La Pine Schools

Three prospective threats, inside a week
The Source Staff

We were quite literally on the phone with officials from Bend Police and Bend-La Pine Schools on Monday, discussing two recent threats toward local schools, when a School Resource Deputy with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation at a third school in the district. Three prospective threats, inside a week. Officials from Bend […]

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Bend’s New High School Breaks Ground. What’s Next?

A look at what goes into creating a new school and the next steps in the process
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

On Sept. 19, the new high school in Bend officially broke ground in front of an excited crowd of students, parents and community members. Officially the project began last spring, but that doesn’t take away anything from the moment. “The groundbreaking ceremony was always a fun and important opportunity to bring various members of the […]

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Building, Upgrades Take Shape from Bond Money

New elementary school opens, high school on the way
Hilary Corrigan

Some of the big plans from a $268 million construction bond that voters passed in 2017 have started showing up in time for this school year at Bend-La Pine Schools. The biggest change is the new North Star Elementary School at O. B. Riley and Cooley roads in north central Bend. A public celebration will […]

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In a society rife with school shootings, communication is key

A new school-related item is entering the scene: bulletproof backpacks
The Source Staff

This school year, amid the lunch boxes and pencils and notebooks, a new school-related item is entering the scene: bulletproof backpacks. Yes, you read that right—and if you’ve already seen them, then you’ve likely already contemplated the gravity and absurdity of this being an item marketed to parents and kids. This, indeed, is where our […]

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March for Students

2,000 people gather in downtown Bend in support of fully funding schools
Chris Miller

About 2,000 students, parents and teachers marched from Bend public schools and ended up at the Education Center on Wall Street Wednesday, during a rally to support funding for public education in Oregon. Similar rallies took place across the state. According to the Oregon Education Association, over 25,000 supporters gathered in Portland; Salem’s rally drew […]

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“Little Bird” Books Expand to Babies

Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Last year, Bend-based author Kristen Riggle released her locally focused book, “Little Bird Explores Bend,” introducing young readers to some of the animals and geography of the region. Now, the author has launched a Kickstarter campaign to produce her newest book, “Hello, Bend!” geared toward a younger set, children age 0 to 3. Riggle says […]

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Elementary School Shuffle

Jaclyn Brandt

Come next fall, a brand-new elementary school on the north end of town will be opening its doors in Bend. Pine Ridge Elementary School’s current principal, Kevin Gehrig, who has been leading the planning process, has been named principal of the new school. Exciting as that is, especially with Bend’s ever-increasing population, the opening will […]

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Calls to Action on Race

As Central Oregon’s diversity increases, are local schools doing enough to address racist incidents among students and staff?
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

During the 2017-18 school year, Bend-La Pine Schools’ student population was 82 percent white, according to Oregon Department of Education statistics, making the non-white student population roughly 18 percent. Compare that to the 1997-98 school year, when the district had a “minority population” of 4.3 percent, and it’s clear demographics are changing. With 18,064 students, […]

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Snow Storm Causes School Year Extension

Last day of school now June 14
Chris Miller

The area’s record-setting snowfall in February resulted in Bend-La Pine Schools canceling four days. On March 7, the district announced it would extend the school year until Friday, June 14. The revised 2018-2019 calendar is as follows: BEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS · Wed., April 10 —School Improvement Wednesday schedule · Thu., April 11 — Full school […]

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School Exclusion Day

Health officials: Vaccinations are the best defense
Chris Miller

Feb. 20 is School Exclusion Day, or the final day parents have to show their children are up to date on all their immunizations. According to the Oregon Health Authority, under state law, all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities must have their records complete or show […]

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