Bedford County Public Schools Redistricting Information
The Bedford County School Board is collecting information to make an informed decision as to whether redistricting is needed to address enrollment concerns. The enrollment across the division has become unevenly distributed. Some areas are growing while others are experiencing declining enrollment, and as a result, some schools may now be too small to operate efficiently, while others may be nearing or exceeding capacity.
To make a data-driven decision on whether redistricting should be considered, the Bedford County School Board voted at its April 16, 2026, meeting to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a third-party vendor to assess the need for redistricting. At its June 11, 2026, meeting, the School Board awarded the contract to Demographic Analytics Advisors (DAA). DAA is now collecting data from multiple sources, including information provided by the school division, the county planning department, and the state to inform the Board's assessment and any future recommendations.
To view current school boundaries or find your specific address, here are some instructions:
Link to Current Maps Bedford County GIS system
Select - Public GIS Viewer
Agree to Terms by selecting check mark in upper left
Select - Go to Map and type in your address
Select - Layers from Tool Bar
Select - Public Schools
Select - Elementary, Middle or High for area to view
Important Dates:
April 23, 2026:
Request for Proposal Issued Link to RFP
June 11, 2026:
School Board awarded contract to Demographic Analytics Advisors (DAA)
August 18, 2026:
Work Session with the Bedford County School Board and DAA
Link to DAA Presentation
View the Work Session on our Youtube Channel here.
September 10, 2026:
DAA presentation to the School Board. You can click the following link to access the interactive maps, see the proposed scenarios, and give feedback: DAA Interactive Website.
The handouts that were provided to the Board can be found at the following link: DAA Presentation handouts.
View the whole presentation on our YouTube channel here.
October 8, 2026:
Public Hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled October board meeting (5:00 PM). This meeting will be held at Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center (600 Edmund Street, Bedford)
October 15, 2026:
Special Called Meeting - 5:00 PM
School Administration Office (311 S. Bridge Street, Bedford)
November 12, 2026:
Public Hearing will be held during the regularly scheduled November board meeting (5:00 PM). This meeting will be held at Susie G. Gibson Science & Technology Center (600 Edmund Street, Bedford)
December 10, 2026:
Regular School Board Meeting
School Board Member Town Hall Dates/Times:
September 16, 2026
Staunton River High School Auditorium (1095 Golden Eagle Dr, Moneta)
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Mr. Jordan Karnes (District 1) & Ms. Jill Dobson (District 4)
September 21, 2026
Forest Middle School Cafeteria (100 Ashwood Dr, Forest, VA 24551)
6:00 - 7: 30 PM
Ms. Dora Purvis (District 5) & Ms. Jill Dobson (District 4)
September 29, 2026
Forest Recreation Center (1088 Rustic Village Rd, Forest, VA 24551)
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Ms. Jill Dobson (District 4) & Mr. Steven Hill (District 3)
October 3, 2026:
NLA & TJ Soccer Fields
10:00 AM (NLA) & 11:00 AM (TJ)
Mr. Chris Daniels, Chairman (District 7) & Mr. Steven Hill (District 3)
October 6, 2026:
Falling Creek Park - Peaks Room (1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA 24523)
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Mr. Jordan Karnes (District 1) & Dr. Kurt Hubach, Vice Chair (District 6)
October 6, 2026:
Moneta/SML Library Community Room (13641 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA 24121)
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Mr. Steven Hill (District 3) & Mr. Matt Holbrook (District 2)
This website will continue to be updated as information becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ)
Communications and Events
Letter Sent to Families - August 5, 2026 (pdf)
Letter Sent to Families - September 11, 2026 (pdf)