Bend-La Pine Schools Education Center
Welcome to Bend-La Pine Schools!
From Our Superintendent
Greetings and welcome to the 2025-26 school year in Bend-La Pine Schools!
It is my honor to serve as your Superintendent in partnership with 33 school communities with over 16,000 students and 2,000 staff members. We aspire to provide an environment where every student and employee can thrive in our District.
We, your leadership team, continue to implement the vision and goals set by our elected Board of Directors. These encompass our dedication to providing a strong academic foundation for students; ensuring that our students, families and staff experience wellness, inclusivity and belonging in our schools; and creating systems so that students find their passion, purpose and plan for their future.
Learning is at the center of everything we do. We strive to help our youngest learners learn to read and develop essential language skills, unlock the wonders of science and math, and guide older students in discovering the technical skills and knowledge that pave the way for future careers. Our devoted staff members uphold high expectations for our students, all while deeply caring for their individual well-being.
We build strong connections and relationships with our students, nurturing their sense of belonging within our school communities.
We endeavor to develop the whole child, promoting dignity, empathy, kindness and support for others, while fostering curiosity about their world and assisting all students in realizing their full potential as they navigate their journey to find their passions and purpose.
Our schools play a vital role in creating and nurturing learning environments that inspire and support students in pursuit of their dreams. The involvement of our families and communities make this possible. Thank you for helping us achieve our goals!
In partnership,
Dr. Steve Cook
Bend-La Pine Schools
OUR VISION
In Bend-La Pine Schools, students are known by name, strength, and need, and graduate ready for college, career, community engagement, and life.
OUR MISSION
Educating Thriving Students: Students know that they are part of a community of learners. Students feel safe, welcome, and know that they are cared for within this community. Adults lead students on a learning path that fosters their growth and supports progress toward their chosen path following graduation.
OUR GOALS
The Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors, in collaboration with the Superintendent and District Leadership, has established Board Ends to provide a common set of goals that guide the work of the district. Measures are defined to ensure that the best available evidence is used to report progress on the following four goals.
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year!
Our 2025-26 Family Handbook & Calendar is your guide to the school year, with must-know information for families, key dates and milestone, portraits of 12 students from our schools. Look for the “what to know” monthly tips following the calendar pages!