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
🌟 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
Join us for our Mental Health Awareness Kickoff to start the month strong! Community High School HOSA invites students, families, and staff to an evening of learning, connection, and resources.
When: December 4th • 5:30 PM
Where: CHS Auditorium
Who: Open to all — bring a friend!
Free admission for movie...$5 gets you a hotdog, chips, drink, and dessert!
Let’s build a supportive school community — together. 💚 #CHSHOSA #MentalHealthMatters #KickoffEvent
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
✨ Highlighting Innovative Learning in Health Science Education ✨
Students in Kaycee Martin’s Health Science Education class at #CommunityHighSchool recently welcomed two special guest speakers from UT Southern, Dr. Gennifer Moon and Dr. Karen Ferguson. These guests were particularly meaningful to Mrs. Martin, as they previously served as her nursing professors during her own training.💜💛
During their visit, the presenters guided #students through the evolution of public health, sharing a timeline of significant milestones and key historical developments. Students also engaged in a guided web exploration to learn more about major disease outbreaks that have shaped public health practices across the world.🌍🔍
As representatives of UT Southern, they also brought UT Southern-branded items for all students to enjoy.
We want to send a #ThankYou to UT Southern and the guest speakers for providing valuable real-world insight and enhancing our students’ learning experiences. 🫶
#HealthCare #HealthCareEducation #100YearsStrong #BattleReady #RaisingTheBar #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
Please join us in celebrating the incredible #educators who make our #BedfordCountySchools shine! 🌟 From our school-level teachers (including TOY – Teacher of the Year, and Novice TOY – Novice Teacher of the Year) to our district-level leaders, your dedication, passion and hard work inspire #students across our schools.
👏 #ThankYou for guiding, mentoring and shaping the next generation. Your impact is immeasurable, and we are so proud to celebrate each of you!
❤️Every day, you make a difference. Every #student you reach is a testament to your excellence.
#CelebratingExcellence #MakingADifference #EducationMatters #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break 🦃 from November 24–28.
We want to wish everyone a joyful, restful holiday filled with warmth, laughter and togetherness. May this special time recharge your spirit and bring you closer to loved ones.
We can’t wait to welcome you back refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong!
#Thanksgiving #GobbleGobble #FamilyTime #RechargeAndRefresh #ThankfulAndBlessed #BedfordCountySchools
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible substitute teachers who jump in with passion, patience and positivity every single day! Your flexibility, dedication and care brighten our #students’ days and empower their futures. We see you, we appreciate you and we #ThankYou!
#SubstituteTeacher #TeachingWithHeart #MakingADifference #WeAppreciateYou #BedfordCountySchools
👮♂️Community High School Criminal Justice Students are Battle Ready!👮♀️
#CommunityHighSchool criminal justice #students, under the guidance of Instructor Chris Hobbs, recently dominated a multijurisdictional criminal justice competition! 💪🏆
Competing in events such as felony stops, building clearance an search, field sobriety tests and crime scene investigations, the students placed high in the majority of events, showcasing skill, precision and teamwork. 🎖️⭐
The future of law enforcement looks bright with these #BattleReady rising stars!✨
#CriminalJustice #CTE #100YearsStrong #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
🌟 Our School Board Continues to Lead with Purpose! 🌟
Members of our district’s school board recently attended the TSBA Leadership Conference & Annual Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, and it was a powerful weekend focused on strengthening #leadership and elevating #student success across Tennessee.
Throughout the conference, board members attended inspiring keynotes, clinics and workshops, explored innovative ideas and celebrated the achievements of school leaders statewide. 💡📚
They also participated in the #TSBA Delegate Assembly, helping shape the association’s work for the coming year by electing officers, approving the strategic plan and voting on key resolutions.
We’re grateful for our board’s dedication to learning and advocating for our students, staff and community. Here’s to strong leadership and an even brighter year ahead!❤️✨
#TSBAConvention #EmpoweringStudents #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
💡🌟Collaboration in Action! 🌟💡
Learning and teamwork were in full swing at the recent Social Counselor & School Social Work Collaborative Meeting, where attendees explored strategies and best practices. 💡
School counselors from #HarrisMiddleSchool provided an informative session on RTI² A+B, TEAM Evaluations, and Data, equipping the team with valuable tools to support #students’ success. 🙌
#ThankYou to Matt Russell, Kendall Hampton and Autumn Mangrum for leading this impactful session! 💙
#Teamwork #SchoolCounselors #Collaboration #Education #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
🎉 Ongoing Partnership, New Opportunity! 🎉
#CommunityHighSchool and the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department continue their collaboration to provide #students with real-world career experiences. This year, senior Julian C. Morris will participate in a work-based learning internship in the field of corrections.
During the internship, Julian will gain hands-on training and develop skills essential for a career as a correctional officer.
The Criminal Justice program, led by Chris Hobbs, prepares students for careers in public safety and law enforcement.
Join us in wishing Julian success as he embarks on this valuable opportunity!🚓
#CriminalJustice #CriminalJusticeStudent #CTE #CommunityPartners #BuildingRelationships #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
We’re excited to share that The Fly Arts Center has been selected as one of the Levitt Foundation’s 2026–2028 Levitt Music Series grant winners!
This incredible award—up to $120,000 in matching grant funds—will help bring 7–10 free, family-friendly, outdoor concerts every year to our community, transforming public spaces into lively, welcoming destinations filled with music, joy, and togetherness.
#BedfordCountySchools is proud to partner in making this happen, and we want to extend a huge #ThankYou to everyone who voted and to Bridge Bedford (a 501c3) for their vision, leadership and support in helping make this opportunity possible. 🌟
The Levitt Foundation is investing more than $7 million across 66 communities, and we’re thrilled to see Shelbyville and Bedford County shine among this inspiring group of grantees—from small towns to major cities across the nation.
🎶 Big things are coming. #MoreMusic. #MoreCommunity. #MoreMomentsTogether. 🎶
👉 Visit here to read more about the project and the Levitt Foundation: https://vote.levitt.org/locations/the-fly-arts-center/.
#TheFlyArtsCenter #LevittFoundation #ConnectedCommunity #BridgeBedford
Students in the criminal justice student organization competed in a multi -jurisdictional criminal justice competition and took the day! Students competed in events such as felony stops, building clearance & search, administering field sobriety, crime scene investigation along with many more events placing high in the majority.
Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools running smoothly and ensure every #student has the support they need to succeed. From the first friendly greeting in the morning to the essential work happening behind the scenes, you are making a difference every single day. 💙✨
You are the unsung heroes of our school community, and we want to send a heartfelt #ThankYou for your commitment to creating a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for all our #students and staff. Your efforts help build the foundation for learning, growth and success that lasts a lifetime. 🌟🎓
#EducationalSupportProfessionals #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #MakingADifference #BeAChangeMaker #BedfordCountySchools
Please join us in celebrating Hayden (Lu) Moore, who has been named First Bank Athlete of the Month for October!
Hayden's dedication, sportsmanship, and outstanding performance have earned this well‑deserved recognition. Lu finished 4th overall at the girls cross country sectional and 19th overall at the TSSAA state tournament — impressive results that showcase her hard work and grit. We're proud of your leadership and the positive example you set for teammates and the community.
Keep shining, Hayden — on behalf of everyone at Community High, congratulations! 🌟👏
The Aspiring Teachers of the Year have been announced, and these incredible #students truly embody what it means to lead, inspire and serve. Their dedication to learning and passion for the teaching profession shine brightly—setting a powerful example for their peers and the entire school community.
👏 Please join in congratulating this year’s outstanding recipients from #CommunityHighSchool!
Your hard work, heart, and commitment to #education are shaping a brighter future for all. 🌟
#AspiringTeachersOfTheYear #FutureEducators #StudentLeaders #100YearsStrong #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
