The Bedford Buccaneer
August 5, 2024
- Monday, May 4 & Tuesday, May 5: Principal's Finalist: Family & Caregiver Forums
- Tuesday, May 5: School Committee Meeting
- Thursday, May 7: Chorus Concert
- Tuesday, May 12: Band/Orchestra Concert
- 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.
BHSPA Requests Donations for End of Year Events
As we wrap up the school year, the BHSPA is organizing some special events to show appreciation to the incredible people who support our children every day.
They are collecting monetary donations to help cover:
- Teacher Appreciation Week Lunch & Raffle
- End of Year Lunch
- End of Year Gifts for Custodial Staff
They are also asking for donations of baked goods and raffle prizes for the Teacher Appreciation lunch on Wednesday, May 6.
Click here for more information and donation sign ups or make a monetary donation through:
- Venmo @ BedfordHighSchool-ParentsAssoc
- Online @ https://www.bedfordpco.org/
- Cash/Check (payable to BHSPA) dropped off at the BHS Main Office
Thank you for helping us celebrate the staff who make BHS so special!
All Night Grad Celebration: Donations Needed
The All Night Graduation Committee is already hard at work planning this year’s celebration for Bedford High School’s Class of 2026! We are so excited to celebrate our seniors. The 199 members of the graduating class have much to be proud of, and we are excited to give them an All Night Graduation party to remember! For the 37th All Night Graduation Celebration, we are seeking financial contributions so that we can bring this joyous and memorable event to a truly deserving class. Your financial support is essential since we are funded entirely through contributions and receive no financial support from the school budget. The estimated cost of this year’s All Night Event is $25,000. We are proud to say that no graduating senior is ever denied access to the All Night Grad Party based on financial need. Financial contributions can be made via Venmo, PayPal, or by check. Please visit our website at https://www.bedfordpco.org/ang for more information about making a personal donation. ● PayPal http://tinyurl.com/BedfordANG (Scan QR code for PayPal) ● Venmo - www.venmo.com/BHS-AllNightGrad (@BHS-AllNightGrad) ● Checks - Checks can be made out to BHS All Night Graduation and mailed to: BHS All Night Graduation Committee, P.O. Box 175, Bedford, MA 01730
Bedford Dollars for Scholars Mail-a-thon Campain
The 61st annual Bedford Dollars for Scholars Mail-a-thon campaign is now underway. Bedford High students prepared letters recently delivered to our Bedford neighbors. Please help make this year's scholarships the largest awards yet.
In 2025 we awarded $198,000 to 124 graduating seniors.
We invite you to continue this scholarship tradition to celebrate our outstanding Class of 2026!
- To Donate On-line: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/csf-of-bedford-dollars-for-scholars-inc/mail-a-thon-2026
- To Donate by Check, please make payable to: "CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars", Please note ''Mail-a-thon" on the memo line. Mail to: CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 585, Bedford, MA 01730
For additional information please visit: https://bedfordma.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=1269
Junior Prom
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm - Burlington Marriott
Tickets will go on sale in May.
Eligible Students:
- Handbook Acknowledgement completed before purchasing tickets.
- No outstanding detentions.
Prom guest forms must be turned into the office for approval before May 14.
Athletics This Week
Monday, May 4
Baseball (V/JV) @ Westford
Softball (V/JV) vs. Westford
Tennis, boys (V) @ Westford
Tennis, girls (V) vs. Westford
Tuesday, May 5
Lacrosse, boys (V) @ Westford
Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) vs. Westford
Wednesday, May 6
Softball, (V/JV) vs. Belmont
Tennis, girls (V) vs. Burlington
Track & Field (V) @ Weston
Thursday, May 7
Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) vs. Newburyport
Friday, May 8
Baseball (V/JV) @ Acton-Boxborough
Lacrosse, boys (V) vs. Wilmington
Softball (V/JV) vs. Acton-Boxborough
Tennis, boys (V) @ Acton-Boxborough
Tennis, girls (V) vs. Acton-Boxborough
Saturday, May 9
Lacrosse, boys (V) @ Belmont
Lacrosse, girls (V) @ Belmont
The Athletic Department schedules can be found here.
Senior Prom
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 4:15 pm - Stroll | 6:00 pm - Gibbet Hill
Tickets will go on sale in May.
Eligible Students:
- Handbook Acknowledgement completed before purchasing tickets.
- No outstanding detentions.
Prom guest forms must be turned into the office for approval before May 21.
Scholarships
To see scholarships in Naviance, select: Colleges > Scholarships & Money > Scholarship Search
You can also check out other scholarships listed under College-Specific Scholarships and National Scholarships
Community Mental Health Supports
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
Check out the services available to BPS students and their families.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.
A Message About Seasonal Allergies
After what seemed like a very long winter, spring is finally here and along with that, spring allergy season. 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, anyone 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
When Your Child Is Sick...
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
