DISTRICT NEWS
RETURN TO SCHOOL
We will be providing additional updates as that information becomes available through direct communication to families, our BCPS website, YouTube channel, social media (Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter), as well as our Facebook video broadcasts.
Click here for Return to School information
Return to School Infographic - Updated 8/14/20
Important Updates from 8/13/20 School Board Meeting
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SCHOOL CLOSURE
Bedford County Public Schools still remains closed to the public, but essential appointments for registration can be made by calling your child's school between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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
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
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Apply online for free preschool for the 2020-2021 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 about applying for preschool.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Any child who is five years old on or before September 30, 2020 may enter Kindergarten.
There are two steps to registering.
1. Register your child online using one of the following links.
New Kindergarten students who have never been in BCPS before:
https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx…
Previous BCPS Preschool and Head Start students who will be moving up to Kindergarten: https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx…
2. Provide the required documentation by making an appointment with your child’s school office.
Documents needed for Kindergarten registration:
- Birth Certificate
- Updated physical
- Record of immunizations
- Proof of residency (copy of mortgage, lease, or real estate tax statement)
Appointments must be made to ensure social distancing. Anyone with an appointment should wear a mask when entering the school offices. There will only be one family in the office at a time. For additional information, please contact your child’s school.
School contact information can be found at http://bedford.sharpschool.net/schools.
SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM MEAL SERVICE UPDATES
Click here for Announcement of Continuation of Summer Food Service Program
Click here for Meal Service Update Letter
Click here for 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 on the Register Now icon below, then click on Register.
Click here for Intro to School Cash Online video
Click here for School Cash Online - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in PDF format
BUDGET INFORMATION
Click here for budget information
SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION
The Bedford County School Board will have a special called meeting on September 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Office conference room located at 311 S. Bridge Street, Bedford, VA. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss, prioritize, and approve CIP projects that will potentially be funded by the CARES Act.
This meeting will be open to the public but will have limited seating due to physical distancing requirements. 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 6:00 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/
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