Superintendent Update
September 18, 2026
September: Hispanic Heritage Month, Suicide Prevention Month
September 19: Bedford Day
September 20*-21: Yom Kippur^
September 22: School Committee Meeting, Autumn (fall) Equinox^
September 25*-October 2: Sukkot^
^Religious and Cultural Holidays Policy applies
*Holidays begin at sundown on the first listed day
Bedford High School’s Class of 2027 graduation will be held on Friday, June 4, 2027, at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The change provides greater flexibility for many families and guests, along with logistical and fiscal benefits for the school and District. The 2026-2027 District calendar has been updated to reflect this change.
The Bedford Safe Campaign (BSC), Bedford’s collaborative gun violence prevention initiative, advocates that we can all agree that gun violence is preventable. To spread awareness, promote conversation, and advocate for gun safety, the BSC will be posting monthly messages related to gun violence prevention over the next 10 months. Visit BSC’s website at https://www.bedfordma.gov/762/Bedford-Safe-Campaign---Gun-Violence-Pre to learn more.
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Families who received SUN Bucks benefits this summer are encouraged to activate their cards and use any remaining benefits promptly. Unused benefits expire 122 days after they were issued, with some benefits scheduled to expire beginning October 1. Please review any notices, texts, or emails from the Department of Transitional Assistance for your household’s specific expiration date. If you did not receive your card or need a replacement, visit DTAConnect.com or call the SUN Bucks Hotline at 855-425-8770.
At its September 8 meeting, the Committee approved a new graduation date of June 4, 2027, required policies related to student safety, and the FY27 Superintendent Goals and Year 3 Strategic Action Plan. They also heard from Assistant Superintendent Kelly Williamson about Teaching & Learning priorities. At the next meeting on Tuesday, September 22, agenda items will include updates on the World Language program and the District’s Six-Year Capital Plan. Meeting agendas and supporting documents are always available at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.