Secondary Blog April 2nd, 2026

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Remind your ICCL team that we will be meeting next Tuesday at Bend High for our last Admin/ICCL meeting of the year.

Please share with your families:

Peek into the future at Life & Career Readiness Night! Students and families are invited to explore the future at Life & Career Readiness Night on Thursday, April 30 at Caldera High School from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

At our third annual event, visit with higher education representatives and regional employers in the private and public sectors. Students can explore college and trade school options, regional employers, educational travel, internships, volunteer opportunities and much more. Organized by high school students with assistance from district staff, this event aims to inform students and their families about the array of professional and educational opportunities available in Central Oregon, both before and after graduation.

From Departments

From Kinsey:

Don’t forget about the chance to win a gift card ($25-$49.99) to places like El Sancho, Spork, downtown shops, and more!  A little motivation and token of appreciation for getting outside your building/office and into the community we serve.  (Bingo card here.)    

Thanks to all who visited The Giving Plate and Bethlehem Inn!  (If you missed those, it’s not too late–reach out to me.)  Our next community partner visit is in April, to the Latino Community Association.  Sign up here to participate.  

From ODE (please consider having your students take this survey):

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is excited to celebrate that every school district across the state of Oregon has adopted a policy that reduces distractions in classrooms by restricting personal electronic devices from bell to bell.

ODE, in partnership with the Youth Advisory Council, invites students in grades 6-12 to participate in a 15-minute student-designed survey to share feedback on the current Personal Electronic Device (PED) policy at your school. Student voice matters, and we are looking to ensure that ODE’s support of implementation is meaningful and effective.

Action Needed

  • The brief, anonymous survey is for grades 6-12 and takes under 15 minutes.
  • Schools are encouraged to schedule time during a common class period to support strong participation. Students who miss the in-class opportunity may complete the survey independently while it remains open.
  • Statewide participation will help ensure student perspectives inform ongoing guidance and support. Resources including slides, talking points, and communication templates are available on our website to help schools administer the survey consistently and efficiently.

Key Dates

  • Survey window is March 16 – April 10.

Contact Us

  • For Technical Assistance, please contact ODE’s Digital Learning Team: [email protected].

From Jennifer in Student Services:

You’re Invited! Mark Your Calendars!

Join us for end-of-year presentations led by our dedicated Bend-La Pine Schools counselors. During these brief school updates, each team will share progress on their annual goals, highlight key programming initiatives, and reflect on the data gathered throughout the year. These presentations offer an opportunity to see how counseling programs are supporting students academically, socially-emotionally, and in their college and career readiness. Teams will share successes, lessons learned, and how this year’s work will inform future planning within our coordinated system of student support.

Your presence matters as we celebrate growth, learn from one another, and look ahead to the next year of impact.

📅 Presentation Schedule

Thursday, May 21, 2026

UPDATE: Time Change
High School | 1 pm to 3:45 pm
Location: Ed Center Boardroom

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Middle School | 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Location: Education Center Boardroom

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Elementary School | 7:30–10:30 a.m.
Location: Education Center Boardroom & Room 312

Waypoints Summative Assessment for grades K-12: 

The final summative assessment opens April 28th and closes May 30th for secondary and May 22nd for Elementary: 

The assessment takes 15 to 20 minutes and can be completed on a student’s Ipad, using Clever and then selecting Wayfinder. Here are instructions for how it will appear in Student View. 

  • For students in grades 3–5: When they log in to the Wayfinder platform, the Waypoints assessment will be clearly visible at the top of their dashboard. It will appear as a box containing the assessment’s name with a “Start” button next to it.
  • For students in grades 6–12: When students log in, the Waypoints assessment will be displayed in their “To-Do List,” which is typically located on the right side of the page. On a smaller screen like an iPad, the To-Do List may appear at the top of the screen. Students will see the name of the assessment and a “Start” button. 

Students can leave and return to the assessment at any time, as their progress is automatically saved. 

Please make sure that all teachers understand the “Why” behind the assessment and how it ties into any of your schoolwide goals or initiatives. Teachers need to read the instructions to the students so that we get quality data. 

Finally, we don’t need to get parent permission for Waypoints. However, there is a letter that you can adapt language for your newsletter if you would like.

From Kayla in Safety:

All schools are required to complete two earthquake drills per school year. We apologize if there has been any miscommunication that they were optional. These are required by the state in ORS 336.071

From Gabe in Activities and Athletics:

Here is the weekly agenda for Athletics and Activities. March 30th-April 3rd, 2026

From Sara in Student Services:

Please read this week’s Special EDge! You will find information about:

  • ESY Case Managers – Please reach out to families and ask them to complete the form that was emailed
  • Check out the Learning Labs
  • Check out the incredible work of teams in Campus Kudos!
  • Utilize the Student Services Launchpad
  • Save the Date for upcoming events

From Jess in School Counseling:

School Counseling Program Updates

Middle School Only

Please share your experiences with elementary and middle school conferences held the week prior to spring break. Your input will help inform future planning decisions. Thank you for your time and perspective.

Calendar

April 7: Admin/ICCL 4:15 – 6:15 @ BSH

April 7: HS Admin WS 9-11 @ RHS

April 8: All Admin PD 3-5 @ BSH

April 14: HS Admin WS 9-11 @ MVHS

April 14: MS Walkthroughs @ PCMS

April 23rd: MS Horizontal 3-5 @ Pacific Crest

Where in the World

Congrats to to Anne Marie for winning the drawing from the last blog.  The image is of Balboa Park in San Diego.  If you haven’t had a chance to visit this beautiful place, add it to your bucket list!

Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California.[3][4] Placed in reserve in 1835, the park’s site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. The park hosts various museums, theaters, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo. It is managed and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of San Diego.

Here is the image for this week. Trying something new with a satellite view of a city. Guess this location by Monday, win the drawing, and Stephen or Katie will bring you your school appropriate beverage of choice: