The Bedford Buccaneer
Weekly Student, Staff, and Parent Newsletter
Weekly Newsletter: Monday, June 2, 2025
Save the Dates
- Tuesday, June 3: Graduation Rehearsal
- Wednesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 5: Science MCAS (regular start time for all)
- Thursday, June 5: Graduation and All Night Graduation Party π
- Wednesday, June 6: All library books must be returned
- Tuesday, June 10: Underclass Awards Night
- Wednesday, June 11: End of Year Staff Luncheon
- Thursday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 18: Final Exams - Underclassmen
- Wednesday, June 18: Last day of school for grades 9-11 (1/2 day)
Graduation Information
Graduation Rehearsal & Breakfast
Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, 08:30 AM
Order Graduation Pictures
Photographers will be taking candid photos before, during, and after the ceremony, as well as individual shots of students receiving their diplomas.
Graduation
Thursday, Jun 5, 2025, 05:30 PM
Tsongas Center, Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA, USA
All Night Grad Party
June 5 - 6 | Bedford High School
All Night Grad is happening this week and we need your help! Chaperone's are needed for the big event! This is the best party in town, a very proud tradition here in Bedford since the 1980's, and we need your help to ensure its strong future.
This is a Pay-It-Forward event because Senior parents are not allowed to chaperone the event itself. Others will chaperone when it's your senior's turn, but we need you now.
Please visit
to see how you can help.
Announcements
Return Your Library Books
Lock Returns
Return locks to the student office.
- There is a box to drop off the locks.
- Please cross your name off the list.
Registration is open for next year. Please register here: Sports Registration
Reminder...students must be registered in final forms, have a valid physical (13 months) and a valid baseline test (2 years).
MCAS
Science: June 4-5 (regular start for all students)
There is no delayed opening on these dates. On Wednesday, however, there is no advisory, and Flex Block and B Block have been lengthened to accommodate test takers.
Emotional Well Being and Life After High School Presentation
Available to view until June 10, 2025
On Tuesday, May 20, Jon Mattleman virtually presented on Emotional Well-being and Life after High School. The presentation offered valuable insights for students and families navigating this major life transition.
He discussed common emotional challenges faced by young adults and provides practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. The presentation encouraged proactive mental health care and offers tools to foster emotional growth and independence.
A recording for this presentation is available via Zoom on the Youth and Family Services page on the Town website, Bedford High School webpage, and Jon Mattlemanβs website Home | jonmattleman until June 10.
Click this link to be directed to the recorded Zoom presentation: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/OjjMbEx4hcZVrWBniVIh-7sperZcTDkOT46DSAQBAWhX6jDqbAqt6DDn3_o_hhXs.M_ma6YkJ4iXIYO6y?startTime=1747785759000
Passcode to access Zoom: 607&21F#
Final Exams: Grades 9-11
Thursday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 18
Cell Phone Policy Update
Dear BHS Community,
As part of our ongoing commitment to student wellness, engagement, and academic success, we are addressing cell phone use during class time through a proposed addition to the Bedford High School Handbook. We are reaching out to seek your support in reinforcing this important focus on enhancing student learning.
In response to concerns expressed by faculty, staff, and caregivers, we introduced Cell Phone Practices at Bedford High School during the 2024β2025 school year. These practices were developed by a dedicated cell phone committee that consisted of faculty where student and administrative feedback were solicited. We also consulted with a clinical consultant. However, because the practices were not formally included in the handbook, their implementation varied across classrooms. This inconsistency created confusion and made it difficult to hold students accountable in a fair and effective manner.
As we look ahead to the 2025β2026 school year, there has been significant discussion regarding a proposed policy update (linked below) that builds on the pilot from this year. This proposal mirrors the practices we tested, but includes clearly defined consequences and outlines support structures from the main office and counseling team to ensure a consistent and supportive approach.
While multiple policy versions were considered, we prioritized a version that is both consistent and enforceable. If approved by the School Committee, the policy will be closely monitored throughout the 2025β2026 school year. Based on feedback and observed outcomes, we may recommend further adjustments for the 2026β2027 school year.
Please feel free to review the proposal below. A google form is also included for you to provide feedback. We deeply value your partnership and thank you for your continued support. Together, we can foster an environment where students are more focused, engaged, and prepared for success.
Sincerely,
Heather Galante
Principal
Counseling Corner
Schedule an Appointment with Your Counselor
- Mr. Alperin - charles_alperin@bedfordps.org
- Mr. DeChellis - brian_dechellis@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Halupowski - janel_halupowski@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Richards - julia_richards@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Say - khunravy_say@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Thyne - samantha_thyne@bedfordps.org
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 childβs 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.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.
Community Service Opportunity - Class of 1980 Reunion
September 20, 2025 | American Legion Hall, Bedford | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The BHS class of 1980 is going to have their 45th class reunion in the fall and they are looking for 1 or 2 students to photograph the event. If you are looking for community service hours and like taking pictures, this could be for you! Email Mr. Hagan if you're interested.
Student Forms
Please check the list below and ensure you've completed any online forms and submitted any paper forms. Contact information for each form is provided if you have questions.
- Allergy Action Plan - complete online (parent/guardian)
- App Consent for MobileServe - print, complete, & drop in main office (parent/guardian)
- Emergency Form - print, complete, & drop in main office (parent/guardian)
- Field Trip Consent & Waiver - BHS field trip consent/waiver (parent/guardian)
- Locker Request Form - complete online (student)
- Medication Release - complete online (parent/guardian)
- Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form - complete online (parent/guardian)
- Senior Flex Sign In - complete online (student)
- Sports Registration - complete through FinalForms (parent/guardian)
- Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form - complete online (student)
- Student Parking Permit Application - complete online (student)
- Work Permit - complete, print, & bring to main office (student & parent/guardian)
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45 am - 2:24 pm (bus loop closed to traffic @ 1:45 pm)
Wednesday 7:45 am - 12:55 pm (bus loop closed to traffic @ 12:00 pm)
Phone: 781-275-1700
Absence Line: 781-918-4561
