The Bedford Buccaneer

Previous Issue of the Bedford Buccaneer

• Monday, June 1: Senior Breakfast | Graduation Regalia Pickup | Graduation Rehearsal
• Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3: Science MCAS (regular start)
• Thursday, June 4: Graduation & All Night Graduation Party
• Monday, June 8: AP Welcome Session for 2026-27 SY; Underclassmen Awards Ceremony
• Tuesday, June 9: School Committee Meeting
• Friday, June 12: Last Day of Classes (grades 9-11)
• Monday, June 15 - Monday, June 22: Final Exams (see schedule below)
• Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth - No School
• Monday, June 22: Last Day of School /End Term 4

The Lunch Menu can be found here.

The full Bedford High School calendar can be found here.

The Bedford Public School District calendar can be found here.

June 2 & 3 (regular start time for all students)

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we want to share an important update to our weekly schedule: the Wednesday advisory period will be temporarily paused. This decision was made alongside our Advisory Committee, staff, and incoming Principal Comeiro after a close review of recent feedback. While the community-building intent behind advisory is incredibly valuable, the data showed that the current format is not consistently meeting the needs of our students and faculty.

Please note that this is a strategic pause, not a permanent cancellation. We are stepping back to do the necessary work behind the scenes: defining a clearer purpose for the program, providing our teachers with robust curriculum resources and training, and ensuring alignment with professional contract expectations. Our ultimate goal is to return with a revamped advisory model that is highly structured, sustainable, and genuinely valuable for our entire school community.

The schedule for Wednesdays will likely include a break and increased time for academic blocks. That updated schedule will be shared after Principal Comeiro has finalized it.

Monday, June 8, 2026 | 8:00 am | Auditorium

Students who are taking AP classes next year are invited to a welcome session. In this session, students will have an opportunity to meet their teachers and ask questions. Teachers will also distribute any summer assignments and expectations for completion.

Hello Grade 9-12 Families! We have a quick message from the All Night Grad Committee!

Senior Parents/Caregivers: Please visit www.bedfordpco.org/ang to buy your senior's ticket for All Night Grad! While there, you will also find all of the signups for helping. We are looking for food donations, prize donations, and help with setup and cleanup!

All other Parents/Caregivers: This is your chance to Pay It Forward and to keep All Night Grad going strong! It will soon be your child's turn to attend this awesome celebration. Since senior parents/caregivers are not allowed to chaperone the event, we rely on younger parents to fill the need. Visit www.bedfordpco.org/ang to find our three sign-ups: Food Donations, Prize Donations, and most importantly, Volunteers!

Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please email Leah Walton and Dawn Kociubes at bedfordang@gmail.com.

Registration for Athletics for the 2026-2027 School Year is Now Open! Please visit https://bedford-ma.finalforms.com/ to register your student.

June 1

Seniors have a mandatory morning at school for:

• Senior Breakfast
• Cap & Gown Pickup
• Graduation Rehearsal

Please note that all financial obligations need to be cleared by this time.

The Tsongas Center parking lots are available for all events held at the Tsongas Center. Located right next to the venue, the parking lots at the Tsongas Center is a perfect place to park, leaving you steps from the ceremony. Parking is sold in advance through their partner ParkMobile. Purchase using this LINK. Any remaining inventory will be sold on the day of the event in the parking lot. Parking is $20.

There are numerous parking garages surrounding the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell:

1. George Ayotte Garage: Located next to the Tsongas Center Parking Lot B.
2. Joseph Downes Garage: Quick .4 mile, 8-minute walk to the Tsongas Center.
3. Leo A. Roy Garage: Located Downtown Lowell, and is a short 11-minute, .5 mile walk.

For the safety and security of our guests and staff, Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell employs the use of walkthrough metal detectors for all events taking place at the venue. Patrons who require alternative screening options due to medical or accessibility reasons may request this upon arrival at the venue. Guests that refuse to submit to either a walkthrough, wand or pat-down search shall be refused entry.

Bag Policy

In order to maintain a safe and secure environment at the Tsongas Center there is a bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the venue. Guests will be able to carry ONE of the following bags into the Tsongas Center:

• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag(Ziploc bag or similar).
• One bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and does not exceed 12" x 12" x 6".
• Small clutch bags, which CANNOT exceed 6.5" x 4.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap.
• All bags within clear plastic bags cannot exceed 6.5" x 4.5" in size.

The full bag policy can be found at tsongascenter.com/bag

Seating

There is plenty of seating in the center for all who wish to attend. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. Guests interested in sitting together should arrive

together.

Accessibility

• Accessible seating is located throughout the arena.
• The Elevator can be accessed either the East Entrance or the Main Entrance of the Tsongas Center.
• Service Animals are welcomed at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell.
• Accessible Parking is in lot B of the Tsongas Center parking lots. Please note that all parking spaces are first come first serve, we advise you to arrive early.

Students are welcome to the BHS Counseling Office with a pass from their teacher, a pass from their counselor, or a digital/email pass for a counseling appointment.

Without a pass, Counseling is not open for students in Independent Directed Study or in classes with substitute coverage.

Counseling remains open, on a first-come, first-served basis, every Flex Block (16 spaces) and every Lunch (12 spaces)!

To book a meeting with your counselor, use the link below:

• Mr. DeChellis - booking link
• Ms. Halupowski - booking link
• Ms. Richards - booking link
• Ms. Say - booking link
• Ms. Thyne - booking link

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

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.

🌐https://www.cartwheel.org/district/bedford-public-schools

Please be proactive about your children's allergies, and have them take their prescribed allergy medication before school, so they will be comfortable for the duration of the school day. Depending on the severity of the pollen allergy, anyone with seasonal allergies can feel pretty miserable and allergy symptoms can have a significant impact on learning.

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, without fever-reducing medication.
• Positive throat culture for strep. Students may return 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun.
• Any moderate to severe symptoms of acute illness, such as a persistent cough, runny nose with body aches.

Hand washing is the most effective means of preventing the spread of communicable illnesses.

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, and is not exempt.

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 x4416, or email 📧bhsnurse@bedfordps.org