Gunning Bedford Middle School - Colonial School District

08/16/2026

Good Evening Panther Families,
Click the link below for this week's Family Newsletter

July Roar Report - Families

08/16/2026

Back to School TIP #2: READ EVERY DAY! 📚❤️

Getting back into the school routine starts with something simple: reading every day!

Just 20 minutes of reading each day can help keep young minds sharp and ready for a strong start to the school year. Visit the library, read together as a family, or let your child choose a favorite book to enjoy.

Small routines now can make a BIG difference when school starts!

08/16/2026

📱 BE READY FOR THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!

Have you signed up for the Infinite Campus Parent Portal yet?
Infinite Campus helps parents and guardians stay connected to important school information throughout the year. With your Parent Portal account, you can access important updates and information about your student — all in one place.

🔑 NEED AN ACTIVATION CODE? We can help!

Visit: https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/parents-students/infinite-campus

to learn more about Infinite Campus or request the activation code you need to create your account.

DON’T WAIT — GET CONNECTED TODAY!

08/14/2026

Your 2026-2027 Admin Team is ready for an amazing year!

08/11/2026

📚 First Day Pics = A Must! 📸

The first day of school only happens once a year, so make sure you capture the moment with one of our First Day of School Signs!

❤️ Download it
🖨️ Print it
📸 Snap your photo
📱 Share it with us

Don’t forget to use when you post so we can see all those first-day smiles!

🎒 Download your signs here:
https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/parents-students/back-to-school-2026

Let’s fill our feeds with the Power of WE! ❤️🖤

08/06/2026

🎒 Everything you need for Back to School is in one place! 🏫

Visit the Colonial School District’s 2026–2027 Back-to-School Hub for important information to help your family prepare for a successful start to the new school year, including:

📅 First days of school
🏫 Back-to-School and Walk-Through Night schedules
📱 Infinite Campus Parent Portal information
🚌 Transportation updates
✏️ School supply information
📸 Printable First Day of School signs
➕ And more!

Information will continue to be updated, so be sure to bookmark the page and check back often.

🔗 https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/parents-students/back-to-school-2026

We can’t wait to welcome our students back!

08/05/2026

📱 Stay Connected with Infinite Campus!
As we prepare for the start of the school year, parents and guardians should make sure they can access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Infinite Campus provides important, up-to-date information right at your fingertips.

Later this month, you will be able to access :
✅ Class schedules and teacher information

✅ Grades and assignments

✅ Attendance records

✅ School and district announcements

✅ Transportation and other back-to-school updates

You can access Infinite Campus online or download the Campus Parent mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

DON’T WAIT! Log in and confirm your access today so you do not miss important information for the new school year!

🔗 https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/parents-students/infinite-campus

08/02/2026

Good Evening Panther Families,
Check out this week's Family Newsletter!

July Roar Report - Families

07/15/2026

🚧 Construction Update: Building the Future of Colonial! 🚧

Exciting progress is underway across the district as we continue investing in safe, accessible and modern spaces for our students and community.

🏫 New Leach School
The building pad is fully prepared, and concrete work is scheduled to begin this week. A groundbreaking celebration is planned for fall 2026, when students can safely and fully participate.

🏟️ William Penn Athletic Complex
The project is expected to go out for bid this month, with groundbreaking anticipated by the end of the summer. The first turf field is expected to be ready for the spring 2027 sports season!

🔨 William Penn Roof
Roof replacement is underway over the E and W sections of the building, including the Unit 2 gym area. Work remains on schedule.

🚜 Gunning Bedford Complex
Construction is in full swing! ADA-accessible pathways are ready for final paving, foundations have been poured for the baseball and softball dugouts, and old asphalt curbs have been removed to make way for new concrete curbs. Updates to the track are also underway, with completion expected by the end of the summer.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue transforming spaces and creating new opportunities for Colonial students! ❤️🖤