Bedford Bulletin : School

Bedford Taxpayers Association report

Bedford Editor — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:32:00 GMT

At a recent meeting of Bedford Taxpayers Association (BTA), the Board of Directors discussed the upcoming town and school budget process. Due to present economic conditions and state budget woes, the BTA board considered the impact of both future budgets...(read more)

Obama speech nixed by Bedford schools

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:44:00 GMT

By MATT SCHOOLEY Few students in Bedford watched Barack Obama’s first-day-of-school address, but not for political reasons. School officials decided it was not possible to watch the video district-wide because of scheduling conflicts, but that teachers...(read more)

Stevens-Buswell School is covered until renovation can be accomplished

Bedford Editor — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:59:00 GMT

By MATT SCHOOLEY Bedford residents continue the makeover process of a building central to the town’s history so it doesn’t become just that – history. Volunteers recently added a tarp to the roof of the Stevens- Buswell School to assure...(read more)

Woodbury School plans unique schoolyard spaces

Bedford Editor — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:23:00 GMT

By JENNIFER LORD College and elementary school students and educators are working together to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventureland. The schools are Peter Woodbury School in Bedford and New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord, and the project...(read more)

Forum looks at Bedford’s future

Bedford Editor — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:10:00 GMT

By Patrick O’Neill More walkable areas and use of school buildings for more than just children are important for Bedford’s future. Bedford residents voiced their opinions on the town’s future at the Master Plan Steering Committee’s...(read more)

Trinity robotics team does well at FIRST final

Bedford Editor — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:46:00 GMT

BY MARK NATALE On April 14, the Trinity Robotics team, Checkmate 40, packed its trailer and started the long drive down to Atlanta to compete in the 2009 FIRST World Championship in the Georgia Dome along with 348 other teams from across the world. Several...(read more)

Bedford schools await fed’s help

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:08:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The school district is waiting for confirmation that it could soon receive a boost in federal funding for special education, and possibly receive money for future building upgrades to Bedford schools – all from the economic stimulus...(read more)

Riddle Brook students create mural on Bedford’s history

Bedford Editor — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE As far as art projects go, this one will make history. Literally. Artist-in-Residence Robert Rossel asked a class of second-graders at Riddle Brook School, “Twenty years from now when you come back to school, what will be greeting...(read more)

$2.7M to fix McKelvie School

Bedford Editor — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:15:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE It could cost as much as $2.7 million over several years to fix the aging McKelvie Intermediate School, experts have told the School Board. In an exhaustive report that counts nearly 70 improvements that are needed to the site and school...(read more)

Bedford schools to get writing curriculum right

Bedford Editor — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:36:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The school district is rewriting its writing curriculum. The new program will be matched by an initiative to focus teachers on their writing instruction. While students have been off for the summer, administrators and teachers have been...(read more)

Bedford woman learns veterinarian care in Mexico

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:14:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL When Kaitlyn Stone was looking for something to do this summer, spending a week in Mexico at a pet clinic was probably the last thing to cross her mind. But after helping spay and neuter almost 200 pets and learning about issues...(read more)

Schools to start new security measures

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:10:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Bedford schools will be safer and parents will be more informed about security, starting this fall. Over the summer, the district will install a perimeter security system in its three elementary schools and intermediate school at a cost...(read more)

New regulations force fifth of Bedford High students to get remedial help

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:04:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Summer school once was for students who had flunked out of their classes or, in some cases, for a few go-getters who wanted to take an elective. But at Bedford High, the program is also for students who had passing grades but nonetheless...(read more)

Making elections a community affair

Bedford Editor — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:35:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Town and school elections on March 11 will be more than choosing a candidate or backing a budget. The elections will also be about honoring soldiers serving overseas and helping people who need a bone marrow transplant. The Bedford Lions...(read more)

Charter amendments, two road bonds up to voters at March 11 elections

Bedford Editor — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:21:00 GMT

BY SUSAN CLARK Ballots are stacked and election officials are ready for what they hope is a record turnout of voters making some important decisions in town and school matters. Election Day is Tuesday, March 11, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Bedford High...(read more)