Bedford County Public Schools

Bedford County is located in the Piedmont Region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seated comfortably at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The County is home to an abundance of natural beauty and historical sites, structures, and scenic tourist attractions including one of Virginia's largest lakes, Smith Mountain Lake.

With our mission, empowering learners for future success, Bedford County Public Schools is student-centered.

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DISTRICT NEWS 

We will be providing updates as that information becomes available through direct communication to families, our BCPS website, YouTube channel, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter).

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has developed a parent resource on how to talk about COVID-19 with your child. The CDC provides daily updates and health-related guidance in regards to COVID-19 if further information is needed for your family.

COVID-19 and Your Mental Health Infographic
Guidance Regarding Face Coverings - Beginning 11/18/20
Bedford County Public Schools: Contact Tracing
What is Contact Tracing?

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION 
Apply online for free preschool for the 2021-2022 school year. Please use the link Preschool & Kindergarten Information page to access further information and follow the directions provided on the web page to complete and submit the electronic application. Click here for Informational Flyer. 

LIVE STREAMING SERVICE OF HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
You can now follow and subscribe to BCPS Athletics on the NFHS network (Pixellot). This is a live streaming service of high school athletics. At this time, Football and Volleyball will be active for online spectators that subscribe to the service. Spring sports (limited options) will be added at a later date. 

Here are the instructions: 1. Click on the link to visit the NFHS network  www.NFHSnetwork.com. 2. Search for the school that you want to subscribe to by clicking on the blue line to the right of the Browse section at the top of the screen and typing one of the following: Jefferson Forest High School - Forest, VA Liberty High School - Bedford, VA Staunton River High School - Moneta, VA 3. Subscribe and Follow (Annual Plan $69.99, Monthly $10.99/month) 4. If you have additional questions please contact your school’s Athletic Director.

STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Student registration for the 2020-2021 school year with Bedford County Public Schools is open.

New Students - Click here to register
Returning Students - Click here to register

SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM MEAL SERVICE UPDATES
Media Release - School Meals Free for all Children
Meal Service Update Letter
School Nutrition Program Frequently Asked Questions

ONLINE MEAL APPLICATION
Free and Reduced Price Meals are available to families who believe they may qualify. You will be notified by mail of your child's status. Only complete one application per family. To submit an application online, click the button below.

ANGEL FUND DONATIONS
Would you like to help support the feeding needs of students in Bedford County Public Schools? Click the button below to donate to the Angel Fund Account at a school of your choice. Thank you in advance for making a difference in a child’s life!

 

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE
School Cash Online is a safe, simple and secure way for parents to pay for field trips, yearbooks, spirit wear, athletic fees and more. No need to take out cash or write checks, now you can shop online from the comfort of your own home. Click here and choose Register. 

Click here for Intro to School Cash Online video
Click here for School Cash Online - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in PDF format

SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION
The Bedford County School Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in the School Board Office conference room located at 311 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA.

This meeting will be open to the public but will have limited seating due to physical distancing requirements. Those who sign up for public comment that arrive after maximum seating capacity has been reached will be admitted into the building one at a time when it is their turn to speak.

Additionally, any member of the public attending the meeting will be required to wear a face covering. Priority seating will be given to meeting participants. 

The public is encouraged to watch the meeting via live stream on our YouTube channel. Tune in at 5:00 p.m.  

BCPS YouTube channel link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvIyLnQJ8uBXH9Y36C9uvw

BoardDocs, BCPS School Board Meeting Management System link: 
http://bedford.sharpschool.net/departments/school_board/BoardDocs/