The Bedford Buccaneer
June 7, 2021
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, June 7-11 - Pride Week at BHS
Monday, June 14 - Virtual Art Show
Wednesday, June 16 - Leadership Training Course for student-athletes 1:15-3:00pm
Wednesday, June 16 - Last day of classes for underclassmen
Thursday & Friday, June 17 & 18 - Make-up days for work, assessments, projects, etc.
These days are used at teacher discretion for individual students and not for whole classes
Friday, June 18 - Last Day of School early dismissal at 11:05
These days are used at teacher discretion for individual students and not for whole classes
2020-2021 District Calendar Revised March 9, 2021
Moving/Not Returning To Bedford High School?
Please contact Nancy Powell, Registrar if you will not be returning to Bedford High School in September. She will send you our withdrawal form and make arrangements to forward records to the new school. nancy_powell@bedfordps.org
The Water Filling Stations are open!
Just a reminder that temperatures are expected to be in the 90’s this week creating our first heat wave of 2021. Please help students stay hydrated, remind them to bring a fillable water bottle to school.
There are currently four stations:
Lower A near Nurses office
Lower H near Science/Math office
Lower G near Main Gym
Upper H behind LGI and near H202
Thank you!
Sports News
Fall Sports Registration in now open
Click here for directions to register.
Interested in Becoming a Team Captain?
On Wednesday, June 16th from 1:15-3:00 we will be hosting our first Leadership Training Course for student-athletes that are interested in becoming a team captain for the 2021-2022 School Year.
Participants will generally be current juniors and some sophomores. This course will be offered every June moving forward.
It is important to know that just because you participate in the session does not mean you will be selected as a captain; however, you must participate in this session in order to be eligible.
The link to register for the class can be located here https://forms.gle/BdR3soSFgkQRczZJ9 If you have any questions, please let me know. keith_mangan@bedfordps.org
Keith Mangan, CMAA
Director of Athletics & Wellness
Bedford Public Schools
Ecuador April 2022
There are a few spots left on the trip to the Amazon and Andes. This is an exciting opportunity to see the vast biodiversity of Ecuador and learn about the flora, fauna, and culture of Ecuador. Please click here to see the flyer for the itinerary and how to sign up. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Mr. Griffin michael_griffin@bedfordps.org
Science Program Administrator 6-12
Bedford Public Schools
Coming soon! K-12 Virtual Art Show
Please click here to enjoy on or after Monday, June 14th!
Sean Hagan
K-12 Visual Arts Program Director
Bedford Public Schools
Please visit Rob Ackerman's web page to view more Class of 2021 Graduation Aerial shots!
A big thank you to the BHSPA for providing Bedford Farms Ice Cream treats after MCAS testing
AP Exam Update
Most AP exams will be running June 1-4 and June 8-11. Find the schedule here.
Exams will be administered digitally in the student's home, with the exception of Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Music Theory exams.
Students have received information on vital steps to take to prepare for their digital exams via email and a zoom meeting. Please check in with your student to ensure they have a) downloaded the AP Exam App on a desktop or laptop computer and b) have completed or will complete exam set up 1-3 days before each exam.
Students with a 12pm exam are permitted to learn remotely during that day to minimize transition time and relieve transportation issues. Students should check in with teachers whose classes they will miss for an exam and are responsible for any make up work.
Please contact Kristen Milano, AP Coordinator, with any questions. Best of luck to our AP students!
Kristen Milano, Ed.M, CAS
School Counselor, AP Coordinator
BHS students who have received the Covid-19 vaccine:
9th graders 49% have received their vaccine
10th graders 57% have received their vaccine
11th graders 67% have received their vaccine
12th graders 65% have received their vaccine
Please notify the nurse if anyone in your household tests positive for Covid-19. When calling the absent line, please state if your student is ill or not ill. You will get a call from the nurse if you do not state a reason.
If your student has signed up for the pooled testing, please remind them to bring their test kits on Thursday mornings to the nurse's office between 7:30am -7:45 am.
We will be testing each Thursday through the last week of school.
Nancy Thorsen, BSN, RN
HOSA Advisor
Nurse Office Fax: 781-687-6141
Why should we challenge narrow notions of success for our kids? We have shared this video in the past but it is worth viewing again. Hear what these students (BHS student alert!) had to say on the topic. https://youtu.be/3Sb9SfhXTnM
Join our Bedford Challenge Success community on social media!
Twitter: @chalsuccessbhs
Instagram: @challengesuccessbhs
Facebook: Challenge Success Bedford High School (this is a closed group)
For more information about the BHS-Challenge Success Parent’s group please contact Cynthia Vitti (cynhere@comcast.net) or Lori Alper (lorialper@gmail.com)
The Bedford Food Bank is looking for student volunteers
The Bedford Food Bank is looking for student volunteers to bag food and other supplies. Service at the Food Bank can be counted toward Community Service Hours.
Volunteers must be able to manage repetitive lifting of up to 25 pounds, and commit to a somewhat regular schedule.
This a rewarding effort that directly benefits your Bedford Neighbors!
For more information, visit: www.bedfordma.gov/BedfordFoodBank
Or email: healthybedford@bedfordma.gov
Town Offerings
FREE Virtual Parent Support Groups
Parents Supporting Parents Flyer
Parents Supporting Parents Commercial
Mental Health and Wellness Helpline - FREE for Bedford Residents
Callers from these participating communities are matched with licensed mental health providers from our extensive database, on average, within 2 weeks of their call to INTERFACE. Each referral best meets the location, insurance, and specialty needs of the caller.
To learn more visit Interface.WilliamJames.edu or our FB page https://www.facebook.com/INTERFACEReferralService
The Bedford Food Bank at Town Center Building
Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
We will be distributing bags from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM at 12 Mudge Way (the Yellow building), rear entrance by the CoA. If you are in need of food before 12/31 call 781-275-7727 or email bedfordfoodbank@bedforma.gov.
Due to the generosity of our many partners, donors, and volunteers, we are able to serve all residents who are in need of food assistance. If you are in need of food, even temporarily, please come to the Drive-Thru Food Band on Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, or call 781-275-7727. No registration is required!
To learn more about this initiative, or how you can help, visit www.bedfordma.gov/BedfordFoodBank
Youth employment permit
We know that many of you are trying to secure employment permits and there are new guidelines in place so that we can help you. Download the application with the link below. Once you have the employer sign it, you must have a parent or guardian sign as well and submit a physical if under 16. Once all of the above is done, send the completed application to our Registrar, Mrs. Powell at nancy_powell@bedfordps.org and she will prepare the work permit and email it back to you.
Link to Youth employment permit application
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/youth-employment-permit-information
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Student Atmosphere Committee fundraiser for Mrs. Pietrangelo at Chipotle. We will be receiving a check for $644.04 (33% of the sales brought in by YOU) - this is AMAZING! The entire amount will go directly to Mrs. Pietrangelo's family. Some people have asked other ways in which they can help; here is the link to the Go Fund Me page
Click here to read more about Mrs. Pietrangelo's story in a recent Bedford Citizen article.
Bedford High School
Bedford High School Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45am - 2:11pm
Wednesday 7:45 am - 12:48 pm
9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
Phone: 781-275-1700
Absence Line: 781-918-4561
Fax: 781-275-6664