Bend-La Pine Schools invites the community to learn about its new choice option high school during two information nights on January 14 and 20 at the Bend Technical Academy campus.
In the fall of 2026, the District will offer a new choice high school open to all students in the community. The soon-to-be-named high school will offer both Expeditionary Learning and Career and Technical Education, and will be located at the existing Bend Technical Academy campus on NE 5th Street.
The new high school will allow students to explore applied learning through interdisciplinary, project-based work; college-level Advanced Placement classes; and Career and Technical Education. The school will be led by current BTA Principal Dr. LaKisha Clark and current Realms High School Assistant Principal Zach Harju.
A volunteer committee of staff, students and families will collaborate to create a name for the new choice high school, which will be announced later this spring.
Interested students and families are invited to meet the new administrators and learn more about the school during two information nights hosted at the BTA campus, 1291 NE 5th Street:
- Wednesday, January 14, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 20, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Applications for the new choice option high school lottery must be submitted by January 23, 2026. Families can apply now at bls.fyi/options2026.
