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🦷✨ Children’s Dental Day Coming Soon! ✨🦷

The Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County, Inc. will be hosting a Children’s Dental Day for children ages 3–18.

📅 July 30, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County, Inc.
200 Dover St., Suite 202, Shelbyville, TN 37160

📣 Please see the attached graphic for full details and important information.

#StudentWellness #HealthySmiles #HealthyStudents #BedfordCountySchools
15 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Children's Dental Day Graphic in English
Children's Dental Day Graphic in Spanish

✨🍎Welcome, New Teachers, to the #BedfordCountySchools Team!🍎✨

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming our newest educators at #BCSConnect, a special event designed to support and connect new teachers ahead of the school year.

Over the course of the event, they spent time learning, building relationships and getting equipped for day one. 💻💼📚 From important sessions to team bonding moments, it was a great start to an exciting journey!

#ThankYou to retired educator Mr. Bill Pietkiewicz for delivering a keynote address to our new teachers!

We’re so excited to have these passionate professionals join the #BCSFamily! We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in classrooms across our district. Here’s to an incredible year ahead! 🙌

#BackToSchool #Teacher #TogetherWeLearn #LifetimeLearners #BedfordProud

16 days ago, Bedford County Schools
There are five people seated at a table covered in a black Bedford County Schools tablecloth along with two others standing behind them all in front of a backdrop with all the schools logos on it.
There are four people seated at a table covered in a black Bedford County Schools tablecloth all in front of a backdrop with all the schools logos on it.
There are four people seated at a table covered in a black Bedford County Schools tablecloth along with three others standing behind them all in front of a backdrop with all the schools logos on it.
There are three people seated at a table covered in a black Bedford County Schools tablecloth all in front of a backdrop with all the schools logos on it.
There are two people seated at a table covered in a black Bedford County Schools tablecloth all in front of a backdrop with all the schools logos on it.
The Superintendent, Mr. Tim Harwell, stands in front of a library full of people seated at tables as he speaks to them.
A special speaker stands in front of a library full of people seated at tables as he speaks to them.
The supervisor of the Technology Department speaks to a library full of people seated at tables.
The Director of Technology is seated at a table helping a new teacher with her laptop while another person from that department also helps a new teacher.
This is picture of a BCS Connect table decoration and you can see people behind it as they are listening to a speaker talk to them as they are seated at tables.

📢THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE TO OPEN HOUSE DATE!📢

#EakinElementarySchool will be having their open house on August 3rd instead of August 6th. Please see the graphic for more information.

🎈📣You're Invited!📣🎈

📚 The #BedfordCountySchools open house events are almost here!

Get ready to meet our amazing teachers, explore classrooms and see all the exciting things happening at our schools! Whether you're a new family or returning, we can't wait to welcome you back.✨

📌🗓️Find your school’s open house date and time on the graphic, and don’t forget to mark your calendar! Let’s kick off the school year together!

✅ Bring your questions
✅ Tour the school
✅ Get involved

✨ We can’t wait to see you there!

#BackToSchool #OpenHouse #BCSFamilies #WeAreBedford

17 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Open House Graphic in English
Open House Graphic in Spanish
📢 Weekly Resource Guide 📢

Looking for local food resources? Check out this helpful guide! 🥫🍞 There are several options throughout the week, offering food pantries, hot meals and more in our community.

🗓️ Be sure to note the days and times for each location to get the help you need. Whether it's a pantry visit or a hot meal, these community resources are here for you!

👉 Also, don’t forget to check out the Blessing Boxes of Bedford County Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates and changes.

#CommunitySupport #ResourceGuide #FoodPantry #HelpingHands #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
17 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Weekly Resource Guide
Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen Summertime Meals Program Graphic
🎉🍎 BIG NEWS for our students & families! 🍎🎉

Thanks to our participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), ALL #students (Pre-K through 12) can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch every school day! 🎉✨

Eating well = learning well! When kids have access to healthy food, they’re more focused, energized and ready to take on the day. 💪🥪🍎

📢Note: A la carte items are available for purchase.📢

Let’s keep our students strong, healthy and ready to shine! 🌟

#FreeMeals #HealthyKids #FuelForSuccess #SchoolNutrition #BedfordCountySchools
18 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Free Breakfast & Lunches graphic for 2026-27 School Year.
🎉🎒You're Invited!🎒🎉

Join us for the Start Strong Family Night at #HarrisMiddleSchool on Thursday, August 13 from 4:30–6:30 PM!

📚✨ This back-to-school event is open to all Bedford County Schools families and packed with resources, fun and giveaways from our amazing local community partners! From school supplies to helpful services and info, there’s something for everyone.

🎒 Let’s come together to kick off the new school year the right way. Ready, connected and strong!

📍 Harris Middle School
🗓 August 13, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Don’t miss it!

#StartStrongBCS #BCSFamilies #CommunitySupport #BackToSchoolBoost #BedfordCountySchools
19 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Start Strong Family Night Graphic in English
Start Strong Family Night Graphic in Spanish
📚⚖️ Learning, leading and preparing for the future of education!

Members of the Bedford County Schools Board of Education recently attended the TSBA Summer Law Institute Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The conference provided an opportunity to stay informed on important legal updates and continue learning about the policies and responsibilities that guide effective school board leadership.

Ongoing professional learning helps school board members stay informed and prepared to support students, staff and schools across Bedford County. 📖🎓

#ILovePublicSchools #LifetimeLearners #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
19 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Members of our district's school board pose for a group picture with our superintendent.
🦩☀️Needing Affordable Summer Child Care?☀️🦩

🌞 Get your #students ready for an exciting summer! The SACP Summer Program is here to provide your kids with FUN-filled days packed with activities, field trips and friends! 🍊🦋

✨ Ages: 5 years through entering 8th grade
📅 Dates: May 26 - July 24
📌Closed: June 19 & July 3

🏖🍓🍍Don’t miss out on a summer of laughter, adventure and sunshine!🌻Call SACP at 931-684-3284 or check out the link below for more info and to register! 🌞🌺

Register HERE: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/sacp-summer-care-program

#SACP #SummerFun #ChildCare #AffordableCare #FunActivities #FieldTrips #BedfordCountySchools
19 days ago, Bedford County Schools
SACP Summer Care Registration Graphic in English
SACP Summer Care Registration Graphic in Spanish

🚌 What bus does your child ride?🚌

As the first day of school approaches, families are encouraged to confirm their #student's bus route before school begins.

📞 For bus route assistance, contact the Transportation Department at 931-684-1500.

💻 Bus route and school zone information is also available on the #BedfordCountySchools Transportation & School Zones webpage here: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/transportation-school-zones

Taking a few minutes to verify your student's transportation information now can help ensure a smooth start to the school year. 🚍

#BackToSchool #FirstDayReady #SchoolBusSafety #WeAreBCS

20 days ago, Bedford County Schools
This is a graphic that says, "What bus does your child ride?".

📢THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE TO OPEN HOUSE DATE!📢

#EakinElementarySchool will be having their open house on August 3rd instead of August 6th. Please see the graphic for more information.

🎈📣You're Invited!📣🎈

📚 The #BedfordCountySchools open house events are almost here!

Get ready to meet our amazing teachers, explore classrooms and see all the exciting things happening at our schools! Whether you're a new family or returning, we can't wait to welcome you back.✨

📌🗓️Find your school’s open house date and time on the graphic, and don’t forget to mark your calendar! Let’s kick off the school year together!

✅ Bring your questions
✅ Tour the school
✅ Get involved

✨ We can’t wait to see you there!

#BackToSchool #OpenHouse #BCSFamilies #WeAreBedford

20 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Open House Graphic in English
Open House Graphic in Spanish

📣It's TODAY!📣

📢Attention Parents and Caregivers of New Students to #BedfordCountySchools!📢

Mark your calendars! 🗓️✏️

New #student registration is happening on:

🗓️ July 21, 2026

⏰ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📍 All schools across the county (Except BCLA and Thomas Magnet School)!

For the documents you need to bring and other information: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/registration-and-enrollment

Don’t miss this opportunity to enroll your child for the upcoming school year. Let’s start this journey of learning and growth together!📚🌟

#NewStudentRegistration #BackToSchool #EducationMatters

20 days ago, Bedford County Schools
New Student Registration Graphic
🌟 A Strong Start to a New School Year! 🌟

This morning, our #BedfordCountySchools Central Office team gathered for breakfast with Superintendent Tim Harwell to kick off the new school year with a message of purpose, unity and a clear vision for the year ahead. 🍎📚

At the heart of the message was a clear priority: our #students. As we move forward, we are committed to working together with purpose to advance our shared mission and support #student success. The Central Office plays an important role in supporting the work happening across our schools, and we recognize that how we lead, serve and treat one another matters as we work toward our shared goals.

As we work toward becoming an exemplary district, our focus will include three key areas:

🎯 Improving K–3 Literacy
🎯 Middle School Academic Success
🎯 College and Career Readiness

Together, we are moving forward with purpose, focused on what matters most: our students and their future. 🚀📖🎓

#StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WhyIChooseBCS #WeAreBCS #ILovePublicSchools
21 days ago, Bedford County Schools
There is a group of people standing in line in front of the superintendent waiting to get breakfast items.
There is a group of people standing in line in front of the superintendent waiting to get breakfast items.
There is a group of people standing in line in front of the superintendent waiting to get breakfast items.
The Central Office staff members are all standing in the staff development room for a group picture.
Mark your calendar now for a #BedfordCountySchools Town Hall Meeting with our new Superintendent of Schools Tim Harwell!

This is your opportunity to hear about the future of our schools, ask questions, share your thoughts and be part of the conversation. Each one-hour session is free and open to the public.

📍 Aug. 10 – Community High School Library – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Aug. 11 – Liberty School Cafeteria – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Aug. 18 – Cascade High School Library – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Aug. 24 – Harris Middle School Library – 6:00 p.m.

Together, we're building an even stronger future for Bedford County Schools - one conversation at a time! We hope you will join us!

#StudentCentered #CommunityConversation #TownHall #ILovePublicSchools
21 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Town Hall Meetings - August - with Superintendent Harwell
🎉🎒You're Invited!🎒🎉

Join us for the Start Strong Family Night at #HarrisMiddleSchool on Thursday, August 13 from 4:30–6:30 PM!

📚✨ This back-to-school event is open to all Bedford County Schools families and packed with resources, fun and giveaways from our amazing local community partners! From school supplies to helpful services and info, there’s something for everyone.

🎒 Let’s come together to kick off the new school year the right way. Ready, connected and strong!

📍 Harris Middle School
🗓 August 13, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Don’t miss it!

#StartStrongBCS #BCSFamilies #CommunitySupport #BackToSchoolBoost #BedfordCountySchools
23 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Start Strong Family Night Graphic in English
Start Strong Family Night Graphic in Spanish

📢Attention Parents and Caregivers of New Students to #BedfordCountySchools!📢

Mark your calendars! 🗓️✏️

New #student registration is happening on:

🗓️ July 21, 2026

⏰ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📍 All schools across the county (Except BCLA and Thomas Magnet School)!

For the documents you need to bring and other information: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/registration-and-enrollment

Don’t miss this opportunity to enroll your child for the upcoming school year. Let’s start this journey of learning and growth together!📚🌟

#NewStudentRegistration #BackToSchool #EducationMatters

24 days ago, Bedford County Schools
New Student Registration Graphic
📢 Weekly Resource Guide 📢

Looking for local food resources? Check out this helpful guide! 🥫🍞 There are several options throughout the week, offering food pantries, hot meals and more in our community.

🗓️ Be sure to note the days and times for each location to get the help you need. Whether it's a pantry visit or a hot meal, these community resources are here for you!

👉 Also, don’t forget to check out the Blessing Boxes of Bedford County Facebook page to keep up with the latest updates and changes.

#CommunitySupport #ResourceGuide #FoodPantry #HelpingHands #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
24 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Weekly Resource Guide Graphic
Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen Summertime Meals Program Graphic
🦅 Little Eagles, we can't wait to see you! 💙💛

Join us for Learning Way Elementary's Open House on Monday, August 3rd from 4:30–6:30 PM!

This is a great opportunity to:
📚 Meet your child's teacher
⭐ Learn about grade level expectations
📱 Get connected through Apptegy
🏠 Make sure your Proof of Residency has been turned in before August 3rd

We are so excited to welcome our Little Eagles and their families for an amazing new school year. We can't wait to partner with you as we continue to Do It the Learning Way!

See you on August 3rd! 🦅💙💛
24 days ago, Learning Way Elementary School
White, blue, and gold poster to advertise Learning Way open house with eagle and date of Aug 3rd
🎉 Investing in Our Leaders, Strengthening Our Schools! 🎉

Today, our principals, assistant principals and supervisors came together to prepare for the 2026–2027 school year by completing Youth Mental Health First Aid training.

Led in person by three trainers from the Tennessee Department of Education, participants completed the course, passed the certification exam and are now officially Youth Mental Health First Aid certified! 💚

This nationally recognized training equips our leaders with the skills to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges in young people, helping create safe, supportive and caring school communities.

We're proud of our leaders for investing in professional growth and #student well-being as we prepare for an outstanding 2026–2027 school year! 💡📚

#YouthMentalHealthFirstAid #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #MentalHealthMatters #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordCountySchools
25 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Principals, Assistant Principals and Supervisors are standing in the school's library posed for a group picture in front of a screen that says, "Youth Mental Health First Aid."
🦷✨ Children’s Dental Day Coming Soon! ✨🦷

The Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County, Inc. will be hosting a Children’s Dental Day for children ages 3–18.

📅 July 30, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County, Inc.
200 Dover St., Suite 202, Shelbyville, TN 37160

📣 Please see the attached graphic for full details and important information.

#StudentWellness #HealthySmiles #HealthyStudents #BedfordCountySchools
25 days ago, Bedford County Schools
Children's Dental Day Graphic in English
Children's Dental Day Graphic in Spanish
📢 **Proof of Residency Begins Monday, July 20!** 🦅

Learning Way Elementary will begin accepting **Proof of Residency** on **Monday, July 20**. (8:00 - 12:00)

🎉 **Parents will receive their child's teacher assignment when Proof of Residency is submitted and verified.**

Please remember:
✅ Documents must be dated **June or July 2026**.
✅ Only **accepted Proof of Residency documents** will be accepted according to district guidelines.

We look forward to seeing you soon and getting ready for another great year at Learning Way! 💙💛
25 days ago, Learning Way Elementary School