Superintendent Update

Cliff's Notes

Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,

We are back! There is so much to look forward to as we begin our learning journey for the 2026-2027 school year. Every interaction is an opportunity to boost a learner forward, nurture wellbeing and resilience, and strengthen the connections that make our schools thrive. We won’t always get everything right on the first try—but we can listen, adjust, learn from our mistakes, and find our rhythm together. Learn more about the good work on this journey by following the District's new official Instagram account at bedfordps_01730 to get latest news. BHS and Lane School also have setup new Instagram accounts at bhsprincipal_comeiro and lifeatlane01730.

Best,

Cliff Chuang 莊宏毅

Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools

Pictured above: Davis students on the first day of school!

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Upcoming Events

September: Hispanic Heratage Month, Suicide Prevention Month

September 4: No School for Students & School-Year Staff

September 7: No School - Labor Day

September 11*-13: Rosh Hashanah^

September 16: National IT Professionals Day

September 18: US Air Force Birthday

September 19: Bedford Day

September 20*-21: Yom Kippur^

September 22: Autumn (fall) Equinox

September 25*-October 2: Sukkot^

^Religious and Cultural Holidays Policy applies
*Holidays begin at sundown on the first listed day

Important Update Regarding District Communications

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To help ensure all families receive important communications, Bedford Public Schools has unblocked previously blocked caregiver email addresses in SchoolMessenger. All emails include an unsubscribe option; however, unsubscribing or blocking messages may result in missing important or critical District and school communications. If you are not receiving communications, please contact your child’s school.

New Device Protection Program for Grades 6–12

This year, Bedford Public Schools is offering a new voluntary device protection program for school-issued Chromebooks and iPads used by students in Grades 6–12. The program is intended to minimize delays in repairing or replacing devices so that students continue to have the technology they need for learning. For $50 per student, enrolled families receive $0-deductible coverage for damage, theft, loss, and hardware or battery failure. Families who do not enroll will be invoiced for each repair or replacement, with costs ranging from $50 to $420; outside or individually purchased insurance plans will no longer be accepted in place of the district program. Families may enroll or confidentially request a fee waiver through the enrollment link or QR code, and waivers are automatically processed for families using qualifying state services or MassHealth. Please visit NEW BPS Device Protection Program to sign-up or apply for a waiver.

Volunteer to Serve on the Bedford Anti-Hate/Bias Taskforce for 2026-2027

This year, the Anti-Hate/Bias Taskforce will be expanding its focus to address racism, continue to advise our schools on how to respond well to incidents of hate/bias, and deepen engagement with community through a planned film & dialogue series modeled after MLK Breakfast. Hybrid meetings are anticipated to be monthly on Tuesdays evenings at 7 pm in the Bedford High School LGI Room and also on Zoom. The first meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 6, 2026. We are seeking individuals who bring diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and a shared commitment to safety and belonging for all community members who are willing to make a commitment for this school year. If you are interested in serving on the Taskforce, please complete this interest form to help us better understand your background, your interest in this work, and your availability to serve.

Bedford Day Flu Clinic

The Bedford Health Department is offering flu vaccinations on Bedford Day, Saturday September 19th from 9am-12pm, by appointment. Look for the big white tent behind the yellow Town Center Building! While vaccinations are offered at no-cost to residents, insurance information will be collected. Flu Vaccinations: Flu shots will be offered to Bedford residents 3 years of age and older. However, if the resident is under the age of 8 years old, they must have had a previous flu vaccine in the past in order to attend. Pre-registration is required. Both the flu and high-dose (65+) flu vaccines will be available. Please note: FluMist nasal spray will not be available at the Bedford Day clinic. To register, please visit the Health Department’s page here: https://bedfordma.gov/200/Flu-and-COVID-19-Vaccine-Clinics---Commu

School Committee Meeting Updates

The first school committee meeting of the 2026-2027 school year will be on Tuesday, September 8th, at 7:00 pm at the BHS LGI. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kelly Williamson will share her reflections from the entry process she began in June 2025 though the 2025-2026 school year and the Year 3 Action Plan for the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan will be presented, among other items. Meeting agendas and supporting documents are always available at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.

School & Program Newsletter Links

To help families stay connected, below are links to each school’s newsletter page, where you can find the most recent and past editions, along with assorted district department newsletters.

Superintendent Update