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BCSD Elementary School Transition
Bedford City School District is preparing for an important new chapter in elementary education. Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, students will transition into a new K–2 elementary school and a reimagined Heskett serving grades 3–5.
This site is your central source for timely updates, important decisions, transition milestones and answers to frequently asked questions as we prepare together.
Guiding Our Elementary School Transition
In Summer 2026, Bedford City School District formed the Elementary School Transition Committee to help guide the planning surrounding our upcoming elementary school transition. The committee brought together a diverse cross-section of voices from across our schools and communities to examine the transition from multiple perspectives and help establish a thoughtful path forward.
So, What’s Changing?!
For the 2027–2028 school year, Bedford City Schools will begin a new elementary configuration designed to bring students and staff together in modernized learning environments.PreK–Grade 2 students will attend the District’s newly constructed elementary school, while Grades 3–5 will transition to Heskett, which is being prepared for its new role as an elementary learning environment.Throughout the 2026–2027 school year, BCSD will work with staff, families, students and community stakeholders to prepare for a successful transition.
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Perkins Primary)
Kindergarten–Grade 2 (K-2)
Opening 2027
HESKETT
Grades 3–5
Transitioning for 2027
Your Transition Information Hub
Follow key transition and facilities milestones through opening day.
Get clear answers to questions raised by families, staff and community stakeholders.
Where We Are Now...
CURRENT PHASE: PLANNING & PREPARATION
During the 2026–2027 school year, District leadership and the Elementary School Transition Committee are working through the operational, instructional and community considerations necessary for the 2027–2028 transition.
Some decisions are still being developed. As information is finalized, updates will be published here so our community has one reliable source for transition information.
Planning With
Our Committee
The Elementary School Transition Committee brings together Board members, District leadership, school staff, parents, students and representatives from the communities we serve.
The committee is helping identify questions, priorities and considerations that should inform the District's work throughout the transition.
