Bedford
Public
Schools

Welcome to our District - to the community and school system that make Bedford Township such a wonderful place to live, work, and play. The reason is simple; it's the people. Our schools are so extraordinary because of the highly-qualified educators who teach nearly 5,000 students, all those who serve in each building, those who receive their education at BPS, and those individuals who support our schools so dilligently.

We say: Great Students + Great Staff + Great Community = Excellent Schools!

We are extremely proud of the 6 world-class schools that make up our dynamic school district. There's no better place for your child(ren) to receive a comprehensive, quality education.

Our highly qualified and experienced staff is committed to providing a positive educational experience and helping the students of today master the skills and technologies that they need for the world tomorrow.

Bedford Public Schools follow both the Michigan Merit Curriculum and the Common Core Curriculum. The educational experience at Bedford expands far beyond those curriculum requirements.

MICHIGAN MERIT CURRICULUM

Art Instruction with Art Teachers, Music Taught by Music Teachers, Physical Education Classes, Media Center, Technology Enhanced Education, Enrichment Opportunities, Student Support, Community Education Programs, and Latchkey Available.

Starting with the youngest in our unique half-day Young 5's program and our full-day Kindergarten programs, and all the way up to the 5th grade, caring teachers provide individualized instruction, hands-on activities, and innovative learning environments often using multiple forms of technology to keep the students engaged and learning.

Students receive classroom lessons in the core curriculum areas as well as visiting the classrooms of the art and music teachers for creative and expressive learning in the arts. Physical education is a highlight for many as the class travels down to the gym to participate in innovative and entertaining exercise activities and games. Regular visits to the Media Center ensures each child has engaging reading material matched to their reading level.

Support services are available in a variety of areas to ensure each student has the tools for reaching their full potential; Health Aides, Response to Intervention (RTI), Literacy Support, Speech & Language Instruction, Resource Room Instruction, Psychologist, Social Worker, Student Support, and Occupational Therapy.

Latchkey child care is available to those families whose schedules extend beyond the hours of the school day. Registration is required.

Here the students transition into a more independent learning environment in which students are able to learn to their full potential intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and for life-long learning. The students continue to have opportunities to explore the creative arts and enjoy the use of technology in their instruction. More academic and elective choices are offered, some of which count as high school credit:

Art, Music, Drama, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Technical Education, Technology Education, Spanish and Algebra Classes for High School Credit

Students have the option to participate in organizations such as: Band, Orchestra, National Junior Honor Society and Student Council. For the 7th & 8th Graders: Choir, Newspaper, and Yearbook are also offered. Bedford Junior High clubs include: Art, Chess, Computers, Drama, Juggling, Math, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Strategic Thinking Board Games, Quiz Bowl, Writing, and YMCA Leaders.

The sixth grade school-within-a-school model keeps these new students to the junior high students with a small team of teachers and the same classmates throughout the day in a self-contained area on the second floor of the building. It serves as an excellent transition from the elementary environment where the students enjoy their budding independence in the junior high but still have the smaller school atmosphere to flourish in as they adapt to the change.

Community Education continues to offer recreational sports programs for sixth grade students.

For the seventh and eighth grade years, each student is assigned a home base teacher who will get to know your child personally. The students will switch teachers for each class based on the bell schedule.

Eligible eighth grade students can elect to take Algebra instead of general math and American Cultures courses in English and American History.

Seventh and eighth graders are eligible to participate in both intramural sporting activities and interscholastic sports teams such as Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Grapplerettes, Softball, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

Eighth hour is an after school study hour three days a week where teachers are available to help with homework.

Guidance Counselors are available to assist students.

With well over 200 course offerings, there is something for everyone at Bedford High School. Our highly diverse curriculum includes options for:

Career & Technical education courses (some of which include industry certifications), Honors Classes, Advanced Placement Classes, and Dual Enrollment opportunities that could give graduating seniors up to 12 college credits at no cost to them.

Throughout their high school career, our teaching professionals seek to give the students a foundational knowledge to base their future success upon whether they go directly into the workforce or pursue higher education and inspire them to learn more. Regardless of where their future takes them, they will leave with transferrable skills to help in life-long learning and an appreciation for the value of knowledge.

Bedford High School offers a variety of athletic programs: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Cheer Team, Football, Golf, Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling. But perhaps the most impressive statistic for our student-athletes that never gets reported in the sports section: 75% of the participants are considered scholar-athletes with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Numerous clubs and organizations offer a wide selection of extra-curricular activities: Artist Guild, Broadcast Club, Business Professionals of America, DECA, Drama Club, French Club, German Club, Grapplerettes, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Flag Corp, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Robotics, Soiree, Student Council, Writers' Guild, Yearbook, and Newspaper.

Throughout our district, each school building offers hot breakfast and lunch options for students. A free and reduced breakfast/lunch program is available to those who qualify.

Transportation to and from school is offered for free on our buses and are driven by our own employees who get to know every child.

Our award-winning Community Education program boasts of a large selection of recreational sporting leagues, creative classes and social events.

Each school has opportunities for parent involvement with active PTA/PTSA/PTO groups, booster and support organizations and a variety of individual volunteer possibilities.

Bedford Public Schools partners with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office to employ two deputies whose roles include age-appropriate safety education to the K-12 student population on basic safety concepts for the younger children, to bullying and cybersafety for the older students. They also work to keep our schools safe with crime prevention and law enforcement if necessary.

Should you have questions about Bedford Public Schools or desire more information on enrolling your child(ren) in our District, please feel free to contact us!

Conveniently located less than five miles from Toledo, Bedford Township offers plenty to do for both the young and the young-at-heart. Organized in the 1830's, Bedford now offers a great variety of amenities including, an award-winning school district, a state-of-the-art library, a fully-equipped YMCA with outstanding programming, and a large parks and recreation program. Its Town Hall, with a sheriff's substation, stands in the heart of the township. Whether you enjoy fishing, swimming, basketball, or golf, you will find it all right here in Bedford Township along with friendly, quiet neighborhoods and beautiful tree-lined streets.

With more than 30,000 people, Bedford Township is a vibrant community that offers the perfect blend of activity and solace. Local businesses thrive in Bedford because they are in a community which supports their success.

And many of those people are actively involved in the schools on a daily basis. Whether they are a parent-volunteer in an elementary classroom or a dedicated officer in a parent / teacher organization, or a booster club, we are greatly appreciative of all of their time, talent, and in many cases, their financial contributions. Thank you for all you do.

There is no better place to live and go to school!