🎒📚 Happy Educational Support Professional Appreciation Day! 🎉🙌

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
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Educational Support Professional Appreciation Day
🚗✈️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
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Travel Planning Made Easier for the 2025-26 School Year
🚨 Future Leaders in Action! 🚨

Major Charles Merlo from the Shelbyville Police Department 👮‍♂️ and S.R.O. John Cooke from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office 👮‍♀️ recently met with the newly elected Criminal Justice Student Organization officers President Amber Dow, Sergeant Navaeha Chantharack and Corporal Rebecca Sebastian Perez from #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool!

The discussion covered local and emerging topics in civics, public service and community safety 🏛️, including crime and technology 💻, along with practical guidance on Verbal Judo 🗣️ and de-escalation techniques.✋#Students actively engaged with experienced local leaders, gaining valuable insights into law enforcement and community safety.👏🔍

The SCHS Criminal Justice program, directed by Mr. Corey Ewing, continues to prepare students to be informed, responsible and proactive members of the community.🌟

#CriminalJustice #CTE #LeadershipInAction #SCHSLegacy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
SCHS Criminal Justice Students meet with Major Charles Merlo from the Shelbyville Police Department and S.R.O. John Cooke from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office

🌟 Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow! 🌟

Students from #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool FCCLA recently attended the Fall Leadership Conference for TN CTSOs (Career and Technical Student Organization), joining peers from across Middle Tennessee in leadership-building activities and interactive workshops.🤝💡

Tennessee CTSOs empower #students through transformative leadership conferences, hands-on training and real-world learning, helping them develop skills that prepare them for workforce, postsecondary and military success.🛠️📚

Through this conference, students strengthened teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills while gaining experiences that foster leadership, personal growth and confidence in their abilities.🌱💪

We are #BedfordProud to support students in FCCLA and other CTSO programs that cultivate leadership, creativity and a commitment to community.

#FCCLA #TNCTSOs #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #Teamwork #SCHSLegacy #BedfordCountySchools

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
FCCLA Leadership from Shelbyville Central High School attended the Fall Leadership Conference for TN CTSOs
📢 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
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Weekly Resource Guide

💙❤️ Honoring Our Heroes❤️💙

Across #BedfordCountySchools, #students and staff recently came together to celebrate and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. ❤️💙

Each of our schools found meaningful ways to show their appreciation — from heartfelt messages to special gatherings that paid tribute to our Veterans.

We’re proud to share just a few highlights from across the district, because we truly love our Veterans! #ThankYou to everyone who helped make these celebrations so special!🫶

#ThankYouVeterans #WeLoveOurVeterans #BedfordProud

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
We Love Our Veterans
We Love Our Veterans
We Love Our Veterans

Thankful for the Kindness That Warms Our Students and Our Community🧥

Our community came together once again for the 3rd Annual Coat Drive hosted by New Vision Baptist Church, and thanks to your generosity, dozens of #students across #BedfordCountySchools will stay warm this winter. This year, an incredible 107 new coats—along with many more gently used ones—were donated to help keep kids cozy through the cold months. ❄️🧤

We want to send a special #ThankYou to New Vision Baptist Church and #CommunityHighSchool alumna Haley Mitchell for leading this heartwarming effort and inspiring others to give back.❤️Thank you to our maintenance team for pickup and delivery!

We are so grateful for the kindness, compassion and community spirit that make a difference every single year.

#WarmHeartsWarmCoats #CommunityInvolvement #CommunitySupport #Generous #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Haley Mitchell and New Vision Baptist Church Coat Drive Donation
Haley Mitchell and New Vision Baptist Church Coat Drive Donation
Haley Mitchell and New Vision Baptist Church Coat Drive Donation
🎉 Shelbyville Central High School is proud to announce our 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year, Heather Savage, and Novice Teacher of the Year, Linsy Devlin. 🎉

Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success make SCHS stronger every day. Congratulations to these outstanding educators! 🍎🤩
4 months ago, Shelbyville Central High School
Heather Savage & Linsy Devlin- Teachers of the Year
Heather Savage- Teacher of the Year
Linsy Devlin- Novice Teacher of the Year
The Shelbyville Central High School Wrestling Team is giving you TWO chances to win ½ a beef! Yes—you read that right!

🎟 Donation: $10 per ticket
✅ Each ticket also grants admission to our first home match on November 21st
✅ Winner does NOT need to be present to win
All proceeds support the SCHS Wrestling Team.
See any Shelbyville Central wrestler to purchase your ticket and get entered for your chance to win!
4 months ago, Shelbyville Central High School
Beef Flyer- Wrestling
🧪💡Happy National STEM/STEAM Day!💡🧪

Today we celebrate the power of curiosity, creativity and innovation! At #BedfordCountySchools, we’re proud to empower our #students with opportunities to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math—helping them turn ideas into impact. 💡🚀🎨

Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of inventors, problem solvers and future leaders!

#NationalSTEMDay #NationalSTEAMDay #InnovateCreateInspire #STEAMPower #FutureInnovators #FutureReady #BedfordProud
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Happy National STEM/STEAM Day
Happy National STEM/STEAM Day
🌟SIOP Training Strengthens Instruction for All Students🌟

Teachers from across #BedfordCountySchools—including #EastSideElementarySchool, #HarrisMiddleSchool, #LearningWayElementarySchool and #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool recently came together for SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) training!

The SIOP model is a research-based approach designed to make grade-level academic content clear, engaging and accessible for multilingual learners—while enhancing learning for all #students. 🌍📚

By implementing SIOP strategies, our educators are ensuring that every classroom offers rigorous, inclusive instruction aligned with state standards. We’re #BedfordProud of their dedication to helping all learners succeed! 💪✨

#SIOP #InclusiveEducation #EmpoweredEducators #MultilingualLearners #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
SIOP Training Strengthens Instruction for Students
SIOP Training Strengthens Instruction for Students
SIOP Training Strengthens Instruction for Students
SIOP Training Strengthens Instruction for Students
SIOP Training Strengthens Instruction for Students
SIOP Training Strengthens Instruction for Students
SIOP Training Strengthens Instruction for Students

🎓Join Us for Parent University!🎓 It's for all, and it's #FREE!

🗓️ Date: November 13th
⏰ 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 heathy students.

Learn about the services provided by school nurses, sending medications to school and deciding whether your child should attend school each day. Explore parent responsibilities for keeping our school community healthy, strategies to nurture your child’s emotional and mental well-being and resources available to support your child’s mental health needs.

🏆 Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪📢 Spread the Word! See you there! 👋

#ParentUniversity #FutureSuccess #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordCountySchools

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Parent University November 13th
#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
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
See Something Say Something
🌟 Special Education Transition Information Night! 🌟

Parents, #students, educators and community members—mark your calendars! 📌📆Join us at #CommunityHighSchool for an evening dedicated to supporting students as they transition to new programs and opportunities.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Community High School Library

Learn about exciting programs, get your questions answered and connect with experts. Don’t miss this chance to help guide your #student’s next steps!

➡️Please see the graphic for more information on program details and RSVP instructions.

#SpecialEducation #SupportingStudents #ParentResources #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBCS #BedfordCountySchools
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Special Education Transition Information Night
Special Education Transition Information Night
🌟 Exciting Visit to Alabama A&M! 🌟

Last week, Neil Watson, Amyia Hines and Lindsay Wiley from #BedfordCountySchools traveled to Alabama A&M University in Huntsville to meet and recruit talented teachers and social workers!

Amyia, a current Alabama A&M Social Work #student and Project Raise Social Work Intern with Bedford County Schools, shared her incredible internship experience and provided insight into Project Raise. 💙

Interested in becoming an intern, employee or learning more about Project Raise?
📞Please call 931-684-3284 and ask to speak with Neil Watson in HR or Lindsay Wiley for school social work or school counseling.

Don’t miss the chance to make a real impact in our schools! ✨

#ProjectRaise #SocialWork #Education #WeAreBCS #BedfordProud
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Recruiting Teachers and Social Workers at Alabama A&M
Recruiting Teachers and Social Workers at Alabama A&M
Recruiting Teachers and Social Workers at Alabama A&M
Recruiting Teachers and Social Workers at Alabama A&M
Recruiting Teachers and Social Workers at Alabama A&M
🌟 It’s National School Psychology Week! 🌟

From November 3–7, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists — the caring professionals who help #students grow, learn and thrive every day. 💙

They support academic success, strengthen social-emotional wellness and help create safe, welcoming schools for all.

Join us in saying thank you to our school psychologists for the heart, care and expertise they bring to our students and staff every day! 👏💫

#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #SupportingEveryStudent #HelpingStudentsThrive #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
National School Psychology Week
🌼🕯️Celebrating Día de Muertos!🕯️🌼

Today, we honor a beautiful tradition that reminds us to celebrate the lives and memories of those who came before us. 🌸

Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to reflect, share stories and appreciate the cultural heritage that connects families and communities across generations.🕯️

We’re #BedfordProud to celebrate the diverse traditions that make #BedfordCountySchools so vibrant — and to learn together about the ways different cultures honor life and remembrance. 💛

#DiaDeMuertos #DayOfTheDead #CulturalHeritage #WeAreBCS
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Dia de Muertos
💼 JAG Tennessee Mock Interviews 🤝

SCHS students gained valuable real-world experience during JAG Tennessee’s Mock Interview event! With support from Bedford County community partners, students practiced professional communication, interview skills, and workplace readiness — preparing them for success beyond the classroom. 🌟

#EagleNation #SCHS #JAGTennessee #CareerReady
4 months ago, Shelbyville Central High School
JAG TN Mock Interview

📢 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

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
SACP is Now Available
SACP is Now Available
🎉 Congratulations to SCHS’s own Becca Fanning — Rookie of the Quarter! 🎉

Becca has gone above and beyond in her first year teaching at SCHS, showing dedication, positivity, and excellence in the classroom. 🌟 We’re so proud of her and all the Bedford County Rookies of the Quarter for their hard work and impact! 💙💛

#EagleNation #SCHS #RookieOfTheQuarter #BCSExcellence
4 months ago, Shelbyville Central High School
Q1 Rookie- Becca Fanning