Dear METCO Families,
- October 10: Back to School Night, All Grades, 6-8:30pm
- October 14: No School - Indigenous People's Day
- October 18: Picture Day
- October 18: Middle School Dance, 6-8pm
- October 24: METCO JGMS Virtual Parent Meeting (Email & Evite sent)
- October 24: Covid/Flu Vaccine Clinic for Students
- November 5: No School - Teacher Professional Development
- November 6 - November 8: 6th Grade Nature's Classroom Trip
- November 11: No School - Veteran's Day
- November 20: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7pm
- November 27: Early Release
- November 28 & 29: No School (Thanksgiving)
- December 18: Parent Teacher Conferences 2:15-4:15pm
- October 9: Financial Aid Night, 6:30-8pm Auditorium
- October 14: No School - Indigenous People's Day
- October 22: Student Flu Shot Clinic
- October 26: PSAT Exam for 10th/11th Grade
- November 4: Picture Retakes
- November 5: No School - Teacher Professional Development
- November 11: No School - Veteran's Day
- November 19: Freshman Seminar (Flex Block)
- November 22: Freshman Seminar (Flex Block)
- November 27: Early Release
- November 28 & 29: No School (Thanksgiving)
- December 5: Teacher/Caregiver Conferences
METCO, Inc News
Hispanic Heritage Month is here! As we join the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, we honor the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latino communities. This month is a time to recognize the diverse histories, arts, and achievements of those whose roots stem from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The Hispanic and Latino community has always played an essential role in enriching the educational experiences of our students, families, and staff. We celebrate the people in our METCO family who continue to inspire growth, understanding, and unity.
- City of Boston Latinx History Month Celebration: October 2, 4-7PM, City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Downtown. The Office of Cultural Affairs and Latinx Employee Resource Group will co-host a Latinx Heritage Month celebration party. The celebration will feature food, music, dance, and other resources from city departments. Cost: Free!
JGMS & BHS Family Nature Walk in the Blue Hills, Saturday, October 26th 11-1pm. RSVP to PDCBedford@gmail.com by Saturday, October 19th. See flyer for more details.
HBCU College Fair, October 17th from 8-12pm @ Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., Boston. Please see flyer to register and to learn more, visit www.buildingbridgeseducation.com
College Essay Boot Camp, Saturday, October 26th 9:30-12:00pm or 1:00-3:30pm at Suffolk University. Open to all Juniors & Seniors. Please see attached flyer & Register, 826boston.org/essay. Any questions, please email workshops@826boston.org
METCO Office: 781-275-1700 x4435
Akil Mondesir, METCO Director
Chauncey Williams, METCO Coordinator Davis & Lane
Chauncey_Williams@bedfordps.org
Jonathan Brome, METCO Coordinator JGMS
Davis Main Office# 781-275-6804
Lane Main Office# 781-275-7606
JGMS Main Office# 781-275-3201
BHS Main Office# 781-275-1700
- Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School - Scribbles - October 1, 2024
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of September 30, 2024
- John Glenn Middle School - Buccaneer News - Vol. #06 - 9/30/2024
- Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - October 7, 2024
- Special Education Dept. - Director's Update - September 20, 2024
- Superintendent Update - October 4, 2024
College Representative Visits
through November 15
Visits will be held in the BHS Counseling office unless otherwise noted. Sign up through Naviance and notify your teacher at least 24 hours in advance of the visit. If you are unable to attend due to an exam, presentation, etc. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in a visit, but are unable to attend so we can connect with the representative on your behalf.
Monday, October 7
8:00 am - Lehigh University
1:30 pm - Bennington College
Tuesday, October 8
8:00 am Worcester State University
9:15 am Case Western Reserve University
1:30 pm The School of Fashion Design
Wednesday, October 9
8:45 am Connecticut College
12:15 pm University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Thursday, October 10
8:00 am University of South Carolina-Columbia
9:15 am Hofstra University
10:30 am Framingham State University
1:30 pm Mount Holyoke College
Friday, October 11
8:00 am University of Massachusetts-Boston
9:15 am Curry College
10:30 am College of the Holy Cross
1:30 pm Christopher Newport University
Tuesday, October 15
9:15am University of Miami
Wednesday, October 16
8:45am Quinnipiac University
10:15am Brandeis University
12:15pm Dartmouth College
Thursday, October 17
9:15am Fairfield University
Friday, October 18
10:30am Keene State College
Senior Deadlines
Senior Class Picture
The entire class of 2025 will be photographed together on the turf. Please make sure you are on time!
October 8 @ 8:15 am
Submit Your Senior Portrait
Please submit your photo to HJeShare.com using the school code "Bedford".
IMPORTANT: When uploading your portrait, please select the “Portrait” option as you upload in order to link your senior's name to the image.
Deadline: October 25
Submit Your Family Congratulatory Ad for the Yearbook!
Design, purchase, and submit an ad at YearbookOrderCenter.com using the school code 13423. Choose the option that says “Start Your Ad.”
Deadline: October 25
Senior Siblings
Share pics of senior siblings. Please submit the siblings' picture using the same submission method as the senior portraits, enter "Siblings" for the grade information, and spell the students' names how you would like them displayed with the picture.
Deadline: October 25
Yearbook Orders
Order your yearbook online by going to YearbookOrderCenter.com and using the school code 13423. All sales will be correctly priced online. If you have difficulty making an online purchase, you can also order over the phone: 1-866-287-3096.
Deadline: December 31