Bedford Public Schools

 
WELCOME TO BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL!

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BJHS FUNDRAISER

Key Dates:
Nov. 8th: Order Pick-up (Pick up times to be announced)
Nov. 15th: Payments Due (Checks should be made out to Bedford Junior High School) 

Thank you for your support!

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SPIRIT WEEK

October 2 - 6, 2023
Next week is Breast Cancer Awareness Week as well as Homecoming Week. We have decided to try and blend the two together. We have come up with the following themes for each day.

Monday: Western Day - Dress is your favorite Western attire
Tuesday: Twin Day - find a friend and dress alike
Wednesday: Nurse or Doctor Day - Dress to support those who are in the field of fighting for a cure for cancer
Thursday: Pink Out - wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday: Spirit Day - Cheer on the Bedford Mules to a Homecoming win in your Bedford colors!

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Pet Care Drive

The Classical Engineers (FTC Robotics Team #8579) is running a pet drive. All donations go to the Monroe County Humane Society. The drive runs through October 27th.

The following items are being collected:
     Pet food
     Pet treats
     Toys
     Gift cards
     Paper towels
     Soap
     Litter
     Trash bags
For more donation ideas: visit Humane Society of Monroe County

Drop off locations:
     Bedford Junior High School
     Bedford Branch Public Library

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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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VOLLEY FOR THE CURE

Orders for Volley for the Cure T-shirts will be taken during lunches Monday (9/25) through Wednesday 9/27. Orders will be delivered 10/2, 10/3, and 10/4 during lunches.

The shirts are $12 each for standard sizes. Anyone wearing a 2023 Bedford Volley for the Cure shirt will receive free admission into the Volley for the Cure volleyball games on 10/5.

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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.

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: Oct. 2, 16, 30, Nov. 13, 27, Dec. 11

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PICTURE DAY!

Picture Retake Day is October 26, 2023.

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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 - Oct. 13: $35
Oct. 14 - 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

October 11, 2023
November 8, 2023
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

FOOTBALL
Cutter B. connected with Nolan B. for 2 touchdown passes for 7th grade football and Tyler T. added another touchdown despite a close loss.

Meanwhile, the 8th grade continues on their hot streak lead by Luke W. 1 rushing and 3 passing touchdown performances all hauled in by Caden M. (10/2/2023)

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
The girls cross country team competed on Saturday at the Marauder Cross Country Invitational. The placed 8th out of 17 teams competing. 11 runners earned new personal records including Karys K., Charlotte B., Kennedy W., Ava T., Coeli H., and Kayloni N. Great job, ladies!!! (10/2/2023)

VOLLEYBALL
7th Grade volleyball team played in a tournament at Tecumseh. They went undefeated, winning all 4 matches they played! Congratulations!!!

WINTER 2023-2024 SPORTS

BASKETBALL OPEN GYMS
There will be open gyms for any 7th and 8th grade boys interested in basketball on the following dates:
     Sunday, Oct. 1, 5-6:30,pm
     Sunday, Oct. 8, 5-6:30,pm
     Sunday, Oct. 15, 5-6:30,pm
     Sunday, Oct. 22, 5-6:30,pm
Any questions? Please direct them to Coach Krupp at [email protected].

 

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

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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!

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

 

NEW CO-ED LACROSSE CLINIC

Come learn the fundamentals of lacrosse with BJHS coaches and players: catching, throwing, scooping and cradling! Learn the basic rules and penalties of the game (This clinic is co-ed but the rules taught will be for boys lacrosse games.). No lacrosse experience is required.  Included in the registration fee for new students ($60) is a new stick to take home! Previous students are offered a discounted rate ($20) and will need to bring their own stick. 

Indian Creek Park Lacrosse Field
Tue, Oct 3 & Wed, Oct 4 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Register for the Lacrosse Clinic

 

Ed2Go offers a full array of online Career Training programs in multiple fields. Go to www.ed2go.com/bedfordae for a complete list

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.

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