Bedford Junior High School (BJHS)

WELCOME TO BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL!

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BJHS ROUND-UP:
AUGUST 23-25, 2022

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022.

The District 2022-2023 Year-at-a-Glance Calendar is now out.

Summer Office Hours

Summer Office Hours at Bedford Junior High School will from 7 am until 2 pm. The office will be closed on Monday, July 4th. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, August 22nd.

ENROLLING A NEW STUDENT

Please call 734-850-6200 to make an appointment to enroll a new student for the 2022-2023 school year.

2022 4th QUARTER GRADES POSTED

Student and Parent Portals on Infinite Campus are now open to view the 4th Quarter Report Cards.

Student and Parent Portals will remain open throughout the summer, however, student schedules will be turned off until August 31, 2022.

MONROE COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Congratulations to Sophia S. for competing in and coming in 2nd place in the Monroe County Spelling Bee!! Great Job!!

4 GO To STATE COMPETITION!

Bedford Junior High School MathCounts team of Kellen G., Isaac H., Aaron M., Teddy F., Andy N., Sawyer P., and Riley M. had an impressive showing at the Chapter Competition. Kellen, Sawyer, Andy, and Riley all earned spots in the State Competition that was held on Saturday, March 12th at Saginaw Valley State University!

INTERESTED IN JOINING ROBOTICS?

Bedford Public Schools has a strong K-12 robotics program. At the junior high, there are 5 teams that participate in the FIRST Tech Challenge. Three of those teams made it all the way to the state championship this year!

FIRST Tech Challenge with robot FIRST TECH CHALLENGE

For kids in 6th-8th grade.

Students learn CAD, create 3D printed items, and design and build a robot (out of mostly metal parts) and program it to score as many points as possible in a 2 1/2 minute competition.

HOW TO SIGN UP

Registration is now open for the Fall 2022 Robotics season.

Cost: Don’t delay in registering! Space is limited. Early bird discounted cost is $55 per child by June 1. Beginning June 2, cost increases to $75 per child.

Don’t delay in registering! Space is limited.

2022 BOYS & GIRLS MISCA MIDDLE SCHOOL MEET RESULTS

The last weekend in January, 8 of our BJHS students competed in the State Swim and Dive competition in Battle Creek.

Congratulations to 8th grader, Brayden M. for an amazing 6 second personal best in the 100 Breaststroke that earned him MISCA state champ. He was also 8th in the 100 IM.
Diver Macy V. finished out her season with a 2nd place finish at the state meet.
Avery H. had a 5 second personal best in the 100 Backstroke and tied for 5th place in the state.
Lily L. had a personal best in the 50 free and finished 14th.
Aaron M. finished 12th in the 100 Breaststroke.
Andy N. finished 19th in the 50 Fly.

The boys' 200 Medley Relay (Eli K., Brayden M., Andy N., and Aaron M.) finished 8th and the 200 Free Relay (Eli K., Andy N., Aaron M. and Ryan S.) finished 13th.

The team represented BJHS very well!

Junior High’s Rookie HOSA Team Enjoys Success!

HOSA’s theme for this year is “Shatter Your Expectations” And the rookie members of the Bedford Junior High’s new HOSA chapter certainly did just that in their competition at the State Leadership Conference in Traverse City.

group photo of HOSA Irelyn N.: Extemporaneous Health Poster, 1st Place
Iva R.: Health Education, 1st Place
Hussein S.: Health Education, 1st Place
Aubrey M.: Health Career Display, 1st Place
Sophia J.: Health Career Display, 1st Place
Chloe W.: Health Career Preparation, 2nd Place
Riley M.: Math For Health Careers, 1st Place
Emmalee I.: Health Career Preparation, 1st Place

Each of these students qualify for the International Leadership Conference this summer in Nashville, Tennessee.

BJHS HOSA Chapter Advisor, Tina Kelly, could not be more thrilled, “Our team was determined to be successful, they stayed focused and worked hard...AND, brought home the Prize! I could not be more proud of these kiddos!”

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE RESULTS

First Place winners were:
Iva R., Hussein S., Irelyn N. in the Health Education Event
Aubrey M., Sophia J. in Health Career Display
Riley M. in Math for Health Careers
Emmalee I. in Health Career Preparation

Second Place Winners were:
Sawyer P. in Math for Health Careers
Chloe W. for Career Preparation

Advisor Ms. Kelly remarked on how proud she is of this rookie team’s efforts, “These kids had tons of fun, and did well! I am so glad to be a part of this group, they work hard and have such determination to do well and be a part of HOSA and our team.”

BJHS Robotics Teams Compete in FIRST Tech Challenge

MICHIGAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Three BJHS teams qualified for the Michigan Championship on December 17-18 at Macomb Community College. The Classical Engineers, the Loose Screw and the Turning Gears all competed. The Loose Screws finished the elimination rounds as the #4 seeded alliance captain and selected the Turning Gears as one of their 2 alliance partners. They alliance narrowly lost their first match by only 6 points. They were beat again in the second round of their division quarterfinal matches.

BJHS FTC mentor, Ravindra Vaikunthanathan (Ravi) was nominated for the Compass Award for his mentorship with programming, build and outreach efforts. He came in 3rd place in that award category. Congratulations, Ravi, and thank you for helping our robotics students have such a successful season!

NOVI QUALIFIER RESULTS

Classical Engineers won the First Place Think Award and advanced to States!
Turning Gears earned the Second Place Motivate Award.

BEDFORD QUALIFIER RESULTS

Turning Gears: Ended the qualifying matches in 2nd place was the 1st place winner of the Motivate Award
Classical Engineers: 1st place winner of the Control Award and 2nd place winner of the Inspire Award
Loose Screws: 1st place winner of the Innovate Award

These 3, of the 5 Bedford FTC Teams, are advancing to the State Championship at Macomb Community College on December 17-18, 2021. Good Luck!

COMMUNTY EDUCATION NEWS

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SPRING/SUMMER BROCHURE IS OUT!

Registration for spring and summer leagues (soccer, t-ball and softball) and programs are being added weekly. Safe Sitter, Safety Town, Summer Parks, Art Classes and more. Go to https://bedford.ce.eleyo.com.

SUMMER IN BEDFORD

Community Education offers several opportunities throughout the summer; from Swim Lessons to Tennis Camp and more. Look for more listings through the summer. Check it out and register online at https://bedford.ce.eleyo.com.

Coming in early August
Check out the fall line up - Cross country, soccer, and a special Father-Son event and more. Registration will open in August for these programs and more.

MORE PROGRAM DETAILS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR:

Summer Parks - A full summer of fun activities are planned; field trips, arts & crafts, and more
Summer Latchkey - Join the space crew as they navigate the universe
Girls Softball - deadline is next month
Tennis Camp, Swimming Lessons, Safe Sitter, 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.

Adult enrichment classes are also offered. Check out the adult fitness classes: cardio & tone, karate, line dancing, tai chi, yoga and zumba 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.

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

BJHS SPORTS NEWS

2022-2023 SPORTS INFORMATION

SPORTS PHYSICALS
Remember sports physicals must be dated April 15, 2022 or after this date to be in compliance for the next school year! Anything dated before the April 15, 2022 date will no longer be valid once the school year ends. A current physical is also required to participate in summer conditionings.

Link to MHSAA Physical Form

FALL HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
Girls: Please email Coach Davis with any questions at [email protected].
Boys: Please email Coach Earl with any questions at [email protected].

FALL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF
Any 8th grade girls interested in trying out for the girls golf team in the fall, you or parents should send an email to coach Reed ([email protected]) and he will send you information for summer workouts and more details.
Tryouts will begin August 8th.

FALL 7th & 8th GRADE VOLLEYBALL
Attention incoming 7th and 8th graders!! Anyone interested in trying out for volleyball?? Sign up for our summer camp!! Deadline is June 30th. See June 14th Schoology Announcement from Mr. Hurley for more information.

MORE ATHLETIC NEWS ON BEDFORDSPORTS.COM

BPS APP AVAILABLE

Download the BPS APP on your phone to have access to the school website, bus finder, menus, Schoology, and more! Here are the direct links to the Bedford Public Schools app:

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bedford_public_schools/id1560189448?ls=1&mt=8

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.relianceco.cma.BedfordPS

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

Bedford Public Schools will begin utilizing 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 look for an email sent this past Monday for instructions and 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.

BUS ROUTES

Find the stop nearest to your house

You can follow the progress of your route using our "Where's the Bus? link to see how close the bus is to your stop.

Note: There is a lag in the app in displaying the location of the bus that could be up to a couple of minutes. The bus is actually further along its route than what the app is showing.
Times will fluctuate at the start of a new school year until everyone settles down into a routine.

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 as in the past. 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.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR BEDFORD FAMILIES

Find details with this Community Assistance Opportunities for Bedford Families Link including information about food assistance programs, Eye Exams/Glasses, Parent Support Group and more. New information will be added to that document as it comes in. Some programs are seasonal but past details are included for future reference.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

Link to Mobile Food Pantry dates/locations in Monroe County

HOW YOUR PURCHASES CAN HELP FUND BJHS ACTIVITIES

BJHS COLLECTING BOX TOPS VIRTUALLY!
Redeeming Box Tops is now available using a free app that scans your receipt (within 14 days of purchase) and automatically applies the 10 cents per participating item to the school you choose. Look for the new Box Tops scan logo on the package. More information on this new app for box tops can be found at btfe.com.

See https://www.boxtops4education.com/ for more details on how to scan your receipts.

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. Your enrollment needs to be renewed annually after April 30th.

WELCOME BACK!

DISTRICT 2021 BACK TO SCHOOL NEWS & VIEWS NEWSLETTER

It's been a busy summer at BPS! Find out what is going on around the district as we get ready to start a brand new school year! Keep it handy as a year round informational resource!

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.

BPS UPDATES COVID PROTOCOLS AND GUIDANCE

MASK REQUIREMENTS VS. RECOMMENDATIONS
Dr. Shultz emailed updated COVID protocols to families on February 28, 2022. They are based on current local, state, and national case data. The major changes within the protocols include the removal of the masking requirement on district buses and vehicles, the transitioned focus of close contact tracing from a district function to a county health department collaboration, and the retiring of the Test-to-Stay Program due to reduced case numbers and low participation. Students and staff wishing to take a COVID-19 antigen test may still do so through the health aid offices located inside individual buildings. Families/students requesting a test will be required to have a signed consent form before administration.

BPS COVID-19 INFORMATION

COVID Screening Tool for Bedford families.

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

Bedford Public Schools