SCHOOL NEWS
2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Now Open
New Student Registration
If your student is new to Bedford County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year, please use the link below to begin the enrollment process.
Register a new student for the 2026-2027 school year
Returning Student Registration
If your student attended Bedford County Public Schools during the 2025-2026 school year, please use the link below to register your student. You will need the Snapcode provided by your child's assigned school to complete the registration process. Please contact the main office if you need a Snapcode.
Register a returning student for the 2026-2027 school year
2026-2027 Pre-School Application
Preschool application intake will take place both in person and online starting on Monday, February 23,2026. For more information regarding in-person application opportunities throughout the county, please visit the BCPS Preschool Website. Applications will be accepted beginning February 23, 2026. PowerSchool Enrollment will open for 2025-26 preschool students on June 1, 2026.
Updated 2025-2026 School Calendar
Due to the unpredictable winter weather this year and the number of snow days already accumulated, Bedford County Public Schools is taking proactive steps to ensure students receive meaningful, face-to-face instruction without extending the school year. Although our division has banked instructional time throughout the school year, we are also utilizing built-in calendar flexibility to make up missed in-person learning days.
As a result:
- Monday, February 9, which was previously scheduled as a professional development
day, will now be an in-person instructional day for students.
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Friday, March 13, originally designated as a teacher virtual workday, will also become
an in-person instructional day for students.
Updated school calendars are available on the divisions website. Click here to view the updated school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
Kindergarten Registration 2026-2027 School Year
Kindergarten registration begins March 23, 2026, from 12:00-7:00 p.m. Families register at their assigned elementary school. Any child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2026, may enter kindergarten.
Documents Needed for Kindergarten Registration include:
Forms to obtain these records are available on the BCPS Preschool and Kindergarten Website and are also available at each elementary school. All forms must be completed and returned to the school before the child can begin class in the fall.
Registering for school on time helps every child, teacher, and school to be ready when school begins.
Elementary Family Life Education Guides
The new Elementary Family Life Guide for BCPS was approved on September 11, 2025. You may review a paper copy in the main office or click on the following links for the version you need:
Fall Picture Day Makeups
Students who were absent on picture day can have their picture taken this Thursday, November 13th, 2025.
School Calendars
The Bedford County School Board has approved the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. To view current school year calendars, please visit the Bedford County Public Schools website.
Johnson Health Center Dental Mobile Unit
The Johnson Health Center Mobile Unit will be conducting dental exams and preventative dental care on February 25th, 2026. In order to receive care, please fill out the forms no later than October 3rd, 2025.
If you have any problems accessing the above documents, please contact Mrs. Lamb at [email protected] or contact the Nurse for a paper copy.
Public Hearing on Redistricting Forest Zone
At the September 11, 2025 School Board meeting, the Board voted to allow BCPS Staff to proceed with the proposed redistricting plan for Forest zone elementary schools. Per the proposed timeline, letters were mailed to affected families.
Bedford County School Board will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Jefferson Forest High School in the Cafeteria. The purpose of this meeting is to hear the concerns regarding the proposed redistricting plan for the Forest zone elementary schools. If you're interested in speaking at the public hearing, please email the school board clerk, Mrs. Diana Johnson at [email protected], to sign up.
For more regarding the redistricting plan for Forest zone elementary schools, please visit the informational webpage linked below:
Forest Zone Redistricting (Elementary) Webpage
2025 - 2026 Student Registration
New Student Registration
For students new to Bedford County Public Schools in the 2025-2026 school year.
2025-2026 New Student Registration Link.
Returning Student Registration
For students who attended Bedford County Public Schools in the 2024-2025 school year.
2025-2026 Returning Student Registration Link.
If you have NOT received a Snapcode, contact the schools main office.
School Supply Lists
We are excited to share that school supply lists for all grade levels are available for families to view and download. These lists include the recommended materials students will need for a successful start to the school year.
To access the supply lists, please visit our School Supply Lists page on the school website. If you need assistance accessing the lists or require them in an alternate format, please contact the school office at (434)384-2881.