Tiger Beat September 26th, 2025

Do you know a current Bandon staff member who has made a difference in your life, the life of a child, or to the community? It can be any employee: a teacher, or an educational assistant, a bus driver or a secretary or a food service worker, an administrator or a custodian. Our district is filled with great staff!

Visit our website at www.bandon.k12.or.us and click on the Bandon Distinguished Tiger Award Nomination Form link. Complete the fillable form, and add no more than one page to the form explaining why you believe this Bandon staff member deserves the Bandon Distinguished Tiger Award. Be persuasive! Give it your all! Tell us as many details as you can about the staff member and what makes them deserving of this award.

Return completed form and one page essay to the following:

Joseph Bain

PO Box 659

Bandon, OR 97411

Our students had an unforgettable adventure at Crater Lake National Park with Mr. Hatfield, Mr. Volk, and Dr. Dockery before the upcoming trail closure!

They explored the breathtaking beauty of the park while diving into hands-on science learning — from geology to ecology, and everything in between.

Mr. Hatfield, Ms. Carey, and Mrs. Siewell took a group of adventurous students on a fun-filled afternoon of kayaking and paddle boarding!

From paddling through calm waters to soaking up the sun and making unforgettable memories, it was an afternoon full of laughter, teamwork, and outdoor fun.

Huge thanks to our amazing staff for leading the charge and to our awesome students for bringing the energy and excitement!

We proudly dedicated our new high school flag pole Friday — a project made possible through the generosity of Bandon American Legion Post 26 and the JTMF Foundation.

A heartfelt thank you to our CTE program for their hard work in creating the beautiful flag pole sign, and to the United States Coast Guard for honoring the event with a special flyover.

We are grateful to everyone who came together to make this meaningful addition to our campus possible!

We are excited to kick off the fall season by introducing our amazing student-athletes! This year’s teams are ready to show their hard work, dedication, and Tiger pride both on and off the field. From the first serve to the final whistle, these athletes represent our school with determination, teamwork, and spirit.

As mandated by Governor Tina Kotek’s Executive Order 25-09 & updated District Policy JFCEB, all Oregon school districts must prohibit the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. Harbor Lights Middle School will implement a district-wide ban on student cell phones, smartwatches, and similar devices during school hours to promote student mental health, reduce distractions, and enhance learning outcomes.

School Picture Day is October 21st. We will be sending home picture packets as we get closer to the day.

Below is the link for Bandon School District Athletics. Girl's Basketball will be begining in November, and Boy's Basketball will begin after the New Year. You can sign up for those now, as well as for Track which begins in the fall. All HLMS athletics are for 7th and 8th graders only.

On September 26th, all of HLMS went to the Sprague Theater for a special performance by Lachlan Miller, a classically trained singer who grew up here in Bandon! Thank you to the Sprague Theater for providing these enriching opportunities for our students.

Please take the time to check your Parent Vue account on a regular bases. It is a great way to help your student(s) keep track of grades and assignments, as well as a convenient way to communicate with their teachers. You can access your account by clicking on the black bar above, or you can download the APP in your APP store so you can save your log in information and access your account quickly from your phone.

All of our students should have signed a behavior agreement form that acknowledges that they have reviewed the student handbook, and know what the behavior expectations are at HLMS. We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to review the student hand book (link below) as well.

This year, we are raising funds to support STEM education in our classrooms.
Our goal is to bring more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math opportunities to our students through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

We’re aiming to raise $15,000, which will help us:

• Bring in OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) for an exciting school-wide assembly

• Purchase engineering and math kits for classroom use

• Update classroom technology

• Provide more hands-on science experiences for all students

With your support, we can inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers. Thank you for helping us bring STEM to life!

McKay's Receipts Fundraiser

BoxTops Fundraiser

C&K Market, Inc. is committed to helping our local communities grow and prosper. Now All Access Rewards is making contributing easier than ever! As an All Access Rewards member you can choose a local charity or non-profit organization to support and we will give 1% back of all your qualified purchases to that organization. By enriching local communities, everyone benefits, building a place that thrives, and a place that is being created because people care.

SIGN ME UP!

With account information in hand either call, email or visit your local store to connect your account with you favorite charity or non-profit organization.

• Call: (541) 412-0005

• E-MAIL: AllAccess@CKMarket.Com

• Visit: Stop In Your Local Store And Visit The Customer Service Counter And Ask To Connect You with Ocean Crest Elementary School.

Start shopping and earning 1% for your organization! Your qualified purchases will automatically be tracked and reported for you when you use your All Access Rewards Card at any of our store locations. Connect your account Visit: Stop In Your Local Store And Visit The Customer Service Counter And Favorite Organization.

Start shopping and earning 1% for your organization! Your qualified purchases will automatically be tracked and reported for you when you use your All Access Rewards Card at any of our store locations.

Youth under the age of 22 who have moved from their country, city, or state in the last three years to work in agriculture or fishing, and who have not yet graduated may qualify for this program and supports.

Los jóvenes menores de 22 años que se hayan mudado de su país, ciudad o estado en los últimos tres años para trabajar en agricultura o pesca y que aún no se hayan graduado pueden calificar para este programa y apoyos.

Website: www.bandon.k12.or.us
Location: 455 9th St SW, Bandon, OR, USA
Phone: 541-347-4411