Announcements:
Harney County School District 3 will host their annual Veterans' Day assembly to recognize veterans in our community. The Veteran's Day Assembly will be on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Burns High School would like to invite Veterans to attend. Before the assembly, there will be a Veteran's breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the BHS cafeteria for all veterans and their guests.
Please call the District Office at 541-573-6811 or Burns High School at 541-573-2044 with questions.
We have a video presentation at the Assembly of all the veterans.
We are looking for the following for any new veterans we don't already have in the current video from last year.
- A Picture of the veteran (can be during duty or post-duty life)
- Name
- Branch of Military ( Air Force, Army/National Guard, Navy, Marines, Space Force, Coast Guard)
Years served (ex., 1992-2002) - Position/Rank
Please email this information to courtneytoney@hcsd3.org or drop it off at the School District office at 190 Hines Blvd, Burns, Oregon.
We hope this information can be emailed or brought to the District Office by November 5, 2025.
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Mission Statement: Prepare contributing members
of society while honoring Harney County's
traditions and diverse cultures.
Vision Statement: AVID empowers our district community to ensure students see success within themselves and graduate prepared for their career and college endeavors.
Beliefs and Values
Meaningful Communication… that is constructive, transparent, and emphasizes shared decision-making.
A Connected Community… through inclusive participation, beneficial partnerships, and a diverse culture.
Prepared Students… who become lifelong learners, develop their own unique potential, and are prepared for their future.
Safe Learning Environment… that maximize student achievement, build positive character traits, and respect the uniqueness of each individual.
"Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request."
Contact Pete Runnels, Human Resources, at 541-573-6811 or peterunnels@hcsd3.org.
District meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Please contact the Harney County School District #3 Office at 541-573-6811.
Title IX Officer/Civil Rights Coordinator - Robert Medley, 541-573-6811
District 504 Coordinator - Taci Weil, 541-573-6811
American Disabilities Act Contact Pete Runnels, Human Resources 541-573-6811








