Student Power Hours

Community Partnerships are a big part of how we impact students for academic success. Check out our in school initiatives! Want your child to partake in one of our student power hours? Email Jasmine Vega at jvega@newbedfordschools.org 

Elevate Youth

Elevate Youth is an organization through the LGBTQ+ Network. They specialize in assisting families and students in the LGBTQIA+ community to find mental health resources, support groups, advocacy, and so much more. Once a month Elevate Youth will hold support groups in all our middle schools! Elevate Youth student power hours begin in October!

Women's Center

The Women's Center New Bedford specializes in services to assist students and families who are victims of domestic abuse and assault. We invite the Women's Center into our schools to educate families on services and discuss safe relationships. If you or a loved one would like more information on how the Women's Center can help you- come to one of our centers during thier open office hours! 

Shannon Program

The Shannon Program is one of NBPS biggest partnerships. They help families of students who are struggling with behaviors, structure, and attendance. Shannon partners with us to do power hours with students during the school day! 


Something New This School Year- Bridge to Bookland Reading Club

Come join us at libraries across New Bedford to experience different ways to enrich your family through books and storytelling 

5/9 5pm-6pm3 Rodney French Blvd.

5/16 5pm-6pm 13 Pleasant Street

5/23 5pm-6pm 3 Rodney French Blvd.