Bedford Bulletin : Schools

An inside look at cell phones in schools

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:43:00 GMT

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)

Ice storm left Bedford schools better off than most

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:04:00 GMT

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)

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

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:48:00 GMT

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)

Bedford scores in science

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:10:00 GMT

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)

Schools make the grade

Bedford Editor — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:32:00 GMT

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)

Voter seeks article change

Bedford Editor — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:50:00 GMT

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)

School Board asks council to share access road expense

Bedford Editor — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:44:00 GMT

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)

Gala raises $75K for schools

Bedford Editor — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:51:00 GMT

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)

Three choices – Plans are presented for emergency access to school

Bedford Editor — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:45:00 GMT

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)

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

Bedford Editor — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:41:00 GMT

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)

Bedford High art students decorate school with wood sculptures

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:40:00 GMT

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)

Middle schoolers exercise, read, raise money for literacy

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:36:00 GMT

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)

School bus routes improved

Bedford Editor — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:47:00 GMT

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)

Garden attracts birds, butterflies and wildlife

Bedford Editor — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:59:00 GMT

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)

Access road options eyed

Bedford Editor — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:09:00 GMT

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)