March for Students in Downtown Bend

Local families, students and community members are invited to join Bend-La Pine Schools’ staff members as they March for Students on Wednesday, May 8 in Downtown Bend. Hundreds of staff members are expected to join in this afternoon event that will include music, ice cream, and camaraderie in support of an end to the decades-long state disinvestment in public education.

“We want to send a message to our state lawmakers that the time to invest in education is now,” said Janelle Rebick, teacher and president of Bend Education Association. “To fulfill the promise of an excellent public education for each and every student, our elected officials must allocate adequate and stable funding for K-12 schools.”

Rebick said appropriate funding will provide students and staff with the resources that they need to be more successful - from smaller class sizes to increased health and safety services, more learning time and a more well-rounded education.
MARCH FOR STUDENTS – DOWNTOWN BEND

• 2:30 p.m.- Families are invited to park and walk alongside staff from one of the three rally points: Bend Senior High School, Highland Magent School, or the northwest parking lot at Shops at The Old Mill District
• 2:45 p.m. – Community begins to gather at Education Center, across from the library in Downtown Bend, walking groups begin to arrive from rally points
• 3:15 p.m. – Speakers begin
• 3:45 p.m. - March begins through Downtown Bend, The route will leave the Education Center, walk down Bond Street, turn on Oregon Ave, and return to the Education Center at 520 NW Wall Street.
• 4:30 p.m. - Event concludes

“We hope families and community members will join us in Bend and La Pine as we stand together in support of students and schools,” said Lori Diggs, president of OSEA. “Our students deserve better and we look forward to walking alongside our community as we collectively raise our voices and awareness in support of adequate and stable funding."

Wear Red!
Attendees are encouraged to wear red.  Individuals who cannot make the events can submit a photo of themselves wearing red to spotlight@bend.k12.or.us. You can also use the hashtags #RedForEd #IamBendLaPineSchools and  #DowntownBend on social media.

March for Students is a collaboration between Bend-La Pine Schools’ the districts’ certified, classified and administrator associations and Board of Directors. The event is intentionally timed to coincide with Oregon Education Association’s statewide “Day of Action.”

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Downtown Business that are supporting educators this week with special offers:

Outside In
​We would like to offer 10% off on all full priced items through the 10th.

Oregon Body & Bath
We will offer 10% off the entire shop this week

Clementine
10% off to educators. Wednesday only.

Bend Chiropractic and Wellness
Discounts for educators!

Revolvr Menswear
10% off for educators all week

Peterson Roth Gallery
We will offer a 5% discount for all teachers and students on Wednesday the 8th

Bella Brides
We are happy to give educators and support staff a discount from may 6-10 at Bella Brides. $100 off a wedding dress or free tux rental with a party of 5 or more

Leapin' Lizards Toy Company
We will offer 10% off to educators - we always do when they’re buying for their classroom… But this time will just honor Timberscent for any purchase.

Feather Edge
10% discount to students and educators on May 8th