BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend-La Pine Schools shared an update Monday with staff and families of Silver Rail Elementary School on the timeline for reopening the building and inviting families back.

The news came more than two weeks after the Oct. 15 shooting attack that killed three children and a teacher and wounded two others, and as a community survey and engagement sessions are under way to receive feedback and priorities from the public and families on what steps to take next.

With the expected completion of restoration work by next Monday, Nov. 9, the district will be ready to welcome students back on Thursday, Nov. 12, "barring any unforeseen challenges," the school district said.

The Silver Rail updates page includes details on the timeline, including when teachers and staff will return and prepare classrooms and learning spaces, and opportunities for Silver Rail families to visit campus and walk through the school prior to Nov. 12.

"Several additional safety and support measures will be in place at Silver Rail starting Nov. 12," the school district continued.

"We will have a School Resource Officer on campus through the end of the school year. We will also have more student support specialists to provide mental health care. In addition, an extra administrator and extra staff will be on site to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment during this transition.

Here's the full update posted to the Silver Rail Community Information Hub:

Return timeline and next steps for Silver Rail community

Dear Silver Rail Elementary families,

We believe restoration of Silver Rail Elementary will be completed by Monday, Nov. 9. This will allow us to welcome students back to school on Thursday, Nov. 12, barring any unforeseen challenges. Please review the schedule below.

• Monday - Friday, Nov. 2 - Nov. 6: Restoration continues

• Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 9 and Nov. 10: Teachers and staff return to school; prepare classrooms and learning spaces

• Tuesday, Nov. 10: *Family walk-through opportunity

• Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day (No school for all Bend-La Pine students); *Family walk-through opportunity

• Thursday, Nov. 12: First day of student return - Early dismissal (7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)

• Friday, Nov. 13: Full school day (7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.)

*We will offer opportunities for Silver Rail families to visit campus and walk through the school before students return. More details will be provided soon.

We recognize that healing happens on different timelines. While we will be ready to welcome students on Nov. 12, we fully respect and support your family’s timeline for returning.

Safety and Support

When students return to school, several additional safety and support measures will be in place at Silver Rail. We will have a School Resource Officer (SRO) on campus through the end of the school year. We will also have more student support specialists to provide mental health care. In addition, an extra administrator and extra staff will be on site to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment during this transition.

Long-term school safety and climate require ongoing dialogue with our community. Please join us this Wednesday or Thursday at our Community Engagement Sessions to learn more, ask questions, and share your input.

School Volunteers

Our primary focus during this transition is to establish calm, familiar routines and ensure every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn. We are temporarily pausing our school volunteer program. During this initial transition period, limiting visitor access helps our staff maintain structured, predictable environments and allows students to reconnect with their teachers, support staff, and peers. We appreciate our volunteers and know how much your presence enriches our school community. We will keep you updated as our transition progresses and will share details as soon as we are ready to welcome volunteers back to campus.

Communication

Over the coming days, our teachers are focusing on reconnecting as a staff, setting up comforting classroom environments, and preparing to support your children. To give them the time they need to focus on this preparation, please contact our school principal team with any questions or needs. We will make sure you get the responses and support your family needs.

Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club will continue free care for Silver Rail students Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 9 - Nov. 10, at its downtown location (500 NW Wall St.). If you are interested, please check availability details and registration instructions on the Silver Rail Community Information Hub.

At-Home Learning Kits

As a reminder, you may stop by the Bend-La Pine Education Center between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to pick up an at-home learning kit for your student. We will also have mental health resources available during that time.

Mental Health Supports

To access mental health and crisis support, submit a request-for-resources form, and receive direction in helping your child heal, visit Silver Rail Family Resources.

Basic Needs Supports

To access resources for basic needs such as food access, support with rent or utilities, etc, please contact FAN at 541-355-6460.