Welcome to Bedford County Public Schools

Welcome to Bedford County Public Schools' web page. Bedford County is located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of central Virginia. The public school system of Bedford County is dedicated to excellence in education and strives to prepare our students to be productive and responsible citizens in our community and the world.
News & Notices

School Board
2013-2014 Budget (Approved 4/30/2013)

Destruction of Special Education Records
Notice is hereby given that Bedford County Public Schools intends to destroy the special education records of students who graduated from Liberty High School between 2004 and 2007. The 2004 records are maintained for five years after a student withdraws or graduates from school. A permanent academic record containing the student's name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, and year of graduation or withdrawal is maintained for 75 years.

Any student meeting this criteria may receive these records by contacting the Registrar at (540) 586-2541 or email at bcpsrecords@bedford.k12.va.us. Requests must be made by May 29. 2013. Destruction of these records will begin May 31, 2013.

PLEASE NOTE: Certain records may be needed by the student, parent, or guardian for social security benefits or other purposes.

Teacher Evaluation
Bedford County Public Schools is revising its teacher evaluation system based in part on state and federal requirements. Click here to view a draft handbook that will be considered by the School Board at its May 9 and May 30 meetings. If you have questions or comments about the document, please direct them to Dr. Mac Duis, Director of Instruction mduis@bedford.k12.va.us.

School Nutrition News
Meal charge cut off date - click here for information

Message from the Superintendent regarding the Newtown, CT tragedy
Message to Parents and Guardians
Tips for talking to children about school safety

Employment Opportunities
Online Job Application click here

Substitute Information - Currently Bedford County Public Schools has a waiting list for substitute teachers. You may submit an online applications with necessary documents to complete your file which will stay active for one year. Licensed applicants will be processed first and any prior to October may not be processed until later in the school year if needed.

Human Resources Information
Elementary Student-Teacher Ratios 2012-2013

Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Prevention Training - The responsibility for protecting students from sexual misconduct and abuse is shared by the school board, school board employees, school volunteers, parents, state agencies, and law enforcement. The following two organizations are dedicated solely for the prevention of child sexual abuse. Please take a moment to review the information and training opportunities available through these two organization's websites:
- Darkness to Light
- Stop It Now

Student Information
Code of Student Conduct

Online Opportunities
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Upcoming Events
Date and Time: May 27, 2013 12:00AM-12:00AM
Category: Holiday
Date and Time: May 30, 2013 7:00PM-10:00PM
Category: School Board Meeting
Date and Time: Jun 05, 2013
Category: Academic
Date and Time: Jun 06, 2013 12:00AM-Jun 07, 2013 11:59PM
Category: Professional Development
Date and Time: Jun 08, 2013
Category: Academic