On behalf of the Bedford Area School District, we respectfully write the following letter knowing it is possibly one of the most controversial issues facing parents, students, and schools in decades. For some, the mask mandate is welcomed as Covid-19 has affected them greatly in the worst possible way such as the death of a loved one and/or their own negative... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District is always monitoring a variety of information sources in an effort to keep our students and staff safe. It is one of our most important missions. The district is currently monitoring the remnants of hurricane IDA as it approaches central Pennsylvania. Currently, NOAA has a flash flood watch for Bedford County. NOAA explains the... READ MORE >
BASD Update on Changes to Bus Routes 1 and 33 The Bedford Area School District worked diligently this summer to update bus routes in an effort to create efficient routes and deal with bus driver shortages. There are two major changes to the Districts’ bus routes. Bus Route 1 The District eliminated bus route 1. The students previously... READ MORE >
A few weeks ago a school mailing was sent informing parents of the need to create parent accounts in PowerSchool and School Cafe. Today, individualized credentials with detailed directions to create these accounts were mailed home. PowerSchool replaces Skyward. PowerSchool is our new student information system. A student information system allow parents to see... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District is very excited to announce a huge change to our food services! Students, we actively listened to your thoughts and developed plans to create a new experience. During the summer months, the district contracted with Nutrition Inc. to lead and manage our food services. Nutrition Inc. brings considerable expertise and... READ MORE >
First, there is no emergency at any of the district buildings. Community members know the focus of the Bedford Area School District is education. We have other missions including supporting the community throughout any challenges. We stand ready to deal with floods, fires, snowstorms and other challenges. Today, at Bedford High School, the Bedford Area School... READ MORE >
The Class of 2021 Graduation will be live streamed on May 27, 2021 beginning at 6:45 p.m. using this link: https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=YjgzOD Congratulations Class of 2021! READ MORE >
Bedford High School would like to inform you that due to the impending weather this evening and the promising forecast for tomorrow, tonight's outside graduation cermony will be postponed until tomorrow, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 7pm. READ MORE >
During our recent student iPad distribution, the district recognized a defect with the company’s iPad screen protector. The original screen protectors were warped and did not have a secure fit to the iPad screen. This caused issues with screen sensitivity, unresponsiveness, and instability. With this knowledge, the district worked with the supplier and... READ MORE >
This is a reminder to parents or guardians of Bedford Area School District students to please turn in the required paperwork for your child to receive their new iPad. If you need additional copies of the paperwork, or have questions, please contact your child's building administration. Click here to view and print the technology forms. READ MORE >
In the fall of 2018, the Bedford Area School District issued iPads to all students as part of our Bedford 2020 initiative. The district heard positive feedback from students, parents, teachers, and community members on our commitment to enhance student learning with modern technology. The iPads engaged students in the classroom and enhanced their educational... READ MORE >
In our continued efforts to be transparent, the Bedford Area School District also endeavors to keep parents and the community informed. Given that core value, we want to inform parents about an incident that occurred at Bedford Elementary School this morning. At 9:36 this morning, a parent dropped off their student without any signs of unusual behavior. When we... READ MORE >
BASD’s Plan for Full-Time In-Person Learning The Bedford Area School District will have a virtual day for all students on Friday, February 12, 2021. The reason for the virtual day is the district and the Hyndman Area Health Center are administering the Covid-19 vaccine to approximately 160 staff members at a rate of 24 individuals every hour. In addition to... READ MORE >
Due to the impending inclement weather, the After 3 programs and all sports practices, including Parks and Rec practices and activities, are cancelled for today, January 25, 2021. Tomorrow, January 26, 2021, the Bedford Area School District will be learning virtually. Schools will be physically closed and all students will be learning virtually from... READ MORE >
Parents and Students The Bedford Area School District hopes you are well and had a great holiday break! We know many are eagerly awaiting the return of some form of face-to-face learning. Like you, we value the in-person school experience and frankly, can’t wait until regular full-time in-person instruction returns! Hopefully, 2021 will bring a change. ... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District thanks everyone for their support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. We are sure everyone is aware of the substantial spread of Covid-19 currently occurring in Bedford County. Yesterday, the district received information about some changes at the state-level, which go into effect on November 30, 2020. As a result of Covid-19... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District appreciates the tremendous support and cooperation from our students, parents, and community. We recognize there are diverse and strong opinions about the pandemic. Nonetheless, we all must work together to keep schools open, provide a great education, and protect students and staff. The Bedford Area School District is taking... READ MORE >
Please click here for information on the Act 34 Hearing.The Act 34 Booklet can be viewed by clicking here. READ MORE >
COVID-19 UPDATE (10-14-2020) In an effort to keep the Bedford Area School District’s community informed about the spread of COVID-19, we want to update you regarding the current status of COVID-19 cases in the district. Currently, the district is managing five positive cases, forty-two close contacts, and monitoring six suspected cases. It appears as if the... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District continues to wrestle with the ongoing changes to attendance at sporting events. The newest orders from the Governor modified attendance restrictions at both outdoor and indoor events. In accordance with Governors modifications, the district is excited to permit some spectators at one of our most attended events - varsity football... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District is impatiently awaiting clarification following the Governor’s recent update about sports. We are optimistic spectators may permitted at some sports in the near future, but we require additional information from the State, PIAA, and the Laurel Highlands before we can open events. Although we are optimistic about future events,... READ MORE >
For current active Covid-19 information please click on this link:https://5il.co/k5ow READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to view our update https://www.bedfordasd.org/covid-19-update-8-18-20 READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to view our updated August 11, 2020 Back to School Frequently Asked Questions document. https://5il.co/jdm8 READ MORE >
For more information on the Bedford Area School District's Online Learning options please visit this link: https://www.bedfordasd.org/bed... READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to view our BASD 2020-21 Back to School Frequently Asked Questions document. https://5il.co/ipaa READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to view our School District Phased Reopening Health and Safety Plan.BASD Phased Reopening Health and Safety Plan READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District Board of Education's Regular Business Meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2020, at 6:30 PM and although the building will be closed to the public, the meeting will be open for the public to attend remotely via Zoom. Directions on accessing the meeting will be posted by Tuesday on the website's new School Board Meeting tab. Click... READ MORE >
Last week, Governor Wolf made an announcement that schools will be physically closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. All Bedford Area School District students will continue their education remotely using Schoology, an iPad, and additional online resources. The Bedford Area School District is committed to the safety and well-being of our students... READ MORE >
On April 9, 2020 prior to the Easter break, Governor Wolf announced Pennsylvania Schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. As previously stated in our last Q&A, the Bedford Area School District was consciously delaying several decisions in an effort to make the best and most timely decisions possible. The Governor’s announcement on April... READ MORE >
Update at 3:30 pm - Tonight's Stadium Light Display Cancelled The Bedford Area School District appreciated the community support and our hearts were in the right place. We wanted to support our students and community. Unfortunately, we were advised that a few students are talking about gathering for this event on social media. Although we advised against this... READ MORE >
Bedford Area School District Update about the School Closure during Covid 19 The spread of Covid 19 impacted almost every aspect of life. At the Bedford Area School District we recognize this impact and are working furiously to normalize students’ educational experience as much as possible. Fortunately, educational leaders in both the Pennsylvania House... READ MORE >
During these unprecedented times with all the students learning from home there has been a significant increase in demand for Schoology. As a result of this demand over the last three days, our students and staff have experienced degraded services; including longer load times or in some instances the inability to log in. This often leads to students, teachers,... READ MORE >
The Governor of Pennsylvania extended the Pennsylvania school closure for two more weeks, until April 6, 2020, due to the concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. During this time, the Bedford Area School District will continue to provide online instruction to all students through Schoology. The Bedford Area School District will continue to keep you updated... READ MORE >
Click here for a recent message from BASD Superintendent, Dr. Allen Sell. READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District will hold their regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 6:30 PM in the Board Conference room at the Bedford High School. The meeting will be abbreviated with essential business and a small agenda only. Please note, there will be no votes or formal actions taken on the building project. Additionally, we are... READ MORE >
Bedford Area School District Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Preparedness (Updated 3/13/20 11:15am) (Updated 3/13/2020 3:30 PM) PLEASE READ ENTIRE DOCUMENT Current Status: The Bedford Area School District is operating as normal. We are currently educating students and staff about preventing the spread of the virus. Additionally, we developed action... READ MORE >
Click below to download the architects from EI Associates PowerPoint Presentation describing the renovation for the Bedford Area School District. Click Here Download the PDF version of the presentation. READ MORE >
In addition to education, there are numerous other functions that make schools valuable to its community. The Bedford Area School District offers numerous services to support students and families experiencing homelessness. The ranges of supports vary greatly depending on the student’s needs. Examples of supports include specialized transportation, free lunches,... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District would like to invite the community to join us for a presentation on the proposed building project. The presentation will include information from the architects, EI Associates, and members of the district administration. Additionally, the presenters will offer drawings, digital models, and an overview of project funding. We... READ MORE >
Press Release The Bedford Area School District values the trust of its students, parents, and community. We realize the importance of timely and accurate communication. As always, we endeavor to be open and honest with district information to continue to foster trust. This morning the district would like to inform the community about an alarming Safe2Say tip... READ MORE >
Bison Snack Attack with be starting after school, 3:10-3:45, Monday, January 27 in the Bedford High School Cafeteria The Snack Attack will be open to all students. Please remember this is CASH sales only! READ MORE >
The District would like to provide the community with information the about Design and Development Phase of the potential building project. An important step in the Design and Development Phase involves the District making applications to local government entities. Those applications consist of approvals from the Bedford Historical Review Board, Zoning, and the... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District would like to inform the community about several recent actions. On December 9, 2019, the district launched a Facebook Page specifically focused on the renovation project. You can find the Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/BedfordASD. We hope this page offers a convenient location to find information about the potential... READ MORE >
There will be no school Monday, November 11th in honor to celebrate Veterans Day. To show their respect for the men and women who fought for our country, the students of Bedford High School were chosen to serve breakfast to veterans on Wednesday, November 13th. It is a great opportunity for students to speak with the veterans and for the veterans to tell their... READ MORE >
While transporting students to the Bedford County Technical Center this morning, there was a minor bus accident. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and conducted precautionary medical evaluations on all students while district officials provided additional support. There were no injuries in this minor accident. Since there was zero damage to the school... READ MORE >
Every year during the last week of October, the Bedford Area School District, as well as other schools across the nation, celebrate the Red Ribbon Campaign. This campaign is used as a prevention for drug and alcohol abuse in teens. The students of Bedford all took part in celebrating the week by wearing red and by signing a poster committing that they are drug free. READ MORE >
Update on Building Project (Photos included in this article are best viewed on this website) The Bedford Area School District heard its constituency and is working to bring their ideas to life. During our last two strategic planning events, the district heard from several hundred members of the educational and business community about the need to improve Bedford... READ MORE >
Notice of Sale of Surplus Equipment: The Bedford Area School District will accept sealed bids for weight lifting/strength equipment/cardio equipment at Bedford High School, 330 East John St, Bedford Pa 15522 on Wednesday, November 6th from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. and Saturday, November 9th from 8 A.M to 10 A.M. The location of the auction is the back of the high school,... READ MORE >
Every year on the first two weekends of October, community and visitors join the town of Bedford in celebrating Fall Foliage. People come for the food, vendors, and the crowning of the new Fall Foliage queen who will represent the county of Bedford. Female students from districts of Bedford County are selected to run for Fall Foliage Queen. The girls then will... READ MORE >
Please stop by Weis on Saturday, October 19th from 9 am - 4 pm to support the Weekend Backpack Program. Please see flyer for more information. READ MORE >
The 2019-2020 school year is well under way, with students and staff in the full swing of classes, clubs, and athletics. With so much happening around campus, the District wanted to take a moment to recognize one of our newest staff members, School Police Officer Joseph Kovel. Officer Kovel joined the District in July, filling a newly created position, which was... READ MORE >
On September 27th, the Bedford Area School District hosted the annual homecoming parade in town to kickoff the events for homecoming weekend. The parade had floats from all sports in the district- elementary school through high school. Floats were judged on “Most Creative” and “Most Bison Spirit.” Various clubs and the seniors on homecoming court were also included... READ MORE >
Dear Parents/Guardians, I am hopeful your child is having a good start to their school year. This year, in addition to offering paper copies, we are able to provide parents the option to complete the following forms online using your parent Skyward account. · iPad User Agreement & Insurance Form (Due by September 4th) · Family Information... READ MORE >
Preparing your child’s iPad for the 1st day of school The district is going to begin the process to prepare student iPad for the 2019-20 school year. In order to have iPad apps ready for the first day of school, we are going to install new apps aligned with your child’s curriculum and remove old apps no longer needed. This process will occur when... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District once again welcomed back the Bedford High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA) team as national champions! Their road to nationals began at the state conference from April 10-13, 2019, at Seven Springs Resort. A total of 23 students competed in multiple events, with eighteen placing in the top ten, including three... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District has embarked on a project to adopt a ‘B’ and Bison logo to be used across the District. A committee was assembled to work through drafts and narrow down options. We are now seeking stakeholder commentary. Please use the following link to complete a Google form to provide feedback: https://forms.gle/aDtRXpQvRmWLHZPW8 The form... READ MORE >
The Bison Weekend Backpack Committee and the Bedford Area School District would like to thank all of the community establishments, businesses, faith-based organizations, community members, parents, students, staff members and school officials who helped support the program during the 2018-2019 school year. We were able to serve roughly 140 students and sent home... READ MORE >
The Food Service Office held their drawing for Free Altoona Curve Tickets on Monday, April 29. The drawing was pulled from anyone that ate breakfast the week of April 22 – 26. Congratulations go out to Briar Wilmer (BES), Colby Williams (BMS), and Kage Bottomley (BHS) who won 4 Free Altoona Curve Tickets and a parking pass, courtesy of Ritchey’s Dairy. READ MORE >
For the week of April 22-26 anyone eating breakfast will have a chance to win 4 Free Curve Tickets, courtesy of Ritchey’s Dairy. Your name will be put in a drawing which will be held on Monday, April 29. If you eat breakfast all 5 days that week you will have 5 chances to win! Please join us for breakfast the week of April 22-26. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >
Please join us as we honor our 2019 Class of Inductees to the Bison Hall of Excellence. READ MORE >
In a continual effort to give accurate information, the Bedford Area School District would like to provide information about the school bus incident this afternoon. During Bus #2’s route from Bedford Elementary, the bus driver skillfully braked to avoid a collision when another driver pulled out in front of the bus. As a result, some students bumped into the seat... READ MORE >
Recently, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed a law requiring all school districts to participate in the Safe2Say Something anonymous reporting program. This program offers students and parents an additional tool to report concerns to the School District. For information about this program please visit the following websites: At Bedford High School please... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District was selected as a stop on Governor Wolf’s Schools That Teach Tour, bringing the Secretary of Education, Pedro Rivera, to Bedford High School and Bedford Middle School on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. The District was chosen as a stop for the Secretary of Education due to our successful After 3 Program. The after school program, which... READ MORE >
In a continual effort to give parents accurate information about events occurring at school, the Bedford Area School District would like to provide parents with information about the discovery of a small paring knife on a school bus this morning. When the school bus arrived at Bedford Elementary School, an elementary student alerted the bus driver about a knife on... READ MORE >
To: Parents of students riding Bus #2’s Route to and from school. Re: Route and Time Change With the recent completion of the bridge and road construction project from Sunnyside Rd, leading to Imlertown Rd, Bus 2 will be returning to the original scheduled route. When students return from Thanksgiving Vacation, November 27, 2018 bus 2 will start the... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District endeavors to improve student and parent experiences with learning and communication. During our summer orientation, District officials presented several initiatives for the 2018-2019 school year. Administrators spoke about iPads, the new learning management system entitled Schoology, the Social and Emotional learning curriculum,... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area Community School Excellence Council is seeking nominations for the 2019 Bison Hall of Excellence Class. The Bison Hall of Excellence was established in 2018 as a way to honor distinguished alumni, former faculty and staff members and major contributors of time, resources and expertise to the Bedford Area School District. The nomination form is... READ MORE >
Bedford High students have made their wishes known for a make-up dance. Please read the attached letter from the school. Students, Parents/Guardians, and the Bedford Community, The last few weeks were emotional and challenging. We experienced a very difficult event. However the Homecoming incident gave us the opportunity to witness the strength of our... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District would like to thank its law enforcement partners for their considerable support and professionalism during the investigation of the homecoming incident. The District received notification from the Bedford Borough Police that a major breakthrough occurred late Monday night. A student confessed to fabricating a threat about another... READ MORE >
At the beginning of the 2018 school year, the Bedford Area School District made numerous changes, specifically in the areas of technology and parent communication. The administration led parent orientations during the summer where they presented those changes to parents. One of the changes was the introduction of a learning management system called Schoology. ... READ MORE >
Sunday, September 23, 6:00 PM The Bedford Area School District recognizes Saturday night’s incident caused much concern and confusion. We would like to continue to provide students and parents further information. Timeline Here is a factual timeline of the events on Saturday night:At approximately 8:25 PM, a student alleges a friend received a text message... READ MORE >
In an effort to provide Parents and guardians with timely and viable information regarding an incident at the homecoming dance, the Bedford Area School District wants parents and guardians to know that no students were harmed at the homecoming dance as a result of an unverified rumor that a student was planning on causing harm at the dance. Although the rumor has... READ MORE >
Bedford Area School District Bus # 4 was involved in an accident on Route 220 North of Bedford. The bus was rear ended by anothervehicle. Emergency Personnel and School Administration responded to the scene of the accident. Two students were injured and transported to the hospital with non-serious conditions. All other students were checked out by EMS at the... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District has directions for parents to set up electronic payments for student lunch accounts. Please visit the the District site and click on "Menu" and then click on "**Electronic Lunch Payment**" to watch a short video or click on the downloadable PDF to see written instructions. You may click this link to be directed to the instructions... READ MORE >
The start of the 2018-2019 school year is drawing near and the Bedford Area School District is excited about the new initiatives that will enhance student learning and provide more efficient communication for families. After two years of research and discussion, we are ready to implement three major technology advancements in the district. First is the One-to-One... READ MORE >
Due to the impending rain forecast, Bedford High School Class of 2018 graduation ceremony will be in the high school gymnasium. Individuals with tickets will have the opportunity to sit in the gymnasium. There will be no reserved seating in the gymnasium. It will be first come first served with doors opening to the gymnasium at 5:45pm. Again a ticket is required... READ MORE >
Any negative balance in a student’s meal account must be paid by May 30, 2018. Parents who use the auto deposit feature through the School Payment Portal for meal accounts will need to deactivate that feature by the end of the day on May 30, 2018. The Food Service Department will be changing to a new system for online payments for the 2018-2019 school year. ... READ MORE >
Bedford Area School District Press Release May 15, 2018 At approximately 7:45 this morning a student was found to be ill outside the back door of Bedford Area High School. Due to decisive and skilled action by teachers, administrators, and the school nurse... READ MORE >
New School Bus Drivers classMarch 5,6 & 7 - 9AM-2-PMSnyder Bus Lines LLC, Bus Garage.3520 Business 220, Bedford 15522Call Jennifer to reserve your seat in class at 814-977-6974 READ MORE >
“The Secret Garden”is based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It’s a beautiful tale of rejuvenation. Just like the dead garden that comes back to life, many of the story’s characters have a similar rebirth. The show begins in India 1905, where we find Mary all alone. Her parents have died of a cholera outbreak. She is sent to England to live with her... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District is experiencing flooding on certain bussing routes. Busses 2,3,4,5 & 8 may be affected by flooding this evening, 2/16/18. The District will attempt transportation as normal but please expect delays. Any students who we cannot deliver due to unsafe road conditions will be transported to Bedford Elementary School at the conclusion... READ MORE >
The Bedford Area School District is dedicated to developing good communication with students, parents, and staff. Most of you received multiple phone calls this morning informing you of the two hour delay and we discovered there is such a thing as too much communication. This happened because of a computer problem with our off-site provider. They have assured us... READ MORE >
We welcome all to join Shape the Sky to learn more about how to monitor your child's use of different apps where safety issues are a concern. READ MORE >
The Bedford High School Future Business Leaders of America competed at the regional competition at the Everett Campus of Allegheny College of Maryland on December 13, 2017. All competitors placed in their respective events. Qualifying members will compete at the state leadership conference in April. * Indicates state qualifier. Accounting I *Joseph Zanoni... READ MORE >
Please click here to download our letter to learn more information about navigating our website to find lunch information. READ MORE >
Welcome to our new website. This document will provide you with a brief tour of our new site. Please click here for a printable version of this article. Each of our sites are developed to consider the user experience and ease of use for the user. All site have a consistent template. The default view of our sites consists of a site “MENU” in... READ MORE >
Our District has launched a new website with a fully functioning website app for both iOS Apple devices and Android devices. Click here to learn how to download the appropriate app for your device. TIPS to using our App. The following information below will help you navigate our new website app. After launching our app, click on the top right (or swipe... READ MORE >
In the districts efforts to maintain a safe environment the Bedford Area School District has received a grant that will go to multiple safety initiatives, including new door security, radio improvements and a new sign-in system that will use drivers licenses to automatically run background checks on visitors. The new pass helps provide an additional measure of... READ MORE >