METCO University
METCO University offers free extended education opportunities to the whole METCO community! This winter, choose from a variety of courses about being online safely and responsibly, presented by Tyler-Lee, Academic & Enrichment Coordinator.
Winter 2025 Classes
NOTE: Class dates have been adjusted from the previous email based on feedback.
The Tools, Strategies, and Solutions for Staying Safe Online
April 17, 2025 | 6 pm | Virtual
Learn about setting parental controls while maintaining healthy boundaries with your child. Pick up meaningful ways in which you can teach digital safety and responsibility at home.
Building a Healthy Digital Environment at Home
May 15, 2025 | 6 pm | Virtual
Learn how to ensure your child is maintaining healthy digital habits at home, with friends, and in school. Fostering healthy and open communication at home is also explained during this session.
For further details or if you have any questions, please contact Tyler-Lee St. Leger, Academic & Enrichment Coordinator, at tstleger@metcoinc.org
- April 17: Grade 5 Talent Show Performance for Parents 6:00-8:00pm @ Lane
- April 21- April 25: No School - April Vacation Week
- April 30: Grade 5 Group Photo. 8:40am (rain date May 1)
- May 2 - May 4: K-12 Art Show at BHS
- May 3: BEST PTO Color Run 4:00pm @ JGMS Fields
- May 7: Ice Cream Social 5:00-7:00pm
- May 9: Baseball Day
- May 15: Grade 5 Field Trip - Take Flight - (Espejo, McKinney, Lerra, Rosten - rain date May 22)
- May 16: Grade 5 Field Trip - Take Flight - (Stanley, Hickox, Love, Hunt - rain date May 22)
- May 20: Grade 3 Field Trip - Turtle Release - (Ferguson, LOB, Wichterman, Seaver)
- May 21: Grade 3 Field Trip - Turtle Release - (Grimes, KOB, Nolan)
- May 22: Grade 3 Bike Rodeo (more info to come)
- May 23: Grade 3 Bike Rodeo (more info to come)
- May 26: No School - Memorial Day
- May 29: Grade 3 & 4 Field Day (rain date May 30)
- June 5: Grade 3 Field Trip to Sturbridge Village
- June 6: Grade 5 Challenge Day (rain date June 10)
- April 21- April 25: No School - April Vacation Week
- April 28 - May 9: Senior Prom Tickets on Sale
- April 29: Poetry Slam
- May 1: Playwright's Festival
- May 2 - May 4: K-12 Art Show
- May 3: BEST PTO Color Run 4:00pm @ JGMS Fields
- May 5: SEPAC College Night - New England College Fair (IEPs & 504s) 6:00-8:00pm @ BHS
- May 7: Rock Band Concert
- May 8: Vocal Concert
- May 9: AFJROTC Awards Night
- May 10: Middle School Tenacity Challenge @ BHS
- May 12 - May 16: Senior Spirit Week
- May13: Instrumental Concert
- May 16: Last Day of Classes for Seniors & iPad Collection
- May 19 - May 22: Senior Exams
- May 20 & May 21: Grade 10 Math MCAS
- May 22: Junior Prom
- May 23: Senior Class Field Trip - Whale Watch 7:30am
- May 26: No School - Memorial Day
- May 27: Bedford Dollars for Scholars Award Ceremony 6:00pm
- May 29: Senior Prom Stroll & Prom 4:15pm held at Danvers Yacht Club, meeting at BHS
- June 3: Graduation Rehearsal & Breakfast 8:30am @ BHS
- June 3: Senior Field Day 11:00am
- June 4 & June 5: Grade 9 Science MCAS
- June 5: Graduation 5:30pm @ Tsongas Center in Lowell
- June 5: All Night Graduation Party 10:30pm @ BHS
- June 10: Underclass Awards Night
- June 12 - June 18: Final Exams
- June 18: Last Day of School for Grades 9-11 (tentative, dependent on additional closures)
BEST PTO Color Run
Saturday, May 3rd | 4:00PM | JGMS Fields
Early Bird Registration | $15 | Through January 31st
Regular Registration | $20
Join BEST PTO for a fun, family-friendly event full of vibrant color, community, and energy! This year’s Color Run will be more affordable than ever to ensure more families can join the fun! While we’ve simplified some offerings, our goal remains the same: to bring joy to our community and raise funds for our schools. Register here: https://runsignup.com/bestptocolorrun2025
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
Parents Diversity Council
Parents Diversity Council Board
pdcbedford@gmail.com
President - Kelly Korenak
Vice President - Stacy Chandler
Treasurer - Allison C. John
Secretary - Anne Caron
Davis Chair - OPEN
Lane Chair - Roopa Bhusnurmath
JGMS Chair - OPEN
BHS Chair - Heather Leavell
Fundraising Chair - Mark Mullins
- Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School - Scribbles - April 8, 2025
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of April 7, 2025
- John Glenn Middle School - Buccaneer News - Vol. #30/31 - 4/14/2025
- Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - April 14, 2025
- Superintendent Update - April 11, 2025
- Assistant Superintendent - Student Services Update - April 2025
- Parents Diversity Council - April 2025 Newsletter
- John Glenn Journal - Winter 2025
- The Lookout Newsletter - January 2025
Bedford Healthy School Hours Communication Plan
Throughout this school year, in alignment with Strategic Objective 2.1 regarding student wellbeing, the School Committee has considered whether a change in school hours is in the best interest of students. This Bedford Healthy School Hours Communication Plan outlines multiple opportunities for stakeholders to learn more about the research on healthy school hours and to provide feedback. In particular, please note that 5th - 12th graders will have this opportunity during school, and that there are family & community Forums planned for April 29th at 7:15pm at BHS (in-person), April 30th at 7:00pm (virtual with a focus on Boston families), and May 1st at 7:15pm virtual). All stakeholders will be able to take a survey beginning on May 5th.
Senior Deadlines
Cap & Gown Order Information
To order your cap and gown for graduation, click here.
April 28 - May 9: Senior Prom Tickets on Sale (4/28-5/2 $100, 5/5-5/9 $110)
May 9: Permission Slips due for Whale Watch $50
May 12 - May 16: Senior Spirit Week (see BHS News for details)
May 16: Last Day of Classes for Seniors & iPad Returns
May 20 - May 22: Senior Exams
May 23: Senior Class Field Trip: Whale Watch 7:30am, meet at BHS
May 27: Bedford Dollars for Scholars Awards Ceremony 6:00pm at BHS
May 29: Senior Prom Stroll & Prom at Danversport Yacht Club, meet at BHS 4:15pm
June 3: Graduation Rehearsal & Breakfast 8:30am at BHS
June 3: Senior Field Day 11:00am at BHS
June 5: Graduation 5:30pm at Tsongas Center in Lowell
June 5: All Night Graduation Party 10:30pm at BHS
Massport’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion STEM Scholarships
Massport’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Compliance will once again award two $5,000 Diversity STEM Scholarships to graduating high school seniors of color with a minimum 3.0 GPA who reside or attend school in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Worcester, Bedford, Concord, Lexington, or Lincoln.
Students must be involved in community service and interested in pursuing a degree that could be utilized in the Transportation Industry. Areas of study may include but not limited to Aviation, Maritime, Real Estate, Business Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Finance, Diversity, or Human Resources.
All submissions and essays must be received by Winston Pierre in Massport's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Compliance Department before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25th, 2025. Students are recommended to use the online application link for submission (click on hyperlink).
For more information, please call 617-568-3125 or CLICK HERE
METCO Summer School 2025
The METCO Summer School Program offers academic-based learning experiences integrating math, science, reading, writing, research, social studies and oral presentations. Certified teachers tailor lessons to student needs based on referrals from school-year teachers
The Boston Fire Teen Academy
The Boston Fire Teen Academy will be happening this summer.
Youth between the ages of 14-18 with interests in public safety & wellness, leadership, and community service are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for employment with Success Link, all applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a full-time resident of the City of Boston
- Must turn 15 years old on or before 9/1/2025
- Cannot turn 19 years old on or before 9/1/2025
- Must be legally permitted to work in the US
Employment Dates: Early July - Late August
Monday - Thursday (25 hrs/week)
Paid Summer opportunity
Key Duties:
- Work in a team environment, learn job responsibilities/readiness and life skills
- Assist with setup and breakdown of Teen Academy location
- Actively participate in learning, discussions, and group activities
- Assist and work with Community Service initiative
- Participate in physical activities including daily physical training (PT) and sports-related, team building exercises
See attached Flyer with QR Code and more details.
1:1 Mentors for Sophomores: Summer Search
METCO HQ and Summer Search Boston are working together to provide students and families with an information session via Zoom about the Summer Search Program Tuesday March 18th 2025 from 6-7 pm via Zoom for Sophomores.
Summer Search is a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people through transformative experiences and long-term mentorship. We are excited to share this opportunity with METCO students who are ready to challenge themselves, grow as leaders, and build a bright future.
Sign up for the information session on Tuesday, March 18th
In-person sessions take place at METCO HQ:
11 Roxbury Street, Boston, MA 02119
For more information, contact Karli Janssen at kjanssen@metcoinc.org
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)!
Good day Community Partners, Parents and Youth Job Seekers!
We are Madison Park Development Corporation’s Youth Workforce Team and we are excited to announce our openings for our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) 2025!
Young people who are accepted into the program will be matched with a dynamic paid placement/internship to gain work experience, learn responsibility, and begin a path to financial independence. Before beginning their positions, they will complete our week-long Workforce Academy (WFA) where they will learn about professionalism, conflict resolution, resume building, interviewing, and more to help them become outstanding employees.
Our unique summer youth employment program is designed to train all our youth in work readiness, life skills, personal development, finance and more, to ensure a strong commitment from our youth on their journey to viable employment. Youth are assigned to a paid internship site while enhancing their professional and personal lives through creative, educational and enrichment weekly workshops. We currently partner with over 35 employment sites, that align with your desired career, creative, educational or recreational goals. Whether its health, sports, early childhood or arts, we have a job suitable for you!
Youth are required to attend weekly workshops at our various facilities as they are kept engaged in professional training , development and life skills. Our dedicated staff perform scheduled check-ins with youth at their employment sites as well. Other benefits include tutoring, academic support, community service credit, field trips, college prep assistance and more.
Program runs from of July 7, 2025
through August 22, 2025
If you are interested in applying, please complete this online form:
MPDC Summer Youth Employment Program Application 2025
****Deadline to apply is Friday, June 6th, 2025**
Limited positions available.
** Seasonal Staff positions available for individuals ages 19-24, inquire within! **
We are taking applicants on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.
· Interviews will occur during the last week of May, second & third weeks of June.
· Once you apply, you will receive an email with further information.
· NOTE: Applying to SYEP does not guarantee employment.
If you have any questions or need assistance applying please contact me at the numbers below.
Hope to have you be part of the summer squad!
Cheerful Regards,
Yhinny
Yhinny Matos | Youth Workforce Manager
Madison Park Development Corporation
184 Dudley Street | Roxbury, MA | Direct: 617-849-6236 | Cell: 617-959-5545
www.madison-park.org| Follow us: Facebook| Twitter
We are hiring! Click here to view job openings at MPDC.
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METCO HQ & Boston University Future Leaders Program (High School Students)
The program will meet Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 18th to May 8th 2025 at METCO HQ (11 Roxbury St., Roxbury, MA 02119)
- Students will be paid $15 an hour for their time in the program, and will be paid to complete surveys and interviews
- Total compensation can be up to $599
- Students will learn about Civic Engagement & Mindfulness or College & Career Readiness.
- This internship is a part of a research study conducted by Boston University faculty that will require students to provide feedback via surveys and interviews.
- Unfortunately, if you participated in this program before, you cannot participate a second time.
Complete Interest Form to Learn More
In-person sessions take place at METCO HQ:
11 Roxbury Street, Boston, MA 02119For more information, contact Karli Janssen at kjanssen@metcoinc.org
METCO Summer School 2025
The METCO Summer School Program offers academic-based learning experiences integrating math, science, reading, writing, research, social studies and oral presentations. Certified teachers tailor lessons to student needs based on referrals from school-year teachers
METCO University
METCO University offers free extended education opportunities to the whole METCO community! This winter, choose from a variety of courses about being online safely and responsibly, presented by Tyler-Lee, Academic & Enrichment Coordinator.
Winter 2025 Classes
NOTE: Class dates have been adjusted from the previous email based on feedback.
The Tools, Strategies, and Solutions for Staying Safe Online
April 17, 2025 | 6 pm | Virtual
Learn about setting parental controls while maintaining healthy boundaries with your child. Pick up meaningful ways in which you can teach digital safety and responsibility at home.
Building a Healthy Digital Environment at Home
May 15, 2025 | 6 pm | Virtual
Learn how to ensure your child is maintaining healthy digital habits at home, with friends, and in school. Fostering healthy and open communication at home is also explained during this session.
For further details or if you have any questions, please contact Tyler-Lee St. Leger, Academic & Enrichment Coordinator, at tstleger@metcoinc.org
Preparing Leaders and Achievers Network (P.L.A.N.) for High Schoolers
March 8, 2024
Application Now Open| Students ages 14-18
Students can now apply to participate in METCO HQ’s Preparing Leaders and Achievers Network (P.L.A.N.) life-readiness summer program. Participants are expected to be available for up to 25 hours a week of in-person programming at METCO HQ, from July 11th to August 25th. Participants will be paid $15/hour and will learn executive functioning, financial literacy, and job readiness skills, and engage in college and career explorations and off-site field trips.
P.L.A.N. is a paid opportunity for high schoolers through the City of Boston’s FutureBos jobs program. Participants will be paid for up to 25 hours per week.
More than “job readiness,” PLAN participants will learn about basic life skills, financial literacy, civic engagement, social capital as well as job readiness skills–and explore college and career possibilities.
Contact Karli Jannsen, College and Career Coordinator, at kjanssen@metcoinc.org with any questions.
National History Academy Presents Two Exclusive METCO Scholarships for Rising Juniors & Rising Seniors
Study U.S. Government & History for a month in Virginia for free!
Program Details:
- July 6 to August 1, 2025 (four weeks)
- Hosted at Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Virginia
- Cost: full scholarship ($10k value!) that includes four weeks of room & board in Middleburg, Virginia with meals included
National History Academy is a prestigious summer program designed to inspire 90 highly motivated 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students to walk in the footsteps of leaders who shaped America’s history. This immersive experience explores critical moments in our nation’s past—from the creation of the Constitution and the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement and women’s fight for equal rights—while connecting them to present-day challenges.
Join us for a virtual information session on Monday, March 24th at 6 pm. Click here to register!
Contact Nia Simpson, Community Organizer & Engagement Coordinator, at nsimpson@metcoinc.org with any questions.
METCO HEADQUARTERS PROGRAMMING & RESOURCES
New MassHousing Affordable Apartments
FREE RESOURCE│Database
MassHousing finances the construction and preservation of affordable rental housing throughout MA. Property Managers are responsible for the placement of tenants into available apartments at each development.
View Database HERE
Explore resources to meet your family’s basic needs.
Students are much more likely to succeed in school with stable access to basic needs. If you or anyone you know needs help meeting those needs, check out these Resources for Basic Needs.
Scholarship Database
METCO HQ has created a scholarship database for ALL students to use. Scholarships are broken down into categories to make it easier for students to navigate.
To view click HERE
College and Career Database
METCO HQ has created a College and Career Database for current high school students AND recent alumni including:
-College Access and Retention Programs
-Jobs and Internships
To view entire database click HERE
Considering HBCU’s Tip Sheet
You may have heard/read about HBCUs, but how do you know if this type of school is right for you? This tip sheet will provide a more comprehensive look into considering HBCUs
View Tip Sheet HERE
Soca Sundays
FREE EVENT │All Ages│ Sundays 1-3pm @ Community Art Center Cambridge, MA
Join for an afternoon of Soca! Dance, feel the Caribbean vibes, and bring the whole family—these classes are for everyone!
Learn More & Register HERE
Hate & Bias in K-12 Schools Resources
RESOURCES │ all ages
Governor Maura T. Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released updated guidance to K-12 schools on addressing hate and bias incidents in line with legal obligations.
Learn More HERE
Bullying Prevention Resources
RESOURCES │ all ages
Includes general bullying prevention resources, cyberbullying and internet safety as well as articles, books and videos.
Learn More HERE
Watch Video HERE