Families

If you’re looking for content for current parents/caregivers—you’ve come to the right place! On this page you’ll find resources as well as the latest happenings and recaps from campus.

School Times & Schedules

Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays.

Attendance Policy

Please call or email the attendance line at 617-738-2321 or attendance@bcdschool.org to report an absence, lateness, or early dismissal. Students are responsible for making up missed work. If a student is going to be absent for an extended period of time, Ann Bevan Hollos in the Middle School and Lisa Brown in the Upper School should be informed.

Parking, Drop Off, & Pick-Up

Please only park in designated parking spots. The left lane of the BVR parking lot should always be through traffic (no stopping). US students who are approved to drive to campus should use the left lane to drive straight through to the student parking area. No one should drive up into the Front Circle to drop off or pick up students. The front circle is reserved for handicapped parking only.

Bus Transportation

Bus Transportation to and from Beaver Beaver offers transportation to and from campus, with routes including Boston/Brookline, south of Boston, Westwood/Needham/Wellesley, Wayland/Weston/Wellesley, and Winchester/Lexington/Belmont. See routes here. To register or if you have any questions, please contact Kellie Sullivan.

T-Pass & Shuttle

The shuttle bus leaves the Chestnut Hill T-Stop (on the D-Line) each morning at 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. (8:30 and 8:40 a.m. on Mondays). In the afternoon, the bus leaves campus at 3:45 and 5:45 p.m. The service is free. Riders should look for a yellow bus with “Bedford Charter” on the side.

Beaver offers reduced-price monthly T-passes for students.

Beaver Parent Association

The Beaver Parent Association (BVR PA) works closely with BVR administration to foster a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community for all Beaver families. Every Beaver parent and caregiver is a member of the BVR PA.

The BVR PA partners with school administrators to host informative and interesting education events throughout the year. In addition, the BVR PA hosts social events to provide opportunities for parents and caregivers to get to know each other in festive, informal settings.

Click here to learn more about the PA.

Upcoming Events

Apr13

Passover

Apr19

US Musical Rehearsal

Apr20

Easter

Apr21

School and NuVu Closed in Observance of Patriots' Day

Apr22

Spring Reception for Students of Color and their Parents/Caregivers

This parent/caregiver event is hosted by members of Beaver’s Administrative Team.Click here for more information and to RSVP – Link coming soonFor questions, please contact Delonte Egwuatu at degwuatu@bcdschool.org.Refreshments will be served and dinner will be provided for students.

Apr23

NuVu Spring Term Parents' Night

Apr24

No US Classes Due to Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

Parents will receive an email with information on how to sign up for conferences. For more information regarding sign up, please email registrar@bcdschool.org.As a reminder, there are no classes for US students.Note: If your student is currently at NuVu, you do not need to sign up for these conferences.

Apr24

US Musical Rehearsal

Apr26

US Musical Rehearsal

Apr26

Junior Senior Prom

Link to details and rsvp

Apr28

MS Hiatt Leadership Institute (for students)

Contact bgarayuatudryn@bcdschool.org for more information

Apr29

No US Classes Due to Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

Parents will receive an email with information on how to sign up for conferences. For more information regarding sign up, please email registrar@bcdschool.org.As a reminder, there are no classes for US students.Note: If your student is currently at NuVu, you do not need to sign up for these conferences.

Apr29

US Musical Rehearsal

Apr30

Middle School New Family Welcome

Contact is Kellie Sullivan at ksullivan@bcdschool.org6:00 to 7:45 p.m.Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. New Middle School students and parents/caregivers will connect with other new families and members of the BVR community while engaging in fun, hands-on activities.Plus! Refreshments will be served and there will also be a Beaver swag pop-up shop.More information and rsvp to come

May1

Senior Art Show

Contact is David Ingenthron at dingenthron@bcdschool.org

May2

Reunion

May2

Springfest! Game Information in the Details

Girls V Lacrosse v, Concord Academy, 4:00 on the upper field Boys V Lacrosse v. Concord Academy, 4:45 on the upper field

May3

US Musical Rehearsal

May4

Upper School Choral and Instrumental Music Concert Rehearsal and Lunch

May4

Upper School Choral and Instrumental Music Concert

In the spring, the Upper School choral and instrumental ensembles will come together for a joint concert.  Students from the upper school ensembles will collaborate to perform pieces from a range of genres and hone their performance skills.  It’s a must-see!

May5
May10

US Musical Late Rehearsal 3:40-6:30pm

May5

One Beaver Cultural Heritage Festival

Click here for details and rsvpThe Beaver Cultural Heritage Festival, originally scheduled for May 7, will now take place on Monday, May 5, from 12:00 to 1:05 p.m. More details to come.

May5

Senior Day Softball v Dana Hall

May6

8th Grade United Nations Immersive Experience in New York

May6

BVRlit

BVRlit, a Book Club Hosted by the BVR PA. Click here for more information. Contact is Katie Shore at kshore@bcdschool.org.

May6

11th Grade Families Virtual Workshop:Building Aid Generosity and Affordability into Your School List

Zoom Link to Join Workshop: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MoSyFYWeTA-QO19tqoq3sAFor more information, please follow this link to enter the Beaver Country Day Portal: https://www.collegemoneymethod.com/beaver-country-day-school/Password for Portal: bcdscmm

May7

Senior Day for Boys JV Tennis v Gann

May8

College Athletics Recruiting Night

May9

Last Day of Classes for Seniors

May9

Senior Day for Varsity Baseball v Rivers

May9

Senior Day for Boys Varsity Tennis v Concord Academy

May10

US Musical Rehearsal

May12

Senior Experience Begins

May12
May15

US Musical Late Rehearsal 3:40-9:00pm

May12

MS Hiatt Leadership Institute (for students)

Contact bgarayuatudryn@bcdschool.org for more information

May14

Admission Spring Tours

Admission group tours for prospective families for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration is required. Contact the Office of Admission, at admissions@bcdschool.org to sign up for a tour.

May14

Senior Day for Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Gann

May14

Senior Day for Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Newton Country Day

May15

Senior Day for Sailing

May15

Upper School New Family Welcome

May15

Upper School Musical "9 to 5"

9 to 5Music and lyrics by Dolly PartonBook by Patricia ResnickNominated for 4 Tony Awards including best original score, 9 to 5 is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy, and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. 

May16

Hiatt Summer Fellowship Application Deadline

For more information, please see Hiatt Summer Fellowship Info + Application, or contact Barbie Garayúa Tudryn at bgarayuatudryn@bcdschool.org

May16

Upper School Musical "9 to 5"

9 to 5Music and lyrics by Dolly PartonBook by Patricia ResnickNominated for 4 Tony Awards including best original score, 9 to 5 is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy, and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. 

May17

Senior Day for Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Gann

May17

Upper School Musical "9 to 5"

9 to 5Music and lyrics by Dolly PartonBook by Patricia ResnickNominated for 4 Tony Awards including best original score, 9 to 5 is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy, and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. 

May19

NuVu Family-Coach Conferences

May19

No US Classes Due to Advisor Advisee and Parent Conferences

May19

No MS Classes Due to Faculty Professional Development

May19

US Parent/Advisee/Advisor Conferences

Look for an email from your student's advisor to set up an appointment for these student led conferences.

May21

Admission Spring Tours

Admission group tours for prospective families for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration is required. Contact the Office of Admission, at admissions@bcdschool.org to sign up for a tour.

May22

Aaron Hoffman '93 Memorial Softball Game and Senior Celebration

May23

MS Dismissal

May23

US Dismissal

May26

School and NuVu Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

May27

Learning by Doing: A Showcase of Student-Directed Projects (by invite only)

May29

Middle School Music Exhibit

Not your typical concert, the MS Music Exhibits expose the process of learning how to play instruments, rehearsing, and performing.  In the last exhibit of the year, the ensembles come together in Bradley Hall for a public evening event.  Students will share warm-ups, skill-building activities, open rehearsals, and performance-ready pieces, all culminating in a full Middle School piece for the big finale!

May30

Senior Experience Ends

May30

Foundations of Theater

Putting into practice the script analysis tools, theater design, and production aspects that they have studied, the Foundations of Theater class produces and performs a series of 10-minute plays

See the full All School Calendar

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Canvas 101 & Support

If you’re having trouble logging in or using Canvas, contact the Registrar’s Office.

Canvas is a learning management system that helps us  improve our classroom communication and provides more transparency about our practices.

More simply? It’s a virtual hub for a student’s homework, to-dos, and schedule, and a place for families to see feedback, comments, and grades.

As a parent/caregiver, you can see the following on Canvas:

  • Course materials and resources
  • Assignment calendar and to-do list
  • Ongoing feedback (this will look different for different classes and grades, and may include rubrics, checkmarks, messages to review teacher comments, etc.)
  • Grades (similar to feedback, the types of grades vary by class, and can include letter grades, number grade, checkmarks, etc.)

Please keep in mind, Canvas is one part of our feedback loop (Middle School and Upper School); it is not the only place families receive feedback.

PowerSchool 101 & Support

PowerSchool is Beaver’s online student information system for students and parents.

It contains:

  • End-of-term grades
  • Class schedule
  • Attendance
  • Zip code list
  • Family directory
  • Course registration (students only)

Log in to PowerSchool at bcdschool.powerschool.com/public.

Please use it to verify/update your contact information all year round.

Instructions for logging into PowerSchool as a parent are sent from the Registrar’s office by email.

If you have any questions please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@bcdschool.org.

MySchool App

MySchoolApp is Beaver’s re-enrollment contract site, and also the place where you can access your family’s Blackbaud Tuition Management account on the MySchoolApp Resources tab, thanks to the two sites being integrated with one Single Sign On.

For any issues logging into MySchoolApp, please contact Courtney Garcia.

Monthly Newsletter

Below you can find the links to all the newsletters from the 24-25 school year.

 

September

October

November

January

February

March

Photos & Smugmug

To access pictures of your children at sports games, school events, and various other activities, visit our Smugmug page.

The pictures are categorized by events such as first day of school, sports, and PA dinner. You can save the photos to your computer or purchase prints directly through Smugmug.