BIDDEFORD HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Dear Students, Staff, and Families,

It is with great excitement and pride that I welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year at Biddeford High School! The start of a new year always brings fresh energy, a sense of possibility, and the opportunity to build upon the strong traditions of our community. Over the summer, our team has been hard at work planning, preparing, and making sure our school is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every student and staff member can thrive.

This year, our overarching theme is unity—the belief that when we work together, we can accomplish more than any of us could on our own. Success at BHS is not just about individual achievement but about the collective strength of our students, staff, families, and community. Whether in the classroom, on the athletic fields, in extracurricular activities, or through the countless ways we support one another, unity is what allows us to grow stronger together.

Academics remain at the heart of all we do, and we are committed to providing challenging, engaging, and supportive learning experiences for all students. At the same time, we know that high school is about more than academics. Athletics, clubs, performing arts, and other extracurricular opportunities give students the chance to explore passions, build leadership skills, and create lasting memories. Most importantly, we want every student to feel a true sense of belonging at Biddeford High School—to know they are valued, respected, and an important part of our Tiger community.

As we begin this new school year, I encourage everyone—students, staff, and families—to embrace the spirit of unity. Support one another, celebrate each other’s successes, and remember that our shared commitment to P.R.I.D.E (perseverance, respect, integrity, dependability and empathy) will help us make Biddeford High School the very best it can be.

I am truly looking forward to all that we will accomplish together in 2025–2026. Let’s make this a year filled with learning, growth, and Tiger pride!

With gratitude and excitement,

Martha Murray

Principal, Biddeford High School

• No cell phones during class.

• Enter classroom = put cell phone in provided container.

• It stays there until the block ends (bell to bell).

• If you temporarily leave the room, it still stays in the room.

• You can leave it in your locker or leave it at home.

• This is school board policy.

High School Parking and Center of Technology Transportation

Significant Parking Changes - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

• For Students Traveling to/from the Center of Technology: Students should plan for additional travel time due to construction delays throughout the city.

• All student parking must be in the designated lot across from the high school

• ALL parking on the school side of Maplewood Avenue is PROHIBITED

• No parking is permitted in fire lanes or pick-up/drop-off areas

• Allow extra time for walking from the parking area

Enforcement:

• Vehicles parked in prohibited areas will be towed or ticketed

• These restrictions are necessary for school safety and emergency access

• Violations create serious safety hazards for students and staff

If you need to make any changes to your child's transportation arrangements (drop-off location, pick-up location, or bus requests) and have not yet contacted our transportation department, please do so immediately. Over the next several days, we typically receive many last-minute transportation requests that significantly alter our bus routes and timing. For any requests made after Friday, August 22nd, we cannot guarantee that changes will be processed in time for the first day of school.

Please understand that each transportation change impacts the schedule and timing for all families on that route. To help everyone plan effectively and minimize disruptions, we need to finalize routes and schedules as soon as possible. Additionally, our school offices coordinate dismissal procedures around established bus routes, making last-minute changes particularly problematic for overall school operations.

Please send any transportation changes to: transportation@biddefordschools.me and read the below important update with information on walkers, high school parking, and more.

It is very important for parents to complete the registration process in order to stay connected and informed about your child(ren)’s education. If you have not yet set up your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, or need to make any edits to your information, please do so by clicking on the link below. Step-by-step instructions are available by clicking here.

District-related text alerts are sent from the number 98900, and while families are legally allowed to opt out of receiving these messages, doing so means you will no longer receive emergency updates via text—only by email. If you’ve previously opted out and would like to start receiving text alerts again, simply text START to 98900. Please note that it can take up to 48 business hours for the change to take effect.

Every student will be assigned a school-owned device for the 2025-2026 school year, with the expectation that students and/or parents will be responsible for returning them in similar condition.

The Device Protection Plan is strongly recommended as students are allowed to take home their devices and may use the same device for several years. Device Protection Plan and cost details here.

For Problems/Issues with Devices:

Students/parents should immediately inform the school, who will contact the Technology Department.

In an effort to continue to build awareness around attendance and our procedures at Biddeford High School, we would like to remind you that any student and family that has a planned absence should be filling out out school planned absence form, having teachers sign the form and returning it to the Main Office. The form is also available in the Main Office at BHS.

Stay informed by downloading the Biddeford Schools mobile app! It will allow parents to choose Biddeford High School and receive notifications from us, access the live feed, important documents, emergency notifications, and more! Simply download the relevant app at the link below:

• Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3fu8z4q
  
• Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/2QFUBST
  

The Biddeford, Saco, and Dayton Schools invite you to BSD Rising on Thursday, September 18th, from 4:30-6:30pm.

What is it?

Biddeford Saco Rising aims to connect families with community resources. This includes things like community groups, athletic and camp opportunities for kids, and social services. We will also offer bike helmets, car seat checks, a raffle with giveaways, and free family portraits. Childcare, transportation, translators, and light food will be provided for families.

When is it?

Biddeford Saco Rising will be held on Thursday, September 18th from 4:30-6:30pm in the Biddeford High School cafeteria. This is at the same time as the BHS Parent Open House, but it is open to parents with students at any Biddeford, Saco, or Dayton school.

Do I need to RSVP?

Nope! Just show up between 4:30 and 6:30pm on September 18th!

Where can I get the free transportation?

A bus will circulate on a loop to bring families to and from Biddeford High School. It will make stops at…

Elias Fletcher, Assistant Principal

Adam Flynn, Assistant Principal

Dennis Walton, Athletic & Activities Administrator

Email: mmurray@biddefordschools.me
Website: https://biddefordme.sites.thrillshare.com/o/bhs-apc
Location: 20 Maplewood Avenue, Biddeford, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 282-1596
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biddefordhighschooltigers
Twitter: @BHSTigers3