Pilot Butte Middle School

You can view photos and order prints online through Dorian Studios. Click on image above to go directly to the Dorian website and view photos.

We want to thank all of the families that contributed insights for their students during Giant Day! It is extremely helpful for our teachers and staff to integrate those helpful tips and tricks that only families know in order for us to help them be successful. If you have not done so, here is the link: PBMS Giant Day. We are committed to establishing and maintaining relationships with not just our students, but those that care for them as well. Hopefully, you all have PBMS Passports to get stamped when you visit our campus to include you in future raffles for these baskets!

GO GIANTS!!

Students will be receiving iPads soon! Students will not be taking iPads home this year. Instead, they will be leaving them with their 7th period teacher at the end of the day and they will be charged overnight at school.

Roll Out Dates:

9/15: 8th grade

9/17: 7th grade

9/22: 6th grade

iPad insurance is still encouraged in the event an iPad is damaged. Students grade 6-12 who are assigned a District iPad have the option to purchase insurance. Broken iPad fines have gone up from $150 to $379 for a broken screen, a $229 increase from last year. The cost of insurance is $30 per student with a family cap of $60 and can be purchased using this link: CLICK HERE

This week, students will follow an alternative schedule on a few days to complete the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. MAP helps us understand student progress in reading and mathematics and identify areas for continued growth. Students will still attend all of their regular classes, though class times may be adjusted slightly to accommodate testing. We appreciate your support as we complete these important district assessments.

Esta semana, los estudiantes seguirán un horario diferente durante un par de días para terminar la prueba Medida de Progreso Académico (MAP). La prueba MAP ayuda a los docentes comprender el progreso académico en lectura y matemáticas con el fin de identificar las habilidades que se necesitan fortalecer. Los estudiantes asistirán a todas sus clases típicas, aunque las horas cambiarán un poco para que los estudiantes puedan terminar estas pruebas. Les agradecemos muchísimo su apoyo mientras que completamos este proceso importante.

Social emotional learning is a central element to the education of middle school students and as we begin the school year, just as assess core academic skills, we also conduct assessments around their abilities to relate to one another and manage themselves emotionally. A tool we use throughout the district are the Wayfinder Waypoints skills and attached is a letter explaining the purpose and delivery of this tool that will begin this month. Thank you for taking the time to be Giant Family STRONG and staying involved and aware of the activities your student is engaged in!

Hello Families,

Fall Needs Assessment:

Your student will be taking a Counseling Needs Assessment the week of September 21, 2026. The purpose of this assessment is to get an overall sense of how students are feeling about school, determine any potential need for support groups, and identify any individuals who may be needing individual support.

If you do not wish to have your student participate in the counseling needs assessment, please complete this Opt Out Form.

For a printable version of our bell schedule: CLICK HERE

Need to report an absence? Choose one of the three options:

1. ParentVue - This is the easiest method to report an absence. Go into ParentVue and click the blue REPORT ABSENCE button (shown in image above) and fill out the absence details.

2. Email us at: pilotbutte-attendance@bend.k12.or.us

3. Call the attendance line at 541-355-7415

• Please remember your photo ID when picking up your student during school hours for the safety of our students.
• It is also important that you keep current emergency contacts and phone numbers updated.

National Suicide Prevention Month is a time when we can raise awareness, offer hope and promote healing. By talking openly about suicide, we can break stigma, spark conversations, and support those in crisis.

Click here for activities that are happening near you.

For mental health support you can call, text or chat 988 at any time.

El Mes Nacional de Prevención del suicidio es un tiempo en el cual podemos crear conciencia, ofrecer esperanza y promover la sanación. Al hablar abiertamente del suicidio, podemos romper el estigma, iniciar conversaciones y brindar apoyo a quienes están en crisis.

Haga clic aquí para ver las actividades que están ocurriendo cerca de usted

Para obtener apoyo en salud mental usted puede llamar, enviar un mensaje de texto o chatear al 988 en cualquier momento.

If you are interested in helping with our school events, we would love to have you! If you have not already completed the Volunteer Application, please register on the district website: CLICK HERE

Once you are approved, it will be valid for three years.

Please take the time to read our updated Student & Family Handbook on the School Day Basics page of our website using the links below:

STUDENT & FAMILY HANDBOOK: CLICK HERE

Manual para estudiantes y familias: HAGA CLIC AQUÍ

• October 28th & 29th - Student-Led Conferences (Schedule and more info coming soon!)
• Friday, October 30th - No Conferences/No School
• Monday, November 2nd - Picture Retake Day!

Pilot Butte Middle School

1501 NE Neff Rd.

Bend, OR 97701

Main Office: 541-355-7400

Attendance: 541-355-7403

Registrar/Counseling: 541-355-7406

Athletics: 541-355-7407

Nurse: 541-355-7503

Office Hours: 8:00am-4:15pm