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Welcome to Bedford North Lawrence High School.  BNL is committed to the excellence of all students.  Through the BNL experience, all students will have the opportunity to become their best selves.  We take great pride in the academic excellence of all students. Our vision for BNL students is that each will continuously excel in a global society by being: a self-motivated learner, a critical thinker, an effective communicator, a skilled collaborator, a responsible and culturally aware citizen, and a technologically capable creator.

Principal:  Matthew Canada
Assistant Principals:  Steven McNabb & Cheryl Knight
Gateway Academy Director:  Kelly Storms
Curriculum Director:  Erin Miller
Athletic Director:  Adam Yates
BNL Registrar:  Britney Baker
BNL Counseling Team
     A-D:  Mrs. Amie Jahn
     E-K:  Ms. JoAnna Hackney
     L-Q:  Mrs. Lauren Strauser
     R-Z:  Mr. Chris Kurtz

2025-2026 BNL Welcome Week

️We are excited to welcome students for a new school year!

BNL will host Welcome Week July 28th through Friday August 1st. All students are invited to complete orientation week tasks on their designated class day. All students should enter through the Performing Arts Center doors for Welcome Week. We will have schedules, parking passes, locker information, and pictures for school photo/ID will be in the PAC Lobby during welcome week.

🌟Welcome Week Schedule🌟

♦️FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY - Monday July 28th: Parent & Student Orientation Sessions at 9am, 1pm or 5.30pm . Please attend one session.
♦️SENIOR DAY - Tuesday July 29th: 8.30-3pm
♦️JUNIOR DAY - Wednesday July 30th: 8.30-3pm
♦️SOPHOMORE DAY - Thursday July 31st: 8.30-3pm
♦️OPEN DAY - Friday August 1st: 8.30-3pm

👉Freshman Orientation Day👈

Monday July 28th: Parent & Student Orientation Sessions at 9am, 1pm or 5.30pm. Please attend one session. We will welcome our new students to BNL and provide essential information and resources to help transition to high school. Each session will be thirty minutes. In addition to the session, freshman will need to complete the orientation tasks below. You may do this before or after each session.

💻Chromebooks | All students will need to complete their Chromebook Agreement & NLCS Protection Plan at the bookstore. NLCS Protection plan is optional, and only $25. No student rental fees will be charged for textbook rental or device rental fees. Freshman and New Students will pick up devices on registration day. Upperclassmen students kept their device over summer.

🚘Parking Passes | BNL students will be able to purchase a parking pass for $5 (cash or check). All student drivers will need a parking pass, and must park in the designated student lot in their selected space. Forms will be available at Welcome Week or on our website. Students may also choose to paint their space during Welcome Week!

Attendance Information | Indiana's new attendance law goes into effect this school year and updates how schools must monitor, report, and respond to student absences.  At NLCS, we are committed to partnering with families to keep students connected, supported, and successful.  Our primary goal is to provide support for BNL students and families.  Here is NLCS Important Updates regarding the new SEA 482 Attendance Law.

NLCS' First Student Day for the 2025-2026 School Year is Wednesday August 6th!

Welcome Back, Stars!

 

 

Who We AreBedford North Lawrence is home of the Stars.  Located in Bedford Indiana, BNL serves as the high school for all North Lawrence Community students.  BNL was established in 1975, and serves 1300 students. 

Our Commitment We are committed to the excellence of students, offering academic, social, and athletic opportunities for all students.  

Our VisionEach student will continuously excel in a global society by being: a self-motivated learner, a critical thinker, an effective communicator, a skilled collaborator, a responsible and culturally aware citizen, and a technologically capable creator.

BNL STUDENTS ARE WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO!