BEND, OR -- High school graduation season is upon us. Bend-La Pine Schools will again host outdoor graduation ceremonies at its largest high schools. "That was kind of a carryover from last year," says Katie Legace, Executive Director of High Schools, "Due to COVID, we moved our graduations out of the fairgrounds and to the school sites, on their football fields. And we’re going to continue that this year."
Legace tells KBND News, "We are excited to be able to host several of our high school events for graduation outside. We do have a backup plan if we have lightning, for example, or if we have an unsafe smoke situation." She says the schedule was supposed to be staggered - for families who might have graduates at more than one school. Unfortunately, anticipated weather on Saturday, Jun 11 forced the district to shift that day's schedule so both Summit and Bend High's events are at the same time. REALMS and Bend Tech Academy are the only schools to plan indoor celebrations. If other schools must move inside for weather or smoke, attendance could be limited.
- Mountain View High School: June 9 at 7 p.m. – football field
- La Pine High School: June 10 at 7 p.m. – football field
- Summit High School: June 11 at 10 a.m. – soccer field
- Bend Senior High School: June 11 at 10 a.m. – football field
- Bend Tech Academy at Marshall High School: June 13 at 7 p.m. – gym
- Realms High School: June 14 at 7 p.m. – commons area
