🌟 Teacher & Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟
#FirstCommerceBank is recognizing a Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month at two schools each month, and we are proud to highlight these outstanding individuals. Each recipient was selected by school administration for the positive impact they make within their school community.
🍎 The Teacher of the Month exemplifies what it means to be an engaging educator, a collaborative colleague and a teammate who consistently leads by example.
🎒 The Student of the Month demonstrates excellent character, cooperation and a strong commitment to attendance helping to create a positive learning environment.
Each honoree receives a certificate and gift card in recognition of dedication and hard work. We want to send a special #ThankYou to First Commerce Bank for their ongoing support of schools and for helping celebrate the achievements of #students and educators. 💙
This month's recipients are:
Andrew Ibis, Student, Liberty School
Tonya Donegan, Teacher, Liberty School
Leah Landers, Student, Thomas Magnet School
Laura Houp, Teacher, Thomas Magnet School
👏 #Congratulations to these well-deserving recipients!
#TeacherOfTheMonth #StudentOfTheMonth #CelebratingSuccess #EducationMatters #LibertySchool #ThomasMagnetSchool #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Their hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence truly paid off. These outstanding musicians had the honor of performing alongside top students from across Middle Tennessee, representing Cascade with pride.🧡🖤🎺
Bravo to all for such an amazing accomplishment! 🎉🎼
#HonorBand #AllState #RaisingTheBar #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Before the holidays, the #CommunityHighSchool Criminal Justice Student Organization proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Toy Drive.
Under the guidance of Instructor Chris Hobbs, these #students planned and worked tirelessly to support 28 families and bring holiday joy to nearly 50 children in need!
We are incredibly proud of our students for showing what service, leadership and compassion look like in action!💜💛
#SeasonOfGiving #SpreadingJoy #CriminalJustice #CTE #100YearsStrong #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
We’re partnering with #Soles4Souls to host a district-wide shoe drive!
From January 20 – February 28, we’ll be collecting NEW and GENTLY USED shoes to support people around the world. These shoes will support the Soles4Souls’ 4OPPORTUNITY program, which helps people in countries like Haiti, Honduras and parts of Africa create small businesses selling shoes and clothing to earn a living.
We are excited to partner with Soles4Souls, who has generously donated new, brand-name athletic shoes through their 4EVERYKID program, helping #BedfordCountySchools McKinney-Vento students.
📍Shoe collection bins are in each of our schools and at the Central Office.
Let’s give back—one step at a time! 💙
Thank you for helping us support #students, families and communities around the world.
#Soles4Souls #CommunityPartners #CommunitySupport #SteppingUp #GiveBack #WeAreBCS
Come see what makes #ThomasMagnetSchool a unique place for #students to learn and grow at the prospective students' open house!🐅
📅 February 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Thomas Magnet Gym
👨👩👧👦 This open house is a great opportunity for families to learn more about the programs and opportunities available at this FREE, public magnet school for kindergarten through 8th grade.⭐
🙌 We hope to see you there!
#OpenHouse #AdventureAwaits #BCSParents #BedfordCountySchools
👟✨ BCS Is Stepping Up! ✨👟
#BedfordCountySchools is partnering with Soles4Souls to host a district-wide shoe drive and it starts TODAY!
Starting today, January 20 – February 28, we’ll be collecting new or gently used shoes to help support McKinney-Vento students and others in need throughout our community.
📍 Shoe collection bins will be placed at each school and at the Central Office.
📦 Bins will be delivered starting January 15.
This is a wonderful opportunity to give back and make a difference—one step at a time! 💙👟
#ThankYou for helping us support our #students and families.
#Soles4Souls #CommunityPartners #CommunitySupport #SteppingUp #GiveBack #WeAreBCS
🤝 No School Monday in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 🌟
We encourage our school community to take this day to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose message of hope, equality and courage continues to inspire us. 💙
Let’s honor his dream through kindness, learning and acts of service, both in our schools and beyond. Together, we can continue building a more just and compassionate community. ❤️🤝
#MLKDay #DreamBig #RaisingTheBar #BeAChangeMaker #BedfordCountySchools
Beginning January 18, Fairhaven Baptist Church will be opening a warming center in Shelbyville to provide a warm meal and a safe place to sleep during these frigid temperatures.
Please check out the graphic for full details and help spread the word to anyone who may need it. 🫶
#NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #CommunitySupport #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
🎙️✨ Students take STEAM to the airwaves! ✨🎙️
Recently, two outstanding students from #CartwrightElementarySchool visited local radio station #WLIJ and #HopkinsFarmsBroadcasting to share their experiences and excitement about pursuing STEAM designation at their school. They were joined on the air with Director of Communications Carol Garrette by Assistant Principal Malcom Martin, who spoke about the school’s vision and commitment to innovation, creativity and hands-on learning.
It’s inspiring to see #students using their voices and representing the incredible work happening in district classrooms! Moments like these highlight how meaningful, real-world learning opportunities empower students to lead and succeed. 🚀🧪🎨
#STEAM #StudentVoice #FutureInnovators #LearningInAction #CartwrightColts #WhereExcellenceTakesTheLead #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
🎉 Check out the excitement from last year’s #ConnectedCommunity5K! From start to finish, it was a day full of fun, energy, and community spirit. 👟🙌
https://youtu.be/qxNs5qPQ7So?si=A7qNh2afMIkXpXUo
Don’t miss out — register now and come join the fun!
👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/connectedcommunity5k
#CC5K #BedfordCountyTN #BridgeBedford #BedfordCountySchools
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
❤️Student Spotlight: Saving Lives & Making a Difference ❤️
#BedfordCountySchools is incredibly proud of Kaegan Young, a senior from #CascadeHighSchool, who turned compassion into action — and helped save lives in the process!
As part of the American Red Cross Leaders Save Lives program, Kaegan hosted a community blood drive on June 19, 2025, collecting an amazing 158 blood donations from 131 donors, including 54 first-time donors. Because of her leadership and dedication, she earned a $2,500 scholarship and a gift card — well deserved!
This blood drive was especially meaningful. Kaegan organized it in honor of her younger sister, Kaemey, who is currently battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
The scholarship was presented by representatives from the American Red Cross, including Ron Simmons, District Manager for Tennessee; Brandie Spradley, Booking Manager; and Gene Baker, Account Manager, who joined Kaegan and her parents in recognizing her extraordinary service and leadership.
We are #BedfordProud to celebrate #students who lead with heart, serve their communities and make a difference beyond the classroom. #Congratulations, Kaegan!🫶❤️
#AmericanRedCross #BeAChangeMaker #RaisingTheBar #WalkLikeAChampion #BedfordCountySchools
#BedfordCountySchools is partnering with Soles4Souls to host a district-wide shoe drive!
From January 20 – February 28, we’ll be collecting new or gently used shoes to help support McKinney-Vento students and others in need throughout our community.
📍 Shoe collection bins will be placed at each school and at the Central Office.
📦 Bins will be delivered starting January 15.
This is a wonderful opportunity to give back and make a difference—one step at a time! 💙👟
#ThankYou for helping us support our #students and families.
#Soles4Souls #CommunityPartners #CommunitySupport #SteppingUp #GiveBack #WeAreBCS
The Bedford County Swim Team wrapped up their final home meet of the season with an exciting showdown against Coffee County Swim Team and St. Andrew's-Sewanee School! This meet was the last chance for these swimmers to qualify for the MTHSSA Regional Swim Meet at Centennial Sportsplex.
📌📅 Regional Meet Dates:
High School: January 23
Middle School: January 24
💦High School Qualifiers:
#CascadeHighSchool: Reidy Brainard & Antonella Delacruz
The Webb School: Paizley Hodges
💦 Middle School Qualifiers:
#ThomasMagnetSchool: Logan Luna & Leah Landers
#HarrisMiddleSchool: Juliet Azpeitia
#CascadeMiddleSchool: Tristan Young, Sullivan Brainard, Givens Brainard & Piercen McGee
Homeschooled: Cayden Drawdy
#Congratulations to all swimmers for an incredible season! Now let’s cheer them on as they make a splash at regionals! 💦👏
#SwimTeam #GreatJob #WalkLikeAChampion #TalkLikeAChampion #WeAreHarris #AdventureAwaits #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
📊 Celebrating Our 2024–25 TN Report Card Results! 📊
We are proud to share the results from the Tennessee Department of Education Report Cards for the 2024–25 school year!
🎉 Congratulations to all schools that earned an A or B! Your dedication and hard work are making a real difference in the lives of our students.
🏅 Special congratulations to schools that scored a 5 – the highest achievement – in one or more sub-indicators: Achievement, Growth, Growth of Highest-Need Students and College & Career Readiness.
Thank you to all of our teachers, staff, students and families for your commitment to excellence. Your efforts continue to help every student succeed and reach their full potential! 💙📚
#TDOEReportCards #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
🍴🔥 Cooking Up Success! 🔥🍴
Please join us in sending a huge #congratulations to two talented #students from #CascadeHighSchool who are advancing to the top 8 in the Tennessee State Junior Chef Competition, a statewide, high school-level culinary challenge!
This first round focused on nutrition with teams creating a recipe that met strict National School Lunch Program guidelines—including under 750 calories, less than 1,000 mg of sodium, and other nutritional requirements.
🎉 Isabella Highfill and Hannah Nevills, students in Megan Sager's Culinary Arts class, impressed judges with their dish: honey bbq chicken breast on a bed of whole-grain rice, served with sweet potato fries, smashed carrots and a strawberry cup.
Next stop: the live cooking round, where the top teams will prepare their meals in front of judges! 👩🍳👨🍳
#CTE #CulinaryArts #CulinaryTalent #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
School administrators and law enforcement, including the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department and the Shelbyville Police Department, worked throughout the night to identify the student involved. A thorough search was conducted early this morning before school was in session, and no weapon was found. The threat was determined not to be valid.
Out of an abundance of caution, preventative measures were implemented this morning, including limiting entry points to one. Normal school operations resumed at 7:45 a.m., with the release of the bell to allow students to enter the building. This decision was made in cooperation with law enforcement. Students were interviewed this morning to confirm all details prior to resuming normal activities.
At no time was the school placed on lockdown. No weapon was brought to school, and no random searches were conducted.
This situation underscores the importance of our “See something. Say something.” We appreciate the student and parent who spoke up, as reporting concerns allows school officials and law enforcement to respond quickly and appropriately.
Student safety is always our number one priority. We thank our parents and community for their cooperation and support.
#SafetyFirst #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool #BedfordCountySchools
🎨✨ Student Art Spotlight! ✨🎨
We are proud to share that 14 #student artworks were recently submitted for consideration in this year’s Middle Tennessee Regional Art Exhibition by Visual Arts Teacher Cynthia Donnelly at #CommunityMiddleSchool. From those submissions, Anie Carlton and Audrey Notgrass were selected for the exhibition!
Their artwork is expected to be exhibited at The Parthenon during the month of February — an incredible honor and a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talent on a regional stage. 🏛️🎉
#Congratulations to all our student artists, and best wishes to those whose work will be showcased in the exhibition!
#YoungArtists #ArtEducation #CMSPride #100YearsStrong #SailLikeAViking #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
#HarrisMiddleSchool has recently implemented a new attendance initiative to address chronic absenteeism. The current chronic absenteeism rate is 16.26% 📊, reflecting an improvement from 20.02% at this time last year ➡️ a 3.76 percentage point decrease!
This progress reflects increased accountability ✅, early intervention ⏱️ and targeted supports 🎯. The improvement represents meaningful forward movement and the continued efforts of #students 👩🎓👨🎓, families 🏠 and staff 👩🏫👨🏫 to prioritize daily attendance. This work aligns with #BedfordCountySchools ongoing focus on strengthening attendance practices across all schools 🏫 to ensure students are present, engaged and supported every day. 💙💛
#StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #SupportingStudents #BedfordProud
🗺️📍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
