Pilot Butte Middle School
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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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Fixing Our Schools

The Oregon PTA calls for the State to address billions in overdue repairs—but where’s the money coming from?
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

When Bend teacher Travis Overley was a student teacher at Bend High School, teaching in front of a class of more than 40 students was common. At Bend High, however—one of the oldest buildings in the Bend-La Pine School District—Overley says it wasn’t just the size of the classes that stood out. “Kids are sitting […]

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