La Pine High School Employee Resigns After Bringing Handgun to Campus

Bend, OR, October 10, 2026 — A La Pine High School employee has resigned from their position following an incident where a handgun was discovered on the school campus. The circumstances surrounding the discovery and the identity of the employee have not been fully disclosed at this time.

The resignation occurred after the employee brought a firearm to the school grounds. Details regarding the specific date of the incident, the nature of the employee’s role at the school, and the exact sequence of events leading to the resignation were not immediately available.

La Pine High School, located in La Pine, Oregon, is part of the Deschutes County School District. The bringing of a weapon onto school property is a serious matter that typically involves an investigation by school administrators and potentially local law enforcement agencies. The school district’s policies regarding weapons on campus and employee conduct are standard for educational institutions, emphasizing student and staff safety.

The employee’s decision to resign means they are no longer employed by the school or the district. Further information regarding any potential disciplinary actions, investigations, or the specific timeline of these events has not been released. The lack of additional details leaves questions about the full scope of the incident and the school’s response.

School safety remains a paramount concern for communities nationwide. Incidents involving weapons on school grounds, regardless of the outcome, often lead to reviews of security protocols and employee conduct policies. The full impact of this particular event on the La Pine High School community and its ongoing safety measures is yet to be determined.

Story summarized from the original created by Travis Pittman, Digital Director on www.centraloregondaily.com, see more information here.

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