Today was "CPenney Picture" day...I think it's safe to say the faculty and staff have more memories of those times than the students! Red or green tomorrow to show off our Christmas Spirit. It's finals than Christmas break. We're close!

2 months ago, Community High School
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🚗✈️Travel Planning Made Easier!✈️🚗

🗺️📍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
2 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Travel Planning Made Easier for the 2025-26 School Year

🎉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

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Success Rates
📢 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
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
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
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros

🎉🎓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

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Parent University December 11th
Parent University December 11th
#BedfordCountySchools is thrilled to announce that our district has received a generous safety grant of over $4,000 from Mark Bilyeu at Tennessee Risk Management! This support will help us purchase essential equipment to keep our employees safe every day.🦺

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
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Risk Management Safety Grant Donation to Bedford County Schools

💛 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

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Author to Visit Cartwright Elementary School STEAM Night
Author to Visit Cartwright Elementary School STEAM Night
🏫📚#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
3 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

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Author to Visit Cartwright Elementary School STEAM Night
Author to Visit Cartwright Elementary School STEAM Night
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
3 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
3 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

📅✨ 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

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
2026-2027 School Calendar for BCS

🎉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

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Success Rates
Community High School Class of 2025 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 exceptional program, created through a partnership between Bedford County and MTSU, supports students and provides valuable opportunities for future educators, encouraging them to return and teach in their home community.
3 months ago, Community High School
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🎓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.
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Parent University December 11th
💡 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
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
COMP Training for Teachers
COMP Training for Teachers
#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
3 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

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Community High School Mental Health Awareness Kickoff Event
Today we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and heart of our students with disabilities, the families who advocate fiercely, and the educators, therapists, and support staff who make inclusive learning possible. Special education is about unlocking potential, designing access, and celebrating every milestone — big or small.

Thank you to the teams who differentiate, adapt, and believe. To families: your partnership matters. To students: your strengths inspire us every day.

Let’s keep building classrooms where every learner belongs. 💙 #NationalSpecialEducationDay #EveryLearnerCounts
3 months ago, Community High School
special education day