Bedford Junior High

09/04/2026

Please check this week's Bronco Bulletin for more information about upcoming events and opportunities.

https://sites.google.com/hebisd.edu/newsletter-august-31-bjh?usp=sharing

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🎃👻 Something SPOOKTACULAR is coming to BJH!👻🎃

Join us for our BJH Trunk or Treat on October 23rd from 5:00–6:30 PM in the Teacher Parking Lot!

🎃 Decorated trunks
🍬 LOTS of candy
👻 Spooky fun
🍧 Kona Ice will be on site!
🚌 Don’t forget to visit the HAUNTED SCHOOL BUS! 👻

🍬 WE NEED CANDY!
Help us make this night extra sweet by donating candy! Donations can be dropped off at the BJH front office.

🚗 WANT TO HOST A TRUNK?
Decorate your trunk, bring the Halloween spirit, and hand out treats to our students! 🎃👻
Trunk Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F48AFA72CA7FC1-65570029-2026

Whether you donate candy or decorate a trunk, YOU can help make this event amazing! ❤️
Monetary donation for candy: https://givebutter.com/trunk-or-treat-monetary-candy-donation-copy-kusr39

Let's come together and make it a BOOTIFUL night at BJH! 🐎🎃

09/02/2026

👏 Thank you for your support Bronco family, we reach our August goal! If you haven’t join please do; our next goal is 100% by the end of Sept. www.joinpta.org 💙❤️

09/01/2026

Good news Broncos! Kona Ice will be in the teacher parking lot today during our 8th grade football games! Stay cool and enjoy! 💙❤️

09/01/2026

Black & Blue Food Drive starts next week! 🖤💙

BJH has a proud tradition of showing up BIG for this drive, and we’re ready to do it again! Every donation helps fight hunger and support families across our HEB community.

Let’s rally together, fill those collection bins, and show what Bronco pride looks like in action. One can. Big impact. Let’s help our community win by fighting hunger! 🥫💙🐴

09/01/2026

📱🩺 Doctor’s note? Upload it straight from your phone!

Parents can quickly submit doctor’s notes through the Skyward Family Access app—no paper note to send with your student or worry about losing! 🙌

Just open Skyward, select your student, and follow the steps on the flyer below.

✅ Quick
✅ Easy
✅ Sent directly to the attendance office

Please remember to submit documentation within your school’s required timeframe. 💙

09/01/2026

We are so grateful for Bedford PTA and the thoughtful way they continue to lead, inform, and support our school community. Their commitment to sharing helpful resources and keeping families connected makes a meaningful difference for our Broncos and strengthens the home-school partnership.

🌐 TechSafeTuesday: Tips to make student's online presence safer

​We all know the excitement when a student gets their first phone, but often, the rush to connect leads to a critical overlooked step: setting profiles to public by default.

​This can be especially tricky for middle schoolers, who might not fully understand the implications of having a global audience for their posts. Public profiles allow anyone, from strangers to marketing algorithms, to see their content.

​🚨 Why Public is a Problem for Students

• ​⚠️ Increased Risk of Contact: A public profile means an open invitation for unwanted messages and interactions from people you don't know in-person.
• ​👁️ Over-Exposure: When a student’s posts are visible to the world, they have less control over how that information might be used or perceived.
• ​📈 Digital Footprint Issues: Post histories on a public profile become a very public, permanent digital footprint at a young age.

​💡 Parent’s guide to private digital presence
​Our goal is to ensure your student’s digital life is shared with the people they actually know: friends, family, and trusted peers. Making this one simple change can make a huge difference in their online safety.

​Here is a quick guide to switching a profile from Public to Private on two of the most popular platforms:

​📱 For TikTok

1. ​Navigate to your profile.
2. ​Tap the three-line menu (≡) in the top right.
3. ​Go to "Settings and privacy."
4. ​Select "Privacy."
5. ​Turn the "Private account" switch to ON (it should turn green/blue).

​📸 For Instagram

1. ​Go to your profile page.
2. ​Tap the three-line menu (≡) in the top right.
3. ​Scroll down to "Who can see your content."
4. ​Select "Account privacy."
5. ​Turn the "Private account" switch to ON.

​Check these official resources for step-by-step instructions directly from the platforms, plus more detailed safety tips for families:
• ​🌐 TikTok Safety Center:Privacy and Security Settings for Teens and Parents

https://www.tiktok.com/safety/en?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20471004709&gclid=CjwKCAjwqc_UBhBKEiwAWbl25l5__KqV-w5_9ad9O0fvy16_k_uFWgMHw7s7xjnnZHOrTzJm3R6o_RoCOKwQAvD_BwE

https://www.tiktok.com/safety/en/tools-and-guides/teen-safety-center

• ​🌐 Instagram Help Center:Account Privacy on Instagram: Setting your account to private

https://about.instagram.com/safety

https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/instagram-teen-safety-school-program/

​Let’s keep our students' social circles safe and intentional. A private profile is a small step for a big difference. ❤️🔐

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08/31/2026

💙 Thank you, Bronco families! 💙

A huge thank you to all of our families who donated to make our 7th Grade Social such a success! Our students were well-fed, had an amazing time, and created some great memories together.

There is strength in our numbers! Thank you for always showing up for our Broncos and helping make special moments like this possible.

🐴 Every Bronco. Every Day. Every Play. 💙