The Bedford Buccaneer
August 26, 2024
Weekly Newsletter: Monday, February 10, 2025
Save the Dates
- Wednesday, February 12: Choral Concert
- Monday, February 16 - Friday, February 21: No School - February Break
- Wednesday, March 12 - Saturday, March 15: Mean Girls (musical)
- Wednesday, March 18: Strings Vertical Concert
- Thursday, March 20: Band Vertical Concert
- Tuesday, March 25 & Wednesday, March 26: Grade 10 ELA MCAS (late arrival for grades 9, 11, 12)
- Wednesday, April 30: Career Pathways Panels (late arrival grade 12)
- Tuesday, May 20 & Wednesday, May 21: Grade 10 Math MCAS (late arrival for grades 9, 11, 12)
- Wednesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 5: Grade 9 Physics MCAS
- Thursday, June 5: Graduation and All Night Graduation Party
- Thursday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 18: Final Exams
Announcements
2025-26 Course Selection
Monday, February 10 - Friday, March 14
Academic Advising
Underclassmen will have a group meeting followed by individual meetings with counselors.
- 11th Grade: Week of February 10 (English)
- 10th Grade: Week of February 24 (Social Studies)
- 9th Grade: Week of March 3 (Social Studies)
MCAS
- ELA: March 25-26 (late arrival for non-test takers)
- Math: May 20-21 (late arrival for non-test takers)
- Physics: June 4-5
Final Exams
Thursday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 18
Student Activities
Class of 2027 Meeting
Tuesday, February 11 | 2:30 pm | E201
Join Ms. Sergi & Ms. Torres for a class meeting. All are welcome!
Volunteer Opportunities
Dollars for Scholars Mail-A-Thon
Tuesday, February 11 & Friday, February 14 | FLEX block
BEST PTO "Beach Party" for Davis & Lane Students/Families
Saturday March 8 | 4:00PM to 7:30PM
- Whole Event Volunteer 4:00 PM-7:30 PM
- Davis Event Volunteer 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Lane Event Volunteer 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sign Up to Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44AAAD2BA6FA7-54843860-best
Primary Contact: Julie Samble (BEST PTO) julies31@gmail.com
2nd Annual Merch Design Contest
Design Submissions by Friday, February 14 @ 2:24 pm
Are you looking to showcase your creativity and your Buc pride?Student Government is accepting submissions for the 2nd Annual Merch Design Contest! Upload your Bedford or buccaneer-themed designs to this Google Form. You can submit up to 3 designs!!
- Please submit any designs you wish to be considered for Student Government's "Bedford Merch Design Contest". Submissions will be published and voted on by the student body.
- Design submissions are due by Friday, February 14.
- Voting February 25 - March 4
- The winning design will be printed on clothing available for purchase in mid-March.
Scholastic Art Awards
Please see the pdf below of BHS student work that was honored at this year's Scholastic Art Awards. Congratulations to all who participated.
Fundraisers
Athletics This Week & Over Break
Monday, February 10
Gymnastics vs. Burlington
Tuesday, February 11
Basketball, girls (V / JV) @ Malden Catholic
Hockey, boys (JV) @ Chelmsford
Wrestling vs. Gloucester
Wednesday, February 12
Alpine Skiing @ Nashoba Ski Area
Basketball, girls (V) vs. Newburyport
Hockey, boys (JV) vs. Lexington
Hockey, girls (V) vs. Cambridge
Thursday, February 13
Alpine Skiing @ Nashoba Ski Area
Basketball, boys (V/JV/F) @ Concord-Carlisle
Basketball, girls (V/JV) vs. Concord-Carlisle
Friday, February 14
Basketball, boys (V/JV/F) @ Shawsheen
Saturday, February 15
Hockey, boys (V) @ Lowell Catholic
Track & Field State Championships
Wrestling @ MIAA Sectional Tournament
Sunday, February 16
Basketball, boys (V) vs. Bishop Fenwick
Basketball, girls (V) @ Fontbonne
Swim & Dive State Championships
Monday, February 17
Basketball, boys (V) Invitational vs. TBA
Basketball, girls (V) vs. TBA
Hockey, boys (V) vs. Acton-Boxborough
Wednesday, February 19
Basketball, boys (V) vs. Norwood
Hockey, girls (V) @ Masconomet
Thursday, February 20
Hockey, boys (V) vs. Lowell
Saturday, February 22
Wrestling @ MIAA Divisional Tournament
Seniors: Class of 2025
Cap & Gown Order Information
To order your cap and gown for graduation, click here.
Senior Class Field Trip: Whale Watch
Friday, May 23, 2025, 08:00 AM
Gloucester, MA, USA
Senior Prom
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 05:30 PM
Danversport Yacht Club, Elliott Street, Danvers, MA, USA
Graduation Rehearsal
Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, 08:00 AM
Bedford High School, Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, USA
Graduation
Thursday, Jun 5, 2025, 06:00 PM
Tsongas Center, Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA, USA
All Night Graduation Party
Thursday, Jun 5, 2025, 10:30 PM
Bedford High School, Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, USA
Reminders From The School Nurse
Guidelines for When a Student is Sick
- Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
- Temp. of 100 degrees F or higher within the last 24 hrs., without fever medication.
- Positive throat culture for strep. Students may return 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun.
- Any symptoms of acute illness, such as persistent cough, runny nose with body aches.
Detailed information regarding COVID/Respiratory Illnesses - Respiratory Illness Protocol
REMEMBER: Hand washing is the most effective means of preventing the spread of communicable diseases. Please report all communicable illnesses to the absent line or contact the health office directly.
If there are no medical changes/updates for your student and you prefer NOT to complete an updated emergency information form, please complete the permission form for the school nurse to be able to administer Ibuprofen/Tylenol this school year.
Counseling Corner
Schedule an Appointment with Your Counselor
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.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)
- 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)
Other Announcements
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