Superintendent Update
March 14, 2025
- March: Woman's History Month
- March 12-15: BHS Musical: Mean Girls
- March 14: Holi
- March 17: St. Patrick's Day
- March 18: School Committee Meeting
- March 24: Bedford Town Meeting
- March 29-30: Eid al-Fitr
- March 31: Middle School Math Parent/Caregiver Information Session
- March 31: Transgender Day of Visibility
- April: Month of the Military Child, Autism Awareness Month, School Library Month
- April 2: Paraprofessionals Day
- April 3-5: JGMS Musical: Little Mermaid Jr.
- April 4: School Librarian Appreciation Day
- April 7-11: National Assistant Principals Week
- April 12-20: Passover
- April 18: Good Friday
- April 20: Easter Sunday
The next meeting is scheduled for March 18th.During this meeting, the committee is expected to vote on participation in the School Choice program for 2025-2026, the recently settled school nurses contract, and have an initial discussion about renaming the Sabourin Field Press Box after Mike Rosenberg. The full agenda, schedule, and supporting materials can always be found at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is valued by educators and administrators alike to inform best practices in teaching, data collection and drives instruction and collaboration amongst educators across the Commonwealth. Although passing the MCAS has been removed as a requirement for graduation, it remains a state mandate. As such, Bedford Public Schools are expected to ensure that all students have access to and are tested using MCAS measures. Students are expected and encouraged to sit for the test and do the very best they can. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education uses MCAS for the following purposes:
To assess the academic performance of a district and hold schools accountable for student learning
To identify areas where districts need more support
To determine high school student eligibility for scholarships and the Seal of Biliteracy
Bedford Public Schools uses MCAS as a district-wide measure for the following purposes:
To match students to appropriate interventions and supports
To make adjustments to curriculum and instruction
To inform professional development
It is, therefore, very important for students to be present and do their best on these assessments. Thank you for your support. More information on this topic can be found here.
Monday, March 31st, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at JGMS - Middle School Math Parent/Caregiver Information Session
Intended Audience: All adults are welcome with a focus on rising 6th grade parents of current 5th grade students.
JGMS math teachers, the math program administrator, the JGMS principal, the Lane math curriculum coordinator, and the Superintendent invite Lane and JGMS parents and caregivers to a 6th grade math information session. We will be presenting proposed changes to our math course structure for the 2025-2026 school year for 6th grade. These changes are part of Bedford’s strategic plan and include ways to provide more advanced learning opportunities to more students. This session is intended for parents and caregivers only. For our planning purposes, please RSVP.
BHS is proud to present Mean Girls: High School Version, an energetic depiction of the social dynamics of high school. Shows continue tonight, Friday, March 14 at 7:00pm; and Saturday, March 15 at 1:00pm and 7:00pm. The performances will also be livestreamed. The musical is rated PG-13 and is most suitable for middle schoolers and up. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for seniors and students, and are available at https://bhschorusandtheater.weebly.com/tickets.html. Don't miss out — it'll be fetch!
From Brian DeChellis, BHS School Counselor for Military Connected Students
April is the Month of the Military Child, and in recognition of the 104 military connected students who attend Bedford High School and serve our country alongside their families, we will be hosting our annual Military Connected Student (MCS) Appreciation Breakfast on Friday April 18th. In order to support this event, we are selling lanyards and t-shirts. To purchase a T-Shirt, click here. To purchase a lanyard, click here. All proceeds will go towards supporting our military connected students. The deadline to order is March 19th.
Registration is open for children age eligible* for Kindergarten next year (2025-2026 school year). Please register with this link: Bedford Public Schools Registration. *Kindergarten age requirements are located below the registration information in the above link.