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• An inside look at cell phones in schools

  BY DAN DeCONINCK and MATT SCHOOLEY Cell phones – it seems like everyone has them. After all, this is the age of technology, and being without mobile capability is like being without shoes – you could probably make it through the day barefoot, Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2009 3:43 PM by Bedford Editor | 2 Comments Filed under: Bedford, Goffstown, Hooksett, Schools, Education, students, cell phones

• Ice storm left Bedford schools better off than most

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY While the recent ice storm kept Bedford students out of school three days, officials have not decided where the time missed will be made up. Superintendent of Schools Tim Mayes said the school buildings did not suffer any damage, and Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 24, 2008 7:04 AM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bedford, Schools, storm

• Bedford school budget at $58.3M, a 3.3 percent hike

  BY STEPHEN BEALE The school district is proposing a budget of $58.3 million, an increase of $1.9 million or 3.3 percent over the $56.4 million in total appropriations for the current school year. Property owners could see an increase of 74 to 88 cents Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 24, 2008 6:48 AM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bedford, Schools, Taxes, budget

• Bedford scores in science

  BY STEPHEN BEALE Students who took a statewide science exam did well compared to their peers in similar school districts and the rest of the Granite State, but local educators say there is room for improvement. “We did all right, but we can do better,” Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:10 PM by Bedford Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Bedford, Schools, NECAP, testing, science

• Schools make the grade

  BY MATT SCHOOLEY The state recently released its adequate yearly progress reports, and Bedford’s schools passed in every category. Students across the state in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 were administered the NECAP test in fall 2007. Students’ Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 21, 2008 3:32 PM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bedford, Schools, students, NECAP, testing

• Voter seeks article change

  BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Bedford resident Gus Garceau says his proposed amendment to Warrant Article 2 will solve the school emergency access issue and save taxpayer money. Garceau said he will present his amendment at the Tuesday, Feb. 5, deliberative session Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:50 PM by Bedford Editor | 2 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, Bedford, Schools, Voting, roads

• School Board asks council to share access road expense

  BY CHRIS QUARTARONE What some members of the Town Council didn’t know until recently was that the town would be asked to foot some of the bill to widen Route 101 as part of the school secondary access road project. “Some Town Council members Read More... Posted Wednesday, December 05, 2007 3:44 PM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, Bedford, Schools, roads

• Gala raises $75K for schools

  BY CHRIS QUARTARONE The Bedford Education Foundation raised more than $75,000 for the town’s schools at its second annual gala. On Friday Nov. 2, more than 370 people attended the gala at C.R. Sparks in Bedford, including Superintendent of Schools Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 3:51 PM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bedford, fundraiser, Schools

• Three choices – Plans are presented for emergency access to school

  BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Three different plans for emergency access to Bedford High School were presented to the community, each at a cost near $3 million. Members of the community asked questions, voiced concerns and made recommendations to the Bedford School Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 31, 2007 1:45 PM by Bedford Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Bedford, Schools

• On the move – McKelvie students raise money with Move-a-thon

  BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Fifth- and sixth-graders at McKelvie Intermediate School got to skateboard, hula hoop, jog and ride scooters all at their first annual Move-A-Thon. Since Ross A. Lurgio Middle School opened to seventh and eighth grades Aug. 29, McKelvie Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 31, 2007 1:41 PM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bedford, fundraiser, Schools, students

• Bedford High art students decorate school with wood sculptures

  BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Bedford High School art teacher Catherine Tuttle loves the new school but knew some artwork would make a great finishing touch. With the help of local artist Mark Ragonese, Tuttle and three of her art classes helped make multiple stick Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 24, 2007 4:40 PM by Bedford Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, Bedford, Schools, students, Bedford High, Sculpture

• Middle schoolers exercise, read, raise money for literacy

  BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Throughout October, more than 700 students at Ross A. Lurgio Middle School will be reading 26 minutes a day and exercising 26 minutes a day. This comes as part of the fundraiser called “Exercise the Right to Read.” The Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 24, 2007 4:36 PM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, Bedford, Schools, students, read, exercise

• School bus routes improved

  BY CHRIS QUARTARONE For the most part, Bedford school buses and their drivers have been on time in recent weeks. This is a big relief to parents and the school district. Since school began Aug. 29, many students and parents have been left waiting for Read More... Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:47 AM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bedford, Schools, transportation, studens

• Garden attracts birds, butterflies and wildlife

  BY CHRIS QUARTARONE As more and more houses are built across New Hampshire, some residents like the Southwell family of Bedford are doing their part to help keep animals feeling welcomed. Over the past year, Anne Southwell and her two children, Victoria Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:59 PM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bedford, Schools, gardening, nature, wildlife

• Access road options eyed

  BY SUSAN CLARK With the state Department of Transportation’s Route 101 reconstruction plan pushed to 2017, the School Board is looking at ways to access the middle/high school site and keep students safe. At its Sept. 24 meeting, Tony Grande and Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 03, 2007 7:09 PM by Bedford Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Bedford, Schools, students, roads, transportation