METCO Newsletter
Bedford METCO | September 2025 | Week 9/8
- September 20: Bedford Day 2025
- September 30: Back to School Night 6:00-6:45pm - 1st & 2nd graders
- October 9: Back to School Night 6:00-6:45pm - Kindergarten
- October 13: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
- November 4: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 26: Early Release
- November 27 & 28: No School
- September 15: Back to School Night for Grade 3 parents, 6 - 7 pm
- September 16: Back to School Night for Grade 4 parents, 6 - 7 pm
- September 17: Back to School Night for Grade 5 parents, 6 - 7 pm
- September 20: Bedford Day 2025
- September 29: School Pictures (more details to come)
- October 13: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
- November 4: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 26: Early Release
- November 27 & 28: No School
- September 20: Bedford Day 2025
- October 13: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
- November 4: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 26: Early Release
- November 27 & 28: No School
- September 8: School Picture Day
- September 9 - September 10: Fall Play Auditions
- September 10: Rolling Tones Audition 1:00pm D105
- September 11: Assemblies, Class of 2028 & 2029
- September 13: Boy Soccer Car Wash @ BHS
- September 14: Class of 2027 Car Wash @ BHS
- September 16: Student Activities Fair ~ Flex Block
- September 18: Parent/Caregiver Night (Class of 2026) 6:00pm BHS Auditorium
- September 20: Bedford Day 2025
- September 25: Add/Drop Deadline (Students)
- September 25: Back to School Night (Parents) 6:30-8:40pm
- September 27: Class of 2026 Car Wash @ BHS
- September 30: Financial Aid Night (Seniors & Parents) 6:30pm LGI @ BHS
- October 13: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
- October 16: Assembly, Class of 2029
- October 27: School Picture Retakes
- November 4: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 21: Homecoming Dance
- November 21 - November 22: Fall Play
- November 26: Community Day & Early Release
- November 27 & 28: No School
- December 4: Teacher/Caregiver Conferences
Bedford Day
Welcome back to school! As everyone settles in to a new school year, the Parents Diversity Council's first big event will be a booth at Bedford Day on September 20. Bedford Day is Bedford's huge town festival, starting with a road race at 8:30 AM, a parade at 10:30 (DPW trucks and marching bands and local organizations and so much candy!), then a fair from 10 to 2, with booths, games, activities, and food. The event is free and open to all - for more info, click here.
At the PDC booth, we will have a parent creating henna designs for $5 as a fundraiser for our activities this year. Come get some henna or just say hi if you come to Bedford Day. Volunteers at our booth are also needed - sign up here. Email pdcbedford@gmail.com if you have any questions about Bedford Day.
Multicultural Potluck
Save the Date - October 23! New this year will be a multicultural potluck for Davis families, in partnership with BEST PTO. This after school event will allow families to bring in dishes representing their country or culture to share with other families, and/or host booths to share some games or facts about their culture with others. More details coming soon.
Family Bowling Party
Back by popular demand! We are exploring dates - possible November/Dec or early spring - and will share how to sign up later in the fall. If you have a preference to party on a Saturday in late fall vs. early spring, let us know! And please feel free to share other ideas for social events - pdcbedford@gmail.com.
METCO Office: 781-275-1700 x4435
Akil Mondesir, METCO Director
Chauncey Williams, METCO Coordinator Davis & Lane
Chauncey_Williams@bedfordps.org
Jonathan Brome, METCO Coordinator JGMS
Davis Main Office# 781-275-6804
Lane Main Office# 781-275-7606
JGMS Main Office# 781-275-3201
BHS Main Office# 781-275-1700
Parents Diversity Council
Parents Diversity Council Board
pdcbedford@gmail.com
President - Kelly Korenak
Vice President - OPEN
Treasurer - Allison C. John
Secretary - Anne Caron
Davis Chair - OPEN
Lane Chair - Roopa Bhusnurmath
JGMS Chair - Anne Caron
BHS Chair - Heather Leavell, seeking co-chair from Hanscom or METCO
Fundraising Chair - OPEN
- Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School - Scribbles - September 5, 2025
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of September 1, 2025
- John Glenn Middle School - Buccaneer News - Vol. #1 - 8/29/2025
- Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - September 8, 2025
- Superintendent Update - September 5, 2025
- Student Service Spotlight - September 2025
- Parents Diversity Council - September 2025 Newsletter
Back To School Nights
Tuesday, September 30- Back to School Night - 1st and 2nd graders 6:00-6:45 (Students and caregiver!)
Thursday, October 9 - Back to School Night - Kindergarten and Preschool 6:00-6:45 (Students and caregiver)
Over the past couple of years we have tried to make our Back to School nights more informative and engaging. This year we are asking you to come with your children and let them be the leaders to show you the spaces in which they are settling in! Throughout the fall we will share more information about curriculum and what to expect this year. During the Back to School Night, classrooms will have more information for you to see and learn about. Later we will have a more in depth opportunity to hear about our Literacy program.
Back to School Nights
September 16: Back to School Night for Grade 4 parents, 6 - 7 pm
September 17: Back to School Night for Grade 5 parents, 6 - 7 pm
U.S. Senate Youth Program
Application Period Begins: September 5
Information Session: September 10 | 3:00 pm | Zoom (register here)
High school juniors and seniors actively serving in an elected or appointed leadership role are invited to apply for the 64th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program. The application will open on Friday, September 5. Those selected will represent Massachusetts at Washington Week, which will take place in Washington, D.C. from March 7-14, 2026. The two delegates chosen to represent the state at Washington Week will also receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship. An information session about USSYP will be offered from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10. Please email any questions to Juin Liu.
College Visits
Monday, September 15
1:30 pm - Nichols College
Tuesday, September 16
8:00 am - Merrimack College
9:15 am - College of the Holy Cross
10:30 am - High Point University
1:30 pm - Worcester State University
Wednesday, September 17
8:45 am - Fitchburg State University
Thursday, September 18
8:00 am - Boston University
9:15 am - Hobart and William Smith Colleges
1:30 pm - Wellesley College
Friday, September 19
10:30 am - University of Maine, Farmington
1:30 pm - University of Vermont
Senior Class Deadlines
October 4: Senior Thanks
Members of the Class of 2026 can access directions and make submissions here. Please encourage your senior to submit theirs to us.
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 as you would like it displayed with the picture.
December 31: Deadline to order Yearbooks online (school code:13423) or by phone 1-866-287-3096
There is a flash sale on the 2026 Yearbook until Sept 14th! Buy your yearbook now, it is the CHEAPEST it will be all year. Prices increase monthly, so buy early. If you do not order by the Deadline 12/31/25, there is no way to guarantee you a yearbook.
Directions:
-Go to YearbookOrderCenter.com -use the school code 13423 -If you have difficulty making an online purchase, you can also order over the phone: 1-866-287-3096
METCO HEADQUARTERS PROGRAMMING & RESOURCES
New MassHousing Affordable Apartments
FREE RESOURCE│Database
MassHousing finances the construction and preservation of affordable rental housing throughout MA. Property Managers are responsible for the placement of tenants into available apartments at each development.
View Database HERE
Scholarship Database
METCO HQ has created a scholarship database for ALL students to use. Scholarships are broken down into categories to make it easier for students to navigate.
To view click HERE
College and Career Database
METCO HQ has created a College and Career Database for current high school students AND recent alumni including:
-College Access and Retention Programs
-Jobs and Internships
To view entire database click HERE
Considering HBCU’s Tip Sheet
You may have heard/read about HBCUs, but how do you know if this type of school is right for you? This tip sheet will provide a more comprehensive look into considering HBCUs
View Tip Sheet HERE
Soca Sundays
FREE EVENT │All Ages│ Sundays 1-3pm @ Community Art Center Cambridge, MA
Join for an afternoon of Soca! Dance, feel the Caribbean vibes, and bring the whole family—these classes are for everyone!
Learn More & Register HERE
Hate & Bias in K-12 Schools Resources
RESOURCES │ all ages
Governor Maura T. Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released updated guidance to K-12 schools on addressing hate and bias incidents in line with legal obligations.
Learn More HERE
Bullying Prevention Resources
RESOURCES │ all ages
Includes general bullying prevention resources, cyberbullying and internet safety as well as articles, books and videos.
Learn More HERE
Watch Video HERE
