Superintendent Update
March 6, 2026
Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,
I wanted to share two recent highlights that left me feeling hopeful about our community. Earlier this week, Dr. Williamson and I convened the first meeting of the Student Healthy School Hours and Snow Day Working Group with thirteen impressive BHS first-year and sophomore students. They were thoughtful, respectful, and deeply committed to helping improve our schools. It was truly the best meeting of my week. One norm the group established stood out to me: “Understand that we may have to make compromises because you won’t always get what you want.” Wise words (evoking a Rolling Stones classic!)—and a reminder that working through complex issues together requires flexibility, patience, and a willingness to find common ground. Last week, I also had the pleasure of attending the Lane School Black History Month assembly, which featured students, staff, and local artists. It was a powerful celebration of learning, culture, and community. I especially enjoyed hearing Lane students perform Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds. In some ways, the song captured the other side of the students’ working group norm: even when we don’t always get exactly what we want, we can still move forward together knowing that, in the end, “every little thing is gonna be alright.” Please enjoy a short clip of the performance.
Best,
Cliff Chuang 莊 宏 毅
Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools
P.S. Spring can't come soon enough!
- February 17 - March 19: Ramadan*
- March: Women's History Month
- March 8: Daylight Saving Time (set your clocks forward!)
- March 10: School Committee Meeting
- March 20: No School for Students - Staff PD Day; Eid al-Fir
- March 24. School Committee Meeting
- March 29: Palm Sunday
*Religious and Cultural Holidays Policy applies; Starred holidays (*) begin at sundown the previous day.
At their last meeting on Febraury10th, the committee approved the BHS Program of Studies 2026-2027 proposed changes, directed the Healthy School Hours Working Group to consider new options in light of stakeholder feedback, and received an update on the Superintendent's FY26 Goals and Strategic Plan & Mid-Year 2 Progress Report updates. The next meeting is scheduled for March 10th at which the committee is expected to appoint a BHS Student Representative among other items. Meeting agendas, schedules, and supporting documents are always available at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.
The search for the next Principal of Bedford High School is underway, and the position is now officially posted. We are seeking a dynamic and student-centered leader to guide BHS and build upon its strong tradition of academic excellence and community engagement. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job posting and application details here. Community members are also invited to share input through our BHS Principal Search Feedback Survey and/or apply to serve on the Principal Search Advisory Committee by filling out these forms:
For ongoing updates and additional information about this opportunity, please visit our District Leadership Openings page which includes the search timeline. We look forward to a thoughtful and inclusive process as we identify the next leader of Bedford High School.
Registration is open for children age eligible* for Kindergarten next year (2026-2027 school year). Please register with this link: Bedford Public Schools Registration.
*Kindergarten age requirements are located below the registration information in the above link.
METCO’s 60th Anniversary is May 1st! In 1966, METCO’s incorporation papers were signed and METCO was born. We are now 33 Districts strong. Click here to purchase tickets to the Opportunity Ball on Friday, May 1st.
