Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,
Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing the JGMS Little Mermaid Jr. Musical, which featured a record-breaking cast and crew of 122 students (some pictured below, photo credit: Lauren Hart). I continue to marvel at how our commitment to inclusivity (every student who wanted to participate was able to) makes us stronger and better---the show was amazing, especially when the full cast was on stage. You have a few more chances to catch the performances this weekend.
In addition, I am pleased to report that with the strong leadership of our educators and support from the community, we continue to clear hurdles (Photo Credit: Bedford_Bucs_Yearbook from a track meet last year) as we work toward our strategic objectives. See here (and below) for additional information about our plan to achieve Strategic Objective 1.2 to broaden access to advanced math content for our middle schoolers. And see Bedford Healthy School Hours Communication Plan (and below) for next steps to solicit additional stakeholder feedback for Strategic Objective 2.1 regarding student wellbeing and healthy school hours.
Thanks,
Cliff Chuang (he/him) 莊 宏 毅
Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools
- April: Month of the Military Child, Autism Awareness Month, School Library Month
- April 3-5: JGMS Musical: Little Mermaid Jr.
- April 7-11: National Assistant Principals Week
- April 12-20: Passover
- April 18: Good Friday
- April 20: Easter Sunday
- April 22: Earth Day & School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- April 23: Administrative Professionals Day
- April 25: Arbor Day
The next school committee meeting is on April 15th (with the previously scheduled April 1st meeting canceled). At this Finance-Focused meeting, the school committee will receive a comprehensive FY25 Quarter 3 budget report and consider the recommended candidate for Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning. The full agenda, schedule, and supporting materials can always be found at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.
Throughout this school year, in alignment with Strategic Objective 2.1 regarding student wellbeing, the School Committee has considered whether a change in school hours is in the best interest of students. This Bedford Healthy School Hours Communication Plan outlines multiple opportunities for stakeholders to learn more about the research on healthy school hours and to provide feedback. In particular, please note that 5th - 12th graders will have this opportunity during school, and that there are family & community Forums planned for April 29th (in-person), April 30th (virtual with a focus on Boston families), and May 1st (virtual). All stakeholders will be able to take a survey beginning on May 5th. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.
Join Cartwheel for their next free webinar, Connection, Co-Regulation, and Coping Skills: Helping Kids and Teens Navigate Big Feelings, on Tuesday, April 9th at 12:00 PM ET. This session will offer practical strategies for parents and caregivers to support children in managing strong emotions and building emotional resilience. Can’t make it live? Register to receive the replay: Register here
We extend our sincere thanks to all the parents and caregivers who joined us for the recent 6th Grade Math Information Session on March 31 at JGMS. Your engagement and thoughtful questions made for a meaningful conversation about the future of math instruction in Bedford. We welcome feedback using this form and you may also contact Math Program Administrator Patrick Morrissey, JGMS Principal Hartunian or Superintendent Chuang directly. Led by JGMS math teachers, the Math Program Administrator, the JGMS Principal, and the Lane School Math Curriculum Coordinator, the session introduced proposed updates to the 6th grade math course structure for the 2025–2026 school year. These changes are aligned with Strategic Objective 1.2 and are designed to expand access to advanced learning opportunities for all students. A copy of the presentation is available for your review.
