The Bedford Buccaneer

Previous Issue of the Bedford Buccaneer

• Thursday, May 7: Chorus Concert
• Tuesday, May 12: Band/Orchestra Concert
• Thursday, May 14: Rock Band Concert
• Monday, May 18: Post Secondary Planning Panel
• Tuesday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 20: Math MCAS (delayed start for grades 9, 11, & 12)
• Thursday, May 21: Junior Prom
• Friday, May 22: Last Day of Classes for Seniors
• Monday, May 25: Memorial Day - No School
• Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, May 29: Senior Finals
• Tuesday, May 26: Awards Ceremony - Dollars for Scholars
• Thursday, May 28: Senior Prom & Prom Stroll
• Friday, May 29: Senior BBQ
• Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3: Science MCAS (regular start)
• Thursday, June 4: Graduation & All Night Graduation Party
• 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 of School /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.

Tuesday, May 14 | 7:00 pm | Auditorium

Math: May 20-21 (late arrival for non-test takers)

• Tuesday, May 19
• 7:45 am for grade 10
• 10:29 am for grades 9 & 11
• Wednesday, May 20
• 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 2-3 (regular start for all students)

Tuesday, June 9 | Canobie Lake Park | $55/student - pay here

See attached letter for details.

Permission slips available from Ms. Myles in E204.

The BHS National History Day team competed in the Massachusetts State Finals in April at Winchester High School. The team did amazing and our students all represented themselves and the school with aplomb.

The following students were recognized for their achievements:

• Navya Karki - Medalist, Individual Exhibit, Qualified for National Finals
• Aanya Jain - Medalist, Individual Exhibit, Qualified for National Finals
• Mahi Busa, Katherine Cheng, Ayah Rizk, Jana Safieddine - Medalist, Group Exhibit, Qualified for National Finals

Logan Toth - Honorable Mention, Individual Performance

Mia Falco - Honorable Mention, Individual Documentary

Noah Anderson-LaPorte - Special Award, Outstanding Project in Music History

Joanna Nakirya, Jadyn Robinson - Special Award, Outstanding Project in Post-WWII History

Congratulations to these outstanding students on their accomplishments.

Due to the incredible response from our initial announcement, we are excited to officially open the second round of applications for our April 2027 expedition to Costa Rica!

While the first round was reserved for upperclassmen, this opportunity is now open to all students who are ready for a high-energy exploration of the rainforest, volcanoes, and coastal wildlife.

Why Join the Expedition?

This isn’t just a vacation—it’s an immersive adventure through one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Our itinerary includes:

• High-Adrenaline Scenery: Ziplining through the Monteverde cloud forest and whitewater rafting down tropical rapids.

• Active Ecology: Kayaking across Lake Arenal and trekking through the Manuel Antonio National Park.

• Cultural Immersion: Exploring the artisan village of Sarchí and supporting local reforestation by planting your own tree.

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Important Details & How to Apply

We are looking for motivated students—whether you are a budding biologist or an aspiring adventurer—to fill our remaining spots.

• View the Full Itinerary: See the day-by-day breakdown of our Costa Rica April 15, 2027 journey (linked below).

• To apply: Ready to secure your spot? Head to Costa Rica 2027 application to begin your application. Applications due on or before May 22, 2026.

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Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Billouin beth_billouin@bedfordps.org or Mr. Olson gunnar_olson@bedfordps.org with any questions regarding safety protocols or total costs.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the "Pura Vida" lifestyle firsthand. We look forward to seeing your applications!

Interested in finding out more? We're hosting Trip Overview Meetings at 6:30 pm on Monday, May 11th and on Tuesday, May 19th for students and caregivers on Google Meet. Please use the following link to join: meet.google.com/opw-gsah-vve

Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm - Burlington Marriott

Tickets will go on sale in May.

Eligible Students:

1. Handbook Acknowledgement completed before purchasing tickets.
2. No outstanding detentions.

Prom guest forms must be turned into the office for approval before May 14.

The Bedford IT department is looking for interns to join their team this summer.

This is a full-time position (30 hours per week) with a schedule of 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The position pays $15 per hour and runs from Monday, July 6th, through Friday, August 21st.

If you are interested, please apply via the following link by Friday, May 8th, 2026: Application link.

Monday, May 11

Softball (V/JV) vs. Billerica

Track & Field @ Weston

Tuesday, May 12

Baseball (JV) @ Shawsheen

Lacrosse, boys (V) @ Acton-Boxborough

Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) vs. Acton-Boxborough

Tennis, boys (V) vs. Lexington

Tennis, girls (V) @ Arlington

Wednesday, May 13

Baseball (V/JV) @ Cambridge Latin

Softball (V) vs. Cambridge Latin

Tennis, boys (V) @ Cambridge Latin

Tennis, girls (V) vs. Cambridge Latin

Track & Field (V) vs. Acton-Boxborough

Thursday, May 14

Lacrosse, boys (V) @ Cambridge Latin

Lacrosse, girls (V) vs. Cambridge Latin

Softball (V/JV) @ Lincoln-Sudbury

Friday, May 15

Baseball (V) vs. Boston Latin

Softball (V/JV) @ Boston Latin

Tennis, boys (V) vs. Boston Latin

The Athletic Department schedules can be found here.

Wednesday, May 20

Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, May 29

Tuesday, May 26

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 4:15 pm - Stroll | 6:00 pm - Gibbet Hill

Tickets will go on sale in May.

Eligible Students:

1. Handbook Acknowledgement completed before purchasing tickets.
2. No outstanding detentions.

Prom guest forms must be turned into the office for approval before May 21.

Friday, May 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

More info and sign ups here.

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

During the week of May 11th, the school nurse will be conducting postural screenings for those 9th graders whose parents/guardians opted them in for the screening. This program provides for early detection and regular monitoring. It is not meant to be a medical diagnosis, but rather to detect possible early signs of spinal problems, which should have further medical evaluation. Typically pediatricians screen their patients during annual office visits.

Please let Nurse Vaughan know if your child is already being followed either by their primary care physician or a specialist for any spine curvature concerns.

Feel free to reach out to Annmarie Vaughan if you have any questions about the postural screening program at school.

Please be proactive about your children's allergies, and 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, anyone with seasonal allergies can feel pretty miserable and allergy symptoms can have a significant impact on learning.

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