The Bedford Buccaneer
August 5, 2024
- Monday, December 22: Principal's Advisory Council Meeting
- Wednesday, December 24 - Friday, January 2: No School (Winter Break)
- Thursday, January 8: National Honor Society Induction
- Monday, January 19: No School (MLK Jr. Day)
- Friday, January 23: End Term 2
- Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday, March 25: ELA MCAS (delayed start)
- Monday, April 6: End Term 3
- Wednesday, May 19 & Thursday, May 20: Math MCAS (delayed start)
- Thursday, May 21: Junior Prom
- Thursday, May 28: Senior Prom
- Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3: Science MCAS (regular start)
- Tuesday, June 16: Last Day of School /End Term 4 (tentative)
The Lunch Menu can be found here.
The full Bedford High School calendar can be found here.
The Athletic Department schedules can be found here.
The Bedford Public School District calendar can be found here.
Back to Basics and Community Reminders: Communication from the BHS Administrative Team
The following was shared with students and staff last week.
It’s amazing to think we are already at the interim point of Quarter Two and weeks away from celebrating the arrival of 2026! This year we’ve welcomed new faces, implemented new attendance and electronic devices policies, and implemented structures to help maximize student belonging and learning. We’ve been grateful for the many ways students and staff have embraced this year’s theme of: Back to Basics and Building Community. Thank you!
Community Reminders
Flex, Advisory, Break
Students are required to attend Flex with the exception of seniors. If students have made an appointment with a teacher or have signed up for a library pass, they still must attend their Flex at the start of the period and show their Flex teachers the pass for accurate attendance taking. If a student does not attend Flex, it is considered a cut class and a detention will be issued.
Please follow the same process for Advisory. Advisory is required.
There are no “open gym” times when classes are in session. This includes Flex and Advisory. (If coverage allows, Ru, Maurin or Dennis will open the back gym for students to use, but those students are supervised by a staff member.)
Substitute Teachers and Passes
There are no “free periods” at BHS; therefore, even when a teacher is absent, students are expected to go to either D109, LGI, Auditorium, or Cafeteria as directed in the morning email. Students who have permission to leave these spaces must sign-out on the Sign-Out Sheet and take a pass with them.
Cell Phones
We’ve been noticing an increase in the number of students in the hallways with cell phones. Cell phones must remain in the classroom cubbies, even when leaving during class to use the restroom, get a drink of water, etc. We will continue monitoring and accompanying students back to classes to return their phones to the cubbies.
Attendance
Kudos to students, teachers, Ms. Gallagher, Ms. Tate, and Ms. Vaughn for their work regarding this year’s credit-based attendance policy. There has been increased documentation provided to exempt absences, more accurate daily and class attendance being taken, and efforts made to get to school and class on time.
All students must check-in at the office if arriving at school after 7:45am. If tardy students arrive to first block classes without a pass from the office, teachers should send them to the office to check-in as present at school.
All students who are getting dismissed must do so through the main office. Students should not leave the building without a proper dismissal pass from the main office.
Parking
All registered cars parked on campus must display their permit. Please park only in spaces designated for high school student parking including in front of the building and behind the Bedford Public Library (not including those spaces adjacent to the library). All spaces directly adjacent to the library are for library patrons only.
Thank you,
The BHS Administrative Team
A Message from the Bedford High School Parents Association
Wednesday, December 17 | 11:00 am - drop off in Main Office
The BHSPA is providing Holiday Treats and Cocoa for the BHS Faculty & Staff this week. We need your help to make this event a success! If you'd like to volunteer to provide a treat, please sign up here. If you would like to make a monetary donation to offset the cost of this event, you can donate via:
- Venmo: @BedfordHighSchool-ParentsAssoc
- Credit Card: https://www.bedfordpco.org/form/m/345237
- Check: Payable to BHSPA, drop off at main office or mail to 9 Mudge Way
If you have any questions, please email the BHSPA at BHSBucsparents@gmail.com
Thank you for your continued support!!
All Night Graduation: Planning Meeting
The All Night Graduation Committee will hold its first planning meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Bedford High School Library. We welcome parents and caregivers from every class to this meeting. Come learn about the greatest party of the year, and see how you can help.
RSVP to Dawn Kociubes and Leah Walton at BedfordANG@gmail.com.
DECA Regional Competition Results
Sixty-four students represented BHS at the DECA Regional Competition last week. Every student was professional, poised and truly impressive. Please join me in congratulating students advancing to the state competition in March. We also have many runners-up who may still have an opportunity to advance if spots open up.
1st Place Finishes
Aarya Biyani, Jordan Haering, Elizabeth Trant - International Business Plan
Will Cefalo - Personal Financial Literacy
Ansel Chiou & Ryan Zhu - Travel & Tourism Marketing Team Event
Nate Dankulich & Charlie Peplau - Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Event
Kangbin Jia, Nisarg Joshi, Colin Liu - Integrated Marketing Campaign , Product
Priscilla Park & Claire Wei - Integrated Marketing Campaign, Service
Iris Yin & Cindy Yuan - Integrated Marketing Campaign, Event
2nd Place Finishes
Gabe Favalora - Automotive Services
Even Franklin & Yousef Safi - Buying and Merchandising Team Event
Aaron Merchant & Siddarth Nambia - Franchise Business Plan
3rd Place Finishes
Josh Armstrong, Cohen Larimore, Ansh Naidu - Franchise Business Plan
Ishan Ajay, Akshat Bhatia, Srujan Gandhi - Innovation Business Plan
Riya Pokharel, Ananya Shivappa, & Chloe Yii - Integrated Marketing Campaign, Product
Yash Girase - Principles of Business Management and Administration
Georgia Foley & Karina Haugen - Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Event
4th Place Finishes
Robert Chung - Integrated Marketing Campaign, Service
DECA advisor, Justine Flora would also like to extend her gratitude to chaperones: Courtney Barth, Christine Lennox, Joy Stark, Melissa Sullivan, and volunteer judges: Raj Biyani, Thomas Dittner, Holly Munsie, David Parmentier, Melissa Stevens. This event would not have been possible without their support.
Athletics This Week
Tuesday, December 9
Basketball, girls (V) @ Reading
Monday, December 15
Track (V) vs. Waltham
Tuesday, December 16
Basketball, boys (V/JV/F) @ Weston
Basketball, girls (V/JV) @ Waltham
Swimming (V) vs. Waltham
Wednesday, December 17
Basketball, boys (V/JV) vs. Greater Lowell Tech
Hockey, boys (V) vs. Bishop Fenwick
Friday, December 19
Basketball, boys (V/JV/F) vs. Concord-Carlisle
Basketball, girls (V) @ Concord-Carlisle
Saturday, December 20
Hockey, boys (V) @ Methuen
Wrestling (V) @ Wayland
Seal of Biliteracy Information
Apply by March 1, 2026
To apply for the Seal of Biliteracy, students must complete this form: Seal of Biliteracy application by March 1, 2026. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Adam Bailey, World Languages Program Director, at 📧adam_bailey@bedfordps.org or call 📞(781) 275-1700, x4522.
Information for the Senior Class and their Families
Yearbook Orders
Order your yearbook online by going to YearbookOrderCenter.com and using the school code 13423 or call 1-866-287-3096.
Deadline: December 31
Senior Prom
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm | Gibbet Hill
Community Mental Health Supports
If there is a mental health emergency, please call: 🌐Advocates Psychiatric Emergency Services (available 24 hours) at 📞(800) 640-5432, or Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline (available 24 hours) at 📞833-773-2445 (call or text), or Call 📞911.
Bedford Youth & Family Services
Check out the services available to BPS students and their families.Cartwheel
Families can now raise their hand directly for mental health support with Cartwheel – we’re here when you need us. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, having a hard time with back-to-school transitions, or needs someone to talk to, Cartwheel is here to help.
Guidelines For When A Student Is Sick
Please keep your student home from school if any one of the following occurs:
- Vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours.
- Temperature of 100 degrees F or higher within the last 24 hours. Students with fevers may return to school after being fever-free for 24 hours, without fever-reducing medication.
- Positive throat culture for strep. Students may return 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun.
- Any symptoms of acute illness, such as a persistent cough, runny nose, and body aches.
Respiratory / COVID Guidelines
If Your Student Gets Sick at School, they should come to the health office to see the nurse. If your student calls a parent/guardian to be picked up and the student has not been evaluated in the health office, it will be considered a parent dismissal.
Reporting Communicable Illnesses: Please report all communicable illnesses to the attendance line or contact the health office directly at 📞781-918-4416.
Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Reach out to Nurse Vaughan at: 📞781-275-1700-4416, or email 📧bhsnurse@bedfordps.org