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 learner-focused.

District News

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SCHOOL CLOSURE
Bedford County Public Schools will be closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year, as ordered by Governor Northam. 

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has developed a parent resource on how to talk about this important health topic 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.

Click here for additional Coronavirus (COVID-19) information

PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 
Preschool and Kindergarten registration have been postponed. We will post the new registration dates as soon as they are rescheduled. Please check our Preschool & Kindergarten Information page for future updates.

STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020
Student registration for 2019-2020 is now closed. PowerSchool Enrollment is an online student registration service. Student registration for 2020-2021 will be available soon. Please check back for more information.

CHANGE OF SCHOOL NAME 
During the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2020, our School Board unanimously voted to change the name of Bedford Science & Technology Center to Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center. The building, previously Susie G. Gibson High School, was built in 1954 as a segregated school for African Americans. Mrs. Gibson was a well-known and respected member of the Bedford community who dedicated herself to her students and school.

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

SEAC MEMBER VACANCY
Parents of Students with Disabilities:
The Bedford County Public Schools’ Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is looking for interested parents to serve on the division’s SEAC. Interested persons should review, complete and submit the job description/application no later than April 10, 2020.