Bedford Public Schools

 
WELCOME TO BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL!

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HOLIDAY PARTY

December 8th from 6-8 PM
BJHS students Only

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AUDITION TIME!

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Show Dates: February 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2024

Audition Date:
Thursday, December 7, 2023
5:30-7:30 in the BHS Auditorium

Auditions are open to any Bedford students in grades 7-12
Please bring a song to sing; piano accompaniment provided.
You will be taught a short dance audtition; dress accordingly.

Callbacks:
By Director Invitation Only if Needed
Tuesday, December 12th
5:30 until finished in the BHS Choir Room

Questions? Please email Mrs. Glover or Mr. Kiss

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STAFF RECOGNIZED WITH ABOVE & BEYOND AWARDS

Mr. Chapman, our Executive Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, has spent some time  visiting the schools and departments across the district to recognize staff nominated by the building principals, department heads and central administration for going above and beyond. Congratulations to the following staff who were recognized with the First Quarter’s Above & Beyond Awards we see daily at BJHS: Anna Knapp and Mike Messenger!

 

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Food Drive

November 27-December 8
Once again, our junior high school students, in partnership with the Bedford Lions Club, will be sponsoring the BJHS Annual Holiday Food Drive for families who are in need of community support this season.  Please consider donating to our food drive by having your child bring in a non-perishable food item (no glass jars, please). Our drive continues for two weeks and students are encouraged to bring items to their first hour teacher. The drive will end on Friday, December 8th.

The class with the most items donated gets a breakfast from Mr. Lopinski. The student that brings in the most items (minimum of 10 items) wins a free pass to the Christmas Party and a free iced chocolate drink!

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COAT DRIVE

DECEMBER 1-15
The National Junior Honor Society at BJHS is having a coat drive beginning December 1st, running until December 15th. If you have any coats that are slightly loved, but no longer fit, or you no longer wear them, please consider donating them to our Coat Drive. We will take coats of all sizes. The coats can be brought to room #223. They can be placed in the plastic bin on the table outside of the room. Thank you for supporting our coat drive.

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CARDS FOR A CAUSE!

Items will arrive and be available for pick up at our Dec. 14th PTO meeting (in the Media Center).

Thank you for your support!

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HOSA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

HOSA REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
AT BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
DECEMBER 2, 2023

Extracurricular opportunities give our students a chance to shine in areas they are interested in. One of the many opportunities offered at Bedford is HOSA...geared toward future health professionals. Both the high school and junior high school have HOSA chapters and have enjoyed much success since their inception with students advancing all the way to the international level of competition!

This year is another first for the HOSA program at Bedford. We will be hosting the HOSA Regional Leadership Conference on December 2nd. With an estimated 700 participants, we need lots of help...especially judges in a variety of health and medical related categories. There are also additional volunteer opportunities that do not require any medical expertise.

The conference will begin at approximately 8 am, with events running most of the morning and the awards ceremony starting at approximately 2 pm.

Anyone interested in serving as a volunteer at the HOSA Regional Leadership Conference at Bedford High School on Saturday, December 2, is asked to complete the following form: https://forms.gle/cmfURKZjpccBtJHW6. A list of judging categories is included in the form.

Please reach out to Jennifer Regalado at [email protected] with any questions.

To find out more about HOSA, visit hosa.org.

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CLUBS AT BJHS

We encourage students to get involved in extracurricular activities available at the junior high. Please make arrangements for a ride home for any after school activities.

GIRLS SOLVE IT
Mrs. Hemry is looking for some 8th grade girls who would be interested in participating in the Girls Solve-IT competition. This is a state-wide technology competition where you work as a team to complete quests with a Finch robot. If successful, the team could qualify for cash prizes. The deadline to commit to the team is Friday, December 15th. See Mrs. Hemry for more information.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS CLUB
Every other Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 in Room 4
Any and all students interested in joining together to spread kindness and positivity around our school and community are welcome to join Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Club! RAK club members will meet every other Wednesday (starting November 15)to come up with projects and activities in an effort to create an even more positive and uplifting school culture. See or email Ms. O’Neill for more information.

ART CLUB SIGN UP
Art Club will meet Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 pm in Art Room #134
Please Fill out this Form to receive further information about the Art Club.

HOSA
See Miss Kelly in Room 211 for more information

GAME CLUB
Mondays from 2:30-4:00 pm in Room 231
On the following dates: Dec. 11

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BJHS 8th HOUR

8th Hour is our after school tutoring/homework help program. It is beginning next week, October 3rd. 8th hour is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 2:30 - 3:30 PM and is always in RM #214. This is Mrs. Mitchell's classroom. Students can drop in, you will just sign in with the teachers once you are there. Come prepared with questions you need answered and don't be afraid to ask questions when you are in there.

8th Hour Interest Form

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8th Grade Washington DC Trip

MAY 28-31, 2024

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Order your 2023-2024 BJHS Yearbook

Online Yearbook Order Link

Order Early and Save! 
Now - Dec. 31: $40
Starting Jan. 1, 2024: $45
Namestamping is available for an extra $12 and must be purchased by Jan. 27, 2024. 

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

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PTO at BJHS

BECOME A MEMBER!

Membership Form for 2023-24 School Year

2023-2024 MEETING SCHEDULE

All meetings are at 6:30 pm in the Media Center

December 14, 2023
January 10, 2024
February 21, 2024
March 13, 2024
April 10, 2024
May 8, 2024

BJHS PTO SCHOOL STORE

Wednesdays During Lunch/Homerooms
Across from the Cafeteria
Items range in price from 25 cents to $10.

ONLINE BJHS SPIRIT SHOP

The BJHS Spirit Shop closed on September 18th. Please allow 3 weeks after the shop closes for orders to be delivery to the school.

HOW YOUR PURCHASES CAN HELP FUND BJHS ACTIVITIES

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Enroll in Kroger Community Reward Program to help benefit BJHS students every time you shop! Select the Bedford Junior High School PTO # 81894 when you sign up.

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION

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BJHS SPORTS NEWS

FALL 2023 SPORTS

BOYS BASKETBALL
Bedford 7th grade basketball team cruised to a 34-5 victory over Chelsea. Jack R. 12 points led a balanced scoring attack. Ali S. and Michael O. played well also. Cutter B. had a good floor game. (12-5-2023)

Bedford 8th grade took down the Bulldogs of Chelsea 25-19. Henry A. and Drew B. led the scoring. Braylin B. and Gabe R. also played well. (12-5-2023)

SWIM & DIVE
The Bedford Swim and Dive team had their first meet of the season. Bedford hosted a very strong Saline team. Bedford lost the meet, but came away with a few top performances and some state qualifying times. Parker W. won the 100 Breaststroke and was 2nd in the 100 IM. Both were state qualifying times. Jack A. was the top diver of the night, but also pulled out a state qualifying 50 fly along with teammate Samantha S. Samantha had some great races and also came away with a qualifying time in the 50 Free as well. Austin C. had a huge improvement in his 200 freestyle. He improved over 30 seconds.

Our next meet is Wednesday at Pinckney! Great first meet, Team! (12-5-2023) 

GOFAN TICKET PURCHASES

Some sporting event tickets can be purchased ahead of time online on GoFan. 

GENERAL SPORTS INFORMATION

SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Sports physicals must be dated April 15, 2023 or after this date to be in compliance for the 2023-2024 school year! A current physical is also required to participate in conditioning programs.

     Link to MHSAA Physical Form

BJHS UNDEFEATED ATHLETIC TEAMS

MORE ATHLETIC NEWS ON BEDFORDSPORTS.COM

2023 FALL BROCHURE IS HERE!

Check out the fall programs covering everything from art classes to kayaking, youth sports leagues and skills training, to special programs for adults; computers, and CPR, or take a trip to Frankenmuth! There truly is something for everyone! Winter classes and programs will be coming soon. Look for new art and fitness programs and more league play to come in early December. Until that time, there is still plenty to see and do.

SEARCH PROGRAMS & REGISTER ONLINE AT:
HTTPS://BEDFORD.CE.ELEYO.COM.

WINTER BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Registration for the Boys Basketball League for students in grades 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 will run from December 1-21st. The league will begin in January. Register at bedford.ce.eleyo.com

SAVE THE DATE!
The Annual Daddy Daughter Dance for girls in grades K-8 grade and their dads, uncles, grandfathers or significant other is set for Saturday, February 10. Registration will open on January 3 through February 2. Volunteers are always needed for this event - contact the Community Education Office if you are interested in assisting at the dance. 

Adult enrichment classes are also offered. Check out the adult fitness classes: cardio & tone, karate, line dancing, and yoga as well as art classes and more. Ed2Go offers a full array of online Career Training programs in multiple fields. Go to www.ed2go.com/bedfordae for a complete list

Don't see a class that you would be interested in? Email us your interests - [email protected] or call our office 734-850-6036.

Follow Community Ed on Facebook for updates on their new programs and activities: facebook.com/bedfordcommunityeducation

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL TRAFFIC FLOW

Mega-Loop Map

You will enter the north drive on the side of the junior high closest to the Bedford Public Library. You will travel behind the junior high and then continue towards the stadium, you will follow the new drive that circles around the north side of the high school building, runs parallel with the bus depot parking lot, turns to run along the south side of the junior high before passing behind the junior high and finally exiting out onto Jackman Road on the same drive that you entered on. You can drop off students at both the high school and the junior high using the Mega-Loop. A gate located in front of the stadium will be closed during the arrival and dismissal times that will prevent thru traffic from the junior high and high school. Please follow the direction of school personnel.

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
Parents can drop off any medication that will be given at school in the health room. A Medication Authorization Form, signed by a physician, must accompany the medication. This includes many common over-the-counter medications, such as cough drops.

UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS ARE BACK!
FREE & REDUCED SCHOOL MEALS APPLICATION STILL WORTH FILLING OUT!
We encourage families in need to fill out a Free and Reduced School Meals Application. Other programs that may benefit families may also require this form to be completed in order to be considered such as potentially waived or discounted Chromebook Fees. Family participation in the program may also qualify the school to receive additional funding to support our students. This form can be filled out online: https://bedfordps.familyportal.cloud/.

BUS ROUTE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON TRAVERSA RIDE 360 MOBILE APP

Link to detailed instructions on how to access and use the Traversa Ride 360 app and website
The “Where’s the Bus?” link on our website also links to these instructions.

Please note that the staff is continuing to make adjustments to the routes as last minute student registrations come in. Please double check before the first day of school. Times will fluctuate at the start of a new school year until everyone settles down into a routine. 

2023-2024 DISTRICT SCHOOL-YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR

Note: Easter Sunday is March 31, 2024. It is the last day of Spring Break.

2023 NEWS & VIEWS NEWSLETTER

The BPS District Back-to-School Newsletter is a great resource to use year round!

 

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How to Request Text Message Alerts and Manage Your Contact Preferences in Infinite Campus

Bedford Public Schools uses Infinite Campus' ability to send out Emergency Notifications. You can manage your contact preferences within your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. (If you have not set up your Parent Portal Account yet, please check you email for an activation key code.)

You can choose how you want to receive our messages: email, phone calls, and now text messages. The default setting is email and phone options. If you wish to add text messages, you will have to add that as an option in your Parent Portal Settings. Please use this link for Instructions on How to Set Your Contact Preferences and to Receive Text Message Alerts. 

You can edit your phone numbers within the portal, but if you need to change your email, you will need to contact the school office.

NEW TO INFINITE CAMPUS?
Each parent who is listed as a student guardian in Infinite Campus will receive an email on Monday. This email will include their personal parent activation key (a long string of letters and numbers) that will connect the parent to all of the students in their household that attend BPS. A parent will use that special key to set up their Infinite Campus parent account.

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APP STORE LINK
GOOGLE PLAY STORE LINK

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TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT UPDATES

Please see the latest Tech Department Newsletter with information for current 1st-11th grade families as we wrap up the 2022-23 school year and get ready for 2023-24!

It includes details on:

• End of Year Chromebook & Charger Collection
• 2023-24 Chromebook Insurance for 2nd-12th Grade
• Optional Protective Chromebook Messenger Bag Available
• Chromebook Distribution for 2023-24
• Google Drive & Gmail Summer Access for Students
• Like the Bedford Ed Tech Facebook Page

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Parents Guide: How to View Child Information on Schoology & Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus: Resources for Parents to Get Started

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COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR BEDFORD FAMILIES

Find details with this Community Assistance Opportunities for Bedford Families Link.

Link to Mobile Food Pantry dates/locations in Monroe County 

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BPS IS HIRING!

Among the available openings are several Parapro positions. These are great for people looking for part time work that fits within the same times as their child’s school days!

Use the “Jobs at BPS” link to see what is available and for details on applying.

A variety of substitute positions are also available. Substitute bus drivers are in demand. (If you are interested in being a bus driver, please call Transportation Director, Cari Dupree, at 734-850-6071 to ask about paid training if needed.)

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NOW HIRING SUB BUS DRIVERS

BPS Transportation Department is hiring new substitute bus drivers! Paid training is available if needed and conducted onsite here in Bedford. Flexible schedules are available. 

For more information, please contact the Transportation Director, Cari Dupree, at 734-850-6071.

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Bedford Junior High School Mission Statement

OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO LEARN:
Bedford Junior High School prepares our students of today for the world of tomorrow. Our school community provides an environment in which all students are able to learn to their full potential intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and for life-long learning.

OUR VISION:
BJHS Students...
Organized...
Responsible...
Respectful...
Proficient.

THE BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY AND STAFF BELIEVE:

•  All students will learn.
• Success breeds success.
• Learning is a life-long process.
• We as a school community control the educational environment and the conditions for each student to be successful while in our care.
• Education is the shared responsibility of our school, students, families and community.

Bedford Junior High School
8405 Jackman Road, Temperance, MI 48182
Phone: 734-850-6200, Attendance: 734-850-6210, Fax: 734-850-6299