Published 1:22 pm Thursday, October 22, 2026

Memorials to three slain Silver Rail Elementary students and one teacher were taken down and moved to Bend-La Pine Schools safe storage early Thursday morning.

People have spent the past week leaving hundreds of flowers, signs, crosses, balloons and other materials to several memorials around the perimeter of the school.

Superintendent Steve Cook said during Wednesday’s Bend City Council meeting that most mental health professionals suggest leaving school memorials up for about five to seven days after a tragedy.

“Right now, the Silver Rail school community is seeing that as a tribute to all of the actions of the last six days,” said Cook.…