BIDDEFORD HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Dear Biddeford High School Students, Staff, and Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope everyone had an opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer. We are excited to welcome our students and staff back to Biddeford High School and begin another year filled with learning, growth, connection, and Tiger PRIDE.

As we begin the year, there is so much to look forward to! We are excited to launch new initiatives, continue building upon the great work already happening at BHS, and create even more opportunities for our students to learn, lead, and grow. Our goal is to ensure that every student feels connected to our school community and has opportunities to discover their interests and passions.

One of the best ways for students to get involved is by participating in our many clubs, activities, and extracurricular opportunities. Whether your interests are in the arts, academics, leadership, service, or something entirely new, we encourage every student to find a way to connect and become involved in the BHS community.

We are also excited to kick off the fall sports season! Our student-athletes, coaches, and families bring incredible energy and pride to our school, and we look forward to cheering on our Tigers throughout the season. We hope students and families will come out to support our teams and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes.

Families, please take a few moments to make sure you are connected to Infinite Campus and the Parent Portal. These tools are important ways to stay informed about student schedules, attendance, grades, and other important school information. Staying connected will help us continue to work together in support of every student's success.

And finally, don't forget to join us for our Welcome Back Social on Monday, August 31st! This will be a wonderful opportunity for students, families, and staff to come together, reconnect, and celebrate the start of a new school year. We will have building tours, opportunities to meet and connect with members of our school community, and of course, the Kona Ice Truck!

The beginning of a new school year is always filled with excitement and possibility. I am looking forward to all that we will accomplish together and cannot wait to see our hallways filled once again with the energy, enthusiasm, and spirit of our Biddeford Tigers.

Here's to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!

Martha Murray
Principal
Biddeford High School

• August 31: First Day of School Grades 1-9

• August 31: BHS Welcome Back Social (4:00pm-6:00pm)

• September 1: First Day of School Grades 10-12

• September 16: BHS School Picture Day

• September 17: BHS Open House (4:30pm-6:30pm)

• September 23: BHS Picture Retakes

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The Biddeford Education Foundation is proud to announce its Ninth Annual Pillars of Pride Celebration, taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at The Lincoln Hotel.

This year, BEF is honored to recognize two outstanding Pillars of Pride whose dedication, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our school community: Robert Davies (1942–2024), beloved longtime Biddeford High School educator, and MaineHealth Sports Performance & Physical Therapy – Saco, a steadfast community partner and supporter of student wellness and success.

Through their generosity, leadership, and countless contributions over the years, these honorees have enriched students' lives and strengthened our schools. We are excited to celebrate their remarkable legacies and invite you to join us for an evening of recognition, reflection, and community.

Tickets are $50 per person and include admission to the event, heavy appetizers, and one drink ticket. Proceeds from the event directly support programs, opportunities, and student needs that fall outside the regular school budget, helping us continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local students.

This summer BHS student Olivia Hunter, accompanied by BMS Best Buddies Advisor, Colleen Doiron, attended the Best Buddies One Team, One World Best Buddies Leadership Conference at Indiana University. The Best Buddies Leadership Conference unites leaders, volunteers, and advocates from around the globe to spark bold ideas, strengthen advocacy, and accelerate the inclusion movement. Olivia took time out of her summer to attend this conference with 2,600 other attendees from all over the world with the intention of bringing back new ideas on how to spread inclusion amongst her school and community. Biddeford is fortunate to have such a passionate community member and student amongst them.

CONGRATULATIONS to BHS sophomore Trey Coleman on being selected to the New England Boys Command Lacrosse Team. The team will head to Maryland July 24-26 to compete in the 2026 New Balance All-America Underclass Tournament.

Even more impressive, Trey is the only athlete from the state of Maine selected to the New England roster, placing him among the region's most talented young lacrosse players.

The New Balance All-America Underclass Tournament brings together elite student-athletes from across the country to compete against the nation's top emerging talent. Players are selected based on their outstanding performance, skill, athleticism, and potential, making the event one of the premier showcases for high school underclassmen.

Trey will represent both Biddeford and the state of Maine on the national stage. His selection reflects the dedication, hard work, and commitment he has shown both on and off the field throughout his young career.

We are so proud of you, Trey! Good Luck! Show them what Tiger Pride is all about! We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! #BiddefordTigerPride #BiddefordLAX

We are very excited to give a big shout-out to BHS Junior Mia Mariello, who continues to make her mark on the national field hockey stage with two prestigious selections this summer.

Mia was chosen to compete in the 2026 Junior Nexus Championship, presented by Osaka Hockey, in Virginia Beach, July 15-17. The championship is the premier annual event in the USA Field Hockey Olympic Development Pathway and serves as an evaluation and selection opportunity for athletes pursuing spots on Junior U.S. National Teams.

But it doesn’t stop there. Hard work pays off! For the second year in a row, Mia has also earned an invitation to the Under Armour Select Game at Boston College on July 21. The invite-only showcase features elite field hockey student-athletes from the graduating classes of 2026 through 2030. Athletes receive a coveted "Golden Ticket" invitation after distinguishing themselves at the College Connection Showcase.

We are so proud of you Mia! Congratulations and Good Luck! Your Biddeford Tiger family is cheering you on every step of the way! #BiddefordTigerPride #BiddefordFieldHockey

The National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association (NILCA) Man of the Year Award is one of the organization’s highest honors. Rather than celebrating a single successful season, the award honors a lifetime of service, success on the field, leadership, and contributions to the growth of lacrosse within their state.

Recipients are recognized for:

• Outstanding leadership and integrity.
• Long-term service to the game at the local, state, and national levels.
• Mentoring coaches and student-athletes.
• Growing and promoting high school lacrosse.
• Embodying sportsmanship, character, and the educational values of interscholastic athletics.

Over the past 25 years, Coach Gray has dedicated his career to developing student-athletes, building successful programs, and advancing the sport of lacrosse at all levels throughout Maine.

Throughout his career, Coach Gray’s teams have consistently competed with discipline, passion, and respect, producing graduates who continue to serve as ambassadors for the game. His commitment to community is exemplified by the creation of Gloria’s Game, a cancer awareness event honoring his late mother that became the largest athletic fundraiser in Biddeford High School history. Coach Gray’s lasting impact on his players, his communities, and the growth of lacrosse reflects a career defined by leadership, humility, and service.

It is very important for parents to complete the registration process in order to stay connected and informed about your child(ren)’s education. If you have not yet set up your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, or need to make any edits to your information, please do so by clicking on the link below. Step-by-step instructions are available by clicking here.

District-related text alerts are sent from the number 98900, and while families are legally allowed to opt out of receiving these messages, doing so means you will no longer receive emergency updates via text—only by email. If you’ve previously opted out and would like to start receiving text alerts again, simply text START to 98900. Please note that it can take up to 48 business hours for the change to take effect.

In an effort to continue to build awareness around attendance and our procedures at Biddeford High School, we would like to remind you that any student and family that has a planned absence should be filling out out school planned absence form, having teachers sign the form and returning it to the Main Office. The form is also available in the Main Office at BHS.

Stay informed by downloading the Biddeford Schools mobile app! It will allow parents to choose Biddeford High School and receive notifications from us, access the live feed, important documents, emergency notifications, and more! Simply download the relevant app at the link below:

• Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3fu8z4q
  
• Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/2QFUBST
  

High School Parking and Center of Technology Transportation:

• For Students Traveling to/from the Center of Technology: Students should plan for additional travel time due to construction delays throughout the city.

• All student parking must be in the designated lot across from the high school

• ALL parking on the school side of Maplewood Avenue is PROHIBITED

• No parking is permitted in fire lanes or pick-up/drop-off areas

• Allow extra time for walking from the parking area

Enforcement:

• Vehicles parked in prohibited areas will be towed or ticketed

• These restrictions are necessary for school safety and emergency access

• Violations create serious safety hazards for students and staff

We are very excited and incredibly grateful to Staples in Biddeford for sponsoring and hosting a Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive to benefit Biddeford School Department students! The event will take place on Saturday, August 22 from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm at the Biddeford location. Thank you, Staples, for supporting our students and helping our community start the school year strong! Every donation truly makes a difference.

Elias Fletcher, Assistant Principal

Adam Flynn, Assistant Principal

Dennis Walton, Athletic & Activities Administrator

Email: mmurray@biddefordschools.me
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Location: 20 Maplewood Avenue, Biddeford, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 282-1596
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Twitter: @BHSTigers3