Bedford City School District

09/04/2026

💚🐾 Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend, Bearcat Nation!

BCSD wishes all of our students, families, staff and community members a safe, relaxing and happy Labor Day weekend!

Take some time to recharge and enjoy the extended weekend — we’ll see our Bearcats back in school on Tuesday, September 8!

09/04/2026

💚 ONE MORE TIME FOR MRS. MOISIO! 🐾🎉

As our school year kicked off in late August, one Heskett Middle School educator received a surprise she never saw coming — and one that reminded us just how special our educators truly are.

On August 24, Heskett Health & Physical Education teacher Stephanie Moisio thought she was beginning another school year alongside her colleagues. Instead, coworkers, family, representatives from Meijer and WKYC Channel 3 were waiting to celebrate her commitment to students with an incredible surprise: $2,000 from Meijer to support education-based initiatives.

For a veteran educator known for going above and beyond — including investing her own resources to support her students — the recognition was an emotional one. 💚

Our cameras were there for some of the moments leading up to the big reveal, and we wanted to celebrate this moment one more time from the BCSD perspective!

Congratulations, Mrs. Moisio! Your dedication represents the heart of what it means to Inspire Everyone, Every Day, to Achieve Excellence. We are proud to have you as part of Bearcat Nation! 🐾👏

And a special thank you to Meijer and WKYC Channel 3 for helping shine a light on an educator who gives so much to her students.

🎥 Watch the behind-the-scenes moments and the surprise unfold!

WKYC news footage included courtesy of WKYC Channel 3.

09/04/2026

HOMECOMING WEEK 2026 IS COMING! 💚🐾

Bearcats, mark your calendars! Bedford High School Homecoming Week returns September 14–19, bringing together students, staff, families, alumni and our community for a week of school spirit, tradition and Bearcat pride.

The celebration begins with Spirit Week, September 14–18, featuring a different theme each day at BHS (and participation across all our schools!) and plenty of green and white pride throughout the week.

Then, some of our biggest Homecoming traditions take center stage:

Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 6 PM
💚Homecoming Parade — traveling from Central Primary School to Bedford High School/Bearcat Stadium. Come out, line the route and cheer on our Bearcats!

Friday, Sept. 18 | 7 PM
💚Homecoming Football Game at Bearcat Stadium — including the announcement of BHS Homecoming King, Queen and the rest of the Royalty Court at halftime.

Saturday, Sept. 19 | 7–10 PM
💚Homecoming Dance: Masquerade Party — for BHS students only. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Homecoming is more than a game or a dance. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the tradition, school spirit, family and community that make Bearcat Nation special.

Local businesses, alumni, families, neighbors and Bearcats of every generation — there’s a place for you in the celebration.

Check out our Homecoming Week preview for all the details.

1 Team. 1 District. 1 Bearcat Nation. 💚

09/03/2026

One more year. One more chapter. And plenty of Bearcat pride left to show. 💚

As Heskett Middle School begins its final school year serving BCSD students in grades 6–8, Principal Lania Crawford has a clear vision: make this year one to remember.

That starts with celebrating the people who make Heskett special.

As part of an ongoing effort to bring even more culture, positivity and pride into the building, Heskett recently unveiled its new Character Wall — featuring creative, personality-filled portraits of the faculty and staff who show up every day for our students.

It’s a fun addition with a meaningful purpose: helping students see the people behind the educators, while celebrating the personalities, passion and people that make up the Heskett family.

And Mrs. Crawford says there’s more to come.

Heskett has a storied place in Bedford City Schools history, and as we look ahead to the opening of the new Bedford Middle School in Fall 2027, there is still an important chapter to write right here.

Here’s to making Heskett’s final year as our middle school one of its very best.

Welcome Back, Bearcats! 💚🐾

09/01/2026

DISTRICT CLOSURE | Wednesday, September 2, 2026

All Bedford City School District schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, September 2nd due to anticipated extreme heat and its impact on conditions within our school buildings.

The decision was made after reviewing the forecast and assessing our facilities and their ability to maintain appropriate learning and working conditions during the expected heat.

We appreciate the understanding of our families and staff as we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees.

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

🚲 BIKE WITH THE MAYOR IN OAKWOOD VILLAGE!

Our friends in the Village of Oakwood are inviting the community to get outside, get active and ride together with Mayor Erica L. Nikolic at the upcoming Bike with the Mayor community event!

🗓️ Saturday, September 5
⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 Oakwood Community Park | 1 Mt. Zion Circle

All ages and skill levels are welcome! Bring your bike, helmet and a friend and enjoy a morning featuring a community bike ride, music, raffle and community picnic. 🚴‍♀️🎶

♻️ Have an old or broken bicycle collecting dust? The event will also offer an opportunity to donate or recycle bikes to help provide bicycles to local families in need.

Registration information is available by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Questions? Contact Lauren Reese at [email protected].

BCSD is proud to help share opportunities that bring together the communities we serve. We hope to see plenty of Bearcat families out for the ride! 💚🐾

08/27/2026

🏈💚 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IS BACK! 💚🏈

The lights are coming on at Bearcat Stadium for the first varsity football game of the 2026 season!

🐾 BEDFORD BEARCATS vs. TWINSBURG TIGERS
🗓 Friday, August 28th
🚪 Gates Open: 6:00 PM
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📍 Bearcat Stadium | Bedford High School

Come out, bring the Bearcat energy and help us give our team a BIG home-field welcome as we kick off another season of BHS Football! 📣🐾

🎟️ TICKETS: $8 online | $10 at the gate
Purchase in advance through BHSAthletics.org (Tickets).

IMPORTANT GAME-DAY INFORMATION: General public guests ages 18+ are welcome. For student attendance, only BCSD students and students from the opposing school will be admitted. Students should be prepared to show ID at the gate, and Heskett MS Students must be accompanied by a parent.

🚧 PARKING NOTICE: With construction underway at Bedford High School, please plan ahead and allow extra time for parking and walking to the stadium. Parking is available near the BHS Tennis Courts, South Lot and surrounding street parking.

♿ Drivers may drop off guests requiring accessible accommodations at the Berwyn Drive stadium entrance before proceeding to available parking.

See you under the Friday night lights! LET’S GO BEARCATS! 🐾🏈💚

08/26/2026

🏆 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE ACROSS BEARCAT NATION! 💚🐾

As Bedford City School District came together for our 2026–27 Convocation on August 19th, we entered the new school year united around one message: 1 Team. 1 District. 1 Bearcat Nation.

But as we looked ahead to a year filled with new opportunities, we also took time to celebrate the excellence, dedication and impact that helped move our District forward during the previous school year.

👏 Congratulations to our 2026 Honorees:

🏆 Community Partner of the Year — Dell Judd
🏆 Maintenance/Custodial of the Year — Cornelius Brown
🏆 Nutrition Services Employee of the Year — Liliana Atala
🏆 Technology Employee of the Year — Karla Cicogna
🏆 Clerical Employee of the Year — Lisa Schroeder
🏆 Transportation Employee of the Year — Sha’Ray Green
🏆 Security of the Year — Robbin Oulds
🏆 Paraprofessional of the Year — Kelsea Graham
🏆 Intervention Specialist of the Year — Theresa Schwartz
🏆 SEL Team Member of the Year — Taisha Cromity
🏆 Nurse of the Year — Kelly Morris
🏆 Rookie of the Year — Michael Britten
🏆 Transformational Leader of the Year — Crystal Brooks Dillard
🏆 Teacher of the Year — Shonda Martin

Our celebration also recognized Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) achievements across the District, including Glendale Primary School earning a 2024–25 Silver Award and Bedford High School earning a 2024–25 Bronze Award from the Ohio PBIS Network and State Support Team for their implementation of school-wide PBIS.

Every classroom, office, hallway, bus, cafeteria and department contributes to the success of our students. These honorees are a powerful reminder that when each member of our team brings their best, Bearcat Nation becomes stronger together.

Please join us in congratulating all of this year’s honorees — and swipe through to celebrate some of the outstanding people who continue to make an impact throughout BCSD! 💚👏

1 Team. 1 District. 1 Bearcat Nation.

08/25/2026

WELCOME BACK, BEARCATS! 💚🐾

The doors are open. The hallways are coming alive. And across Bedford City School District, a new year of possibilities is officially underway.

Today marks the beginning of the 2026–2027 school year for many of our Bearcats, with more students joining us through our staggered starts in the days ahead. To every student stepping into a classroom, every educator ready to inspire, every staff member working to make our schools thrive, and every family and community member standing behind them—welcome back.

This year, we pledge to keep pushing forward together. To create opportunities. To celebrate achievement. To meet challenges with purpose. And above all, to give our students the support, encouragement, and experiences they need to become their very best.

And we need our entire Bearcat community with us.

Show up. Stay connected. Celebrate our students. Support our schools. Get involved. Help us make 2026–2027 a year our students will remember.

Because no matter the school, building, classroom, field, stage, or neighborhood—we are united by one mission and one community.

1 Team. 1 District. 1 Bearcat Nation.

Here’s to an incredible year ahead. Let’s make it GREAT, Bearcats! 💚