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.
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
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
🌟 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
🌟 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
Take a moment to check out what’s on the menu for this month. 🍽️
We hope our students enjoy all the delicious options!
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
✨ 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
🌟 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
