Superintendent Update
October 23, 2026
October: Dyslexia Awareness Month, LGBTQIA+ History Month, National Bullying Prevention Month
October 1-31: Annual Federal Impact Aid Survey
October 27: School Committee Meeting
November: Military Family Appreciation Month, Native American Heritage Month
November 1: All Saints Day^, Daylight Savings
November 2: All Souls Day^
November 3: No School (Students Only) - Staff Professional Development Day, State Election
November 3-7: National School Psychology Week
November 8: Diwali^
November 11: No School - Veterans Day
November 19: School Committee Meeting
November 27-28: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Bedford Public Schools is seeking parents and community members interested in serving on our AI Community Advisory Group. This group will provide perspectives, ideas, and feedback to help inform the District's development of Bedford Public Schools AI guidelines and implementation practices for staff and students. The group's feedback will support the work of a representative K-12 team of students, teachers, and administrators responsible for developing the District's AI guidance. The Advisory Group will meet three times during the school year on December 3, 2026, February 11 2027, and May 20, 2027 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Interested in participating? Please complete the AI Community Advisory Group Interest Form by Friday, November 13, 2026, to share your background, interest, and availability. Selected participants will be contacted by email with next steps.
A reminder that the 2026, 2027 Federal Impact Aid Survey closes on October 31, 2026. Families who have not yet completed their DocuSign survey are asked to do so for each enrolled child. The annual survey helps Bedford Public Schools identify federally connected students and secure federal funding that helps offset local education costs. Questions may be directed to the Business Office at bps-impactaidsurvey@bedfordps.org or 781-275-7708. Learn more about the 2026, 2027 Annual Federal Impact Aid Survey.
Donate Now! The most recent award cycle was $220,175 to 140 students, presented in May 2026. Bedford Dollars for Scholars has awarded $3.9 million to over 3,900 students to help them finance further education. Supporters also may send checks to: Bedford Dollars for Scholars, Post Office Box 585, Bedford, MA 01730. Please write “fall appeal” on the memo line. Eligible recipients are Bedford High School graduating seniors as well as other Bedford and Hanscom residents graduating from other high school programs. One of the highlights of the current campaign will be a fundraiser at Ken’s NY Deli & Brick Oven Pizzeria, 72 The Great Road in Bedford, on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 when a portion of all purchases from 4-9 pm will be dedicated to Bedford Dollars for Scholars.
At its finance focused meeting on October 13th, the Bedford School Committee reviewed the FY26 Final Q4 Budget Report, providing a year end look at the District’s FY26 finances. The Committee also received the FY27 Q1 fiscal update and took a revote on the FY27 budget. The Committee’s next meeting, on Tuesday, October 27 at HAFB where members will receive the FY28 Budget Preview prentation. Meeting agendas and supporting documents are always available at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.