The Bedford Buccaneer
August 26, 2024
AP Exams
Please be aware that all students taking AP Exams are bound by the College Board's AP Exam Terms and Conditions. These terms outline the rules and regulations for taking the exams, including policies on conduct, prohibited items, and exam security. We strongly encourage both students and families to review these terms.
After next week's break each student registered for AP Exams will receive a personalized exam schedule via email from TotalRegistration. This individual schedule will detail the specific date, time, and location for each of your registered AP Exams.
Students will be marked as ‘Absent–Field Trip’ during their exam period only. Students are still expected to attend their classes outside of their assigned exam times and are responsible for missing work. Should a student choose to not attend school beyond their exam time, a parent or caregiver must report the student’s absence to the Main Office (absence is still not excused).
If you have any general questions regarding the AP Exams, please do not hesitate to contact the AP Coordinator directly at samantha_thyne@bedfordps.org.
Corporate Sponsors Sought for All Night Graduation Party!
Do you own or market a business? Please consider becoming a corporate sponsor of the Class of 2025 All Night Grad Party! Your company/organization will be recognized on a sign in the BHS Lobby for the month of May, and will be thanked in the BHS newsletter, in The Bedford Citizen, and on social media.
Not affiliated with a local business? No problem! As All Night Graduation approaches, we seek the community's help in our fundraising efforts. After April vacation, we will email the BHS Parent Community with ways that you can help, either by donating cash, food, or prizes and/or by volunteering your time.
If you work for a business in Bedford or in the greater Bedford community, please share the attached letter with your employer!
Donation Request: Caps & Gowns
As graduation quickly approaches, we are preparing to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our senior class. One of the most symbolic moments of this milestone is seeing our students proudly walk across the stage in their caps and gowns.
The Class of 2025 is busy raising money to cover the cost of caps and gowns for the entire senior class as well as the cost of their Senior Prom. The BHSPA would like to help the senior class reach their goals and make their graduation memorable.
We are seeking monetary donations to help the Class of 2025 cover the cost of caps and gowns for their graduation.
If you would like to donate, please do so by:
- Venmo: @BedfordHighSchool-ParentsAssoc
- Credit card: https://www.bedfordpco.org/packet/55961335
- Check: Make check payable to BHSPA and drop off at BHS front office or mail to Bedford High School, 9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
If you have any questions, please email the BHSPA at BHSBucsparents@gmail.com.
Thank you for being such a vital part of our school community and for supporting our students during this exciting time.
Community Service Hours
Community Service hours are verified weekly/bi weekly at the end of each week.
When looking at your hours make sure the date under the number of hours on your MobileServe homescreen says "All Time". Also make sure you look at the pending hours as many of your hours might be there waiting for verification.
New requests for access to MobileServe are also processed once a week, usually on Fridays.
If you submitted a form and used the app last year, you have an active account and DO NOT need to submit another form. If you forgot your password please use the password recovery on the app.
Many answers to Community Service questions can be found here on the BHS website.
Parental Consent Forms are found here.
Athletics This Week
Monday, April 28
Baseball (V/JV) vs. Waltham
Softball (V/JV) @ Waltham
Tennis, boys (V) vs. Waltham
Tennis, girls (V) @ Waltham
Tuesday, April 29
Baseball (F) @ Waltham
Lacrosse, boys (V/JV) @ Weston
Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) vs. Weston
Track (V) @ Lincoln-Sudbury
Wednesday, April 30
Baseball (V/JV) @ Weston
Tennis, girls (V) vs. Weston
Tennis, boys (V) @ Weston
Thursday, May 1
Lacrosse, boys (V/JV) vs. Westford
Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) @ Westford
Friday, May 2
Baseball (V/JV) vs. Westford
Lacrosse, boys (V) vs. Nashoba Tech
Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) @ St. Mary's
Softball (V/JV) @ Westford
Tennis, boys (V) vs. Westford
Tennis, girls (V) @ Westford
Seasonal Allergies
As most of you know, spring allergy season is upon us and I wanted to remind you to be proactive about your children's allergies. Please 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, those with seasonal allergies can feel pretty miserable and allergy symptoms can have a significant impact on learning. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
- Annmarie Vaughan
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 9-1-1.
If you are seeking counseling support for your child, please reach out to one of these resources:
- Your child’s pediatrician to ask for a counseling referral
- Bedford Youth and Family Services at 781-918-4328
- Eliot Community Human Services at 978-369-1113
Bedford Youth & Family Services
Check out the services available to BPS students and their families.