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The Bedford Buccaneer

Bedford High School's Weekly Newsletter

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 20, 2026 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 20, 2026

📰View last week's issue here.

Important Dates Important Dates

Bedford High School calendar highlights graphic in blue, white, and navy, showing the first day of school (September 2), graduation (June 4), and last day of school (June 17). Includes quarter dates, school holidays, professional development days, parent-teacher conferences, MCAS testing, senior final exams, and other important dates for the school year.
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  • Tuesday, October 27: School Committee Meeting
  • Monday, November 2: Student/Staff Flu Clinic
  • Tuesday, November 3: No School (Staff Professional Development)
  • Monday, November 9: End Term 1
  • Wednesday, November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
  • Thursday, November 12: Math MCAS Retakes
  • Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14: Fall Play
  • Monday, November 16: Picture Retakes
  • Wednesday, November 25: Community Day | Early Dismissal
  • Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27: No School (Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend)
  • Thursday, December 3: Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Wednesday, December 9: Instrumental Concert
  • Thursday, December 10: Choral Concert
  • Wednesday, December 23: Early Dismissal
  • Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1: No School (Winter Break)
October 2026 Bedford High School lunch menu calendar showing daily breakfast and lunch offerings for Monday through Friday. The menu includes entrées, vegetarian options, sides, fresh fruit, and vegetables. A note explains that all students may receive one free lunch and one free breakfast each school day. The design features a fall theme with a spiderweb, a pirate ship illustration, a black crow, and a green pear graphic. Menu items are subject to change based on product availability.
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The full Bedford High School calendar can be found here.

The Athletic Department schedules can be found here.

The Bedford Public School District calendar can be found here.

Announcements Announcements

Caregivers, Share Your Thoughts: BHS Community Input

The purpose of this survey is to gather input from across our community as we bring together the thoughts, experiences, and ideas of BHS staff, students, and families. Your feedback will help us identify our strengths, opportunities for growth, and priorities as we develop the 2026–28 BHS School Improvement Plan.


BHS Community Feedback

Bedford Dollars for Scholars 2026 Fall Appeal announcement from the CSF of Bedford, featuring the Dollars for Scholars logo, a 62-year anniversary emblem, and a QR code for donations. The announcement states that the most recent award cycle provided $220,175 to 140 students in May 2026, and the organization has awarded $3.9 million to more than 3,900 students since its founding. Donations can be made online or by check mailed to Bedford Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 585, Bedford, MA 01730, with “fall appeal” noted on the memo line. Eligible recipients include graduating seniors from Bedford High School and Bedford and Hanscom residents graduating from other high school programs. A fundraiser will be held at Ken’s NY Deli & Brick Oven Pizzeria in Bedford on Tuesday, November 24, with a portion of purchases from 4–9 p.m. benefiting the organization.
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Bedford High School student parking sign featuring royal blue and white lettering, a parking location pin with the letter “P,” and a car icon. The bottom section displays “STUDENT PARKING” in large white capital letters on a royal blue background.
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Student Parking Reminder

Only vehicles with a valid 2026-27 BHS Student Parking Permit are allowed to park on campus this year.


Vehicles parked on campus without a permit (student lots, library spaces, faculty parking) will be asked to move their vehicle off campus. Vehicles parked in unauthorized spaces may also be subject to ticketing/towing.


There are a limited number of permits available. If you need a permit please apply here.


Questions? Please see Mrs. Tate in the Student Office.

Bedford High School parking map showing student permit parking locations, faculty parking, visitor spaces, handicap spaces, and public library parking. Numbered spaces are designated for student permits, with senior parking in the front lot and designated areas in the side lot for seniors and underclassmen. Faculty parking is located behind the school. No-parking areas are marked around the public library and at the far end of the side lot.
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Bedford High School parking permit reminder graphic showing the rear of a white car with a blue parking permit displayed in the lower-right corner of the rear window. Red text and arrows highlight the permit’s required placement. Large black text states that parking permits must be placed in the lower-right corner of the rear window and that cars without permits are not allowed to park on campus.
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Town of Bedford October 2026 site plan showing proposed construction work at the Town Hall entrance. The map identifies the proposed construction staging area, two relocated accessible parking spaces labeled “HP,” a protected catch basin, and the roadway area where temporary traffic adjustments will occur. Dashed lines and directional arrows indicate proposed roadway changes. The plan also labels Town Hall, existing parking areas, bike racks, light poles, a flagpole, a rain garden, and nearby stone walls and trees.
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Traffic & Parking During Town Hall Construction

Beginning October 20, 2026

Construction on the entrance to Bedford Town Hall is expected to begin on or around Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The roadway in front of Town Hall will be temporarily shifted to accommodate the initial demolition period, which is expected to last one to two weeks. Additional, shorter periods of roadway adjustments may be needed as construction progresses and will be communicated. The construction staging area will remain in place for most of the project. Two accessible parking spaces will be relocated to the spaces labeled “HP” on the map below.


Please adjust your parking and travel plans accordingly. School arrival and dismissal times have been shared with the contractor to help coordinate construction activities.


We appreciate your patience and cooperation during these construction disruptions.

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Parental Consent for Shared Information & Google Opt-Outs

Deadline: October 26, 2026

Google Additional Services Opt-Out

Bedford Public Schools uses Google Workspace for Education, which includes essential educational tools, such as Classroom, Docs, and Drive. In addition, we provide access to additional Google Services that support teaching and learning.


Google now requires parental consent for students under 18 to use any of their Additional Services independently. Bedford students currently have access to the following nine Additional Services, supporting differentiation, communication, collaboration, and creativity while helping students develop research, critical thinking, literacy, digital literacy, and information literacy skills.

  • Google Translate
  • Google Earth
  • Google Maps
  • Google My Maps
  • Google Books
  • Google Arts and Culture
  • YouTube
  • Google News
  • Google Applied Digital Skills

Students use these tools to support various learning styles and needs; supplement and/or expand upon lessons and prior knowledge; deepen understanding of content; make real-world connections to learning; and provide personalized, self-paced learning opportunities. Teachers will continue to utilize these tools in their instruction and can provide students with access to some content for educational purposes.


Please note that it is not possible to pick and choose among the additional Google services, so you will need to decide whether to opt out of all of the Google services or none.


Information Opt-Out

Families may also choose to withhold their student’s name, address, and/or telephone number from being shared with:

  • Media
  • Social media
  • Military recruitment

As with Google Services, it is not possible to opt out of only one category; you will need to decide whether to opt out of sharing with all or none.


How to Opt-Out

Parents who wish to opt out must notify their school principal in writing by October 26, 2026. You must indicate if you do not want:

  1. Your child to access the nine Google Additional Services independently.
  2. Your child's information shared with the media, social media, or military recruitment.
  3. You do not want your child's image shared with media or social media.


Please send a written request to Principal Comeiro at kim_comeiro@bedfordps.org.

Deadline: October 26, 2026. Be sure to clearly state your request in the email

Bedford High School flu vaccine clinic flyer announcing free flu vaccinations for students during the school day on November 2, 2026, during Flex Block. The clinic is offered by the Bedford Health Department in collaboration with Bedford Public Schools. Students can receive either a FluMist nasal vaccine or a flu injection. The flyer includes registration instructions, a QR code, and the location: Large Group Instruction Room (LGI) at Bedford High School. Registration closes October 12. Contact: jbarma​shi@bedfordma.gov or 781-275-6507.
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BHS Student Flu Vaccine Clinic

Monday, November 2, 2026 | Flex Block

The Health Department is partnering with BHS to offer a flu vaccine clinic to BHS students on Monday, November 2nd during flex block. The clinic will offer both the traditional flu vaccine and the intranasal flu vaccine (FluMist).


It is required that guardians register their student in advance of the clinic. Please note that there are limited spaces available and registration will close on October 19th


To register for the flu vaccine clinic, click here: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/bedford?calendar=3a209032-8026-4c50-8067-d0d8d2a4bea8&site=bedford-high-school. Students will be responsible for remembering their appointment times and walking themselves to clinic. Students must check in with their teacher before the clinic and arrive with a pass.


We do collect and bill most insurances as we rely upon insurance reimbursements to purchase the vaccine given. There is no out-of-pocket cost to receive the vaccine. If your student does not have health insurance, you are still able to register them to receive a flu vaccine at no-cost, just click "no, I do not have health insurance" when registering them.


If you are unable to make this clinic, Bedford Health Department’s Town-Wide Clinic will be offering traditional and intranasal flu vaccine to those 3 years of age and older on Saturday, October 17th, 9:00AM – 12:00 PM. The registration link will be posted shortly to the Health Department’s Flu Vaccine Clinic Information – Community page.


Please email Public Health Nurse, Jackie Barmashi with any questions at jbarmashi@bedfordma.gov or call the Health Department at 781-275-6507.

Flyer advertising a METCO and PDC family bowling party at Urban Wild, 100 Hood Park Drive, Somerville, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 2–4 p.m. The event offers an afternoon of bowling and socializing for $35 per family, including food, drinks, and bowling. Payment and RSVP are required by November 1. Families can register using the QR code or by emailing pdcbedford@gmail.com. The flyer features a group photo, colorful bowling pins and a purple bowling ball, and logos for Bedford METCO and community partners. Generous funding is provided by the Boston Bridges Initiative.
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Student Activities & Fundraisers Student Activities & Fundraisers

Purchase Your Class Homecoming Shirts!

Class of 2027

Class of 2030

Fall-themed flyer advertising a Pumpkin Painting Party featuring pumpkin painting, music, and fun. The event will take place in Mrs. Billouin’s room, H107, on Wednesday, October 21, at 1 p.m. The cost is $10 to participate. A QR code is provided for registration. The flyer features warm autumn colors, decorative pennant banners, orange leaves, and illustrated pumpkins.
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Paint A Pumpkin

Wednesday, October 21 | 1:00 pm | H107

Join in on the seasonal fun! Paint a pumpkin for $10 each paid in cash, Unipay, or check to the BHS Class of 2030, Elizabeth Billouin or Colleen Irving. Enjoy music and contribute to the BHS Class of 2030 in Ms. Billouin’s H107


Sign Up

Flyer advertising the Bedford High School Class of 2027 Cookie Dough and Pie Fundraiser. The flyer features photographs of chocolate chip cookie dough, sprinkle cookie dough, a lattice-top fruit pie, and a cream-topped pie. Orders are due October 19, 2026, with pickup at the BHS café on November 23, 2026. The flyer includes a “How to Order” link and lists nicole_myles@bedfordps.org for questions. A message emphasizes that every order helps the Class of 2027 reach its fundraising goal.
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Bedford High School flu vaccine clinic flyer announcing free flu vaccinations for students during the school day on November 2, 2026, during Flex Block. The clinic is offered by the Bedford Health Department in collaboration with Bedford Public Schools. Students can receive either a FluMist nasal vaccine or a flu injection. The flyer includes registration instructions, a QR code, and the location: Large Group Instruction Room (LGI) at Bedford High School. Registration closes October 12. Contact: jbarma​shi@bedfordma.gov or 781-275-6507.
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AMC 10/12 A

The AMC 10/12 A will take place at Bedford High School in the library on Thursday, November 5 from 2:30-4:15ish. In order to sign up, at no cost, you must fill out this form by Friday, October 9th. Any interested student is eligible to sign up.


Please reach out to Mr. Morrissey with any questions.

Bedford High School Class of 2027 Homecoming Dance 2026 flyer with a black background, blue glowing text, white lettering, and retro disco ball graphics. The dance will take place on November 24 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the BHS gym. Tickets go on sale the week of November 16, and the ticket price is to be determined. The flyer includes the message, “We Can’t Wait to See You There!”
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Bedford High School volunteers banner featuring the words “BHS Volunteers” in bold royal blue and white lettering, with a light gray background patterned with repeating school emblems and logos.
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Check Out These Volunteer Opportunities

The Community Service Possibilities database has 15+ opportunities for you to get your volunteer hours in.

Student Volunteer Opportunities
Academic Opportunities Outside of BHS
Bedford Buccaneers mascot logo featuring a royal blue pirate flag with a white skull and crossbones wearing a black pirate hat marked with a white “B.” The flag is attached to a black and gray pole, with bold black outlines on a white background.
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Athletics This Week

Check out the Athletic Calendar for details.


More information can be found on our website.

BHS Now 10/15/26

Class of 2027 Class of 2027

Bedford High School Class of 2027 “Pack the Ship” graphic in royal blue, white, and gray. Large lettering displays “PACK THE SHIP” and “2027,” with a pirate ship featuring a skull-and-crossbones flag sailing through stylized waves. The bottom reads “BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL.”
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Information for the Senior Class and their Families

Senior Portraits: due October 25

Senior Siblings: due October 25

Congratulatory Ads: October 31

Yearbook Orders: December 31


Questions can be directed to BHSYearbook@bedfordps.org

Colorful bulletin board covered with college and university pennants and banners, including Duke, Brown, Brandeis, UC Davis, Tulane, Ohio Wesleyan, Quinnipiac, UMass Amherst, and many others. The overlapping school logos and names create a collage celebrating college options and school spirit.
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College Visits

Upcoming College Visits

Register in Naviance | See BHS Calendar for Details


Monday, October 19

College of the Holy Cross

Endicott College

Rivier University

Springfield College

St. Michael's College


Tuesday, October 20

University of Hartford

University of New England


Wednesday, October 21

Bryant University

University of Miami


Thursday, October 22

Dartmouth College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Sacred Heart University

Salve Regina University


Friday, October 23

Northeastern University

Vassar College

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Counseling Corner Counseling Corner

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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 child’s 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.


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 just needs someone to talk to, Cartwheel is here to help.

https://www.cartwheel.org/district/bedford-public-schools

Reminders from the School Nurse Reminders from the School Nurse

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Guidelines for When Your Child Is Sick

Keep your child at home if any one of the following occurs:

  • Vomiting within the last 24 hours

  • Diarrhea within the last 24 hours

  • Temperature of 100 degrees F or higher within the last 24 hours without anti-fever medication

  • Strep is suspected, but results of the culture have not been confirmed

  • Positive throat culture for strep

    • Student may return 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun

  • Any symptoms of acute illness such as persistent cough, runny nose with body aches

    • Your child should be able to control nasal secretions with proper use of tissues.

    • If there is a cough, it should be infrequent and not likely to be disruptive to the class.

    • Your child should feel that they could get through the planned school day without exclusion from outdoor recess or gym.

  • Your child should look and behave like him/herself for 24 hours before returning to school.


To help prevent the spread of communicable diseases at school, please report all communicable

illnesses (i.e. strep throat, bacterial infections, Fifth disease, etc.) to the Attendance Line or contact the school nurse directly.


Please call your child’s school nurse if you have any questions or you need help determining whether your child is well enough to attend school.


Please review the Massachusetts DPH respiratory virus guidelines link - MA DPH Respiratory Virus Guidance update


Questions?
Reach out to Nurse Vaughan at:

  • 781-275-1700, x4416, or
  • email annmarie_vaughan@bedfordps.org
Bedford High School
9 Mudge Way
School Hours

🕐Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45 am - 2:24 pm (bus loop closes to traffic at 1:45 pm)

🕐Wednesday: 7:45 am - 12:55 pm (bus loop closes to traffic at 12:15 pm)


Office: 📞781-275-1700 | 📧 bhsstudentoffice@bedfordps.org

Attendance: 📞781-918-4561| 📧 bhs_attendance@bedfordps.org


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