💼 Middle School Career Fair – October 9
All 7th and 8th graders will explore a variety of career paths and opportunities!
💰 Game of Life - Live Simulation – November 19
All 11th graders will experience real-world financial literacy lessons in this hands-on event!
We’re grateful for our community’s support in helping students connect classroom learning to future success.
📣 Businesses and community partners: If you’d like to get involved, please reach out to
👉 Mr. Sam Blevins at Shelbyville Central High School,
👉 Mrs. Carol Garrette at the BCS Central Office, or
👉 Mrs. Kayley Pierce at Community High School.
#BCSConnects #CareerReady #FinancialLiteracy #CommunityPartners
🎉 Congratulations to our six #BedfordCountySchools that earned Level 5 School Status on both TVAAS and TN Ready for the 2024–2025 school year! 🌟
Based on last spring's TCAP and end-of-course state testing, Level 5 represents the highest rating of #student academic growth. This is one important piece of the accountability puzzle that reflects the hard work of our #students, teachers and school leaders. 👏
We are proud of the excellence happening across BCS! 💙📚
#WeAreBCS #Level5 #StudentSuccess #BedfordProud
🍬🧪 Sugar + Yeast = Science Magic!✨🎈
Recently, students at #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool, guided by instructor Karra Garrett, explored the fascinating world of yeast metabolism in an exciting fermentation lab.🥼🔬
💡 Essential Question: How does sugar affect the rate of carbon dioxide production during fermentation?🎈
Yeast, tiny unicellular fungi, switch from aerobic to anaerobic respiration when oxygen runs out — producing CO₂ gas and ethanol. Just like when making bread 🍞, yeast first uses up the available oxygen in the dough, then switches to anaerobic fermentation, causing the dough (or in this case, the balloons🎈) to rise!
In this hands-on experiment, #students added different amounts of sugar to yeast mixtures and observed how quickly the balloons inflated🎈 as carbon dioxide was produced. They recorded their observations and compared results to see how sugar levels affected fermentation rates 💨.
By observing yeast in action, students gained hands-on experience with chemical reactions and saw science come alive.🎈🔬✨
#STEM #Biology #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #SCHSLegacy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
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
Cold weather is coming, and children across Bedford County could use our help! From September 1 – October 10, coats of all sizes—Youth XS to Adult 3X—are being collected to help keep kids warm this winter.
📌Please see the graphic for how to donate or call 931-619-8589 for more information. #ThankYou to #CommunityHighSchool alumna Haley Mitchell for organizing this effort!
Let’s come together and make a difference—every coat helps! 🫶
#CommunityInvolvement #CommunitySupport #BeAChangeMaker #BedfordCountySchools
📢🦠Don’t let the flu slow you down!🦠📢
📌Mark your calendars — #BedfordCountySchools and the Bedford County Health Department are teaming up to offer #FREE flu shots to our community. Protect yourself early and stay ahead of the flu this season!
📅 Tuesday, October 21, 2025
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Harris Middle School
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Quick, easy, and FREE
Stay healthy this season — see you there!
➡For more information about the flu vaccine visit: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/FightTheFlu/
#FightFluTN #FightFlu25 #StayHealthy #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts
The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) public school funding formula marks a significant change in how Tennessee invests in public education. As part of TISA, T.C.A. § 49-3-112 requires each school district to submit an annual accountability report to #TDOE. Each district's TISA accountability report is required to be presented to the public for review & comment before the report is submitted to TDOE. To read #BedfordCountySchools’ Accountability Report & to provide a comment on our goals, recommended outcomes & action steps, visit:
https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/RequestForFeedback/
#Education #PublicFeedback #TDOE #BedfordCountySchools
On October 11th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Jernigan Field in Wartrace, the community can learn important fire and child safety information.
Highlights include:
🚁 Life Flight helicopter (weather permitting)
🚗 Free car seat checks by the Tennessee Highway Patrol
🔥 Fire safety tips from the Wartrace Volunteer Fire Department
👮♂️ Child safety tips from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department
🎁 Car seat raffle
This event is a valuable opportunity for families to learn about keeping children safe, preventing accidents and preparing for emergencies. Attendees can gather tips and information that make a real difference at home, in the car and throughout the community.
#FireAndSafetyDay #CommunitySafety #LifeFlight #CarSeatCheck #SafetyFirst #BedfordCountySchools
We are incredibly grateful to Soles4Souls for their generous donation of shoes to #students in #BedfordCountySchools who need them. Your kindness is not just about footwear—it’s about giving our students confidence, comfort and the opportunity to walk into their school days ready to succeed.
#ThankYou for helping us step forward together. Your support is making a real difference in the lives of our students every single day!❤️🙌
#CommunitySupport #Generous #CommunityPartners #BedfordProud #WeAreBCS
Recently, our #students were treated to an unforgettable experience thanks to Cooper Steel and their incredible Twelve12 Legacy program.
Through this program, high school students mentor elementary students, focusing on academic growth, character development and the values of hard work, kindness and integrity — making a real difference in our community. 🤝🌟
To celebrate, Cooper Steel hosted a generous luncheon sponsored by Rowdy Ranch for our high school students 🍽️ and welcomed the inspiring Inky Johnson to share his powerful message with our students. As Inky stated, "I always had people in my life who saw things in me I didn’t see in myself." 💫
The Twelve12 Legacy program gives students that same opportunity — to see their own potential and believe in themselves. 🌟Moments like this leave everyone full of motivation, encouragement and connection that lasts a lifetime.
We want to send a huge #ThankYou to Cooper Steel! 💛 Your dedication to supporting and uplifting our students is truly creating a full-circle impact that will last for generations to come. 🌍✨
#Twelve12Legacy #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccess #Inspiration #Gratitude #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
🎓Join Us for Parent University!🎓 It's for all, and it's #FREE!
🗓️ Date: October 9th
⏰ 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 sexting and vaping.
Learn what it means for your child to make smart choices about sexting, vaping and social apps—and how you can support them.🏆 Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪
📢 Spread the Word! See you there! 👋
#ParentUniversity #FutureSuccess #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordCountySchools
While #students and staff were away this summer☀️🏫, our incredible maintenance and custodial crews were hard at work behind the scenes💪—refreshing classrooms, sprucing up hallways and making sure every corner of our schools are safe and welcoming. 🛠️✨
Your dedication doesn’t stop when school is in session—day in and day out, you keep our schools running smoothly. Your hard work truly makes our schools a better place for students, staff and our community every single day.
We see you, we appreciate you and we are so grateful for everything you do! 👏🫶
#SchoolHeroes #ThankYou #Teamwork #BehindTheScenes #WeAppreciateYou #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
❤️💙Student Spotlight💙❤️
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, two outstanding students from #LibertySchool proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moments like these remind us of the confidence, leadership and school spirit our #students bring to every setting. Taking part in important events like board meetings helps our students shine while also showing the heart of our school community. 🌟
We are so grateful for their participation and for representing #BedfordCountySchools with pride! 👏🎉
To see highlights from all of our schools reported to the school board, visit here.
#StudentLeaders #ProudMoment #ProudPatriot #SuperheroesUnite #BedfordProud
🎀🎉 What a night to remember at Liberty School! 🎉🎀
Last night, we officially cut the ribbon to celebrate the exciting building expansion at #LibertySchool! 🏫✨
Families, staff, school board members, county and city officials and friends toured the beautiful new addition and got a first look at the upgraded locker rooms, made possible thanks to Coach Jimmy Hittson.
We are so grateful for the ongoing support of our community that makes milestones like this possible. 💙 Together, we’re building a brighter future for our #students!
📸 Take a look at some highlights from the celebration!
#BuildingOurFuture #GrowingTogether #BuildingUp #Opportunity #ProudPatriot #SuperheroesUnite #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
🎉 Congratulations to our six #BedfordCountySchools that earned Level 5 School Status on both TVAAS and TN Ready for the 2024–2025 school year! 🌟
Based on last spring's TCAP and end-of-course state testing, Level 5 represents the highest rating of #student academic growth. This is one important piece of the accountability puzzle that reflects the hard work of our #students, teachers and school leaders. 👏
We are proud of the excellence happening across BCS! 💙📚
#WeAreBCS #Level5 #StudentSuccess #BedfordProud
📣🎉 Congratulations to the SCHS Marching Band! 🎉📣
This past Saturday, the #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool Golden Eagles marching band competed at the Eagle Invitational at Northeast High School in Clarksville and delivered a show-stopping performance! 💙💛
Their hard work and dedication earned them outstanding results in Large Division, Class 3A:
🥇 1st Place – Band
🥇 1st Place – Percussion
🥈 2nd Place – Color Guard
We are #BedfordProud of these talented #students and their commitment to excellence in music and school spirit! 🎶👏 Way to set the bar high, and here’s to even more amazing performances ahead!
#MarchingBand #ColorGuard #RaisingTheBar #SCHSLegacy #BedfordCountySchools
👩⚕️👨⚕️ Future healthcare heroes inspiring the next generation! 💙
Recently, #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool HOSA #students partnered with #EakinElementarySchool 1st graders for the 2nd year of learning about the human body unit. 🧠💓
The high school students led hands-on lessons that introduced 1st graders to the human body and healthcare careers, including:
1️⃣ Practicing CPR ❤️🩹
2️⃣ Finding a pulse & listening to a heartbeat with a stethoscope 🩺
3️⃣ Exploring healthcare careers, medical tools and anatomy on X-rays 🦴
This partnership gave these first grade students an exciting opportunity to explore the human body up close, while #HOSA students gained valuable experience mentoring and sharing their passion for #healthcare. 🌟
We love watching our schools learn and grow together! ✨
#CTE #HandsOnLearning #StudentsTeachingStudents #HealthCareEducation #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
The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) public school funding formula marks a significant change in how Tennessee invests in public education. As part of TISA, T.C.A. § 49-3-112 requires each school district to submit an annual accountability report to #TDOE. Each district's TISA accountability report is required to be presented to the public for review & comment before the report is submitted to TDOE. To read #BedfordCountySchools’ Accountability Report & to provide a comment on our goals, recommended outcomes & action steps, visit:
https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/RequestForFeedback/
#Education #PublicFeedback #TDOE #BedfordCountySchools
Recently, our dedicated administrators, school counselors and social workers came together at the School Counselor and Administrator Leadership Institute (SCALI) to grow, learn and connect. 💼✨🤝
At SCALI, participants dove into critical topics like mental health 🧠, student safety 🛡️, career exploration 🚀 and so much more. These workshops equip our team with the tools and insights they need to support #student well-being, guide growth and create safe, thriving learning environments. 🌱🏫💡
We’re so proud of our team for investing in professional development that strengthens our entire school community. Together, we’re shaping brighter futures for every student. 💙🎓
#SCALI2025 #StudentSupport #MentalHealthMatters #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
