The Bedford Buccaneer
August 26, 2024
Military Impact Aid Survey
Due by October 31, 2024
Impact Aid surveys were emailed the first week of October. This form helps Bedford meet the requirements of Public Law 874. Under the provisions of Public Law 874, Bedford Public Schools must conduct an annual Military Impact Aid Survey.
The Town of Bedford receives a substantial sum of money under this provision, which lowers the cost of education to the taxpayers. Please help us identify all federally connected students whose families are Active Duty Military, live on Hanscom AFB, work on federal facilities (including Hanscom AFB, Bedford VA, Boston VA, Lincoln Public School on HAFB, Lincoln Labs, Mitre) or are Active Duty Military!
The survey is fully electronic with e-signature.
Parents/Guardians were emailed a unique survey for each enrolled child. It is very important that all surveys are completed and electronically signed for each student, as reimbursement is made for all eligible students on a per pupil basis.
We thank you very much for your assistance with this important annual survey.
If you would like to complete the form on paper, you are welcome to print and turn into the main office.
Career Pathways Program at Bedford High School
BHS needs your help! There is such a wealth of career experience in the town of Bedford! We are looking to support BHS students as they explore future career options by building connections between BHS students & professionals in our community.
Students become motivated & self-directed when they discover a potential career field of interest. Hands-on exposure and/or hearing from an expert in the field allows students to make informed post high school plans.
Would you be willing to introduce your field to high school students that are exploring potential careers & are interested in learning more about your profession or industry?
We are currently considering four avenues of participation & we would welcome you to join any or all of these options:
EXCHANGE & SHARE - Would you be willing to have one on one conversations with a high school student who has interests that lie within your career path?
CAREER SPEAKER SERIES - Would you consider coming into BHS for a small group presentation, introducing your career &/or exploring how specialized classes connect to real world opportunities?
JOB SHADOW - Could you offer a student the opportunity to shadow you for a ½ day to give them a sense of what it’s really like to work in your industry?
INTERNSHIP - For our Seniors, would you consider offering an internship to a student who has demonstrated interest in your particular field?
Our first step is to collect information from parents/caregivers/community members who would be willing to share their career story, experiences, and/or journey with our students. If you are interested in participating on any level, please complete this GOOGLE form or contact Brian DeChellis at 781 275-1700 ext. 4414 or brian_dechellis@bedfordps.org
PSAT Registration Extended
Registration Extended To: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Unpaid Registrations Cancelled: Wednesdays October 23, 2024
Exam: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 7:45 am
To register, students should click on the following link: www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/220112
Bedford High School will be administering the PSAT on Saturday, October 26. Students should arrive at the high school no later than 7:45 am. Here is important information:
This year the PSAT will be administered electronically. There is no paper and pencil option available.
All students must bring their fully charged SCHOOL ISSUED iPad on the day of the test. Bedford High School will NOT provide iPads, charging devices, or any other technical support on the day of the test.
If you arrive without your iPad or your iPad shuts down because it is not fully charged your exam will be canceled.
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a great tool for students considering college. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills. Bedford High School recommends that students take the PSAT/NMSQT to receive feedback about strengths and weaknesses, enter the competition for National Merit Scholar scholarships (11th graders), and help prepare for the SAT.
Please contact Mr. Brian DeChellis, brian_dechellis@bedfordps.org, if you have questions or require financial assistance.
AP Exam Registration
October 1 - 31: Online Registration
Cost: $105
As of October 1st, 2024, students are able to register and pay for AP exams through Total Registration. Students will be able to register and pay for their exams without a late fee ($40.00) until the evening of Thursday, October 31st, 2024. This year, the cost per BHS class based exam is $105.00.
Steps to Completing Registration:
Students should FIRST ensure they are registered with their class Join Codes in myAP. Please see your teacher for your specific class section Join Codes. Join Codes should not be shared between students as they are specific to each class section. Please visit https://myap.collegeboard.org/ to register with your class Join Code if you have not already.
AFTER you have registered in myAP, payments will be processed with Total Registration (www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/220112). Please be sure to register for your class specific section. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete. If you or your student qualifies for financial assistance, please mark ‘yes’ when asked during the registration process.
Student ID numbers are now required in order to complete the steps in Total Registration. This number can be found in the student’s Aspen account under the “My Info” tab. The required ID number is labeled as “Local Identifier” followed by a number beginning with 5050…. Students will not be able to pay for their exams without this Student ID number.
Self Study Exams
Bedford High School does not offer Self Study Exams coinciding with classes offered as part of the BHS Program of Studies. For these exams, students should plan to enroll in the desired AP class so that it may be reflected on your transcript. If you or your student is interested in taking one of these exams, you are encouraged to reach out to the surrounding school districts to see if they offer testing to out-of-district students; no contact lists can be provided. Classes not associated with a BHS AP course are available for self study.
This year there will be an additional test administration fee for Self Study exams in order to offset the cost of proctors for small group test administration. The cost per Self Study Exam will be $150.00.
If you are interested in taking a Self Study Exam, first complete this form (Self Study Registration Form 2025) BEFORE you will be able to pay for your exam in Total Registration. This form must be completed before October 31, 2024, at which time the form will stop receiving responses and no further self study exams may be requested. This deadline is slightly different from the late registration timeline to allow for course sections to be created. This form may only be completed by students (i.e. not parents/caregivers), and students will be emailed the next steps of the Self Study registration process by the AP Coordinator.
Please note Self Study exams will NOT show up on student transcripts or impact GPAs as the subject has not been formally instructed by a teacher at BHS. Colleges will know a Self Study exam has been taken if and when the student chooses to send the final AP score directly to the college through the College Board website. BHS does not send any AP Scores to colleges regardless of whether or not a student has Self Studied. It is strongly recommended that students have a conversation with their caregivers regarding whether or not self-studying an exam makes sense for the student’s school/life balance. It is also encouraged students to review the AP Score usage policies to see if AP credits are accepted.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to AP Coordinator Samantha Thyne (samantha_thyne@bedfordps.org).
All Night Grad Celebration: 1st Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | BHS Library
Please join us in the planning fun! All are welcome to attend! The committee meets monthly from January through June, culminating in the best event of the year for our graduating seniors!
Email Dawn Kociubes and Leah Walton at bedfordang@gmail.com with any questions and/or to get on the mailing list for future meetings.
Recycle Printer Toner Cartridges at BHS
Do you have printer toner cartridges around your house or work? Drop them off in the box near the drop off table or students can bring them to the Main Office at BHS. We will recycle your used cartridges to help raise money for our student support fund, which is not funded by the school district.
Questions, please contact Brenda Sweetland.
Athletics This Week
Tuesday, October 15
Soccer, boys (V / JV) vs. Acton-Boxborough
Soccer, girls (V) vs. Tewksbury
Volleyball (V / JV / F) vs. Tewksbury
Wednesday, October 16
Field Hockey (V / JV) @ Acton-Boxborough
Soccer, boys (F) vs. Acton-Boxborough
Volleyball (V / JV / F) @ Acton-Boxborough
Thursday, October 17
Soccer, boys (V / JV) vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Friday, October 18
Field Hockey (V) vs. Malden Public
Football (V) @ Newton South
Soccer, boys (F) vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Volleyball (V / JV / F) @ Cambridge Rindge & Latin
Saturday, October 19
Field Hockey (V / JV) @ Tewksbury
Football (SV) vs. Newton South
Soccer, girls (V / JV) @ Cambridge Rindge & Latin
The full Athletic Department schedule can be found here.
Fall Splash at Yale
Saturday, November 9 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Yale, New Haven
This fall, Splash will be on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, and high school students are invited to attend. Splash is $20 for the day, with an option for a $10 T-shirt. Financial Aid is available to all students who need it.
Splash is a one-day program full of classes taught by Yale students on a diverse range of subjects, such as "Basics of Special Relativity", "History of the Aztecs", "An Introduction to Modular Origami," and more! More information, including our registration portal, can be found on https://yale.learningu.org/learn/splash.html.
History School School Club Volunteer Research Assistants
The Gilder Lehrman Institute's new History School Book Club is a perfect resource for high school students looking to engage with American history on a deeper level!
In order to help us develop the History School Book Club, they are currently seeking volunteer junior research assistants. As a junior research assistant, you’ll watch at least five units, answer all required questions within each unit, and complete a short survey found here.
All current high school students are eligible. Learn more and sign up here. Questions, please email: bookbreaks@gilderlehrman.org.
College Representative Visits
through November 15
Visits will be held in the Counseling office unless otherwise noted. Sign up through Naviance and notify your teacher at least 24 hours in advance of the visit. If you are unable to attend due to an exam, presentation, etc. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in a visit, but are unable to attend so we can connect with the representative on your behalf.
Tuesday, October 15
9:15 am University of Miami
Wednesday, October 16
8:45 am Quinnipiac University
10:15 am Brandeis University
12:15 pm Dartmouth College
Thursday, October 17
9:15 am Fairfield University
Friday, October 18
10:30 am Keene State College
Monday, October 21
9:15 am University of Maine
Tuesday, October 22
8:00 am University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
9:15 am Dickinson College
1:30 pm Sacred Heart University
Wednesday, October 23
8:45 am Providence College
10:15 am Simmons University
12:15 pm Middlesex Community College
Thursday, October 24
9:15 am Marist College
10:30 am Saint Michael's College
1:30 pm Virginia Tech
Friday, October 25
8:00 am Massachusetts College of Art and Design
10:30 am Syracuse University
1:30 pm Springfield College
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.
Bedford High School Parent Association (BHSPA)
Fall Appeal
Our Fall Appeal is under way. Please visit our website for more information and to make a donation.
Bedford High School
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)
9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
Phone: 781-275-1700
Absence Line: 781-918-4561
Fax: 781-275-6664