🎄💛 Supporting Our Families This Holiday Season! 💛🎄
#BedfordCountySchools is thrilled to share that 150 Christmas Break Food Boxes are on their way to families in need—each packed with enough food to last 18 days!
This wonderful effort is a true community collaboration, made possible by:
✨ First Presbyterian Church
✨ Edgemont Baptist Church
✨ Farm Bureau
✨ Shelbyville Lions Club
✨Jostens
✨ Forge & Build.
We want to send a heartfelt #ThankYou to all the community partners, volunteers and organizations who made this possible and to our maintenance team, school social workers and counselors for connecting these food boxes with the families who need them most.
Your generosity is helping brighten the holidays for so many families, and together, we’re ensuring every #student has a brighter, fuller holiday season! 🎁
#CommunitySupport #CommunityInvolvement #StrongerTogether #SeasonOfGiving #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud
This holiday season, Emmy's Restaurant is spreading kindness in a truly special way. On December 25 from 2:00–5:00 p.m., they are hosting a FREE community Christmas dinner 🍽️ for anyone who would like to enjoy a warm meal, friendly faces and the joy of the season. ✨
Whether you’re looking for a place to gather, a welcoming table, or a moment of holiday comfort, everyone is invited to join.🌟 It’s a beautiful reminder of the generosity and togetherness that make this time of year so meaningful 🎶❄️.
✨ Please see the graphic for more information. ✨
#SeasonOfGiving #SpreadKindness #Generous #BetterTogether #CommunitySupport #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
📅📌 Mark your calendars for an exciting community event — the #ConnectedCommunity5K! 👊Registration is now OPEN!
Join us for our 2nd annual 5K run or walk and be part of something special as we come together to support #BedfordCountySchools and other important community initiatives. 🏃♂️🏃♀️ For the inaugural event, over 1,100 people participated!
💐 Bonus: The event will take place Mother’s Day weekend, giving us the perfect opportunity to celebrate moms in a meaningful way. All mothers will be honored on this day! Make plans to participate with your mom, or if she’s no longer with us, walk or run in her memory. 💖
👟 Every Bedford County School will have a team, and community teams are welcome too — or you can join as an individual. However you choose to participate, everyone is welcome!
Let’s come together and make it happen! 🙌
⏰ Early bird pricing is available now — prices increase January 31.
👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/connectedcommunity5k
#CC5K #BedfordCountyTN #BridgeBedford
🗺️📍Make every school break count!✨ Our guide shows all the longer breaks throughout the year, so you can plan trips without missing important school days.🌟
Whether you’re planning a quick getaway 🌄 or a longer adventure 🏖️, now it’s easier than ever to schedule trips without missing important school days! Take advantage of these opportunities to relax, explore and make memories! ✨
📅📌Check it out and start planning your next adventure today!
#SchoolBreaks #TravelPlanning #MakeMemories #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts #BedfordCountySchools
🎉Congratulations to Bedford County Schools!🎉
📈The district has made significant gains in success rates from 2021 to 2025:
• Grades 3–5: 30.5 ➜ 41.2
• Grades 6–8: 19.5 ➜ 27.7
• Grades 9–12: 18.7 ➜ 33.1
🎯🌟Tennessee evaluates districts on #student achievement and growth in grades 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12, using three key measures:
• Proficiency on TCAP
• Progress toward Annual Measurable Objectives goals
• Growth through TVAAS literacy and numeracy data
A strong upward trend across every grade band!🚀📈✨
#StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #RaisingTheBar #EducationMatters #BedfordProud
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
Get ready to show your school spirit, #BCSFamilies! 🎉 DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill is teaming up with each of our 16 amazing schools to host Spirit Days for #students, parents, grandparents and teachers! 🌮❤️
Let's come together for great food, great fun and great support for our schools! 🍽️
➡Please see graphic for more information and to find your school's date, or visit https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/HowToGiveBackToMySchool/.
#SupportOurSchools #EatForACause #DosBros #CommunityInvolvement #Generous #BedfordCountySchools
🎉🎓It's TODAY!🎓🎉
📣Join us for #ParentUniversity at #HarrisMiddleSchool TODAY from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM! Interpreters will be available.
🔍Learn about Standards-Based Grading (SBG) and how it shows your child’s progress in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Discover how teachers use rubrics, what the performance goals are and how to read report cards and progress reports to support your child’s growth.🏆
Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪📢 Spread the word! See you there! 👋
#StudentSuccess #Free #BePrepared #Education #BedfordCountySchools
We want to send a huge #ThankYou for investing in the safety and well-being of our school community as your generosity makes a real difference!🤝🫶
#CommunityPartners #CommunitySupport #Generous #WeAppreciateYou #BedfordProud
Through vision screenings, eyeglass support, contributions to food boxes and a variety of additional services, the Lions Club continues to play a vital role in supporting #student well-being and academic success.💡
Your generosity helps ensure that every student has what they need to learn, grow and thrive—both in and out of the classroom. We are grateful for your partnership and the positive impact you are making across our community.🌟🤝
#ThankYou to the Shelbyville Lions Club, for your unwavering dedication and service!🫶❤️
#StrongerTogether #CommunitySupport #CommunityPartners #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud
📅✨ Look Ahead, Plan Ahead! ✨📅
The 2026–2027 district calendars are now available! 🏫✏️
Family trips, activities, school events—get a jump start, and plan your year with ease. 🗓️✅
👉 View the full calendars here: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/DistrictCalendars/
#PlanAhead #EverySchoolDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #BedfordCountySchools
🎉Congratulations to Bedford County Schools!🎉
📈The district has made significant gains in success rates from 2021 to 2025:
• Grades 3–5: 30.5 ➜ 41.2
• Grades 6–8: 19.5 ➜ 27.7
• Grades 9–12: 18.7 ➜ 33.1
🎯🌟Tennessee evaluates districts on #student achievement and growth in grades 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12, using three key measures:
• Proficiency on TCAP
• Progress toward Annual Measurable Objectives goals
• Growth through TVAAS literacy and numeracy data
A strong upward trend across every grade band!🚀📈✨
#StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #RaisingTheBar #EducationMatters #BedfordProud
🗓️ Date: December 11th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: #HarrisMiddleSchool
📣Attention, parents!📣 Our next Parent University session is just around the corner, and this one focuses on standards-based grading.
Learn about Standards-Based Grading (SBG) and how it shows your child’s progress in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Discover how teachers use rubrics, what the performance goals are and how to read report cards and progress reports to support your child’s growth.
🏆 Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪 📢 Spread the Word! See you there! 👋
#ParentUniversity #FutureSuccess #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordCountySchools.
Our #BedfordCountySchools educators are embracing growth through COMP training, proving that learning never stops — no matter how many years you’ve been teaching. 🏫✨
By strengthening their skills and trying new strategies, they create classrooms where students succeed and curiosity thrives. When teachers grow, students shine! 🌟👏
#ProfessionalLearning #WeLoveOurTeachers #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #LifetimeLearners #BedfordProud
Your attention and action can make all the difference. Whether it's something that seems unusual or a situation that just feels wrong — speak up. 💪
Let’s be the eyes and ears of our community. #Together, we keep each other safe. 💚
#SeeSay #ProtectYourEveryDay #BedfordCountySchools
🌟 Celebrating Exceptional Growth! 🌟
At their November school board meeting, #BedfordCountySchools recognized outstanding 1st and 2nd grade teachers whose students reached Level 4 and Level 5 growth on the Universal Reading Screener for the 2024–2025 school year! 📚✨
Each fall, #students take the Universal Reading Screener, which measures key literacy skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. They take it again in the spring, and the results highlight just how much students have grown.
These teachers have guided their students to remarkable growth, showing the power of dedication, effective instruction and a strong commitment to literacy success. #Congratulations to these exceptional educators! Their work is helping students become confident, capable readers every day.
#ReadingMatters #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBCS #BedfordProud
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
Get ready to show your school spirit, #BCSFamilies! 🎉 DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill is teaming up with each of our 16 amazing schools to host Spirit Days for #students, parents, grandparents and teachers! 🌮❤️
Let's come together for great food, great fun and great support for our schools! 🍽️
➡Please see graphic for more information and to find your school's date, or visit https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/HowToGiveBackToMySchool/.
#SupportOurSchools #EatForACause #DosBros #CommunityInvolvement #Generous #BedfordCountySchools
📢 Need affordable child care before and after school?
The Student Age Care Program (SACP) is available for kindergarten through 8th grade students in Bedford County! 🏫✨
SACP provides a safe, supportive and fun environment for #students after school, with opportunities for learning, enrichment and social connection. 🎨⚽📚
➡️Learn more and find out how to enroll your child here: 🔗 https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/SACP/
We’re proud to offer this program to support our students and families—because every child deserves a safe and engaging place to grow after school. 🌟
#SACP #AfterSchoolProgram #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBCS #BedfordCountySchools
✨ Student Voice Matters! ✨
This week, the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council visited the Central Office for an energizing conversation with Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett, Assistant Superintendent Tim Harwell and Director of Communications Carol Garrette.
These incredible #student leaders shared honest insights and bold ideas on issues that directly impact their school experiences such as:
📈 Attendance incentives to help boost daily attendance
📵 How potential cell phone bans would affect students and what supports they’d need
💰 Funding priorities from a student perspective
👗 Dress code feedback and ways to make it fair and inclusive
Their commitment to improving our schools is inspiring, and their voices play a vital role in shaping decisions that affect #students across the district. 💬 We’re proud of their leadership, perspective and passion for positive change!
#StudentLeadership #VoicesMatter #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
