Tiger Beat January 30, 2025

Bandon School District #54 announces 2 mid-term vacancies on the school board for terms that will end June 2027.

Qualified community members who are registered voters living within the Bandon School District, and who have lived in the district for at least one year at the time of appointment, are welcome to apply.

Appointment is made by majority vote of the Bandon School Board. If the appointees wish to serve beyond June 2027, she or he must file for election through the Coos County Elections Office to get on the May 2027 ballot.

Please submit a letter of interest stating contact information and a brief biographical background, as well as work experience, to the District Office, 455 9th Street SW, Bandon no later than Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4 pm.

The Board will review candidates and appoint individuals to fill the vacancies at the February 9, 2026 Board meeting. For additional information, please contact Connie Roberts, croberts@bandon.k12.or.us, or 541-347-4411.

Bandon School District announces openings on its Budget Committee, for a three year term expiring 6/30/2029.

The Budget Committee reviews the District’s budget and recommends needed changes. The Committee conducts business in evening public meetings held between April and June. The Budget Committee also approves the Budget Document and forwards it to the School Board for adoption by the end of June.

Interested people who are registered voters living within the district boundary should submit a letter of interest to the Bandon School District Office.

Please include the following in your letter:

1. Name

2. Address

3. Phone number

4. E-mail

5. Why you want to serve on the budget committee.

6: What skills and experience you have that would benefit the committee.

Please address the letter to Bandon School District, 455 9th Street SW, Bandon, OR 97411, or email letter to croberts@bandon.k12.or.us

If you wish to know more about the Bandon School District’s Budget Committee and its work, please call Business Manager, Amanda Steimonts, at 541-347-4411.

New records set today in the architectural drafting class. Load bearing walls, with the winner reaching 305lbs with an added 2 trailer tires before failure. 2nd place reached 235lbs. Previous weights were under 200lbs without reaching failure. Keep striving for excellence.

BHS Rotary Interact Club members Giada and Jorden shared their experiences attending RYLA camp and reflected on how their involvement in Interact has helped them grow as leaders.

They spoke thoughtfully about building confidence, developing leadership skills, and forming meaningful connections through service and teamwork. Their reflections were a great reminder of the impact programs like Interact and Rotary have in empowering students to lead with purpose.

After a bold warm-up round of Shakespearean insults, our English 12 students dove headfirst into Elizabethan language. From a panoply of scenarios, they crafted and performed 20+ line skits packed with thees, thous, and deliciously archaic diction. The laughter, creativity, and linguistic risk-taking did exactly what it was meant to do—readying them for their plunge into the tragedy of Macbeth

We are incredibly proud to celebrate senior Marlie Carmack on earning 2nd place for the state of Oregon at the VFW’s 79th Annual Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program!

Competing against students from across Oregon, Marlie’s voice, insight, and commitment to democratic values truly stood out. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to her hard work, thoughtfulness, and courage to speak with purpose.

Well done, Marlie—you represent our school and community with excellence

We honored Bandon Youth Basketball Tuesday, January 27 between varsity games. Celebrating the young Tigers who will carry the program forward. The future is bright—and it’s Tiger strong!

Speech & Debate team hosted their Winter Sweet Speeches—a fantastic evening highlighting our students’ performances while also supporting the program through a fundraiser. Our students did an outstanding job showcasing their confidence, skill, and hard work, and it was great to see the community come out to support them. Proud of these kids and grateful to everyone who helped make the night a success!

Our first annual Dance-A-Thon fundraises was a big success! We are still tallying up how much money we made, but it will definately go a long way to help us pay for some play yard updates and end of year activities. Thanks to everyone who donated, and thanks to our students for not being too cool to dance with their peers at school!

Please check in with your students about school supplies. A lot of kids have used all of the pencils and paper that they started the year with. Since this week begins a new semester, please help us make sure your students are prepared and ready to learn! As always, please call or email the office if you would like help providing supplies for your student. (541) 347-4415 or Lwirt@bandon.k12.or.us or Nheim@bandon.k12.or.us.

Several of our HLMS students have submitted artwork to the Coos Art Museum Student Exhibition. Thank you to Mrs. Hambly for helping all these kids show off their talent. Their art will be on display from February 6th - April 19th.

HLMS will be hosting a STEM Fair on May 1 for all interested middle school students. This fair is a qualifier for the Regional STEM Fair hosted by Coos Curry Electric Charitable Foundation, with the top 3 projects in each grade level advancing. Prizes will be awarded to winners at each level and originality is encouraged. Students interested in participating should talk to their science teacher. This is an optional opportunity for all HLMS students, except for 5th graders in Ms. Hambly's class who are creating projects as part of their regular science curriculum.

We are starting a new weekly tradition at Harbor Lights. Each week we will have a "Character Dare" challenge, where students are tasked with performing a small task that encourages kindness and community within our school. Every student who completes the dare will be entered into a weekly drawing for a small prize. The first week back after break, students will be challenged to invite someone new to sit with them at lunch!

HLMS Track and Field begins in March. Please sign up with the below link. Remember that all HLMS sports are for 7th and 8th graders only.

Our new social studies teacher, Mr. Bayless, has started an after school theater club for 5th - 12th graders. It is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30. Middle schoolers are required to fill out a permission slip in order to participate. You can call the office with any questions, or email Mr. Bayless. Jbayless@bandon.k12.or.us

We’re proud to announce that Harbor Lights Middle School is partnering with American Legion Post 26 to purchase and erect a new flagpole in front of our school!

This collaboration honors our nation’s flag and the values it represents—community, service, and pride. We’re grateful to Post 26 for their support and partnership in bringing this project to life.

Stay tuned for updates on the installation and dedication ceremony!

#HarborLightsProud #CommunityPartnership #AmericanLegion #FlagRaising

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.

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.

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McKay's Receipts Fundraiser

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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