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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
Congratulations to Cartwright Elementary’s own Tere Altgilbers and Morgan Buxton! Ms. Tere was selected as the Teacher of the Year and Ms. Buxton was voted the Novice Teacher of the Year. We love both of you very much! Your dedication, heart, and unwavering commitment to our Colts shine brightly every single day. Thank you for inspiring our students, supporting our staff, and embodying what it means to be true educational leaders. We are so proud of you both—well-deserved recognition!
Our upcoming Holiday Store could use some help! Please consider donating.
🎄✨ 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.
Thrillshare is coming!!!!!
November Newsletter from Cartwright Library
A very special thank you to all of our Veterans past and present!
A special thank you to all of these folks!
🧪💡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
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
🌟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
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
🎓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
#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
🌟 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
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
🥫💙 Please help support our Cartwright Canned Food Drive!
Together, we can make a big difference for families in our community. Every can counts—let’s show what it means to be Cartwright Colts HEROes! 💙🐴
Together, we can make a big difference for families in our community. Every can counts—let’s show what it means to be Cartwright Colts HEROes! 💙🐴
🌟 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
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
🌟 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
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
🌼🕯️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
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
Dia de Muertos
🎄 Save the Date: Cartwright’s Winter STEAM Night! 🌎❄️
Mark your calendars, Colts!
Join us for “STEAM Around the Globe: Winter Wonderland” on Thursday, December 11th, from 4:30–6:30 PM at Cartwright Elementary!
✨ Highlights Include:
🍔 Food Trucks & Hot Chocolate
🎂 Cake Walk
🎅 Meet Santa & Take Family Photos
🎵 Winter Musical featuring our Princesses
🧠 Hands-on STEAM Experiences — 3D Printing, Drone Flying, and more!
🎯 Minute-to-Win-It Family Games
Families and community guests will explore classrooms and exhibits from around the world! Grab a STEAM Passport, visit each country, collect stamps as you visit each activity, and once it’s full — head over to see Santa!
It’s a night of fun, learning, and holiday cheer you won’t want to miss. ❄️
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our Cartwright Colts family!
Mark your calendars, Colts!
Join us for “STEAM Around the Globe: Winter Wonderland” on Thursday, December 11th, from 4:30–6:30 PM at Cartwright Elementary!
✨ Highlights Include:
🍔 Food Trucks & Hot Chocolate
🎂 Cake Walk
🎅 Meet Santa & Take Family Photos
🎵 Winter Musical featuring our Princesses
🧠 Hands-on STEAM Experiences — 3D Printing, Drone Flying, and more!
🎯 Minute-to-Win-It Family Games
Families and community guests will explore classrooms and exhibits from around the world! Grab a STEAM Passport, visit each country, collect stamps as you visit each activity, and once it’s full — head over to see Santa!
It’s a night of fun, learning, and holiday cheer you won’t want to miss. ❄️
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our Cartwright Colts family!
