The Bedford Buccaneer
August 26, 2024
Weekly Newsletter: Monday, April 28, 2025
Save the Dates
- Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 9: Senior Prom Tickets on Sale
- Tuesday, April 29: Poetry Slam
- Wednesday, April 30: Career Pathways Panels (late arrival grade 12)
- Thursday, May 1: Playwright's Festival
- Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4: K-12 Art Show
- Monday, May 5: SEPAC College Fair for students on IEPs/504s
- Wednesday, May 7: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon & Rock Band Concert
- Thursday, May 8: Vocal Concert
- Tuesday, May 13: Instrumental Concert
- Friday, May 16: Last day of classes for Seniors & iPad collection
- Tuesday, May 20 & Wednesday, May 21: Math MCAS (late arrival for grades 9, 11, 12)
- Wednesday, May 21: Senior Awards
- Thursday, May 22: Junior Prom
- Tuesday, May 27: Bedford Dollars for Scholars Awards Ceremony
- Thursday, May 29: Senior Prom
- Wednesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 5: Science MCAS
- Thursday, June 5: Graduation and All Night Graduation Party 🎓
- Tuesday, June 10: Underclass Awards Night
- Wednesday, June 11: End of Year Staff Luncheon
- Thursday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 18: Final Exams
- Wednesday, June 18: Last day of school for grades 9-11 (tentative, dependent on additional closures)
Announcements
BHSPA Needs Your Help Needed for Upcoming Staff Appreciation Events
Sign up to volunteer or make a donation to contribute towards the events.
@BedfordHighSchool-ParentsAssoc
send to BHSPA c/o Bedford High School
Poetry Slam
Tuesday, April 29 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | BHS Library
All are welcome to attend! The night will be hosted by Jamele Adams and will be split into a few poetry activities, an open mic section, and then a competition
SEPAC College Night
Monday, May 5 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Cafeteria
We are excited to announce the upcoming SEPAC College Night on May 5th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, designed specifically for families of students with IEPs and 504 plans. This event will provide a valuable opportunity for families to engage directly with colleges and learn about the services they offer to support students with learning differences.
We are pleased to confirm the participation of several colleges for this informative evening, where representatives will address important questions regarding how colleges assist students with learning differences during the transition from high school to higher education. Families will have the chance to ask colleges about available support services and resources. The following schools have confirmed their attendance:
- Bridgewater State University
- Curry College
- Dean College
- Johnson and Wales University
- Mass Bay Community College
- Merrimack College
- Middlesex Community College
- New England Institute of Technology
- University of Massachusetts, Lowell
- University of Southern New Hampshire
- Westfield State University
- Worcester State University
In addition to the confirmed colleges, we are hopeful that several other schools will join us for this important event, ensuring a diverse range of options and insights for attendees.
To help us prepare, we invite all attendees to submit any questions or concerns they have about the college transition process. These will be compiled into a document for the participating colleges, enabling them to better address the needs of our families. A second document will also be created, providing families with a guide of questions to ask about accessing support services.
Know Your Rights Information Session
Tuesday, May 13th at 6:00 PM | Location: https://stream.lexikeet.com/lk
This event is designed to help families understand their rights and be prepared in the event of an immigration-related emergency. This session is part of Lexikeet’s ongoing effort to support schools and families to communicate by accessing timely, accurate information about immigration law and helping communities stay informed and prepared. Lexikeet will provide free live interpretation in Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole. The event will take place on our Lexikeet platform, ensuring confidentiality. Lexikeet does not collect any identifying information so families can feel comfortable asking questions in a safe and supportive environment. Attorney Reis will share updates on current immigration policies, explain what families should and should not do, and answer frequently asked legal questions.
Corporate Sponsors Sought for All Night Graduation Party!
Do you own or market a business? Please consider becoming a corporate sponsor of the Class of 2025 All Night Grad Party! Your company/organization will be recognized on a sign in the BHS Lobby for the month of May, and will be thanked in the BHS newsletter, in The Bedford Citizen, and on social media.
Not affiliated with a local business? No problem! As All Night Graduation approaches, we seek the community's help in our fundraising efforts. After April vacation, we will email the BHS Parent Community with ways that you can help, either by donating cash, food, or prizes and/or by volunteering your time.
If you work for a business in Bedford or in the greater Bedford community, please share the attached letter with your employer!
MCAS
Math: May 20-21 (late arrival for non-test takers)
Science: June 4-5 (regular start for all students)
Student Activities
Annual Playwright's Festival Application
May 1 @ 7:00 pm
Pre-Order Junior Prom Pictures
Community Service Hours
Community Service hours are verified weekly/bi weekly at the end of each week.
When looking at your hours make sure the date under the number of hours on your MobileServe homescreen says "All Time". Also make sure you look at the pending hours as many of your hours might be there waiting for verification.
New requests for access to MobileServe are also processed once a week, usually on Fridays.
If you submitted a form and used the app last year, you have an active account and DO NOT need to submit another form. If you forgot your password please use the password recovery on the app.
Many answers to Community Service questions can be found here on the BHS website.
Parental Consent Forms are found here.
Student Activities & Fundraisers
Shoe Drive for Sophomore DI Team
The sophomore Destination Imagination team, the French Fry Fridays, is facilitating a shoe drive to raise funds for their trip to the DI Global Finals Competition 2025. Please consider bringing in new or used shoes to support this team! There is a box near the student drop off where you can donate any kind of shoe. The team asks that you do not bring shoes with holes, as these donations will be given to and worn by people in need. Thank you for supporting the French Fry Fridays!
Athletics This Week
Monday, April 28
Baseball (V/JV) vs. Waltham
Softball (V/JV) @ Waltham
Tennis vs. Waltham
Tuesday, April 29
Baseball (F) @ Waltham
Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) vs. Weston
Lacrosse, boys (V/JV) @ Weston
Track & Field @ Lincoln-Sudbury
Wednesday, April 30
Baseball (V/JV) @ Weston
Tennis vs. Weston
Thursday, May 1
Lacrosse, boys (V/JV) vs. Westford
Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) @ Westford
Tennis, girls vs. Wayland
Friday, May 2
Baseball (V/JV) vs. Westford
Lacrosse, boys (V/JV) vs. Nashoba Tech
Lacrosse, girls (V/JV) vs. St. Mary's
Softball (V/JV) @ Westford
Tennis @ Westford
STYLUS
Please submit all creative work for this edition by May 5, 2025!
The STYLUS is proud to share the final set of prompts for this school year! As always, you are welcome to submit work (including visual art) on any topic. Here's the link to submit!
Seniors: Class of 2025
Senior Prom Tickets on Sale
Tickets on sale during lunch April 28 - May 9.
- 4/28 - 5/2: $100
- 5/5 - 5/9: $110
Class Trip: Whale Watch
Permission Slips Due: Friday, May 9 | Trip: Friday, May 23
Join us for a fun day whale watching on Cape Ann.
$50: check payable to BHS Class of 2025
Senior Spirit Week
May 12 - May 16
- Monday: Crazy Hair Day
- Tuesday: Anything but a Backpack
- Wednesday: Dress Like Little You
- Thursday: Toga Day
- Friday: Future Plans / Decision Day
Last Day of Classes & Exams for Class of 2025
Last Day of Classes for Seniors: Friday, May 16
iPad Returns: Friday, May 16, Monday, May 19 - Thursday, May 22
Senior Exams: Tuesday May 20 - Friday, May 22
Senior Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 07:00 PM
Bedford High School, Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, USA
Senior Class Field Trip: Whale Watch
Friday, May 23, 2025, 07:30 AM
Gloucester, MA, USA
Bedford Dollars for Scholars Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 06:00 PM
Senior Prom Stroll & Prom
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 04:15 PM
Danversport Yacht Club, Elliott Street, Danvers, MA, USA
Graduation Rehearsal & Breakfast
Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, 08:30 AM
Senior Field Day
Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025, 11:00 AM
Graduation
Thursday, Jun 5, 2025, 05:30 PM
Tsongas Center, Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA, USA
All Night Graduation Party
Thursday, Jun 5, 2025, 10:30 PM
Reminders From The School Nurse
Seasonal Allergies
As most of you know, spring allergy season is upon us and 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, those 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 Vaughan
Counseling Corner
Schedule an Appointment with Your Counselor
- Mr. Alperin - charles_alperin@bedfordps.org
- Mr. DeChellis - brian_dechellis@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Halupowski - janel_halupowski@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Richards - julia_richards@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Say - khunravy_say@bedfordps.org
- Ms. Thyne - samantha_thyne@bedfordps.org
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)
- Field Trip Consent & Waiver - BHS field trip consent/waiver (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