The Bedford Buccaneer

• Monday, September 9: School Picture Day
• Thursday, September 12: Back to School Night
• Tuesday, September 17: Activities Fair
• Monday, October 14: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
• Monday, November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
• Wednesday, November 27: Early Release
• Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29: No School (Thanksgiving)
• Thursday, December 5: Teacher/Caregiver Conferences

The full Bedford High School calendar can be found here.

The 2024-25 Bedford Public Schools district calendar can be found here.

The Lunch Menus for Bedford Public Schools can be found here.

Monday, September 9

All students will get their picture taken for school IDs.

Families that missed preordering will have another ordering opportunity when they receive their child's proof photo (approx. 4-5 weeks after picture day).

Retake Day: Monday, November 4

Thursday, September 12 | 7:45 am - 8:15 am

Thursday, September 12 | 8:25 am - 8:55 am | Auditorium

Thursday, September 12 | 6:30 pm - 8:40 pm

The evening is intended to offer an introduction to teachers and courses. The night is not intended for individual conferences. If you have specific questions or concerns about your child, please reach out to the teacher, teachers, or counselor by phone or email to arrange for a longer conversation or schedule a meeting time.

The schedule for the evening is as follows:

• 6:30-6:55 Introduction from BHS Administrators
• 6:55-7:05 Transition Time
• 7:05-8:39 Attend Scheduled Classes (schedule below)
• 8:40 End of Back to School Night

In preparation for the evening, please take a screenshot of your child’s or children’s schedule(s), and ask your student to complete the Back To School Schedule Grid for you. Hard copies will be provided to students in their advisories on Wednesday where we will remind all students to help their parents and caregivers with this task.

Follett is changing the way staff and students sign in to Aspen. We are going to use Google SAML/SSO.

There are directions with pictures attached to this email, but the process is as follows:

1. Aspen has replaced our login window with a new login window.
2. Staff and students need to select the button "Log in with Another Provider."
3. Users on laptops and Chromebooks will see a clipped version of the log in window. Scroll down on the login window to select the button "Log in with Another Provider."
4. You will be redirected to the Google login page. Sign in with your complete Bedford email address, or select your Bedford account if it is displayed.

Application deadline is September 15, and permits will be distributed by lottery by October 1.

Students with vehicles can find the Parking Permit application here. Students with cars need to have a valid BHS parking sticker by October 1, 2024, and park in designated student parking spots.

Tuesday, September 17 | Flex Block | Jenks Trail

The activities fair is a great way to explore all of the clubs and activities that BHS offers and sign up to get involved with whatever students may be interested in. Everybody is highly encouraged to stop by!

If you are a student leader or club advisor, please complete the google form by 9/12 in order to secure a spot at the fair.

If you wish to have your student’s name, address, and/or telephone number withheld from the media, social media or military recruitment, please send a letter to Principal Galante stating your request by October 26, 2024.

Order your yearbook online (school code:13423). If you have difficulty making an online purchase, you can also order over the phone: 1-866-287-3096.

Deadline: 12/31/24

Purchase your planner for $18 on the BHSPA website. Planners will be delivered to students at school. .

If any student is in need of financial help with purchasing iPad insurance, please reach out to Ms. Sweetland at brenda_sweetland@bedfordps.org before September 18th.

If a student would like a locker, information can be found on the Locker Sign Up. Students need to sign up for the locker using their Bedford PS email, and they will be notified when their locks are ready to be picked up.

The Art Department is looking for donations of:

• Newspaper
• Plastic Bags (including Dry Cleaning bags)

Donations can be dropped off in the Art Office (A110) or left in the main office.

Monday, September 9

Golf @ Weston

Tuesday, September 10

Field Hockey vs. Waltham (JV / V)

Soccer, boys @ Lincoln-Sudbury (JV / V)

Wednesday, September 11

Cross Country, girls @ Waltham (V)

Soccer, girls @ Waltham (JV / V)

Volleyball @ Wayland (F / JV / V)

Thursday, September 12

Golf vs. Acton-Boxborough

Friday, September 13

Football @ Newburyport (V)

Saturday, September 14

Football vs. Newburyport (SV)

Soccer, girls @ Stoneham (V)

The full Athletic Department schedules can be found here.

"For more than 40 years, the National Art Honor Society programs have provided national recognition and opportunities for students who exhibit outstanding scholarship in the visual arts. Participation in NAHS provides members valuable benefits—including artistic recognition, leadership opportunities, college and career preparation, and more."

The Google form to apply is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiaRfRi4HLSnL_iYUm6sa2zZIG_rUz4UP5HLbO4o-OsS22Wg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Tuesday, September 10

Auditions for the fall play will be on September 10. For all audition information , please read the audition packet.

Wednesday, September 11, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Auditions for the all-gender a cappella group, the Rolling Tones, will be on Wednesday, September 11. For audition information, please read the audition information.

Saturday, September 14 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tuesday, September 17 | after school in room E201

During this meeting we will discuss Bedford day, and welcome anyone who joined during the activities fair! Please reach out to Ms. Torres or Mrs. Sergi with any questions.

February 14-21, 2025

Welcome Back BHS Students and Families. There are still slots available for the trip to the Dominican Republic in February 2025. The trip will include ziplining, snorkeling, sightseeing of traditional landmarks, white water rafting, a waterfall adventure and many more fun activities. The cost of the trip is currently $3,595, plus $200 for tips and incidentals.

• If you would like more information CLICK HERE for our presentation.
• If you would like to sign-up, please fill out this APPLICATION FORM.
• If you are interested and/or would like more information please contact Mr. Olson or Mrs. Billouin in person or via email kristofor_olson@bedfordps.org or beth_billouin@bedfordps.org

Hope your kids have had a good start to the school year. Thank you to those who have already sent in the necessary paperwork, orders and epi-pens (if applicable) for their kids. For those who have not, please see the list below. Thank you so much. I realize it is a very busy time of the year! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Emergency Forms - Please send in your student’s completed emergency form as soon as possible. Please reach out if there is a new medical diagnosis or health concern you would like to share with me. Emergency Form

Epi-Pens - For those students with an epinephrine device, please be sure to send in an updated device along with the doctor’s order (Allergy Action Plan) for the current school year. Food and Insect Allergy Action Plan Bedford Public Schools

Physicals - Incoming 9th graders are required to have an updated physical for high school. Physicals completed within the past 12 months are acceptable. Students who plan to participate in sports are required to have an updated physical every year and can upload the physical in Final Forms.

Annmarie Vaughan, BSN, RN

781-275-1700 x4416

annmarie_vaughan@bedfordps.org

Transcripts were mailed home on Friday, September 6. Please review your transcripts and follow up with your counselor if you find any errors. Once your review is complete, please sign the consent form of release and return it to Mrs. Duran in the Counseling office. Receipt of this form enables your ability to officially request transcripts in Naviance.

Will begin the week of 9/9 during English blocks. This time will be used to go over post-secondary options. This includes how to request transcripts and letters of recommendation in Naviance, navigating the Common App and writing college essays.

September 16 - November 15

Visits will be held in the Counseling office unless otherwise noted and will be communicated to students. Please sign up through Naviance and notify your teacher at least 24 hours in advance of the visit. If you are unable to attend due to an exam, presentation, etc. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in a visit, but are unable to attend so we can connect with the representative on your behalf.

Monday, September 16

8:00am - University of Massachusetts-Amherst

9:15am - University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

10:30am - Dean College

1:30pm - University of Vermont

Tuesday, September 17

9:15am - Framingham State University

10:30am - Regis College

Wednesday, September 18

8:45am - Gordon College

12:15pm - Boston University

Thursday, September 19

1:30pm - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Friday, September 20

8:00am - Union College (NY)

10:30am William & Mary

Senior Thanks

Members of the Class of 2025 will be emailed a Google Form that they can use to share their thanks. Please encourage your senior to submit theirs to us.

Deadline: October 4

Submit Your Baby Photo

Submit one baby picture using the same submission method as the senior portraits, enter "Baby" for the grade information, and spell the student's name how you would like it displayed with the picture.
Deadline: October 4

Submit Your Senior Portrait

Please submit your photo to HJeShare.com using the school code "Bedford".

IMPORTANT: When uploading your portrait, please select the “Portrait” option as you upload in order to link your senior's name to the image.

Deadline: October 25

Submit Your Family Congratulatory Ad for the Yearbook!

Design, purchase, and submit an ad at YearbookOrderCenter.com using the school code 13423. Choose the option that says “Start Your Ad.”

Deadline: October 25

Senior Siblings

Share pics of senior siblings. Please submit the siblings' picture using the same submission method as the senior portraits, enter "Siblings" for the grade information, and spell the students' names how you would like them displayed with the picture.

Deadline: October 25

Yearbook Orders

Order your yearbook online by going to YearbookOrderCenter.com and using the school code 13423. All sales will be correctly priced online. If you have difficulty making an online purchase, you can also order over the phone: 1-866-287-3096.

Deadline: December 31

Bedford High School and Middlesex Community College will be offering concurrent courses for students taking eligible classes. An email will be going out to only students enrolled in eligible classes with information about the program and what is needed to sign up. Please be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Duran regarding this topic.

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.

Fall Appeal

Our Fall Appeal is under way. Please visit our website for more information and to make a donation.

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45am - 2:24pm

Wednesday 7:45 am - 12:55 pm

9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730

Phone: 781-275-1700

Absence Line: 781-918-4561

Fax: 781-275-6664

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