Registration, Student Records & Transcripts, and Work Permits
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Registration Process:
Bedford Public Schools has an online registration with an Aspen family account. You will submit registration paperwork and supporting documentation electronically.
- Use the Registration Documents Checklist to gather the required documentation before filling out your registration.
- Create an Aspen family account.
- Families with children already enrolled in Bedford Public Schools need to use their existing Aspen family portal account.
- Email aspen@bedfordps.org if you need help accessing your account.
- Families new to Bedford Public Schools need to create an account.
- To start, go to the Aspen parent portal using a computer. Automated account creation is currently not supported on cell phones.
- Under the Login ID box, select "Request an Account."
- Complete the required information and select "Create My Account."
- You will receive an email confirmation from Aspen.
- For new accounts your email address is the Aspen Login ID.
- You can send an email to aspen@bedfordps.org for assistance with Aspen accounts.
- Families with children already enrolled in Bedford Public Schools need to use their existing Aspen family portal account.
- Sign in to Aspen and Begin Online Registration
- To start, go to the Aspen parent portal and sign in.
- In the New Student Registration section, select the "Initiate" button.
- Follow the prompts in the registration window.
- You can save your progress and return to the registration at a later time. To resume a registration, select the green check mark next to your student's name in the New Student Registration section.
- You will be prompted to upload your documentation paperwork in the "Documents" tab.
- Click on the "Submit" button at the end of the registration process.
Assistance with Student Registration and School Records:
Questions about registering your child with Bedford Public Schools or obtaining their academic records can be directed to the Registrar at the appropriate school for each child.
- Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary (Grades K-2): Tami Heywood at 781-275-6804 **please see below for additional details regarding to Kindergarten and First Grade registration.**
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary (Grades 3-5): Karen Lua at 781-275-7606
- John Glenn Middle School (Grades 6-8): Serena Danielson at 781-275-3201
- Bedford High School (Grades 9-12): Nancy Powell at 781-275-1700 ext. 4407
Please review the Bedford Public Schools Residency Policy (updated March 14, 2023) before proceeding with registration.
*HAFB FAMILIES - PLEASE NOTE* - Bedford Public Schools are open only to those students who reside in Bedford and for High School students of active duty families residing on Hanscom AFB (HAFB). If you reside at HAFB and need assistance placing your child in school, please contact the Hanscom AFB School Liaison via the website here. Bedford does not participate in School Choice. You may find these policies here.
Kindergarten Registration & Policies:
First Grade Registration & Policies:
Transportation:
Home Language Survey & Translation/Interpretation:
When you register your son/daughter with Bedford Public Schools you will complete the Home Language Survey. If you indicate that, at home, you speak a language other than English, you are entitled to have school documents translated where practicable into your primary/home language. You are also entitled to have oral interpretation services at meetings and of documents, if needed. Please use the form below to request these services. If you need assistance with this form, please contact Carrie Powers, ELL Director K-12, at (781) 275-7606 ext. 4862.