Shay Mikalson
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Grad Rates Set Record

Bend-La Pine Schools’ on-time graduation rate is the highest ever; rates for students of color jump up
Chris Miller

Students in Bend-La Pine Schools graduated on time, percentage-wise, at a higher rate during the 2016-2017 school year than any other year on record—with 82 percent of high school students graduating on time. According to a report from the Oregon Department of Education, all the high schools in the district saw increases in graduation rates. […]

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The Times They are a Changin’

Bend-La Pine Schools start times will flip starting next year
Chris Miller

Starting next school year, the start times for elementary and secondary schools in Bend-La Pine Schools will flip, meaning grade school kids will be in their seats at around 8am, while middle and high school students will start at about 8:45am. “Because our students’ physical health, emotional well-being and academic success are our priorities, the […]

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A Step Toward Safety

Hannah Williford

Entering Bend’s High Lakes Elementary School, it may look like nothing has changed: the arch over the entrance has the same gold lettering and trees shade either side. Students, however, have probably noticed one small difference: the presence of a secure lobby, one of 12 Bend-La Pine schools to receive the system thus far. The […]

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Head of the Class

Incoming Superintendent Shay Mikalson looks to the future
Avatar photo Erin Rook

After seven-year Superintendent of Bend-La Pine Schools Ron Wilkinson announced his plans to retire this summer, the district launched a national search for his replacement. In the end, though, they found someone close to home. Shay Mikalson, currently serving as the assistant superintendent, was selected as the district’s top pick last week. Though Mikalson worked […]

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