- November: Native American Heritage Month
- November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
- November 27: Early Dismissal
- November 28-29: Thanksgiving break - No School
- December 23-31: Winter Break - No School
- December 25: Christmas
- December 26*-January 2: Hanukkah (*starts at sundown of December 25th)
- January 1: New Year's Day - No School
- January 2: School Back in Session
At the school committee meeting on November 12th, members received a comprehensive update on our 2024 MCAS results from a panel of instructional leaders and considered a request to name the BHS Gymnasium after Coach Jim Byrnes. They also approved a security camera memorandum of understanding with the BEA and consider changes to the Building and Ground Security Policy to increase safety. They rounded out the evening with updates on Wellness & Healthy Hours and the FY26 budget development process, including a proposed central office realignment with a revised Assistant Superintendent job description.
The next meeting will be held on November 26th, with the FY26 budget recommendation taking center stage. The full agenda, schedule, and supporting materials can always be found at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.
Students at Bedford's Lane Elementary School are starting off the 2024-2025 school year with a renewed commitment to working well together--a good reminder for us all! Song and lyrics by 5th grade teacher John Espejo. Click here to hear the song.