Students who intend to take AP exams in May 2021 must register and pay by November 6th. Please refer to the AP Student/Parent Letter and Payment Form for instructions.
Students who want to self-study for exams and are not enrolled in the corresponding AP class must email kristen_milano@bedfordps.org to get an AP Classroom code in order to register.
Repeat Announcements
BHS Soccer Kicks for Cancer Fundraiser
Bedford Men and Women’s Varsity Soccer Teams are proud to support “Kicks For Cancer” again this year. The Varsity Soccer Teams are running a raffle. Tickets are $20.00 each and can be purchased by contacting a varsity soccer player. Prizes are 1st - $250, 2nd - $150 and 3rd $ 100. All proceeds net of prizes are donated to KFC! Flyer.
Men’s KFC game will be Saturday, October 17th
Women’s KFC game will be Wednesday, October 21st
Raffle winners will be drawn prior to the start of the women’s game.
Back to School Night Recordings
Back to School Night presentation slides can be viewed by clicking here. The faculty from Bedford High School recorded short videos for you to view. In the videos, they share information about themselves and their courses. Link to Back to School Night Videos
Do you miss cheering on your Bucs from the sidelines? Watch BHS games in person and share them with friends at home by becoming a volunteer Sports Videographer for Bedford TV. Students and parents are welcome! Email staff@bedford.tv for more info. Video editors are also welcome.
INFORMATION OPT OUT
If you wish to have your student’s name, address, and/or telephone number withheld from the media, social media or military recruitment please send a letter to Principal Galante stating your request by October 15, 2020.
PSAT Registration
Bedford High will be offering the PSAT to only 11th graders on Saturday, October 17, 2020. The cost of the test is $40, please pay by 10/9/2020 to secure your spot. You can sign up and pay your fee to Mrs. Ferrari in the Counseling Office, there will be a basket to put your check made out to Bedford High School in , and please also include the registration form. Click here to print and attach with payment Fee waivers may be available, please contact your school counselor for more information
Support for Ms. Pietrangelo and her family
As you have all heard, Ms. Pietrangelo was in a serious accident last week. Many families have asked what they can do to help. We have been in communication with the school about this. Here are some specific ways you can help:
GoFundMe: A gofundme account has been established to help the family with expenses. If you would like to make a direct financial contribution to the family, please go to https://gf.me/u/yzjqsu
Gift Cards: the following gift cards were suggested to us by the school and her friends.
Door Dash and Grub Hub (so her husband, Matt, can order from area restaurants)
Arlington area restaurant gift cards (Ms. Pietrangelo lives in Arlington with her husband and two young children)
Gift cards can be mailed to the school (9 Mudge Way) OR students can drop gift cards off at the student office, OR students can drop them off in Mrs. Billouin’s classroom, H107
Meals: Since the accident, the family has received a great deal of food from friends and neighbors, so meals are not currently needed. However, in the weeks and months ahead, they will likely need meals. At that time, we will post information on how you can sign up to provide meals for the family.
BHSPA Fall Appeal & Teacher Luncheon
Please join BHSPA in our efforts to start the school year off strong! We invite all families to participate in the BHSPA! The BHSPA has a few programs to support our students and teachers!
The teachers have been gearing up for this challenging new school year and the return of our students. To show our appreciation for their hard work, the BHSPA provided a Teacher Luncheon on Friday, 9/11 and Bedford Farms treats on 9/15. To donate to these two faculty/staff treat days, please click here.
We are also kicking off our annual Fall Appeal drive. Resources donated will be used to support ongoing requests for programs and events to support BHS. To make a donation to our Fall Appeal: https://bhspa.org/donate/
All donors will be recognized on our website and social media. The BHSPA communicates using Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Yearbook Order Form
It’s time to order the Bedford High School 2021 Yearbook! Our Yearbook Features ALL students in ALL grade levels. This IS how you’ll remember your high school experience! Deadline or order: January 17, 2021.
News for Seniors
Yearbook
Mrs Santos is looking for parents to tell her what their child has been doing during the pandemic. Pictures of what they have been doing would be awesome.
Can you believe it's time to prepare for your child's senior yearbook? The 2021 Bedford HS yearbook staff wants to help you through the details of making this year’s book perfect for your senior - just review the linked packet and follow the listed steps!
Please let Mrs Santos know if you are having any
trouble getting your photograph taken. We want all seniors represented in the 2021 yearbook.
Community News
Chipotle Fundraiser to Support BEST PTO
Wednesday, October 14 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Support Davis and Lane schools at Chipotle restaurant in Bedford. Print the attached flyer and bring in, or order online (or in app) and use promo code: WB7MBB7 at checkout.
9th Annual Cool Science Artwork Competition! Deadline Dec 11, 2020
Cool Science is a free and public art competition held each fall for all K-12 artists. This year, we are asking young artists to answer one of the following challenge questions with a visual work of art:
What can you and your family do to keep cool in a heat wave or keep warm in a blizzard?
How does a severe storm form?
How can your community prepare for extreme flooding?
The BEF Great Pumpkin and Scarecrow Display Contest!
The Bedford Education Foundation proudly brings you a Fall decorating contest to build community and support our schools! Create a Pumpkin, Jack-o-lantern, Scarecrow, or Combined Display to show your support for Bedford Schools. Be Creative!
$25 Minimum Donation puts your display on the map! Register at: https://bedfordeducation.org/donate. Don’t forget to add your address and “Fall Contest” to the on-line info! The BEF will confirm your registration. Entry and Decorating must be complete by Wednesday, Oct. 28th! Voting takes place between 10/29 and 11/1.
Winners are announced on 11/2!
Prizes will be awarded for the Best Overall Pumpkin and Scarecrow Displays based on community voting. The BEF Event Committee will also award Best Bedford Themed, Funniest Fall, and the Spookiest Displays!
Parents Diversity Council (PDC) Book Club Series
The Parents Diversity Council invites all members of the Bedford school community – Bedford, Boston, and Hanscom – to participate in our next book series, reading: An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States – For Young People, by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz.
In addition to parents and community members, Bedford High School students are encouraged to participate as well.
We will host three related meetings about this book:
Wednesday, October 14, 7:30PM – book discussion*
Wednesday, October 28, 7:30PM – book discussion*
Tuesday, November 10 – culminating event (presentation by Claudia Fox Tree, educator and indigenous activist)
*Discussion questions will be sent ahead of time and meetings will consist of breakout groups to reflect on and discuss topics and themes.
Email pdcbedford@gmail.com to learn more or register. The first 24 people to sign up and commit to attend both book discussions will receive a FREE copy of the book.
FREE Virtual Parent Support Groups
The BRYT (Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition) network, a program of the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, has been providing FREE parent support groups since the school closures in March 2020. These groups are still running and are still FREE for any caregiver. Parents Supporting Parents Flyer Parents Supporting Parents Commercial
2021 Science Without Borders® Challenge - Student art contest is open!
The theme for this year’s Challenge is “Mangroves Matter.” Mangroves are extremely important ecosystems providing many benefits. Participants should use their artistic talents to create a piece of artwork that illustrates how mangroves are important. All entries must be received by Monday, March 1, 2021 to be eligible to win the contest. To learn more about the Science Without Borders® Challenge rules and how to apply, visit www.lof.org/SWBChallenge.
For questions or to add an announcement contact Paula,
BHSPA Communications Secretary, at BHSBucsParents@gmail.com
