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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:  Melissa Epping
Curriculum Director:  Erin Miller
Athletic Director:  Michael Babin
BNL Registrar:  Dena Babin
BNL Counseling Team
     A-D:  Mrs. Amie Jahn
     E-K:  Ms. JoAnna Hackney
     L-Q:  Mrs. Lauren Strauser
     R-Z:  Mr. Chris Kurtz

Welcome to Stars Academy, the premier virtual learning program of Bedford North Lawrence High School. We believe that every student’s path to success is unique, and our mission is to provide a flexible, high-quality education that meets you exactly where you are.  Stars Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual academy of BNL.  

Stars Academy offers an alternative virtual learning experience for students.   Our virtual program offers academic courses with the cutting-edge tools of digital learning, with dedicated instructors who are experts in both classroom instruction and virtual education.  Stars Academy is created to be an environment where students can truly shine now and beyond graduation.

We are excited to launch this brand new opportunity, and invite you to explore this new opportunity. Please click on the Stars Academy in the icon banner, or under the Academic Tab.

Stars Academy will be accepting enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year.

NOW accepting APPLICATIONS & ENROLLMENT
for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

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 1185 students. 

Our Commitment We are committed to the excellence of students, offering academic, social, and athletic opportunities for all students.  At BNL we are building STARS.  BNL provides clear pathways to success for every student, ensuring our stars are ready to shine beyond graduation.

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.

BUILDING STARS!  BNL provides clear pathways to success for every student, ensuring our STARS are ready to shine beyond graduation.