Principal’s Hello
Dear Golden Eagle families,
I hope you have an amazing, sunny weekend! We had so many kids go outside for lunch recess today, which was awesome.
On Wednesday we, as a staff, looked at our YouthTruth survey results. We had a great discussion. This data, along with our mid-year and end-of-year staff data, will help us articulate action steps for next school year.
Here’s an overview of that data for you to see as well. Soon we will be showing this same data to our students for their input. The numbers you see in each table represent the percent of respondents who marked “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” with the items in that part of the survey.
The Other Middle Schools column represents the other middle schools in our district: Bend International School, Cascade, High Desert, La Pine, Pilot Butte, Sky View, Three Rivers, and Westside Village. Those scores are averages of all our middle schools.
| Percent of STAFF Who Agree or Strongly Agree With All Survey Items | ||||
| Other Middle Schools | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Engagement | 79 | 72 | 63 | 82 |
| Culture | 84 | 72 | 55 | 74 |
| Relationships | 93 | 96 | 85 | 90 |
| School Safety | 74 | 70 | 41 | 64 |
| PD & Support | 47 | 43 | 50 | 57 |
| Percent of STUDENTS Who Agree or Strongly Agree With All Survey Items | ||||
| Other Middle Schools | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Engagement | 51 | 43 | 42 | 44 |
| Aca Challenge | 58 | 51 | 52 | 53 |
| Culture | 43 | 30 | 27 | 31 |
| Belonging | 64 | 59 | 59 | 50 |
| Relationships | 50 | 44 | 43 | 47 |
| Percent of PARENTS Who Agree or Strongly Agree With All Survey Items | ||||
| Other Middle Schools | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Engagement | 32 | 37 | 23 | 47 |
| Culture | 66 | 67 | 55 | 62 |
| Relationships | 78 | 80 | 72 | 74 |
| School Safety | 57 | 49 | 36 | 44 |
| Communication | 49 | 51 | 46 | 52 |
| Resources | 49 | 50 | 43 | 50 |
In total, there were 16 sections of the survey (5 staff sections, 5 student sections, 6 parent sections). We improved in 10 of those sections. Of those 10 sections, 8 of them showed growth of 5 percentage points or more.
One area I want to focus on for next year is the Engagement section on the parent survey. This is the only section where we dropped 5 points.
My first action step is to ask you this question: What does engagement with Pacific Crest mean to you? The questions in this section point to partnerships in school governance, decision making, and involvement. I have a few ideas about how to amplify this part of our relationship, but I’d love to hear from you!
Please email me at [email protected] with your ideas.
Sean
PCMS Athletics
Registration for Track & Field in now open! Please go to the PCMS Athletics website to find more information on how to register. Registration ends March 21st and no late registrations will be accepted.
Learn more about Sex Ed in Bend-La Pine Schools
Health Education is most effective when parents and other adult caregivers are involved. Be an askable adult. Teacher will refer students back to their families for questions about values.
Sexuality Education (Sex Ed) is required by Oregon law in grades K-12. Parents/guardians have the right to review Sex Ed lessons and opt their child out.
Click here to learn more about:
- What is covered in Sex Ed across the grade levels;
- How to request to review Sex Ed lessons through your school; and
- How to talk to your student about your values and expectations for relationships and sexual health.
Aprenda más sobre la Educación Sexual (Sex Ed) en las escuelas de Bend-La Pine
La ley de Oregon exige que se imparta educación sexual (educación sexual) en los grados K-12. Los padres o tutores tienen derecho a revisar las lecciones de educación sexual y a excluir a sus hijos(as) de ellas.
La Educación para la Salud es más efectiva cuando los padres y otros cuidadores adultos están involucrados. Sea un adulto al que se le pueda preguntar. Los maestros referirán a los estudiantes a sus familias para que hagan preguntas sobre los valores.
Haga clic aquí para aprender más sobre:
- Lo que se cubre en Educación Sexual en todos los niveles de grado;
- Cómo solicitar la revisión de las lecciones de Educación Sexual a través de la escuela; y
- Cómo hablar con su estudiante sobre sus valores y expectativas para las relaciones y la salud sexual.
District podcast on upcoming events
We just published a new episode of The Supe’s On podcast with Superintendent Steven Cook covering two topics of interest to middle and high school families:
8th Grade Fly-Up Day: The annual CTE and Elective Exploration Fly-Up Day on Monday, March 3. All 8th-grade students will be bussed to the high school to which they are pointed to attend for the 2025-26 school year, where they’ll get a firsthand look at Career and Technical Education programs and electives.
Life & Career Readiness Night: Students and families are invited to explore the future at Life & Career Readiness Night on Wednesday, March 12, at Caldera High School from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Visit with higher education representatives and regional employers in the private and public sectors. This is free for everyone: Just show up and explore!
Listen to THIS PODCAST to learn more about Fly-Up Day and Life & Career Readiness Night.
Podcast del distrito sobre los próximos eventos
Acabamos de publicar un nuevo episodio del podcast “The Supe’s On” con el superintendente Steven Cook que cubre dos temas de interés para las familias de secundaria y preparatoria:
FLY-UP DAY (Día de Emprender Vuelo): El CTE anual y el Día de Emprender Vuelo de Exploración Electiva es el lunes 3 de marzo. Transportaremos por autobús a todos los estudiantes de 8º grado a la preparatoria a la que deben asistir para el año escolar 2025-26, donde podrán obtener un primer vistazo a los programas y materias optativas de Educación Técnica y Profesional.
NOCHE DE CAPACITACIÓN PROFESIONAL Y PARA LA VIDA: Los estudiantes y las familias están invitados a explorar el futuro en la Noche de Capacitación Profesional y para la Vida el miércoles 12 de marzo en la preparatoria Caldera de 5:00 pm a 7:00 pm. Consulta con representantes de educación superior y empleadores regionales en los sectores públicos y privados. Un evento gratuito para todos: ¡Solo hay que presentarse y explorar!
Escucha ESTE PODCAST para obtener más información sobre el Día de Emprender Vuelo y la Noche de Capacitación Profesional y para la Vida.
Mark your Calendar
- Mar. 3 | 8th Grade Fly Up Day | High School Visits | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Mar. 13 | 5th Grade Family Night | 6:00 – 8:00 PM (more to come soon)
- Mar. 20 | 8th Grade Science Fair | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Mar. 21 | Track & Field Registration Ends
- Mar. 21 | Lost & Found is donated to local charity
- Mar. 23 – 28 | No School | Spring Break
- Apr. 11 | Spring Fling Dance – Tropical Theme |4:00 – 6:00 PM
- Apr. 16 – 18 | No School due to Conferences
- May 26 | No School | Memorial Day
- June 11 | Full Day of School | 3:45 PM Release
- June 11 | 8th Grade Promotion & Reception | 6:00 – 7:45 PM | more info to come
- June 12 | Lost & Found is donated to local charity
- June 12 | Field Day | Last Day of School
Helpful Links
- Attendance Reporting [email protected] or call (541) 355-7820
- 2024/25 PCMS Bell Schedule
- Student Clubs
- PCMS Athletics
- Volunteer Process
- 2024/25 District Calendar
- BLS Website
- Technology Resources for Parents (English)
- Technology Resources for Parents (Spanish)
- Canvas Observer Help
- BLConnect (sign up to get text messages from BLS District Office)
- BLS News | Family Spotlight | Boletín Familiar
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