{"id":1650,"date":"2026-03-18T21:39:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/stephen.duval\/?p=1650"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:54:30","slug":"march-18-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/stephen.duval\/2026\/03\/18\/march-18-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Secondary Blog March 18, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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From Paul, our COO: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildfire Season<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please share this information with your staff:<\/strong> As we enter wildfire season, it is the district\u2019s responsibility to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and facilities. We will take both proactive and responsive actions when wildfires impact school grounds and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the district level, our Communications team will provide timely updates when wildfires impact school operations, including modifications to outdoor activities, changes to the school day, or other operational adjustments. Our goal is to ensure clear, consistent communication so that students, staff, and families can respond appropriately to changing wildfire conditions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For staff, it is equally important to have a personal preparedness plan in place. We strongly encourage all staff to sign up for emergency alerts through Deschutes County <\/a>and\/or download the Watch Duty app, enabling notifications for areas surrounding your home. These tools provide early warnings, including \u201cBe Ready\u201d (Level 1) and \u201cBe Set\u201d (Level 2) notices, which are critical for preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation<\/strong> is issued for your neighborhood during the workday, you should communicate directly with your supervisor or administrator. We are committed to supporting staff in these situations. As long as student safety and supervision are maintained, we will arrange coverage so you can return home as soon as possible. You may record leave on your timesheet in accordance with district procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Departments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the BLPO Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here<\/a> is the information for\u00a0Summer \u2600\ufe0f School\u00a0<\/strong>that you can share with high school students and families. The document includes\u00a0two links<\/strong>, and I have also attached a separate\u00a0PDF<\/strong>\u00a0of each link for easy access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All high school counselors have received this information and have both digital and paper copies of the summer class options and the summer agreement. High school principals have also been provided with this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please let me know if you have any questions. We really appreciate you helping share this information. \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc \ud83c\udfc4\ud83c\udffb <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best,
Lori Craft<\/p>\n\n\n\n

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++From Aimee Snyder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By April 17, Submit Sources of Strength Award Nominations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominations for the Sources of Strength Oregon awards will be accepted from now until April 17.  Anyone, including students, can submit a nomination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider submitting a nomination or encouraging others to submit nominations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n