Education

Bend Senior High students kick off school year in first phase of campus replacement

By Claire Elmer

Published September 10, 2026 11:45 am

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend Senior High School students are beginning the school year in the newly completed first phase of the school’s campus replacement.

The space features open classrooms, modern science labs, and details honoring generations of Lava Bears. KTVZ’s Claire Elmer takes you inside and looks at the changes — and challenges — still ahead.

Watch her full report tonight on KTVZ News at 6:00p.m.

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Claire Elmer

Claire Elmer is a Multimedia Journalist with KTVZ News. Learn more about Claire here.

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