Welcome to Bedford County Public Schools

Welcome to Bedford County Public Schools' webpage. 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.

Vision: Building Citizens. Promoting Success.

Mission: Bedford County Public Schools will provide equal opportunities to enable all students to think critically, collaborate, create, communicate, and become productive citizens. 



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What's Happening 

We will be providing updates as information becomes available through direct communication to families, here on our BCPS websiteYouTube channel, and social media (FacebookInstagram, & X (formerly Twitter).  


Bedford County Public Schools Administration Office are open from 8:00 - 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday until July 31, 2026. 


2026-2027 BCPS SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

Bedford County Public Schools families can now find the official 2026-2027 school supply lists below. Please scroll through the list for your student's school and grade level to check getting those items off your shopping list early. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the classroom soon! 

2026-2027 BCPS School Supply List (PDF)
2026-2027 BCPS School Supply List (Word)


GRADES PK-12 - STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR 2026-2027

Registration Opens: June 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

New Student Registration
For students new to Bedford County Public Schools in the 2026-2027 school year.
2026-2027 New Student Registration.

Returning Student Registration
For students who attended Bedford County Public Schools in the 2025-2026 school year.
2026-2027 Returning Student Registration.

If you have NOT received a Snap code, contact your assigned school.


2026-2027 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year will begin on March 23, 2026, from 12:00 - 7:00 PM.  Families register at their assigned elementary school.  Any child who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2026, may be registered.  Online registration is offered at the links below. Registering for school on time helps every child, teacher, and school to be ready when school begins. Please bring the required documents listed below: 

Birth Certificate
Proof of Residency (acceptable documentation includes a copy of a mortgage document, lease, or real estate tax statement.)
Current physical 
Immunization record

2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Flier (PDF)

If you have any questions, please contact your assigned school or email Cindy Perdue ([email protected])


2026-2027 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

Preschool application intake will take place both in person and online. Below are the dates of in-person application opportunities throughout the county. Preschool applications will be accepted on the BCPS Preschool Website beginning February 23, 2026. PowerSchool Enrollment will open for 2026-27 preschool students on June 1, 2026.

For preschool information please contact Cherie Daniels ([email protected])
2026-2027 Preschool Flier (PDF)


FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN: DIRECT-TO-HOME MEAL BOXES

Bedford County Public Schools is offering Direct-to-Home Meal Boxes for eligible children from May 24, 2026, through August 15, 2026, with breakfast and lunch delivered right to your door.

Eligible students include those attending participating CEP schools or qualify for free/reduced meals. Even if your child attends summer school or a YMCA program, they may still qualify for meal kits on non-program days. To apply, visit their website linked below, or call Bedford County School Nutrition at 540-586-1045 ext. 10224 for questions! 

You can apply by clicking on the following website link: https://optiship.niftycode.rs/.../8cfb584a-551c-4038-aa4e... 


SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION

The Bedford County School Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in the School Administration Office Conference Room at 311 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523.

The agenda for the 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. portion of the meeting includes staff reports and Informational items. At 6:00 p.m. the Board will pause for public comment and the public hearing portion of the meeting. When those items are complete, the Board will continue with Information, Action, and Consent items, as well as a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

All Board meetings are open to the public and are broadcast via live stream on the school division's YouTube channel. The complete agenda may be accessed on BoardDocs.



 

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