The Bedford Buccaneer

Previous Issue of the Bedford Buccaneer

• Monday, June 8: AP Welcome Session for 2026-27 SY; Underclassmen Awards Ceremony
• Tuesday, June 9: School Committee Meeting
• Friday, June 12: Last Day of Classes (grades 9-11)
• Monday, June 15 - Monday, June 22: Final Exams (see schedule below)
• Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth - No School
• Monday, June 22: Last Day /End Term 4

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.

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we want to share an important update to our weekly schedule: the Wednesday advisory period will be temporarily paused. This decision was made alongside our Advisory Committee, staff, and incoming Principal Comeiro after a close review of recent feedback. While the community-building intent behind advisory is incredibly valuable, the data showed that the current format is not consistently meeting the needs of our students and faculty.

Please note that this is a strategic pause, not a permanent cancellation. We are stepping back to do the necessary work behind the scenes: defining a clearer purpose for the program, providing our teachers with robust curriculum resources and training, and ensuring alignment with professional contract expectations. Our ultimate goal is to return with a revamped advisory model that is highly structured, sustainable, and genuinely valuable for our entire school community.

The schedule for Wednesdays will likely include a break and increased time for academic blocks. That updated schedule will be shared after Principal Comeiro has finalized it.

Registration for Athletics for the 2026-2027 School Year is Now Open! Please visit https://bedford-ma.finalforms.com/ to register your student.

Click here to download a copy of next year's district calendar.

Students are welcome to the BHS Counseling Office with a pass from their teacher, a pass from their counselor, or a digital/email pass for a counseling appointment.

Without a pass, Counseling is not open for students in Independent Directed Study or in classes with substitute coverage.

Counseling remains open, on a first-come, first-served basis, every Flex Block (16 spaces) and every Lunch (12 spaces)!

To book a meeting with your counselor, use the link below:

• Mr. DeChellis - booking link
• Ms. Halupowski - booking link
• Ms. Richards - booking link
• Ms. Say - booking link
• Ms. Thyne - booking link

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

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.

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

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