The Bedford Buccaneer

Previous Issue of the Bedford Buccaneer

Seniors: See Class of 2026 section below for important dates

• Thursday, March 5: BHS Future First Year's Night (for incoming 9th graders)
• Monday, February 16 - Friday, February 20: Mid-Winter Break
• Wednesday, March 11 - Saturday, March 14: Footloose, spring musical
• Tuesday, March 17 - Vertical Band Concert
• Wednesday, March 18 - Career Pathways Day / Vertical String Concert
• Friday, March 20 - Professional Development Day (no school for students)
• Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday, March 25: ELA MCAS (delayed start)
• Monday, April 6: End Term 3
• Thursday, April 9: SEPAC Meeting
• Friday, April 17: Military Connect Breakfast
• Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24: Spring Break
• Tuesday, April 28: Poetry Slam
• Thursday, April 30: Playwrights Festival
• Thursday, May 7: Chorus Concert
• Tuesday, May 12: Band/Orchestra Concert
• Wednesday, May 19 & Thursday, May 20: Math MCAS (delayed start)
• Thursday, May 21: Junior Prom
• Thursday, May 28: Senior Prom & Prom Stroll
• Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3: Science MCAS (regular start)
• Monday, June 8: AP Welcome Session for 2026-27 SY; Underclassmen Awards Ceremony
• Monday, June 22: Last Day of School /End Term 4 (tentative)

The Lunch Menu can be found here.

The full Bedford High School calendar can be found here.

The Bedford Public School District calendar can be found here.

As a reminder, there are no free periods in the BHS schedule. If a teacher is absent, all students must report to their class, and check in with the substitute. Work will be posted in Google Classroom.

Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for seniors and students, available at https://sites.google.com/bedfordps.org/bhstheater/tickets.

Tickets may also be sold at the door if seats are available.

BHS is proud to present FOOTLOOSE, a vibrant showing of an 80s classic. The shows will be performed on Wednesday, March 11 at 4:30, Thursday, March 12 at 7:00, Friday, March 13 at 7:00, a matinee at 1:00 on Saturday, March 14, and another show at 7:00 in the BHS Auditorium. The show runs approximately 2 hours with a 15-minute intermission. This musical is recommended for audiences middle school age and older, as it contains mature themes and some language.

FOOTLOOSE is based on the Paramount Pictures film Footloose, whose original screenplay was written by Dean Pitchford. The stage adaptation is by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, with music by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman. FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Attached please find a letter from the All Night Grad Committee that is addressed to all BHS parents and caregivers. We are truly grateful for everyone's financial support! Our next planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the BHS Library. Please email BedfordANG@gmail.com with any questions.

Students are welcome to the BHS Counseling Office with a pass from their teacher, a pass from their counselor, or a digital/email pass for a counseling appointment. Without a pass, Counseling is not open for students in Independent Directed Study or in classes with substitute coverage.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 7:00 pm | Zoom : https://bedfordps-org.zoom.us/j/2922114144

Come and discuss special education programming in Bedford and how we can best support our children with Dr. Marianne Vines, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services.

• Teachers are currently meeting with students individually to discuss course recommendations for their subject area.
• Students and parents/caregivers will be receiving information on how to use Aspen to review recommendations, their responsibility in the course selection process for next year, and how to best prepare for Academic Advising.
• Each student will then have a one-on-one Academic Advising meeting with their school counselor to select and confirm course requests:
• Class of 2027: March 9-13 during English
• Class of 2028: March 16-19 during Social Studies
• Class of 2029: March 23-31 during Social Studies

Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 pm Landmark School (Ansara Athletic Center), 447 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, MA

HOSTED BY LANDMARK SCHOOL, the leading institution for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. Meet representatives from college and university admissions and student support services, gap year programs, technical schools, and other non-traditional options.

This event is FREE and open to the public. No RSVP necessary–come with questions and ready to learn more!

Have questions now? Contact Kelly Scimone, kscimone@landmarkschool.org

Register for Spring sports.

The Athletic Department schedules can be found here.

To see scholarships in Naviance, select: Colleges > Scholarships & Money > Scholarship Search

You can also check out other scholarships listed under College-Specific Scholarships and National Scholarships

Dollars for Scholars Applications

March 1 - 24, 2026 | Create Your Profile Here

The Bedford Dollars for Scholars application will open on March 1.

Visit Bedford Dollars for Scholars for more information, and make sure you sign up for your Student Center Profile. Questions and application help will be in the BHS Computer Lab (H204) on the following days:

• Monday, March 16 - D block
• Wednesday, March 18 - after school
• Monday, March 23 - D block
• Tuesday, March 24 - Lunch

Email questions to: bedfordma@dollarsforscholars.org

Wednesday, May 20

TBD

Tuesday, May 26

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 4:15 pm - Stroll | 6:00 pm - Gibbet Hill

Tickets will go on sale in May. Students must complete the Handbook Acknowledgement before purchasing tickets. All prom guest forms must be turned into the office for approval by May 21.

Rehearsal: Monday, June 1

Graduation: Thursday, June 4 | Tsongas Center, Lowell

All Night Graduation Party: Thursday, June 4 - Friday, June 5

Students are welcome to the BHS Counseling Office with a pass from their teacher, a pass from their counselor, or a digital/email pass for a counseling appointment.

Without a pass, Counseling is not open for students in Independent Directed Study or in classes with substitute coverage.

Counseling remains open, on a first-come, first-served basis, every Flex Block (16 spaces) and every Lunch (12 spaces)!

To book a meeting with your counselor, use the link below:

• Mr. DeChellis - booking link
• Ms. Halupowski - booking link
• Ms. Richards - booking link
• Ms. Say - booking link
• Ms. Thyne - booking link

Talking to teens about substance use can feel uncomfortable, or even overwhelming. Questions about peer pressure, experimentation, and safety don’t always come with easy answers, and many parents aren’t sure where to begin.

Join Cartwheel and Amy McCarthy Baluch, LICSW, for a free, live webinar: Navigating the Tough Talks: Strategies for Talking to Teens about Substance Use on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 12–1 pm ET

Parents and caregivers will learn practical strategies for starting conversations, responding calmly to tough questions, and helping teens make safer, healthier choices, while keeping trust and communication strong at home.

Details and registration here.

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 📞911.

Bedford Youth & Family Services

Check out the services available to BPS students and their families.

Cartwheel

Families can now raise their hand directly for mental health support with Cartwheel – we’re here when you need us. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, having a hard time with back-to-school transitions, or needs someone to talk to, Cartwheel is here to help.

🌐https://www.cartwheel.org/district/bedford-public-schools

Please keep your student home from school if any one of the following occurs:

• Vomiting or diarrhea within 24 hours.
• Temperature of 100 degrees F or higher within the last 24 hours, without fever-reducing medication.
• Positive throat culture for strep. Students may return 24 hours after antibiotic treatment has begun.
• Any moderate to severe symptoms of acute illness, such as a persistent cough, runny nose with body aches.

Hand washing is the most effective means of preventing the spread of communicable illnesses.

Flu Information

If Your Student Gets Sick at School, they should come to the health office to see the nurse. If your student calls a parent/guardian to be picked up and the student has not been evaluated in the health office, it will be considered a parent dismissal, and is not exempt.

Reporting Communicable Illnesses: Please report all communicable illnesses to the attendance line or contact the health office directly at 📞781-918-4416.

Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Reach out to Nurse Vaughan at: 📞781-275-1700 x4416, or email 📧bhsnurse@bedfordps.org

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | Artists for Humanity Epicenter, Boston

Join us for an evening of celebration, purpose, and possibility at the METCO Opportunity Ball. Proceeds from your ticket purchase expand academic, socio‑emotional, community, connectivity, and alumni initiatives. Let’s celebrate the movement that has opened doors and transformed lives for 60 years!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The METCO Opportunity Ball is more than a gala, it is a powerful gathering of champions who believe in educational equity, student achievement, and the transformative impact of opportunity. This year’s event is designed to raise critical funds that support METCO’s programs, ensuring that thousands of students continue to access high‑quality, integrated educational experiences that open doors, expand horizons, and strengthen communities across Massachusetts.