Big congratulations to Mrs. Harrell on being named Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education!

BJH has been incredibly fortunate to benefit from her strong, steady leadership, and while we will miss her greatly next year, we couldn’t be more proud of this well-deserved achievement.

We celebrated in style with festive yard art, bright balloons, and cupcakes—because promotions this big deserve more than just a handshake. 🎉

Thank you, Mrs. Harrell, for the impact you’ve made at BJH. Elementary Education is gaining an outstanding leader!

Each year, the District Council of PTAs hosts a special luncheon to celebrate and recognize the incredible work of PTAs across the district. This year, Bedford PTA was proudly recognized for a milestone anniversary — celebrating 55 years of service to our school community!

BJH PTA also earned several outstanding membership awards:

Golden Apple Award – honoring campuses with 100% faculty and staff PTA membership

MARS Award (Men Are Really Super) – recognizing strong male involvement and participation

Community–Platinum Membership Award – awarded for having more than 50 community members (beyond parents and grandparents) supporting our PTA

We are so proud of these accomplishments! There is just one more goal we hope to reach this year — gaining 14 additional community members. If you know someone who would love to support BJH students and staff, please encourage them to join BJH PTA!

Bedford PTA is truly outstanding and does so much for our students and teachers. Come be a part of something great!

Dr. Santamaria’s classes brought a little New Orleans flair to campus on Tuesday as they celebrated Mardi Gras! Students explored the history and cultural traditions behind the holiday and put their creativity to work with a festive craft activity.

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 🎭

Dr. Santamaria’s 8th graders put their entrepreneurial skills to work by designing their own food trucks! Each student developed a unique truck concept complete with a catchy name, memorable slogan, and a full menu—all showcased on vibrant, eye-catching designs.

Great job to these future business owners in the making! 🚚✨

When it was time to move the massive wrestling mat out of the locker room, our boys didn’t hesitate—they stepped up and put their muscles to work! 💪

What could’ve been a “call maintenance and hope for the best” moment quickly turned into a full-on teamwork showcase. With plenty of strength, cooperation, and just the right amount of strategy, they tackled the heavy lift like pros.

Now that’s how you roll up a challenge and carry it out the door. Great job, gentlemen!

A huge congratulations to the students who earned a spot on the BJH Tennis Team!

Making the team takes dedication, focus, and plenty of grit on the court. These athletes showed determination, skill, and Bronco pride every step of the way.

We can’t wait to watch our Broncos compete this season—strong serves, long rallies, and big wins ahead. Way to represent BJH!

🌺🌴 It’s a vibe! 🌴🌺

Get ready for our Bedford Junior High Tropical Luau Night!

🗓 Friday, March 6

⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

📍 BJH Gym

💵 $5 cash (includes drink, snack & lei!)

🥤Additional drinks/snacks for purchase $1 each

🎶 Music • friends • island vibes

🌺 Don’t forget your BJH ID!  

🌺🌴PARENTS - Sign up to donate drinks & snacks using this link: 🌴🌺

BJH Students: Tropical Luau Night

Who Can Try Out:

Current 6th and 7th graders

What to Do

✅ Step 1: Sign Up Online

Go to padlet.com/hebspirit to apply and access tryout materials.

✅ Step 2: Get a Tryout Packet (available Monday February 23)

Pick up a packet from:

• The Front Office

• Room G103

• Room M112

✅ Step 3: Attend Important Events

• March 5 – Parent Meeting

  • Trinity HS Auditorium at 6:45 PM

• March 13 – Tryout material posted online (Padlet)

• March 23 – ALL tryout forms due

• March 24–25 – Optional Clinics

  • BJH Main Gym, 3:45–4:45 PM

• March 26 – Mandatory Mock Tryouts

  • BJH Main Gym, 3:45 PM

• March 27 – Official Tryouts

  • Trinity HS Small Gym

  • Warm-Up: 6:30 PM

  • Tryouts Begin: 7:00 PM

📧 Questions?

Email:

kirbyshaw@hebisd.edu
chancelopez@hebisd.edu

In short: sign up online, grab a packet, turn in all forms by March 23, show up prepared, and bring your energy on March 27. Game face on. 💙📣

We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual BJH Multicultural Night, happening on Wednesday, April 1st, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the BJH Cafeteria and Courtyard!

Last year’s Multicultural Night was a huge success, and we are thrilled to bring it back to celebrate the many cultures that make up our BJH community. This special evening is all about learning from one another, sharing traditions, and experiencing cultures from around the world.

✨ Plus, the evening will also include a PTA Meeting and the BJH Book Fair, making it a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate, and support our school community all in one night.

🌍 Want to participate?

We invite students, families, faculty, and staff to sign up to host a booth or perform a cultural presentationrepresenting their culture.

Participation opportunities include:

• Cultural Booths

• Traditional food samples

• Clothing or cultural artifacts

• Posters, photos, or stories about your culture

• Cultural Performances

• Music or instrumental performances

• Traditional dances

• Short skits, demonstrations, or other cultural presentations

Participation can be as simple or as creative as you’d like—every contribution helps make this event meaningful, educational, and fun!

👉 Sign up to host a booth or perform here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AEA722A5FFC61-62267449-booth

Even if you’re not hosting a booth or performing, we encourage everyone to attend, explore, enjoy the Book Fair, and celebrate the incredible diversity within our BJH community.

Come celebrate culture, connection, and community with us. We can’t wait to see you on April 1st!

Mr. De Leon would like to recognize Sawyer W. for "doing the right thing."  They found the materials that had been taken from my classroom and brought them back.  

Ms. Jones would like to recognize Zurie C. for "doing the right thing."  On Wednesday this week, I dropped my credit card on the floor and didn't realize it. Zurie saw it by my desk and asked if it belonged to me. We spend a lot of time in FACI talking about honesty and integrity. I was very appreciative of Zurie's demonstration of integrity...I'm very proud of her.  Way to be an honest Bronco!

Tuesday night the gymnastics team competed against Harwood and Hurst, and both our boys and girls teams earned 2nd place overall! We are proud of the effort they bring to practice and how much they continue to grow and improve each meet!