Wednesday, May 15, 2024

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

TRACK

The track team wrapped up their season yesterday at SECs. It was a fast day of racing with lots of PRs.

Damion H. is the SEC champion in the 100m dash. Other top performers for the boys were Drew B., Youssif J., AJ V., and Owen S.

On the girls side, Tayah C., Kennedy V., Mackenzie D., Helen B., Alyssa M., Alaina B., Morgan S., Kennedy W., Audrey G., and Karys K. all had top 8 finishes.

Congratulations to all the athletes!

✔ PTO

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

May 2024

20 Spring Book Fair For Homerooms

21 6-8 Band & Orchestra Ensembles, BHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

23 8th Grade Exams: ELA,  Science, Elective

24 8th Grade Exams: Math, History, Comp/Health/PE

27 Memorial Day (No School)

28 5th Grade Tours Begin

28 MRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

29 JRE 6th Graders, 9:30am

30 DRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

28 – 31 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

30 7th Grade Exams: ELA, Health, Computer

30 6th Grade Exams: ELA

31 7th Grade Exams: Social Studies, Science 

31 6th Grade Exams: Social Studies, Science

31 8th Graders to YMCA

June 2024

3 7th Grade Exams: Math, Elective

3 6th Grade Exams: Math, Elective

3 Civil War Day

4 Records Day, 11:00 Dismissal

5 8th Grade Recognition, 8:30am in Gym

5 Records Day, 11:00 Dismissal

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

PTO FUN RUN WINNERS

Thank you to everyone that supported the PTO Fun Run!  

• Mrs. Lusky’s class raised the most money and wins a party of their choice!
• The top students in each grade win lunch delivered to the cafeteria!  Those students are Jase Wetzel, Michael O’Shea, Dane Koziarski and Landon Kronk.
• The winner of the gift basket raffle was Joel Castell!
• Students that raised $100 or more will be invited to SKIP 7th hour on May 22nd for an Ice Cream Party!
• The teachers that went above and beyond and win lunch from the PTO are Ms. Slater, Mr. Burgermeister, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Scheffer, Ms. Dauer, Mr. Glover, Mr. German, Ms. Szymanski and Mrs. Lusky!  Please visit your mailbox for your free lunch.

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

✔ PTO

Bedford Junior High School and BJHS PTO are teaming up with PTO Today and Trend Micro to host a Family Tech Talk for our parent community!

Learn the risks your kids face online and internet safety tips. 

Parents who sign-in to their ZOOM account during the event will be entered into a random draw to receive a $50 Amazon gift card. 

Who is delivering this event?

This event will be delivered by a professional internet safety expert from Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity. Our friends at PTO Today have partnered with Trend Micro to bring Family Tech Talk to schools at no cost. 

This event is completely FREE!

Zoom Link:

https://trendmicro.zoom.us/j/91610205652?pwd=OTRobUtQdDdxTHU3NG4xYnUrL3g2UT09

Passcode:  167240

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• Mother Son Bowling Event is scheduled for boys in grades K-5 and their “moms” on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at Forest View Lanes. Registration is required – space is limited. Register today at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

May 2024

15 Family Tech Talk . 9PM via Zoom

20 Spring Book Fair For Homerooms

21 6-8 Band & Orchestra Ensembles, BHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

23 8th Grade Exams: ELA,  Science, Elective

24 8th Grade Exams: Math, History, Comp/Health/PE

27 Memorial Day (No School)

28 5th Grade Tours Begin

28 MRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

29 JRE 6th Graders, 9:30am

30 DRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

28 – 31 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

30 7th Grade Exams: ELA, Health, Computer

30 6th Grade Exams: ELA

31 7th Grade Exams: Social Studies, Science 

31 6th Grade Exams: Social Studies, Science

31 8th Graders to YMCA

June 2024

3 7th Grade Exams: Math, Elective

3 6th Grade Exams: Math, Elective

3 Civil War Day

4 Records Day, 11:00 Dismissal

5 8th Grade Recognition, 8:30am in Gym

5 Records Day, 11:00 Dismissal

Monday, May 6, 2024

SUMMER TEST OUT

Attention 8th graders: If you are interested in testing out of any of your high school courses, please pick up the Summer Test Out application in the counseling office. This application must be completed and turned into Ms. O’Neill by Friday, May 10th. Test-out dates will be July 15th-July 26th. See or email Ms. O’Neill if you have any questions. 

2024 YOUNG ARTS FOR OUR FUTURE SHOW

Your Bedford Branch Library is pleased to be able to host this annual event and showcase the great artistic talent of Bedford’s students.

Students’ art is on display at the Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Road. Stop in the library to vote for your favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award (one vote per person). Voting ends Tuesday, May 7th at 8:00PM.

Everyone is doing a great job collecting donations for the Fun Run next week! https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/65bbfa9c4f6d3 We are up to 19% registered online & 10% of students with a donation. Follow this link for the Leaderboard https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/events/65bbfa9c4f6d3/classroom-leaderboard

We are in the final week of fundraising! Friday is the Fun Run! Register and donate today for a chance to win a gift basket worth over $250! Every $10 donated equals 1 chance to win. Raise $100 and your name is entered 10 times AND your child gets to skip 7th hour to attend an ice cream party! 

 Cash donations are also accepted in the school office. All funds are used to pay for field trip busses, field trip t-shirts, 8th grade recognition and more!! https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/65bbfa9c4f6d3 Bedford Junior High School Bedford Public Schools

PTO FUN RUN May 10, 2024 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=622f96e52810e 

Today begins a very important fun and healthy way to raise money for students of Bedford Junior High School. We want to promote a healthy lifestyle to our students and the community. 

 Please help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting the BJHS PTO Fun Run. We have teamed up with Get Movin’© to make this event fun and profitable with online mobile friendly technology! All money raised will help fund field trips for every grade level, t-shirts for every grade level, 8th grade recognition, staff appreciation and more! 

 Our goal is to have 100% of students registered online. It’s easy, FREE, and takes only a few minutes. Each student is encouraged to raise money to help our school. 

See the incentives tab on our school webpage for awesome student incentives! 

 1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at www.getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 622f96e52810e 

 2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away. 

 3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!

BHS DANCERS

Join us for an informational meeting about an exciting new opportunity for 9th grade BHS students. Dancers and their parents/ guardians should attend the team meeting to review expectations for the upcoming season.

CAREER DAY

Students: On May 8th, all 8th Grade students will be going on a field trip to the Glass City Center in Toledo, OH for the “JA Inspire Career Day Event!” During the field trip, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of career opportunities by visiting over 100 local companies and business exhibits. Ms. O’Neill will be sharing more information with you at the end of the month.

Adult permission is required to attend this field trip. All parents and guardians have been sent an email and message through Infinite Campus so please remember to access Infinite Campus Portal to sign the permission form on line, if they have not done so already. 

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Interested Incoming 9th-12th Volleyball Players there will be a parent meeting Monday May 6th 7:00High School Gym. Players please fill out jot form  “2024 BEDFORD VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION ” at: https://form.jotform.com/241164153163145

✔ PTO

Bedford Junior High School and BJHS PTO are teaming up with PTO Today and Trend Micro to host a Family Tech Talk for our parent community!

Learn the risks your kids face online and internet safety tips. 

Parents who sign-in to their ZOOM account during the event will be entered into a random draw to receive a $50 Amazon gift card. 

Who is delivering this event?

This event will be delivered by a professional internet safety expert from Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity. Our friends at PTO Today have partnered with Trend Micro to bring Family Tech Talk to schools at no cost. 

This event is completely FREE!

Zoom Link:

https://trendmicro.zoom.us/j/91610205652?pwd=OTRobUtQdDdxTHU3NG4xYnUrL3g2UT09

Passcode:  167240

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• Mother Son Bowling Event is scheduled for boys in grades K-5 and their “moms” on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at Forest View Lanes. Registration is required – space is limited. Register today at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

May 2024

8 Junior Achievement 8th Grade Career Expo, Glass City Center in Toledo – 4th and 5th hours are switched, 8th graders will return by 11:30

8 PTO Meeting, Media Center 6:30PM

9 NJHS Induction Ceremony, BJHS Gym 6:30PM

10 PTO Fun Run (Rain Date  5/17)

10 End Of Year Party, 6:00PM to 8:00PM, BJHS Students Only

15 Family Tech Talk . 9PM via Zoom

21 6-8 Band & Orchestra Ensembles, BHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

23 /24 8th Grade Exams

27 Memorial Day (No School)

28 5th Grade Tours Begin

28 MRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

29 JRE 6th Graders, 9:30am

30 DRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

28 – 31 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

30/31 6th & 7th Grade Exams

Friday, May 3, 2024

SUMMER TEST OUT

Attention 8th graders: If you are interested in testing out of any of your high school courses, please pick up the Summer Test Out application in the counseling office. This application must be completed and turned into Ms. O’Neill by Friday, May 10th. Test-out dates will be July 15th-July 26th. See or email Ms. O’Neill if you have any questions. 

2024 YOUNG ARTS FOR OUR FUTURE SHOW

Your Bedford Branch Library is pleased to be able to host this annual event and showcase the great artistic talent of Bedford’s students.

Students’ art is on display at the Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Road. Stop in the library to vote for your favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award (one vote per person). Voting ends Tuesday, May 7th at 8:00PM.

Team Lusky is in 1st place followed by Team German & Team Szymanski!

PTO FUN RUN May 10, 2024 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=622f96e52810e 

Today begins a very important fun and healthy way to raise money for students of Bedford Junior High School. We want to promote a healthy lifestyle to our students and the community. 

 Please help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting the BJHS PTO Fun Run. We have teamed up with Get Movin’© to make this event fun and profitable with online mobile friendly technology! All money raised will help fund field trips for every grade level, t-shirts for every grade level, 8th grade recognition, staff appreciation and more! 

 Our goal is to have 100% of students registered online. It’s easy, FREE, and takes only a few minutes. Each student is encouraged to raise money to help our school. 

See the incentives tab on our school webpage for awesome student incentives! 

 1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at www.getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 622f96e52810e 

 2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away. 

 3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!

BHS DANCERS

Join us for an informational meeting about an exciting new opportunity for 9th grade BHS students. Dancers and their parents/ guardians should attend the team meeting to review expectations for the upcoming season.

CAREER DAY

Students: On May 8th, all 8th Grade students will be going on a field trip to the Glass City Center in Toledo, OH for the “JA Inspire Career Day Event!” During the field trip, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of career opportunities by visiting over 100 local companies and business exhibits. Ms. O’Neill will be sharing more information with you at the end of the month.

Adult permission is required to attend this field trip. All parents and guardians have been sent an email and message through Infinite Campus so please remember to access Infinite Campus Portal to sign the permission form on line, if they have not done so already. 

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

8th GRADE SOFTBALL

8th grade softball is 6-2 on the season with recent sweeps over rivals Saline and Monroe! Outstanding pitching by Kester, Vidra, Steinman, Majewski. Vidra hit a NUKE over the fence against Monroe to lead the charge. Burmeister leads the way with 14 stolen bases. Kwiatkowski and Lewandowski also had inside the park home runs. KEEP IT UP LADY MULES!

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Interested Incoming 9th-12th Volleyball Players there will be a parent meeting Monday May 6th 7:00High School Gym. Players please fill out jot form  “2024 BEDFORD VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION ” at: https://form.jotform.com/241164153163145

✔ PTO

Bedford Junior High School and BJHS PTO are teaming up with PTO Today and Trend Micro to host a Family Tech Talk for our parent community!

Learn the risks your kids face online and internet safety tips. 

Parents who sign-in to their ZOOM account during the event will be entered into a random draw to receive a $50 Amazon gift card. 

Who is delivering this event?

This event will be delivered by a professional internet safety expert from Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity. Our friends at PTO Today have partnered with Trend Micro to bring Family Tech Talk to schools at no cost. 

This event is completely FREE!

Zoom Link:

https://trendmicro.zoom.us/j/91610205652?pwd=OTRobUtQdDdxTHU3NG4xYnUrL3g2UT09

Passcode:  167240

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• Mother Son Bowling Event is scheduled for boys in grades K-5 and their “moms” on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at Forest View Lanes. Registration is required – space is limited. Register today at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

May 2024

8 Junior Achievement 8th Grade Career Expo, Glass City Center in Toledo – 4th and 5th hours are switched, 8th graders will return by 11:30

8 PTO Meeting, Media Center 6:30PM

9 NJHS Induction Ceremony, BJHS Gym 6:30PM

10 PTO Fun Run (Rain Date  5/17)

10 End Of Year Party, 6:00PM to 8:00PM, BJHS Students Only

15 Family Tech Talk . 9PM via Zoom

21 6-8 Band & Orchestra Ensembles, BHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

23 /24 8th Grade Exams

27 Memorial Day (No School)

28 5th Grade Tours Begin

28 MRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

29 JRE 6th Graders, 9:30am

30 DRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

28 – 31 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

30/31 6th & 7th Grade Exams

Thursday, May 2, 2024

SUMMER TEST OUT

Attention 8th graders: If you are interested in testing out of any of your high school courses, please pick up the Summer Test Out application in the counseling office. This application must be completed and turned into Ms. O’Neill by Friday, May 10th. Test-out dates will be July 15th-July 26th. See or email Ms. O’Neill if you have any questions. 

7th GRADE CHOIR

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Choir, who traveled to Leslie, MI yesterday to participate in MSVMA State Choral Festival. They gave a wonderful performance and did an outstanding job of representing the best of Bedford, both as musicians and as people!

2024 YOUNG ARTS FOR OUR FUTURE SHOW

Your Bedford Branch Library is pleased to be able to host this annual event and showcase the great artistic talent of Bedford’s students.

Students’ art is on display at the Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Road. Stop in the library to vote for your favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award (one vote per person). Voting ends Tuesday, May 7th at 8:00PM.

PTO FUN RUN May 10, 2024 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=622f96e52810e 

Today begins a very important fun and healthy way to raise money for students of Bedford Junior High School. We want to promote a healthy lifestyle to our students and the community. 

 Please help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting the BJHS PTO Fun Run. We have teamed up with Get Movin’© to make this event fun and profitable with online mobile friendly technology! All money raised will help fund field trips for every grade level, t-shirts for every grade level, 8th grade recognition, staff appreciation and more! 

 Our goal is to have 100% of students registered online. It’s easy, FREE, and takes only a few minutes. Each student is encouraged to raise money to help our school. 

See the incentives tab on our school webpage for awesome student incentives! 

 1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at www.getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 622f96e52810e 

 2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away. 

 3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!

BHS DANCERS

Join us for an informational meeting about an exciting new opportunity for 9th grade BHS students. Dancers and their parents/ guardians should attend the team meeting to review expectations for the upcoming season.

CAREER DAY

Students: On May 8th, all 8th Grade students will be going on a field trip to the Glass City Center in Toledo, OH for the “JA Inspire Career Day Event!” During the field trip, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of career opportunities by visiting over 100 local companies and business exhibits. Ms. O’Neill will be sharing more information with you at the end of the month.

Adult permission is required to attend this field trip. All parents and guardians have been sent an email and message through Infinite Campus so please remember to access Infinite Campus Portal to sign the permission form on line, if they have not done so already. 

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Interested Incoming 9th-12th Volleyball Players there will be a parent meeting Monday May 6th 7:00High School Gym. Players please fill out jot form  “2024 BEDFORD VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION ” at: https://form.jotform.com/241164153163145

✔ PTO

Bedford Junior High School and BJHS PTO are teaming up with PTO Today and Trend Micro to host a Family Tech Talk for our parent community!

Learn the risks your kids face online and internet safety tips. 

Parents who sign-in to their ZOOM account during the event will be entered into a random draw to receive a $50 Amazon gift card. 

Who is delivering this event?

This event will be delivered by a professional internet safety expert from Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity. Our friends at PTO Today have partnered with Trend Micro to bring Family Tech Talk to schools at no cost. 

This event is completely FREE!

Zoom Link:

https://trendmicro.zoom.us/j/91610205652?pwd=OTRobUtQdDdxTHU3NG4xYnUrL3g2UT09

Passcode:  167240

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• Mother Son Bowling Event is scheduled for boys in grades K-5 and their “moms” on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at Forest View Lanes. Registration is required – space is limited. Register today at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

May 2024

8 Junior Achievement 8th Grade Career Expo, Glass City Center in Toledo – 4th and 5th hours are switched, 8th graders will return by 11:30

8 PTO Meeting, Media Center 6:30PM

9 NJHS Induction Ceremony, BJHS Gym 6:30PM

10 PTO Fun Run (Rain Date  5/17)

10 End Of Year Party, 6:00PM to 8:00PM, BJHS Students Only

15 Family Tech Talk . 9PM via Zoom

21 6-8 Band & Orchestra Ensembles, BHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

23 /24 8th Grade Exams

27 Memorial Day (No School)

28 5th Grade Tours Begin

28 MRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

29 JRE 6th Graders, 9:30am

30 DRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

28 – 31 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

30/31 6th & 7th Grade Exams

Monday, April 29, 2024

ART STUDENTS

We are so excited to announce the 8th grade art students that used their gifts and talents to support this year’s Monroe County Char-i-ty Auction in support of Relay for Life. These students were able to raise $420 in the items the decorated and donated to the causes grand total of $1,095. Mrs. Slater is so proud of you all and the work you created! Thank you for sharing your talents! 

PTO FUN RUN May 10, 2024 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=622f96e52810e 

Today begins a very important fun and healthy way to raise money for students of Bedford Junior High School. We want to promote a healthy lifestyle to our students and the community. 

 Please help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting the BJHS PTO Fun Run. We have teamed up with Get Movin’© to make this event fun and profitable with online mobile friendly technology! All money raised will help fund field trips for every grade level, t-shirts for every grade level, 8th grade recognition, staff appreciation and more! 

 Our goal is to have 100% of students registered online. It’s easy, FREE, and takes only a few minutes. Each student is encouraged to raise money to help our school. 

See the incentives tab on our school webpage for awesome student incentives! 

 1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at www.getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 622f96e52810e 

 2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away. 

 3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!

CAREER DAY

Students: On May 8th, all 8th Grade students will be going on a field trip to the Glass City Center in Toledo, OH for the “JA Inspire Career Day Event!” During the field trip, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of career opportunities by visiting over 100 local companies and business exhibits. Ms. O’Neill will be sharing more information with you at the end of the month.

Adult permission is required to attend this field trip. All parents and guardians have been sent an email and message through Infinite Campus so please remember to access Infinite Campus Portal to sign the permission form on line, if they have not done so already. 

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

✔ PTO

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• Mother Son Bowling Event is scheduled for boys in grades K-5 and their “moms” on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at Forest View Lanes. Registration is required – space is limited. Register today at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

April 2024

29 Spring BJHS Art Show, Cafe – 5:00PM – 7:00PM

30 MSTEP 7th Grade ELA Begins, Absences are unexcused, see principal. Completed over several days, as needed

May 2024

8 Junior Achievement 8th Grade Career Expo, Glass City Center in Toledo – 4th and 5th hours are switched, 8th graders will return by 11:30

8 PTO Meeting, Media Center 6:30PM

9 NJHS Induction Ceremony, BJHS Gym 6:30PM

10 PTO Fun Run (Rain Date  5/17)

10 End Of Year Party, 6:00PM to 8:00PM, BJHS Students Only

21 6-8 Band & Orchestra Ensembles, BHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

23 /24 8th Grade Exams

27 Memorial Day (No School)

28 5th Grade Tours Begin

28 MRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

29 JRE 6th Graders, 9:30am

30 DRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

28 – 31 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

30/31 6th & 7th Grade Exams

Friday, April 26, 2024

PTO FUN RUN May 10, 2024 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=622f96e52810e 

Today begins a very important fun and healthy way to raise money for students of Bedford Junior High School. We want to promote a healthy lifestyle to our students and the community. 

 Please help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting the BJHS PTO Fun Run. We have teamed up with Get Movin’© to make this event fun and profitable with online mobile friendly technology! All money raised will help fund field trips for every grade level, t-shirts for every grade level, 8th grade recognition, staff appreciation and more! 

 Our goal is to have 100% of students registered online. It’s easy, FREE, and takes only a few minutes. Each student is encouraged to raise money to help our school. 

See the incentives tab on our school webpage for awesome student incentives! 

 1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at www.getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 622f96e52810e 

 2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away. 

 3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!

CAREER DAY

Students: On May 8th, all 8th Grade students will be going on a field trip to the Glass City Center in Toledo, OH for the “JA Inspire Career Day Event!” During the field trip, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of career opportunities by visiting over 100 local companies and business exhibits. Ms. O’Neill will be sharing more information with you at the end of the month.

Adult permission is required to attend this field trip. All parents and guardians have been sent an email and message through Infinite Campus so please remember to access Infinite Campus Portal to sign the permission form on line, if they have not done so already. 

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

TRACK

The girls track team competed against Saline at home last night. This was the first race for our 6th graders and they did a great job.

Some top performers were:

6th graders: Paige L. and Drew H.

7th graders: Kennedy W. and Alaina B.

8th graders: Kara D. and Mackenzie D.

Nice job ladies!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• Mother Son Bowling Event is scheduled for boys in grades K-5 and their “moms” on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at Forest View Lanes. Registration is required – space is limited. Register today at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

April 2024

29 Spring BJHS Art Show, Cafe – 5:00PM – 7:00PM

30 MSTEP 7th Grade ELA Begins, Absences are unexcused, see principal. Completed over several days, as needed

May 2024

8 Junior Achievement 8th Grade Career Expo, Glass City Center in Toledo – 4th and 5th hours are switched, 8th graders will return by 11:30

8 PTO Meeting, Media Center 6:30PM

9 NJHS Induction Ceremony, BJHS Gym 6:30PM

10 PTO Fun Run (Rain Date  5/17)

10 End Of Year Party, 6:00PM to 8:00PM, BJHS Students Only

21 6-8 Band & Orchestra Ensembles, BHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

23 /24 8th Grade Exams

27 Memorial Day (No School)

28 5th Grade Tours Begin

28 MRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

29 JRE 6th Graders, 9:30am

30 DRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

28 – 31 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

30/31 6th & 7th Grade Exams

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

PTO FUN RUN May 10, 2024 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=622f96e52810e 

Today begins a very important fun and healthy way to raise money for students of Bedford Junior High School. We want to promote a healthy lifestyle to our students and the community. 

 Please help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting the BJHS PTO Fun Run. We have teamed up with Get Movin’© to make this event fun and profitable with online mobile friendly technology! All money raised will help fund field trips for every grade level, t-shirts for every grade level, 8th grade recognition, staff appreciation and more! 

 Our goal is to have 100% of students registered online. It’s easy, FREE, and takes only a few minutes. Each student is encouraged to raise money to help our school. 

See the incentives tab on our school webpage for awesome student incentives! 

 1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at www.getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 622f96e52810e 

 2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away. 

 3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!

CAREER DAY

Students: On May 8th, all 8th Grade students will be going on a field trip to the Glass City Center in Toledo, OH for the “JA Inspire Career Day Event!” During the field trip, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of career opportunities by visiting over 100 local companies and business exhibits. Ms. O’Neill will be sharing more information with you at the end of the month.

Adult permission is required to attend this field trip. All parents and guardians have been sent an email and message through Infinite Campus so please remember to access Infinite Campus Portal to sign the permission form on line, if they have not done so already. 

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

SOFTBALL

THERE IS AN EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY FOR THE 7^TH GRADE SOFTBALL TEAM TODAY AT 2:00PM.

GOOD LUCK IN SALINE!!!

 ✔  PTO

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• Mother Son Bowling Event is scheduled for boys in grades K-5 and their “moms” on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at Forest View Lanes. Registration is required – space is limited. Register today at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

April 2024

23 MSTEP 7th Grade Math Begins, Absences are unexcused, see principal. Completed over several days, as needed

29 Spring BJHS Art Show, Cafe – 5:00PM – 7:00PM

30 MSTEP 7th Grade ELA Begins, Absences are unexcused, see principal. Completed over several days, as needed

May 2024

8 Junior Achievement 8th Grade Career Expo, Glass City Center in Toledo – 4th and 5th hours are switched, 8th graders will return by 11:30

8 PTO Meeting, Media Center 6:30PM

9 NJHS Induction Ceremony, BJHS Gym 6:30PM

10 PTO Fun Run (Rain Date  5/17)

10 End Of Year Party, 6:00PM to 8:00PM, BJHS Students Only

21 6-8 Band & Orchestra Ensembles, BHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

23 /24 8th Grade Exams

27 Memorial Day (No School)

28 5th Grade Tours Begin

28 MRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

29 JRE 6th Graders, 9:30am

30 DRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

28 – 31 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

30/31 6th & 7th Grade Exams

Monday, April 22, 2024

PTO FUN RUN May 10, 2024 https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=622f96e52810e 

Today begins a very important fun and healthy way to raise money for students of Bedford Junior High School. We want to promote a healthy lifestyle to our students and the community. 

 Please help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting the BJHS PTO Fun Run. We have teamed up with Get Movin’© to make this event fun and profitable with online mobile friendly technology! All money raised will help fund field trips for every grade level, t-shirts for every grade level, 8th grade recognition, staff appreciation and more! 

 Our goal is to have 100% of students registered online. It’s easy, FREE, and takes only a few minutes. Each student is encouraged to raise money to help our school. 

See the incentives tab on our school webpage for awesome student incentives! 

 1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at www.getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 622f96e52810e 

 2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away. 

 3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!

CAREER DAY

Students: On May 8th, all 8th Grade students will be going on a field trip to the Glass City Center in Toledo, OH for the “JA Inspire Career Day Event!” During the field trip, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of career opportunities by visiting over 100 local companies and business exhibits. Ms. O’Neill will be sharing more information with you at the end of the month.

Adult permission is required to attend this field trip. All parents and guardians have been sent an email and message through Infinite Campus so please remember to access Infinite Campus Portal to sign the permission form on line, if they have not done so already. 

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

TRACK

The girls opened up the 2024 track season with an away meet against Dexter and Pinckney last Thursday. The following runners had 1st place finishes in their respective events:

100m dash – Tayah C.

200m dash – Kennedy V.

Mile run – Alaina B.

2 Mile run – Audrey G.

4x800m relay – Alaina B., Morgan S., Emma P. & Audrey G.

Shot Put – Helen B.

High Jump – Mackenzie D.

Long Jump – Tayah C.

The girls & boys next track meet is at home on Thursday at 4:00 pm against Saline. Come on out to the stadium and cheer the runners on!

 ✔  PTO

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• Mother Son Bowling Event is scheduled for boys in grades K-5 and their “moms” on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at Forest View Lanes. Registration is required – space is limited. Register today at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

April 2024

23 MSTEP 7th Grade Math Begins, Absences are unexcused, see principal. Completed over several days, as needed

29 Spring BJHS Art Show, Cafe – 5:00PM – 7:00PM

30 MSTEP 7th Grade ELA Begins, Absences are unexcused, see principal. Completed over several days, as needed

May 2024

8 Junior Achievement 8th Grade Career Expo, Glass City Center in Toledo – 4th and 5th hours are switched, 8th graders will return by 11:30

8 PTO Meeting, Media Center 6:30PM

9 NJHS Induction Ceremony, BJHS Gym 6:30PM

10 PTO Fun Run (Rain Date  5/17)

10 End Of Year Party, 6:00PM to 8:00PM, BJHS Students Only

21 6-8 Band & Orchestra Ensembles, BHS Auditorium, 7:00 PM

23 /24 8th Grade Exams

27 Memorial Day (No School)

28 5th Grade Tours Begin

28 MRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

29 JRE 6th Graders, 9:30am

30 DRE 5th Graders, 9:30am

28 – 31 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

30/31 6th & 7th Grade Exams

Friday, April 19, 2024

CAREER DAY

Students: On May 8th, all 8th Grade students will be going on a field trip to the Glass City Center in Toledo, OH for the “JA Inspire Career Day Event!” During the field trip, students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of career opportunities by visiting over 100 local companies and business exhibits. Ms. O’Neill will be sharing more information with you at the end of the month.

Adult permission is required to attend this field trip. All parents and guardians have been sent an email and message through Infinite Campus so please remember to access Infinite Campus Portal to sign the permission form on line, if they have not done so already. 

 ✔  NEWS 

✔  CLUBS 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB

Random Acts of Kindness will meet Wednesdays after school in Room 4 until 3:30. Anyone is welcome to attend so bring your kind project ideas and a friend!

✔ SPORTS  

TRACK

Congratulations to Damion H, Youssif J., AJ V., and Drew B.

Outstanding job last night at the Track Meet!!

 ✔  PTO

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhUuRoFijHtCM04JMvGFvh_t66pntuvpJzH3yTMxUq0/editt

https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=29650474

✔  COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• The 2024 Spring Summer Brochure is now available online and features all of the spring leagues, art classes, Summer Parks and Safety Town and more. Check it out on the Bedford Schools website on the Community Education tab. Registration is open at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• Mother Son Bowling Event is scheduled for boys in grades K-5 and their “moms” on Saturday, May 18, 1pm at Forest View Lanes. Registration is required – space is limited. Register today at bedford.ce.eleyo.com
• The Band & Orchestra Jumpstart Program is now open for registration for incoming 6th grade students. Both programs run from June 17 – June 27, Monday – Thursday. The Summer Band Program for students in 7th and 8th grade runs June 17 – July 11th, Monday – Thursday. Fun music, activities and more for music students. Register online or with your band director.

✔ REMINDERS

AIRPODS & EARBUDS

• Airpods and earbuds are not to be worn unless you are using them to listen to your Chromebook in class. You are not to wear them in the halls or bluetooth them to your phones. You will be asked to remove them and they will be kept in the office until the end of the day. Repeat offenders will receive penalty halls, Fridays, or ISS.

CHROMEBOOKS

• We have a rise in Chromebook vandalism and Chromebook misuse. Please remember these are property of the school and are assigned to you, not given to you. If you cause damage of any sort to your Chromebook, it will result in a range of penalty hall to in school suspension with the possibility of restitution.

• Do not leave your chromebook unattended outside classrooms. You are responsible for the care of the chromebook that is issued to you and insurance will not cover negligence. Students that leave their chromebooks unattended can pick up their chromebook and their after school PENALTY HALL from Mr. Hurley.

• Students, please make sure you are entering a Helpdesk Ticket before you come to the Media Center with a Chromebook issue. The Helpdesk Ticket App is located within Clever.

• Remember to charge your Chromebook at night. If something is wrong with your Charger or Chromebook, please bring it to the Media Center and enter a ticket.

STUDENT DROP OFF

Parents need to drop you off in the mornings in the back of the building only. No students are allowed to be dropped off at the front of the school for any reason. 

EARLY DROP OFF

Students must remain in the cafe until 7AM, if they are getting dropped off early.

EXITING THE BUILDING

Students – if you are leaving the building early for an appointment, please bring your note to the Main Office first thing in the morning. The office will make a copy of your note – you will show it to your teacher and come to the office to meet your parent. They will not need to come inside to pick you up.

HALL PASSES

All students must carry an approved pass from an administrator or teacher to be in the halls during class time.  This applies to student council members, yearbook students, students with early dismissal, and any student who finds it necessary to enter the halls during class time.

HALLWAYS/CLASSROOMS

Only water is allowed in classrooms. Pop, colored drinks, etc. are not allowed.

Students should not have these types of drinks in the halls either; please toss them if they can’t be closed again or close them and put them in your lockers.

LOCKERS

Please make sure your bookbags are all the way in your lockers before you close them. We have had numerous jams.

STAYING AFTER SCHOOL

Students that have evening practice or games are not allowed to stay at school until your events starts. Students can return to their sporting events with a parent or guardian at the called for time.

✔ SPECIAL LINKS  

8th HOUR

Here is a link to the student interest form. 

BJHS FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/BJHSBroncos/#

MEAL MAGIC

https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/

REVTRAK

https://mybedford.revtrak.net/

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPgHCYyjAPmFRIsFHd2XiOsGXNdvqPm0/view?usp=sharing

WHERE’S THE BUS APP

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGNz9QLZI6R6SbR83GpSknuL6BJcBQZglGp–61YQZA

ORDER YOUR 2023-2024 BJHS YEARBOOK

Online Yearbook Order Link

Wish an 8th Grader Bon Voyage
This year, for eighth graders only, there will be a section in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook where parents can wish their 8th grader luck on their new adventure to high school. If you would like to wish your son or daughter good luck as they move into high school, go to www.yearbookforever.com to create a Recognition ad to pay by credit or debit card. $15 through Feb. 26 ($0.45 service fee applies) The last day to purchase a Bon Voyage message is Feb. 26 or until space is filled. Along with the message, the students portrait ID photo will be used for photo.

Share Your Photos!
You take great photos every day. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos of school activities or events for consideration in the Bedford Junior High School yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: bjhsmules or go to www.yearbookforever.com, enter our school name, click on Yearbook Snap and enter our access code: bjhsmules.

View the Yearbook Flyer PDF

✔ UPCOMING EVENTS  

April 2024

19 MSTEP 8th Grade Social Studies (Continued), Absences are unexcused, see principal.

23 MSTEP 7th Grade Math Begins, Absences are unexcused, see principal. Completed over several days, as needed

29 Spring BJHS Art Show, Cafe – 5:00PM – 7:00PM

30 MSTEP 7th Grade ELA Begins, Absences are unexcused, see principal. Completed over several days, as needed