Superintendent Update

Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,

As we turn the corner into May—with tulips blooming and warmer weather arriving—I encourage everyone to take a moment to celebrate the progress our students have made this year. We are seeing that growth in many ways: through assessments currently underway, and through the skills students demonstrate on stage, on the courts and fields, and on display at the K–12 Art Show.

With Teacher Appreciation Week approaching (along with opportunities to recognize our principals, nutrition staff, administrative support staff, and many others), I want to express my sincere gratitude to every member of our community who contributes to a positive and inclusive learning environment for our students.

Best,

Cliff Chuang 莊 宏 毅

Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools

P.S. Pictured blow is “Stationary Store,” a watercolor painting by BHS senior Grace Nam. who received an Honorable Mention at the 2026 Congressional Art Awards at Montserrat College, as well as the Best in School award—on display at the K–12 Art Show this weekend.

May: Asian American & Pacific Islander Month, Jewish American Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

• May 1: National Principals Day; National School Lunch Hero Day
• May 1-3 : 2026 BPS K12 Art Show
• May 4-8: National Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 5: School Committee Meeting
• May 16: Armed Forces Day
• May 19: School Committee Meeting
• May 25: No School - Memorial Day

The Bedford High School Principal search will enter its final phase next week, with finalist site visits and community forums scheduled for Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5. Kim Comeiro will visit on May 4, and Stefano Chinosi will visit on May 5. Each finalist will spend the day at BHS and conclude with a hybrid community forum. We encourage students, staff, families, and community members to participate in these important opportunities to hear directly from each candidate. Additional details, including candidate information, the site visit schedule, and how to attend the community forums either in person or via Zoom, are available on the District Leadership Openings page.

Bedford Public Schools is proud to have been recognized as one of only two Massachusetts Green Ribbon School designees for 2026, and will be awarded by DESE (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) at the May 19th School Committee meeting. This statewide honor recognizes Bedford's leadership in sustainability, health, wellness, and environmental learning. This award highlights Bedford’s districtwide approach to sustainability, which goes far beyond just the buildings, into the classroom & beyond. The district has reduced its environmental footprint through participation in 100 percent renewable electricity, building decarbonization efforts, and robust waste reduction and reuse practices, prioritizing health & wellness through high indoor air quality standards, green cleaning practices, and farm-to-school programming. Sustainability is embedded throughout the curriculum with outdoor experiences, student-led initiatives, and partnerships that connect students to STEM learning and green career pathways.

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