Students from #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool’s TAP II class, led by Ms. Melody Redd, and FCCLA hosted Bedford Be a Teacher Day at #SouthsideElementarySchool recently as part of FCCLA's National Be a Teacher Day.

📚 TAP II students read books about teaching, shared why they’re pursuing education and had Southside #students sign their event t-shirts to remember their semester together.

🍬 #FCCLA students organized teaching goodie bags for every #student.

👩‍🏫 Southside students dressed as their favorite teachers, and Ms. Crystal Hathcock's 5th grade class won the prize for most participation, all dressing as Coach Martin!

🙏 We want to send a special #ThankYou to Black and Blue Sports for donating TAP II shirts and Redd's Heating and Air for supporting the goodie bags and books.

#FCCLA #FutureTeachers #SCHSLegacy #BoldBraveBrilliant #LearningIsOurSuperpower #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
SCHS TAP II & FCCLA Students Participate in Bedford Be a Teacher Day at Southside Elementary
🏫📚#BedfordCountySchools extends its sincere appreciation to the Shelbyville Lions Club for their outstanding commitment to our #students and families.

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
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Thank You to the Shelbyville Lions Club

💛 Welcoming One of Our Own, Back to Inspire the Next Generation!💜

We are excited to announce that Kait Burt, alumna of #CommunityHighSchool and author/illustrator of "Eli and Friends Dino Treasure Hunt" and "Goodnight Gilby Goose," will be visiting #CartwrightElementarySchool's STEAM night!🦖

📅 When: December 11th at 4:30 - 6:30 PM

📍 Where: Cartwright Elementary School

Students and families will have the chance to hear her read her books, learn what it’s like to be an author and illustrator, and discover how she brings her stories and characters to life. She’ll answer questions about her creative process, share illustrations for kids to color, and even gather ideas from students that might inspire her next book!💡🖍️

We are so #BedfordProud to welcome one of our own back, and we can’t wait for our #students to be inspired by her creativity and talent.❤️

#ReadingMatters #ThinkBig #100YearsStrong #ColtPride #BedfordCountySchools

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Author to Visit Cartwright Elementary School STEAM Night
Author to Visit Cartwright Elementary School STEAM Night

🎓 Admission Applications for Thomas Magnet School are Now Open!

#ThomasMagnetSchool, a FREE, K-8, public magnet school, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

📆📌 Deadline: March 9, 2026

💻 Learn more and apply here: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/TMSApplication/

✨ Unlock new opportunities for learning, creativity and growth!

#MagnetSchool #PublicSchool #K8Education #FutureLeaders #EducationMatters #ApplyNow #AdventureAwaits #BedfordCountySchools

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Thomas Magnet School Admission Applications are Now Open for the 2026-2027 School Year
Class of 2025 Alumni Inspire Future Teachers!🌟

#CommunityHighSchool alumni, recipients of the Tennessee Teach Back Scholarship, returned to share highlights from their first semester at MTSU with Mrs. Whitaker’s future teachers.

This outstanding program, created through a partnership between Bedford County and MTSU, supports #students in college while encouraging them to return and make a difference in their own communities as future educators.💜💛📚

It’s inspiring to see graduates thriving and giving back—helping shape the next generation of teachers right here at home!

#FutureEducators #EducationMatters #100YearsStrong #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Community High School Class of 2025 Alumni Inspire Future Teachers
🌟 Future educators in action! 🌟

Mrs. Whitaker’s TAPs class at #CommunityHighSchool has spent the semester building their teaching skills at #CommunityElementarySchool and #CommunityMiddleSchool, and what an impact they have made!

From helping in classrooms to supporting young learners, their dedication, leadership and growing #teaching skills are already making a meaningful impact. ✏️📚💛💜

#CTE #FutureEducators #MakingADifference #100YearsStrong #BattleReady #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Community High School TAPs Class Successful Semester Building Teaching Skills
Community High School TAPs Class Successful Semester Building Teaching Skills

🎉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

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Success Rates
🎓Join Us for Parent University!🎓 It's for all, and it's #FREE!

🗓️ 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.
5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Parent University December 11th
🎣SCHS Agriscience Students Explore the Normandy Fish Hatchery!

Under the guidance of #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool Agriscience instructor Morgan Grannas, #students got hands-on experience at the TWRA Normandy Fish Hatchery—learning how parent fish are collected, spawned and hatched and how ponds are filled and maintained throughout the seasons.

Students explored the process of raising walleye, crappie and striped bass and even helped harvest over 85,000 crappie in just two days! Hatchery Manager Nathan Singer led a tour of the facility, including the areas where eggs will be spawned and hatched this spring.

A day of real-world learning, teamwork and science in action! 🐟🌱

#TWRA #FishHatchery #HandsOnLearning #SCHSLegacy #BedfordCountySchools
5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
SCHS Agriscience Class Visits the Normandy Fish Hatchery
SCHS Agriscience Class Visits the Normandy Fish Hatchery
SCHS Agriscience Class Visits the Normandy Fish Hatchery
SCHS Agriscience Class Visits the Normandy Fish Hatchery
SCHS Agriscience Class Visits the Normandy Fish Hatchery
SCHS Agriscience Class Visits the Normandy Fish Hatchery
💡 Lifelong Learning in Action 💡

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
5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
COMP Training for Teachers
COMP Training for Teachers

🎄✨Making the Season Bright at Harris Middle School!✨🎄

Holiday magic is in full swing at #HarrisMiddleSchool! ✨The halls are filled with festive decorations and holiday cheer, thanks to the creativity and dedication of staff and #students alike.

A huge #ThankYou to interventionists Jesse Trice and Carol Anne Webb for decorating the school so beautifully — and to the wonderful students who helped create a festive classroom tree! 🎄❤️ Your teamwork and creativity are spreading holiday cheer throughout the entire school community.🫶

#MakingTheSeasonBright #HolidayCheer #FestiveSpirit #HolidayMagic #DeckTheHalls #WeAreHarris #BedfordCountySchools

5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Holiday Cheer at Harris Middle School
Holiday Cheer at Harris Middle School

🎉Thomas Magnet School Shines at the Tennessee State Beta Convention! 🎉

Students from #ThomasMagnetSchool’s Junior Beta Club recently attended the Tennessee State Beta Convention at the iconic Opryland Hotel. They competed in a variety of events including cake decorating, drawing & painting, robotics, performing arts and pin trading with #students from across Tennessee.

🏗️ Engineering Team: 5th place – built a tower in just 45 minutes
🧵 Fiber Arts: Bailey Allen – 4th place
💻 6th Grade Computer Science: Colbie Cook – 4th place
📜 6th Grade U.S. History: Liam Ray – 5th place

These students represented Thomas Magnet School with creativity, skill and school spirit! 🌟

#JuniorBetaClub #StateBetaConvention #AdventureAwaits #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools

5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Thomas Magnet School Beta Club Competes at the TN State Beta Club Convention
Thomas Magnet School Beta Club Competes at the TN State Beta Club Convention
Thomas Magnet School Beta Club Competes at the TN State Beta Club Convention
Thomas Magnet School Beta Club Competes at the TN State Beta Club Convention
Thomas Magnet School Beta Club Competes at the TN State Beta Club Convention
Thomas Magnet School Beta Club Competes at the TN State Beta Club Convention
Thomas Magnet School Beta Club Competes at the TN State Beta Club Convention
Thomas Magnet School Beta Club Competes at the TN State Beta Club Convention
#IfYouSeeSomethingSaySomething is a national campaign to raise public awareness on how to report suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement. 💙

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
5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
See Something Say Something

🌟 Mental Health Matters — Together, We Can Make a Difference 🌟

We’re excited to share that #CommunityHighSchool HOSA is hosting a special Mental Health Awareness Kickoff on December 4th!
Families, friends and neighbors all face challenges, and it’s time we come together as #OneCommunityOneMind.💜💛

📍 Community High School Auditorium
📅 December 4 | 🕠 5:30 PM

✨ Free showing of Inside Out 2, plus concessions for purchase
✨ Games & activities
✨ A short, meaningful mental health message from campaign leaders

➡Please see the club's flyer for full details. Let’s come together, support one another and break the stigma. 💜💛💬

#MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #BetterTogether #100YearsStrong #BedfordCountySchools

5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Community High School Mental Health Awareness Kickoff Event
🎉👐 Community Spirit in Action! 👐🎉

Recently, the #BedfordCountySchools Central Office team came together to make a difference in our community! Thanks to everyone who donated, we collected a generous amount of canned goods to support those in need. 🌟🥫

Your kindness shows the power of teamwork and caring hearts. 💛 Let's keep spreading hope!

#Generous #GivingBack #CommunityStrong #CannedFoodDrive #TogetherWeCan #WeAreBedford
5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Bedford County Schools Central Office Team Canned Food Drive
Bedford County Schools Central Office Team Canned Food Drive
Bedford County Schools Central Office Team Canned Food Drive
🚨 Exciting news from Community High School! 🚨

In just three years, under the guidance of Chris Hobbs, the Criminal Justice program at #CommunityHighSchool has become the largest criminal justice-focused Career & Technical Student Organization in the state! 🏆

Additionally, the school has partnered with the Scouts of America to launch an Exploring Post, providing #students with hands-on opportunities to explore careers in law enforcement and public safety. 👮‍♂️🚓

This program continues to open doors for #students and shape future leaders!💜💛

#CriminalJustice #CTE #100YearsStrong #BattleReady #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Community High School Criminal Justice Organization

🌟 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

5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Level 4 and level 5 Universal Reading Screener Growth Teachers for the 2024-2025 School Year
Level 4 and 5 URS Growth Teachers Recognized
🏇 Champions in the Making: Cascade FFA Horse Judging Team Shines at State! 🏆

The #CascadeHighSchool FFA Horse Judging Team, led by instructor Mike Swafford, recently competed at the TN FFA State Horse Evaluation contest at Miller Coliseum.

Team members Leah Tapp, Bre Lovvorn, Emma Black and Taylor Wilson showcased their skills in placing six classes and giving three sets of oral reasons, achieving outstanding results:

✨ Team Results:
🥇 1st in Placings
🥈 2nd in Performance
🏅 4th Overall out of 79 Teams

We also want to send a special shoutout to Taylor Wilson, who earned the 3rd High Individual ribbon out of 305 contestants!

#Congratulations to the entire team for their hard work, dedication and success!

#FFA #Teamwork #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Cascade High School FFA Horse Judging Competition at Miller Coliseum
📢 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
5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Weekly Resource Guide
Weekly Resource Guide
🌟🌮Spirit Day Alert!🌮🌟

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
5 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros