💛 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
🏫📚#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
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
💛 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
🎄✨ Cartwright STEAM Night: Where Curiosity Swirls Like Snow! ✨🎄
Thursday, December 11th | 4:30–6:30 PM
It’s almost time for one of our favorite Cartwright traditions — STEAM Night! Bring the whole family out for an evening packed with hands-on fun, creativity, and holiday cheer. 🌎❄️
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s waiting for you:
🌮 4 Food Trucks (coffee & hot chocolate too)
🎅 Pictures with Santa
🍰 Cake Walk
🎨 Ornament & Cookie Decorating
🎵 Live Music
📚 Local Author Visit
📸 Photo Booth
❄️Frozen-themed Fun
🧠 Christmas Trivia and Interactive STEAM Projects!
And more!
Last year, we had over 600 people join us — this year, we’re aiming for 700+! Let’s make this our biggest and best STEAM Night yet! ❤️💛💙
Cartwright Elementary — Where Excellence Takes the Lead.
Thursday, December 11th | 4:30–6:30 PM
It’s almost time for one of our favorite Cartwright traditions — STEAM Night! Bring the whole family out for an evening packed with hands-on fun, creativity, and holiday cheer. 🌎❄️
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s waiting for you:
🌮 4 Food Trucks (coffee & hot chocolate too)
🎅 Pictures with Santa
🍰 Cake Walk
🎨 Ornament & Cookie Decorating
🎵 Live Music
📚 Local Author Visit
📸 Photo Booth
❄️Frozen-themed Fun
🧠 Christmas Trivia and Interactive STEAM Projects!
And more!
Last year, we had over 600 people join us — this year, we’re aiming for 700+! Let’s make this our biggest and best STEAM Night yet! ❤️💛💙
Cartwright Elementary — Where Excellence Takes the Lead.
🎉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
🎓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.
🗓️ 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.
💡 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
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
#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
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
🌟 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
Parents, Families, Community Members,
We’re gearing up for one of our favorite events of the year — STEAM Night at Cartwright Elementary! Join us Thursday, December 11th from 4:30–6:30 PM for an evening packed with creativity, fun, and hands-on learning for the whole family.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s waiting for you:
🌮 Four Food Trucks (plus coffee & hot chocolate)
🎅 Pictures with Santa
🍰 Cake Walk
🎨 Ornament Decorating
🎵 Live Music
📚 Visit from a Local Author
📸 Photo Booth
❄️ Frozen-themed Fun
🧠 Christmas Trivia & Interactive STEAM Projects
… and so much more!
Last year, more than 600 people came out to celebrate learning with us. This year, we’re reaching for 700+ — and we would love for your family to be part of it.
Let’s make this our biggest and best STEAM Night yet! ❤️💛💙
Cartwright Elementary — Where Excellence Takes the Lead.
We’re gearing up for one of our favorite events of the year — STEAM Night at Cartwright Elementary! Join us Thursday, December 11th from 4:30–6:30 PM for an evening packed with creativity, fun, and hands-on learning for the whole family.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s waiting for you:
🌮 Four Food Trucks (plus coffee & hot chocolate)
🎅 Pictures with Santa
🍰 Cake Walk
🎨 Ornament Decorating
🎵 Live Music
📚 Visit from a Local Author
📸 Photo Booth
❄️ Frozen-themed Fun
🧠 Christmas Trivia & Interactive STEAM Projects
… and so much more!
Last year, more than 600 people came out to celebrate learning with us. This year, we’re reaching for 700+ — and we would love for your family to be part of it.
Let’s make this our biggest and best STEAM Night yet! ❤️💛💙
Cartwright Elementary — Where Excellence Takes the Lead.
December Menus are now available!
✨ Get Ready for Some December Fun! ✨
Please take note of our upcoming 12 Days of Cartwright Christmas Countdown!
Festive dress-up days begin on December 4 and run through December 19. 🎄
📅 Please also note the calendar image for each themed dress-up day!
We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday spirit with all our Cartwright Colts! 💙🐴
📢 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
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
🇺🇸 A Proud Moment for Cartwright! 🇺🇸
This weekend, Navy Veteran Mr. Greg Burr generously donated a larger American flag for the pole out front of our school—and personally came to hang it with care.
We’re grateful for his service to our country and his continued support of our school community.
Thank you, Mr. Burr! 💙🤍❤️
I hope you are having a great Thanksgiving break!!! Don't forget the reading challenge!!
🌟🌮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
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
🎉 Celebrating Our Outstanding Educators of the Year! 🎉
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
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
🦃📢Thanksgiving Break Reminder! 🚨
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
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
