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Leading through Listening: Student and Community Voices in Bend-La Pine Schools

Background

In January of 2026, the national nonprofit YouthTruth administered surveys in all 33 schools in Bend-La Pine Schools. The effort resulted in hearing from thousands of students, parents, guardians, and school staff community members on topics like, academic challenge, school culture, emotional and mental health.

Key themes include school engagement, academic challenge, culture, relationships, belonging, college and career readiness, emotional and mental health, and school safety.

Click on the graphics below to see the survey reports. 

For help understanding how to read this data, please refer to the YouthTruth website for a video on navigating their reports.

2026 Student Surveys: Middle and High Schools

Elementary school students were not given survey.

Elementary School Students

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No Survey Given

Middle School Students

Two young girls, one wearing a green shirt and the other a black shirt, are standing together in a school hallway with lockers visible in the background.

High School Students

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2026 Family Surveys: Elementary, Middle, and High Schools

Elementary School Parents/Guardians

A smiling young woman sits at a table in a colorful, lively classroom setting, surrounded by various art supplies and other students.

Middle School Parents/Guardians

Two young girls, one wearing a green shirt and the other a black shirt, are standing together in a school hallway with lockers visible in the background.

High School Parents/Guardians

A group of young people standing in a library aisle surrounded by bookshelves, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

2026 Staff Surveys: Elementary, Middle, and High Schools

Elementary School Staff

A smiling young woman sits at a table in a colorful, lively classroom setting, surrounded by various art supplies and other students.

Middle School Staff

Two young girls, one wearing a green shirt and the other a black shirt, are standing together in a school hallway with lockers visible in the background.

High School Staff

A group of young people standing in a library aisle surrounded by bookshelves, with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Historical Data