The Bedford Buccaneer
August 5, 2024
- Tuesday, March 17 - Vertical Band Concert
- Wednesday, March 18 - Career Pathways Day / Vertical String Concert
- Thursday, March 19 - Future First Year's Night (for rising 9th graders and their caretakers)
- Friday, March 20 - Professional Development Day (no school for students)
- Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday, March 25: ELA MCAS (delayed start)
- Monday, April 6: End Term 3
- Thursday, April 9: SEPAC Meeting
- Friday, April 17: Military Connect Breakfast
- Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24: Spring Break
- Tuesday, April 28: Poetry Slam
- Thursday, April 30: Playwrights Festival
- Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3: K-12 Art Show
- Thursday, May 7: Chorus Concert
- Tuesday, May 12: Band/Orchestra Concert
- Wednesday, May 19 & Thursday, May 20: Math MCAS (delayed start)
- Thursday, May 21: Junior Prom
- Friday, May 22: Last Day of Classes for Seniors
- Thursday, May 28: Senior Prom & Prom Stroll
- Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3: Science MCAS (regular start)
- Monday, June 8: AP Welcome Session for 2026-27 SY; Underclassmen Awards Ceremony
- Monday, June 22: Last Day of School /End Term 4 (tentative)
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.
Vintage BHS Yearbooks Available
The Bedford High School Library has many duplicate BHS Yearbooks from 1959 to the early 2020s. If you would like a copy of a specific year, please reach out to school Librarian Christy Weller-Fahy at christy_weller-fahy@bedfordps.org, she may have a copy for you.
Post Secondary Fair for Students Who Learn Differently
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 pm Landmark School (Ansara Athletic Center), 447 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, MA
HOSTED BY LANDMARK SCHOOL, the leading institution for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. Meet representatives from college and university admissions and student support services, gap year programs, technical schools, and other non-traditional options.
This event is FREE and open to the public. No RSVP necessary–come with questions and ready to learn more!
Have questions now? Contact Kelly Scimone, kscimone@landmarkschool.org
Junior Prom
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm - Burlington Marriott
Tickets will go on sale in May. Students must complete the Handbook Acknowledgement before purchasing tickets. All prom guest forms must be turned into the office for approval by May 14.
Attention Seniors
The Dollars for Scholars application is open through Monday, March 24.
All students graduating in 2026 who plan to continue their education at a trade/technical school, 2-year college, or 4-year college should apply. Step-by-step instructions can be downloaded from this link.
The application is open to students at Bedford High School, Bedford residents, and HAFB residents, including any students who are homeschooled.
Visit Bedford Dollars for Scholars for more information, and make sure you sign up for your Student Center Profile. Questions and application help will be in the BHS Computer Lab (H204) on the following days:
- Monday, March 16 - D block
- Wednesday, March 18 - after school
- Monday, March 23 - D block
- Tuesday, March 24 - Lunch
Email questions to: bedfordma@dollarsforscholars.org
Scholarships
To see scholarships in Naviance, select: Colleges > Scholarships & Money > Scholarship Search
You can also check out other scholarships listed under College-Specific Scholarships and National Scholarships
Senior Prom
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 4:15 pm - Stroll | 6:00 pm - Gibbet Hill
Tickets will go on sale in May. Students must complete the Handbook Acknowledgement before purchasing tickets. All prom guest forms must be turned into the office for approval by May 21.
Community Mental Health Supports
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
Check out the services available to BPS students and their families.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.
When Your Child Is Sick...
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
METCO Opportunity Ball: METCO is turning 60!
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Artists for Humanity Epicenter, Boston
Join us for an evening of celebration, purpose, and possibility at the METCO Opportunity Ball. Proceeds from your ticket purchase expand academic, socio‑emotional, community, connectivity, and alumni initiatives. Let’s celebrate the movement that has opened doors and transformed lives for 60 years!
The METCO Opportunity Ball is more than a gala, it is a powerful gathering of champions who believe in educational equity, student achievement, and the transformative impact of opportunity. This year’s event is designed to raise critical funds that support METCO’s programs, ensuring that thousands of students continue to access high‑quality, integrated educational experiences that open doors, expand horizons, and strengthen communities across Massachusetts.