METCO Newsletter
Bedford METCO | October 2026 | Week 10/19
Hello METCO Families,
I hope you had a chance to enjoy the weekend! As we head into another busy week, thank you for staying connected and helping our students show up ready to learn, participate, and support one another.
Around Our Schools
- Davis: BEST PTO’s book drive is supporting classroom libraries through November 1. Families who would like to contribute can select a new book from the Davis wish list.
- Lane: Lane also has a classroom book wish list through the same drive. Donations for either school can be shipped or dropped off at The Residence at Bedford, 240 South Road. Every book helps!
- JGMS: Picture Day is Monday, October 19! Sixth-grade families should also review the school’s instructions for Nature’s Classroom, October 21–23, including packing and departure details.
- Bedford High School: College visits continue this week, with Springfield, St. Michael’s, Endicott, and Rivier listed for Monday. Encourage interested students to check with Counseling about participating. A special shout-out, too, to our Unified Basketball players and everyone cheering them on!
A Few Reminders
- PDC Bowling in November: Keep our upcoming community bowling event on your radar! We would love to see METCO families come out, meet other families, and enjoy some time together beyond the school day. Please refer to the event flyer for details.
- Film & Dialogue — November 18: Save the date and plan to join us. These conversations grow stronger when our families are part of them, and your presence matters.
- District Forms: If you haven’t already, complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey sent through DocuSign for each enrolled child. Families can also access MCAS results through the MCAS Family Portal; your child’s registration code is available in Aspen.
- Calendar Check: Wednesday, October 21 is a scheduled ¾ workshop day. Looking ahead, Tuesday, November 3 is a staff professional development day with no school for students.
Late Buses | October 19–23
Students should let METCO staff know when they are staying for an afternoon activity, and families should confirm their transportation plans. Please communicate any changes so we can help everyone get home smoothly.
Thank you for trusting us with your children and continuing to show up for our METCO community. Please reach out with questions, concerns, or a student accomplishment we can celebrate. Let’s have a great week!
Warmly,
Akil Mondesir
Director of METCO & Community Engagement
“Hold fast to dreams.”
— Langston Hughes, “Dreams”
- October 21: Literacy & Math Event- Parents only 6:00-7:00pm
- October 22: Multi Cultural Potluck
Reminder to Davis families that the Passport to Culture is this Thursday. We can’t wait to see you there - 5 PM! Volunteers needed! If you don’t have a student at Davis and would like to volunteer to help set up and run the event, please click here (high school students welcome too!). Slots still open for food and cultural booths! See details below.
- October 21: Literacy & Math Night (K-5 Parents only) @ Davis 6:00-7:00pm
- October 19: Picture Day
- October 21-23: 6th Grade Nature's Classroom Trip
- October 21: Literacy & Math Event- Parents only 6:00-7:00pm
- October 22: Multi Cultural Potluck
- November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 25: Early Release for Davis Students at 12:05pm
- November 26 & 27: No School
- December 23: Early Dismissal
- December 24 - January 1: No School (Winter Break)
- October 21: Literacy & Math Night (K-5 Parents only) @ Davis 6:00-7:00pm
- November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:30-7:00pm
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 18: Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:30-4:00pm
- November 25: Early Release at 11:30am (no lunch served)
- November 26 & 27: No School
- December 23: Early Dismissal
- December 24 - January 1: No School (Winter Break)
- October 19: Picture Day
- October 21-23: 6th Grade Nature's Classroom Trip
- October 27: 7th Grade Field Trip - Boundless Adventure
- October 30: Middle School Halloween Social 5:00-7:00pm JGMS
- November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30-4:30pm (via Zoom)
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 18: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30pm (via Zoom)
- November 25: Early Release
- November 26 & 27: No School
- December 23: Early Dismissal
- December 24 - January 1: No School (Winter Break)
- May 25-28: 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
- June 15: Grade 7 Kimball Farms Field Trip
- November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 9: End Term 1
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 12: Math MCAS Retakes
- November 13-14: Fall Play
- November 13: Virtual HBCU College Fest
- November 16: Picture Retakes
- November 24: Homecoming Dance
- November 25: Early Dismissal
- November 26 & 27: No School
- December 3: Parent-Teacher Conferences
- December 9: Instrumental Concert
- December 10: Choral Concert
- December 23: Early Dismissal
- December 24 - January 1: No School (Winter Break)
- Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School - Scribbles - October 13, 2026
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of October 12, 2026
- John Glenn Middle School - Buccaneer News - Vol. #8 - 10/19/2026
- Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - October 20, 2026
- Superintendent Update - October 9, 2026
- Student Service Spotlight - October 2026
METCO Office: 781-275-1700 x4417
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 Board
pdcbedford@gmail.com
President - Kelly Korenak
Vice President - OPEN
Treasurer - Allison C. John
Secretary - Anne Caron
Davis Chair - Saritha Athmakur
Lane Chair - Roopa Bhusnurmath
JGMS Chair - Anne Caron
BHS Chair - OPEN
Stay & Play Coordinator - Lilly Wong Younger
Fundraising Chair - OPEN
METCO Representatives - Beatrice Claude & PeterAnn Williams
Hanscom Representative - OPEN
October 22: Multi Cultural Potluck
November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
Back To School Night
October 19: Picture Day
October 21-23: 6th Grade Nature's Classroom TripNovember 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
College Visits
Please check your Naviance account to see which schools are sending representatives to BHS each week from mid-September to mid-November, and register online (Colleges tab --> Research Colleges --> College Visits).
Be mindful of what obligations you are missing to attend. And be sure to check-in with your teacher, showing your registration information, prior to attending the visit in the Counseling Office.
Upcoming College Visits
See Naviance App | See BHS Calendar for Details
Monday, October 19
8:00am - Springfield College - Counseling Office
9:15am - St. Michael's College - Counseling Office
11:00am - Endicott College - Counseling Office
1:30pm - Rivier University - Counseling Office
Tuesday, October 20
1:30pm - University of New England - Counseling Office
Wednesday, October 21
8:45am - University of Miami - Counseling Office
12:15pm - Bryant University -Counseling Office
Thursday, October 22
9:15am - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Counseling Office
10:30am - Chapman University - Counseling Office
11:00am - Sacred Heart University - Counseling Office
1:30pm - Salve Regina University -Counseling Office
Friday, October 23
8:00am - Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Counseling Office
9:15am - Vassar College - Counseling Office
10:30am - Northeastern University - Counseling Office
To Register use www.StriveFair.com. Upon registration, StriveScan will text and email a barcode. This code is shown to college representatives at each fair. Registering for a barcode provides students with more information on each institution and allows them to connect with schools even after the event. There is no cost to register for a barcode.
Senior Class Deadlines
October 25: Senior Portraits
October 25: Senior Siblings
October 31: Congratulatory Ads
December 31: Deadline to order Yearbooks
