The Bedford Buccaneer
Weekly Student, Staff, and Parent Newsletter
Weekly Newsletter: Monday, May 19, 2025
Save the Dates
- Monday, May 19 - Thursday, May 22: Senior iPad Returns
- Tuesday, May 20: Rock Band Concert
- Tuesday, May 20 & Wednesday, May 21: Math MCAS (late arrival for grades 9, 11, 12)
- Tuesday, May 20 - Thursday, May 22: Final Exams - Seniors
- Wednesday, May 21: Senior Awards
- Thursday, May 22: Junior Prom
- Tuesday, May 27: Bedford Dollars for Scholars Awards Ceremony
- Thursday, May 29: Senior Prom
- Tuesday, June 3: Graduation Rehearsal
- Wednesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 5: Science MCAS (regular start time for all)
- Thursday, June 5: Graduation and All Night Graduation Party 🎓
- Tuesday, June 10: Underclass Awards Night
- Wednesday, June 11: End of Year Staff Luncheon
- Thursday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 18: Final Exams - Underclassmen
- Wednesday, June 18: Last day of school for grades 9-11
Announcements
Going to Prom? Please Read!
Make sure your student and parent contracts are signed! This contract outlines the rules and potential consequences for all school events including events held off-campus. A few key rules:
- Consumption of alcohol and any controlled substance are strictly prohibited before and during these events.
- Events are for Bedford High School students. Prior to bringing a visitor, proper paperwork must be completed.
- Students must attend school the day of the event. In the case of a weekend event, students must attend school on the most recent school day.
Bringing a guest from out of school?
Stop by the student office to get a Prom Guest form. All guests must be approved by an Administrator at least 24 hours prior to the event.
Lock Returns
Seniors: Locks can be returned to the student office by Tuesday, May 20.
Underclassmen: Locks can be returned to the student office by Friday, June 13.
There is a box to drop off the locks. Please cross your name off the list.
MCAS
Math: May 20-21 (late arrival for non-test takers)
- Tuesday, May 20
- 7:45 am for grade 10
- 10:29 am for grades 9 & 11
- Wednesday, May 21
- 7:45 am for grade 10
- 10:15 am for grades 9 & 11
Bus service will NOT change for MCAS days. Students who need bus transportation will need to take it at the regular time. The cafeteria will be open to students coming early.
Science: June 4-5 (regular start for all students)
Reminder: Elections for Class Officers (2026 & 2027)
Campaigning for class of 2026 & 2027 elections begins on Tuesday, May 20. This includes Instagram or other social media accounts used for campaigning.
Also, all flyers/posters need to be pre-approved by an administrator.
Senior Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 07:00 PM
Bedford High School, Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, USA
Pre-Order Junior Prom Pictures
Bedford Dollars for Scholars Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 06:00 PM
Senior Prom Stroll & Prom
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 04:15 PM
Danversport Yacht Club, Elliott Street, Danvers, MA, USA
Graduation Rehearsal & Breakfast
Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, 08:30 AM
Graduation
Thursday, Jun 5, 2025, 05:30 PM
Tsongas Center, Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA, USA
All Night Graduation Party
Thursday, Jun 5, 2025, 10:30 PM
Volunteer Opportunity: Bedford Pride Celebration
June 8, 2025
What: Help at the 4th Annual Pride Day Celebration
Where: Town Common
More information & sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AABAC2AA31-56554628-4thannual
Questions?: Please reach out to Michael Cheng.
Final Exams: Grades 9-11
Thursday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 18
Athletics This Week
Monday, May 19
Lacrosse, boys (V/JV) @ Concord-Carlisle
Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) @ Concord-Carlisle
Softball (V) vs. Lincoln-Sudbury
Tennis, boys vs. Andover
Tuesday, May 20
Baseball (F) vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Tennis, girls vs. Waltham
Wednesday, May 21
Baseball (V )vs. Minuteman
Thursday, May 22
Baseball (F) vs. Concord-Carlisle
Track & Field @ DCL Championships
Friday, May 23
Baseball (F) vs. Shawsheen
Lacrosse (V/JV) @ Greater Lowell Tech
Softball (V) vs. Tyngsborough
Saturday, May 24
Baseball (V) vs. Wilmington
Sunday, May 25
Baseball (V) vs. Wilmington
Reminders From The School Nurse
Seasonal Allergies
As most of you know, spring allergy season is upon us and I wanted to remind you to be proactive about your children's allergies. Please have them take their prescribed allergy medication before school, so they will be comfortable for the duration of the school day. Depending on the severity of the pollen allergy, those with seasonal allergies can feel pretty miserable and allergy symptoms can have a significant impact on learning. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
- Annmarie Vaughan
Counseling Corner
Schedule an Appointment with Your Counselor
- Mr. Alperin - charles_alperin@bedfordps.org
- Mr. DeChellis - brian_dechellis@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Halupowski - janel_halupowski@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Richards - julia_richards@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Say - khunravy_say@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Thyne - samantha_thyne@bedfordps.org
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.Community Service Hours
Community Service hours are verified weekly/bi weekly at the end of each week.
When looking at your hours make sure the date under the number of hours on your MobileServe homescreen says "All Time". Also make sure you look at the pending hours as many of your hours might be there waiting for verification.
New requests for access to MobileServe are also processed once a week, usually on Fridays.
If you submitted a form and used the app last year, you have an active account and DO NOT need to submit another form. If you forgot your password please use the password recovery on the app.
Many answers to Community Service questions can be found here on the BHS website.
Parental Consent Forms are found here.
Student Forms
Please check the list below and ensure you've completed any online forms and submitted any paper forms. Contact information for each form is provided if you have questions.
- Allergy Action Plan - complete online (parent/guardian)
- App Consent for MobileServe - print, complete, & drop in main office (parent/guardian)
- Emergency Form - print, complete, & drop in main office (parent/guardian)
- Field Trip Consent & Waiver - BHS field trip consent/waiver (parent/guardian)
- Locker Request Form - complete online (student)
- Medication Release - complete online (parent/guardian)
- Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form - complete online (parent/guardian)
- Senior Flex Sign In - complete online (student)
- Sports Registration - complete through FinalForms (parent/guardian)
- Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form - complete online (student)
- Student Parking Permit Application - complete online (student)
- Work Permit - complete, print, & bring to main office (student & parent/guardian)
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45 am - 2:24 pm (bus loop closed to traffic @ 1:45 pm)
Wednesday 7:45 am - 12:55 pm (bus loop closed to traffic @ 12:00 pm)
Phone: 781-275-1700
Absence Line: 781-918-4561