BEND, Ore. — Silver Rail Elementary School will remain closed through at least October 30 as Bend-La Pine Schools works with families and staff on plans for students to resume learning.
The district said there will be no classes for Silver Rail students October 26–30. A reopening date has not been announced.
Families Help Shape Next Steps
District leaders are asking Silver Rail parents and guardians to complete a return-to-learning survey. They are also meeting with teachers and staff to understand their needs and ideas for a safe transition.
Silver Rail will not hold parent-teacher conferences next week. Other district elementary and middle school students will attend classes Monday and Tuesday before their scheduled conference break.
Meals and Child Care Available
The Boys & Girls Club has extended child care availability for Silver Rail families through next week.
Free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches for Silver Rail students are available on weekdays through October 27 at R.E. Jewell Elementary School, 20550 Murphy Road. Pickup runs from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Support for Recovery
Deschutes County is offering free individual support at its Stabilization Center, 63311 NE Jamison Street, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 22–25. Services include emotional support and help connecting with longer-term care. Families can find additional resources through the district’s Silver Rail Community Information Hub.
The closure follows the October 15 shooting that killed three children and a teacher. The suspected shooter also died.
Read Good News Now’s original report on the October 15 shooting.
Please continue to pray for the victims’ families, the injured, students, school employees and everyone affected throughout the Bend community.