Covid- 19

Bedford School District Covid-19 Dear Bedford Families ~ Welcome back from Winter break (almost)!  I hope the time off from school provided you with some much needed downtime.  While you were away, the Bedford School District was monitoring Covid-19 along with our partners at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). As of 2.26.20, there are no confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 in NH BHS Intersession Travel will be addressed under a separate cover.  TBD General Precautions The following precautions are recommended for all respiratory illnesses: Stay home and avoid public places when sick (i.e., social distancing) Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing Wash hands frequently Avoid being in close contact to a person who is sick Avoid sharing drinks, utensils or objects that may transmit saliva Disinfect frequently touched surfaces Specific Recommendations for those who have traveled (out of country) Anyone presenting with mild respiratory illness within 14 days of travel: Stay home until symptoms resolve Stay away from public places If symptoms worsen, contact health care provider Asymptomatic travelers from China: Stay home and avoid public places for 14 days Self-monitor for symptoms Contact NH DPHS - 603-271-4496 Asymptomatic travelers from countries identified with COVID-19 community transmission other than China (i.e., those with travel advisories): Monitor for fever or respiratory symptoms If symptoms develop, take temperature and contact healthcare provider or NH DPHS - 603-271-4496 Bedford School District Response Disseminate information to families as available Instruct employees and students to follow the general precautions above Work with our Maintenance & Food Service Departments to be vigilant in our sanitation practices Other, as prescribed by Public Health Officials  Resources CDC-COVID-19 Symptoms of COVID-19 CDC FAQ’s How COVID-19 Spreads Mike, Superintendent The mission of the Bedford School District is to develop a community of learners who are intellectually curious, resourceful, and respectful of self and others. Academic achievement through constantly improving standards is the District's highest priority. Michael Fournier, Superintendent of Schools Bedford School District, 103 County Road, Bedford NH 03110 ​​​​​​​P: (603) 472-3755, F: (603) 472-2567, www.sau25.net

Sprinkler Bond PSA (posted)

Please click the here to view a public service announcement regarding the Sprinkler Safety Bond on the ballot for consideration on March 10, 2020.

School District Ballot for March 10, 2020 (posted 02.21.20)

The ballot for the March 10, 2020 School District vote is available to view here.

Fire Sprinklers in Bedford Schools

For Immediate Release

Topic:   Fire Sprinklers in Bedford Schools

For more information, contact Fire Chief Scott Hunter @ 603 792 1369 or

Superintendent Mike Fournier @ 603 472 3755

Fire sprinklers in the Bedford Schools are not a new topic of discussion.  The need to comply with school safety standards set forth by the NH State Fire Code was identified over a decade ago.  Fire sprinklers are not the only way that code infractions can be overcome.  However, when municipal water became available in Bedford, sprinkler systems became the most cost-effective and least disruptive solution to meet compliance with these standards.

Three of Bedford’s public schools do not have fire sprinkler systems: Memorial Elementary, McKelvie Intermediate and Peter Woodbury Elementary.  The Bedford High School, Ross A. Lurgio Middle School, and Riddle Brook Elementary School all have fire protection.  Sprinkler systems are installed in educational occupancies as a means of enhancing life safety and protecting property.  They have been a priority of national fire protection standards for half a century.  At the time that the three schools were constructed, municipal water was not available at the locations of these schools.  When water was available on County Road twelve years ago, piping was plumbed to PWS and McKelvie in anticipation of sprinkler systems in these schools. The Bedford Fire Department and NH State Fire Marshal’s Office has been working with Bedford School officials since that time to develop mutually agreeable timelines for the installation of these systems.

Fire departments across the country respond to over 3,000 school fires annually.  Even small fires without injury result in thousands of dollars in damages and significantly disrupt student education.  The cost to replace Peter Woodbury, Memorial, and McKelvie combined is $30 million.  To properly protect these investments with sprinkler systems is $1.3 million dollars for all three schools.  There are no current plans to replace these educational facilities, so the investment in facilities is immeasurable.  It is difficult to imagine the cost of disruption as a result of a small fire affecting a small portion of a school in our district that utilizes all of its space.  In addition to decreasing fire vulnerabilities, the inclusion of sprinkler systems allows the enhancement of security measures further protecting our students.

The special bond article (Article II) on the School District Warrant is a funding option for voter’s consideration on March 10, 2020.  Voting polls open at 7 am and close at 7 pm.

School Lunch Announcement

All schools will be serving their Friday lunch that is scheduled on each school's menu. There are no changes to the menu.

No School - Thursday, February 13, 2020

Dear Bedford ~
Due to the timing of when the snow will change to sleet and freezing rain, the Bedford School District will be CLOSED today, Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Stay safe and have a great day!
Mike (Superintendent & Advocate of Spring)

'Intelligent Lives' Community and Bedford School District Film Event (posted 02.10.20)

Intelligent Lives

Intelligent Lives is a film by New Hampshire’s own Dan Habib. The film stars three young American adults with Intellectual Disabilities who challenge the perception of intelligence as they find their way through high school, college and the workforce. This film questions what it means to be intelligent and points to a future in which people of all abilities can participate in higher education, meaningful employment, and personal relationships.

Bedford School District, in partnership with Amherst School District, Merrimack School District, Manchester School District, the Bedford PTG, and St. Anselm’s Meelia Center, will be hosting a screening of the film on March 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the Bedford High School theatre. Following the film, there will be a question and answer session led by the filmmaker, Dan Habib.

Free tickets can be reserved at Eventbrite; 'Intelligent Lives' Community and BedfordSchool District Film Event

School Board Meeting on Monday, February 10, 2020 (posted 01.07.20)

There will be a School Board Meeting on Monday,  February 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room of the SAU Office at 103 County Road.  The agenda is available here.    BCTV coverage is available here.

Lunch Changes Due to Snow Day

School Lunch Menu for Friday 2/7: Elementary Schools BUILD-a-BURGER BOWL DAY! Seasoned GROUND BEEF OR VEGGIE BURGER Crispy Bacon Bits - Shredded Cheese - Lettuce -Tomatoes Diced Pickles - Diced Avocado, w/g Dinner Roll, Baked Smiley Fries, Fresh Celery Sticks Fresh Fruit OR Fruit Cup, Milk McKelive, Ross Lurgio & High School will have have the regular scheduled Friday meal