🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Student Support at HMS! 🌟
#BedfordCountySchools wants to send a huge #Congratulations to #HarrisMiddleSchool's school counselor Matt Russell, who was recently named Social Emotional Learning & Mental Health Team/School Counselor of the Year! 🏆💛💙
Mr. Russell goes above and beyond for #students. He is the middle school lead for Response to Intervention A2+B2, mentors interns and supports colleagues across Harris and BCS and organizes school-wide initiatives like canned food drives. He’s also made a lasting impact as a coach, inspiring students on the tennis, volleyball and football teams while also leading annual trips to Washington DC for 8th grade students the past 5 years.
From the classroom to the playing field, Coach Russell makes a difference in every student’s life! 👏
#SchoolCounselorOfTheYear #MentalHealthMatters #StudentSupport #RaisingTheBar #WeAreHarris #BedfordProud #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
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
🎄✨#ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool's Renaissance Program recently organized a Christmas Tree decorating contest where clubs design themed trees.🎄#Students, staff and the community can “vote” for their favorite trees, with each vote helping to raise money for a local business/charity. 💖
Community members can also join in on the fun tonight before and after the SCHS holiday concert! 🎶🎉
It’s a fun way to celebrate the season and hopefully start a new tradition of giving back!
#GivingBack #SeasonOfGiving #CommunityInvolvement #SCHSLegacy #WeAreBedford #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
💛 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
📚 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
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
💛 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
🎓 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
#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
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
📅✨ 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.
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
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
🎄✨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
🎉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
