We recently had the honor of recognizing our incredible support staff at the Support Staff of the Year Celebration! 💪🌟 It was a wonderful celebration filled with gratitude, laughter and well-deserved recognition for those who go above and beyond every single day.
🏆 #Congratulations to this year’s award recipients! Your hard work and dedication inspire us all, and we’re proud to celebrate all that you do.
🙏 #ThankYou to everyone who helped make this event so special, and to those who joined us in showing support and appreciation. It truly meant a lot.
📸To see all the photos from the event, visit: www.bedfordk12tn.com/photoalbums
#SupportStaffOfTheYear #WeAppreciateYou #MakingADifference #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
🗓️ Date: May 7th
⏰ 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 how to prepare for high school.
Learn what it means for your child to navigate high school successfully, grow independence, maintain balance and get ready for college and careers.
🏆 Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪
📢 Spread the Word! See you there! 👋
#ParentUniversity #FutureSuccess #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordCountySchools

HMS GEAR UP
Tyler Bowman and Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church
Farm Bureau Insurance - Shelbyville 323 Bethany Lane
HMS Student Council
Debbie Gatewood - Onward Realtor
Jeff Floyd and Farm Bureau Insurance
Walmart Transportation 6082
Dunkin' Donuts - Shelbyville
Sonic - Shelbyville
Casa Mexican - Shelbyville
Bell Buckle Cafe - Bell Buckle
Thank you to all of our sponsors, organizations,and restaurants for helping to make this a special week for our amazing teachers at HMS!
#SoarAboveTheRest

📢It's TODAY!📢
🚨 UPDATE: Please note a date change as Kindergarten Registration will now take place on two different days at different schools.📢
On May 5, #CartwrightElementarySchool, #CascadeElementarySchool, #LearningWayElementarySchool and #LibertySchool will hold Kindergarten registration at each of their schools, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
On May 6, #CommunityElementarySchool, #EakinElementarySchool, #EastSideElementarySchool and #SouthsideElementarySchool will hold Kindergarten registration at each of their schools, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
Will you have a pre-k or kindergarten student this fall? ❤️📚 Mark your calendars as Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration are almost here!
Please see the graphics or check the link below for more information.
https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/prekandkregistration
Questions? Call 931-684-3284 and ask for Kim Joyce.
#WeLoveOurStudents #Education #WhyIChooseBCS #BedfordCountySchools






Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who inspire curiosity, nurture growth and shape the future of our students every single day. Your dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment make a lasting difference in countless lives across our schools.
We are truly grateful for all that you do today and every day.
Let’s celebrate our educators by showing appreciation and saying thank you today!
#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMS #SoarAboveTheRest

Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who inspire curiosity, nurture growth and shape the future of our #students every single day. Your dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment make a lasting difference in countless lives across our schools.
We are truly grateful for all that you do today and every day. 💛
Let’s celebrate our educators by showing appreciation and saying thank you today!
#TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankYouTeachers #WeLoveOurTeachers #MakingADifference #BedfordCountySchools

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽
#HarrisMiddleSchool celebrates the vibrant culture and traditions that bring people together and strengthen our community.
🎉 Let’s continue to #SoarAboveTheRest!
#HMS

🚨 No School Tomorrow for Students! 🚨
Friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow as it is Staff Development and Election Day.
📚 Our teachers and staff will be hard at work learning and growing to better support our #students while our community takes part in an important day at the polls. 🗳️
We’ll see all students back, refreshed and ready to learn on Wednesday!👊
#NoSchool #StaffDevelopment #ElectionDay #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools

Friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow as it is Staff Development and Election Day.
Our teachers and staff will be hard at work learning and growing to better support our #students while our community takes part in an important day at the polls.
We’ll see all students back, refreshed and ready to learn on Wednesday!


Tryouts for the 2026 #HarrisMiddleSchool Girls Soccer Team will take place on:
Friday, May 22 from 10:30-12 noon,
Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27 from 4pm-5:30pm
Students trying our for the team are to meet at the HMS Soccer Field for check in with Coach Blackburn and try-out numbers.
Those trying out must have an up-to-date sports physical, must attend all three tryouts, and should bring cleats, water, and a soccer ball.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Leslie Blackburn at the email listed on the attached flyer.
Names of the students making the team will be posted on either Thursday, May 28 or Friday, May 29.

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

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
This week, we proudly celebrate the heart of #HarrisMiddleSchool, our incredible teachers.
Every lesson planned, every word of encouragement, every moment of patience and care helps shape the future of our #HMS students. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are deeply grateful for the difference you make every single day.
Thank You for inspiring, supporting and believing in our students. We appreciate you today and always and thank you for always helping us to #SoarAboveTheRest!

This week, we proudly celebrate the heart of our schools, our incredible teachers.
Every lesson planned, every word of encouragement, every moment of patience and care helps shape the future of our #students. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are deeply grateful for the difference you make every single day. 💛
#ThankYou for inspiring, supporting and believing in our #students. We appreciate you today and always!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #InspiringYoungMinds #WeLoveOurTeachers #BedfordCountySchools

May The 4th Be With You #HarrisMiddleSchool Family.
Use the Force to help you #SoarAboveTheRest!
#MayThe4thBeWithYou




You are invited to a Board Retirement Reception honoring Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett as we celebrate her retirement and years of dedicated service to our schools and community.
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕔 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Harris Middle School (please park and enter at the back)
The public is invited to attend, express appreciation and join us in recognizing her #leadership and commitment to #education. The reception will take place prior to the School Board meeting.
We look forward to coming together to express our appreciation for her years of leadership and service.✨
#RetirementCelebration #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools

🎭✨ Ready to take the stage this summer?
The Bedford County Drama Camp, which is for ALL #BedfordCountySchools' rising 3rd through rising 8th graders, returns June 22–26 from 12:00–3:00 PM at #CascadeMiddleSchool, offering a fun-filled week of acting, improv, games and a final performance!
💡 New this year: A two-payment option is available to make registration more convenient for families.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
👉Please see the graphic for full details and register here: https://cascadees.bedfordk12tn.com/o/cascadees/forms/bcs-drama-camp-2026.
#DramaCamp #SummerTime #SummerFun #FutureStars #BedfordCountySchools

📅📌 It's ONE week away and more than 940 people are already signed up for the 2nd Annual #ConnectedCommunity5K! Not signed up yet? There's still time!⏰
Run or walk and be part of something special as we come together to support #BedfordCountySchools and other important community initiatives. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
👟 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! #SouthsideElementarySchool is still leading with the biggest team so far!
💐 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. 💖
Register here: https://runsignup.com/connectedcommunity5k
#CC5K #BedfordCountyTN #BridgeBedford







