Superintendent Update
May 17, 2024
Cliff's Notes
Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,
As this week draws to a close, so does the year for our BHS seniors. As we say congratulations and farewell to our seniors, I encourage everyone to take some time to celebrate the growth and learning of all of our students (and staff!) as we spring toward the finish line and enjoy end-of-year events. (Pictured: the challenge creation of a Davis School kindergartner). Meanwhile, we continue to manage continuing pressures for the FY25 budget; however, we are committed to pursuing key education priorities and preserving what makes Bedford unique and appreciate the community's support as we work together to strategically navigate the challenges ahead.
Sincerely,
Cliff Chuang 莊 宏 毅
Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools
Upcoming Events
- May: Asian American & Pacific Islander, Jewish American, Mental Health Awareness, and National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.
- May 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
- May 28: 6:00-8:00 pm - Parents Diversity Council presents children's author Mitali Perkins at Davis Cafeteria
- May 28: 7:00 pm - School Committee Meeting @ HAFB
- June 6: 6:15 pm - BHS Graduation, Tsongas Center
- June 6-7: Class of 2024 All Night Graduation Celebration
- June 17 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Parents Diversity Council Author Visit with Author Mitali Perkins
Tuesday, May 28th | 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Davis School Cafeteria
Noted children's author Mitali Perkins (who writes books for pre-K through teens) will be visiting Bedford Schools and making a special evening appearance open to the public, sharing excerpts from her latest books. Books will be available for sale at the event and can be signed. The event is open to all, children welcome. For questions, contact pdcbedford@gmail.com
At the May14th School Committee meeting, members heard an update about the expansion of Algebra opportunities and support for 8th graders and an update on the FY25 budget. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28th at Hanscom AFB and via Zoom. Full supporting materials can always be found at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.
Congratulations to Jennifer Ferrari – Visual Arts, Lt. Job Lane Elementary School for being announced as a finalist for 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year.
The 2025 Teacher of the year will be announced in Fall 2024.
We are happy to share a new series of profiles called Faces of Bedford prepared by volunteers from Bedford Embraces Diversity with technical support from Bedford TV, featuring members of our diverse community, many with connections to the Bedford Public Schools.
This week, in recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we meet the Sheth family. Lynne and Rav have been married for almost 26 years and have been Bedford residents for almost 10 years. Rav was born in Atlanta, Georgia and lived in India with his grandparents from the age of 1 to 3 years old. His parents maintained a traditional Indian household when Rav was growing up.
To learn more, please view the video below.
School Newsletter Links
In an effort to support communication, here are the links the most recent newsletters from each school and our special education department.
- Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School - Scribbles - May 14, 2024
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of May 13, 2024
- John Glenn Middle School - Buccaneer News Vol. #35 - May 13, 2024
- Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - May 13, 2024
- Special Education Director's Update - May 2024
- Assistant Superintendent's Blog - April 2024
- JGMS Student Newspaper: The John Glenn Journal - Spring Edition 2024
- BHS Student Newspaper: The Lookout Student Newspaper - February 2024
- BHS Library Newsletter - Spring 2024