Bend-La Pine Schools

The celebration of our Class of 2026 continues! Realms High School tops off our commencements with a celebration of its Class of 2026 on June 9 with 27 graduates. 🎓🎉

Congratulations to 2026 Realms High School Valedictorian Emma Lundman! She has been taking college courses since her freshman year and will attend Warren Wilson College in North Carolina to study veterinary sciences. Emma loves to go sledding with dogs, despite her sensitivity to cold. Outside of school, she is a competitive Irish dancer and volunteers for the Humane Society. She is a kind, patient, and humble person who leads by example, speaks her mind, works hard and does not take short cuts, connects with students across grades and is a role model for her peers. Emma is a chocolate lover and is adored by Realms staff!

Congratulations to Emma and all of the Realms High School graduates! You make us proud. 🤩

Help us celebrate seniors from the Class of 2026 by hopping over to bls.fyi/classof2026. You can share a photo and a special message to your grad!

If you don't know Caldera High School senior Perrin Standen, you will soon. A gifted musician, composer, and leader, Perrin has made a lasting impact through his talent and dedication to the school music community. As he prepares to graduate this Saturday, get to know him through this feature from The Bulletin.

Class of 2026: Caldera High grad composes music, to study craft in college - The Bulletin Caldera High School senior Perrin Standen is a musical virtuoso. Standen, 18, plays several instruments and composes music for his fellow students. He founded an ensemble group at Caldera, plays […]

BIG NEWS from the Class of 2026! 🎉 Back in September, we proudly announced our seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Now, we’re thrilled to share that ONE has just been named a National Merit Scholarship WINNER! 🏆

Join us in celebrating Summit High School's Eli Basurto. He is being recognized for his academic accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Eli, thank you for setting the bar high and leading with excellence. Toss your cap high. You’ve earned it! 🎓

Graduation season kicks off each year with a celebration of young adults who have completed their time with Transition Co-Op, the school district’s community-based program guiding students in building greater independence. 🎓🙌

Today family members and staff gathered at Hollinshead Barn to cheer on the Transition Class of 2026: Erik Paslay, Ellie Gibbons, Maci Cuthill, Luis Navat. Merino, Isayani Roque, Carson Gump, Micah Bansemer, and Kai Comfort. Well done everyone! 🥳

Serving people ages 18-21 who have completed high school, Transition enables students to achieve personal goals through training and community experiences in the areas of self-advocacy, employment and life skills. Each student strives to be active, contributing members of the community. Their experiences include personal budgeting, communication skills, shopping, cooking, health and fitness, housing, public transportation, recreation, daily planning, social navigation, community service, internships, and college connections.

We also want to thank our educational assistants, teachers, specialists and administrators who support this program, as well as our community partners who help our students explore possibilities in the community. Learn more about the work of our Transition Co-Op: BLS.fyi/transition

The celebration of our Class of 2026 continues! Caldera High School will celebrate 289 seniors crossing the stage on the morning of Saturday, June 6. 🎓🎉

Ligaya Wert is one of two Valedictorians being recognized this year! She grew up in Walla Walla before transferring to Caldera her junior year. Upon her arrival, Ligaya jumped into many co-curricular activities including the DECA Officer Team and girls tennis. She is also a member of the Central Oregon Youth Choir and takes tango classes. Ligaya will attend Oregon State University (OSU) to study biology and Spanish.

Congratulations also go to Valedictorian Aerilynn Ruetter who will attend OSU in the fall to study biology. She balanced a rigorous course load while also finding numerous opportunities to engage in the school community and the broader Central Oregon community. At Caldera, she was part of the girls’ soccer, tennis, and alpine ski teams. She was also an active member in the National Honors Society, and performed with the Youth Choir of Central Oregon. Aerilynn is a compassionate and caring student who strives to grow and learn each and every day.

Caldera is proud to recognize Zoë Randolph as a Salutatorian, who will attend Saint Mary’s College of California this fall to study history and law. While at Caldera, Zoë participated in multiple sports, clubs, and music programs. As a member of the Caldera High School Band, she served as a Pep Band section leader, participated in festivals, performed in the orchestra pit for musicals, and was a member of the CHS Band at the 2026 State Band Competition.

Caldera also celebrates Salutatorian Paisley Waldron. She will attend Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon. Paisley joined Caldera during her sophomore year and quickly found her home in the Wolfpack. She was a varsity athlete in soccer, basketball, and track. She is a Senior Class Representative in Student Government and held a summer internship with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, fueling her interest to study pre-law in the fall.

Help us celebrate seniors from the Class of 2026 by hopping over to bls.fyi/classof2026 to send a special message to your grad! 🌟

Help us celebrate the Class of 2026! 🎉 Send your special senior a message on our Grad Wall of Fame. Go to bls.fyi/Classof2026 and post a photo and your well wishes.

Click on the circle in the lower right corner to add a post. And to all of our graduating seniors, CONGRATULATIONS!

June is Pride Month! It's a time to celebrate the progress and contributions of LGBTQ+ people to our collective community and culture, acknowledge the struggles they have overcome and still endure, and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion and diversity as our greatest strengths.

Bend-La Pine Schools supports and embraces our le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ employees, students, and their family members. We also recognize that continued awareness, education and empathy are essential to ending discrimination and violence based on sexual and gender identity. reminds us that throughout the year we all have opportunities to engage in dialogue and act to strengthen alliances, build acceptance and advance human rights.

The celebration of our Class of 2026 continues! Congratulations to Bend Senior High School's 298 seniors walking across the commencement stage on the afternoon of Saturday, June 6. 🎉🎓

Co-Valedictorian Beatrice Brooke Laird has excelled as a candidate for the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma while also earning her Honors Diploma. This fall, she will attend the University of Colorado Boulder to study aerospace engineering. We congratulate Beatrice on her outstanding achievements and wish her continued success.

Sharing the honor is Co-Valedictorian Nicola Meagan Broadman, who is also a candidate for the full IB Diploma and recipient of an Honors Diploma. Nicola will attend Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, where she plans to study government. We are proud of her accomplishments and excited to see all she achieves in the future.

Caps are in the air for Salutatorian Max James Knobbs Chang. Max earned both his Honors Diploma and candidacy for the full IB Diploma through his dedication and academic excellence. He will continue his studies this fall at the University of Texas at Austin, where he plans to double major in Plan II Honors and economics.

Congratulations to Beatrice, Nicola, Max, and all of the Lava Bear graduates! You make us proud.

Help us celebrate seniors from the Class of 2026 by hopping over to bls.fyi/classof2026. You can share a photo and a special message to your grad!