As the new school year begins, it’s important to have all the essential details at your fingertips. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to start the year off smoothly, from key dates to important updates within the Bedford City School District. Whether you’re a returning family or new to the community, this guide will help ensure you and your students are prepared for a successful start. Need to enroll? It’s not too late! Click here.
It’s also important to remember to watch for stopped school buses and children walking to school. As always, be aware of your surroundings and be sure to stop for buses when required.
Preschool
Central Primary
Aug. 21 through Aug 23- Kindergarten Screening (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Aug. 21- Open House for Preschool, 1st grade, and 2nd grade (5-7pm)
Aug. 22- FIRST DAY for 1st and 2nd grade
Aug. 26- Kindergarten Open House (4-6pm)
Aug. 27- FIRST DAY for A-L Kindergarten
Aug. 28- FIRST DAY for M-Z Kindergarten
Aug. 28- FULL DAY PRESCHOOL STARTS
Aug. 29- FIRST DAY for ALL KINDERGARTEN & HALF DAY PRESCHOOL STARTS
Glendale Primary
Aug. 21 through Aug 23- Kindergarten Screening (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Aug. 21- Open House for Preschool, 1st grade, and 2nd grade (5-7pm)
Aug. 22- FIRST DAY for 1st and 2nd grade
Aug. 26- Kindergarten Open House (4-6pm)
Aug. 27- FIRST DAY for A-L Kindergarten
Aug. 28- FIRST DAY for M-Z Kindergarten
Aug. 28- FULL DAY PRESCHOOL STARTS
Aug. 29- FIRST DAY for ALL KINDERGARTEN & HALF DAY PRESCHOOL STARTS
Carylwood Intermediate
Aug. 21- Open House (4-6pm)
Aug. 22- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS
Columbus Intermediate
Aug. 21- Open House (4-6pm)
Aug. 22- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS
Heskett Middle School
Aug. 20- 6th Grade Orientation (5-6:30pm)
Aug. 21- Open House for ALL GRADES (6-8pm)
Aug. 22- ALL 6th grade students and 8th grade WEB program students REPORT ONLY
Aug. 23- ALL 6th grade students, 7th grade students, and 8th grade WEB program students REPORT ONLY
Aug. 26- ALL STUDENTS REPORT
Bedford High School
Aug. 5th & 6th- Prestige Senior Portraits for SENIORS ONLY (8am – 4pm)
Aug. 13- Freshman Orientation ( 10:00-11:30am & 1:00-2:30pm)
Aug. 21- Open House (4:30-6:30pm)
Aug. 22- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR FRESHMEN ONLY
Aug. 23- ALL STUDENTS REPORT & Underclass Picture Day
Excel Academy
Aug. 21- Open House (4:30- 6:30pm)
Aug. 22- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS
