Have a Happy Valentine's Day with the special someone!

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



🎉🎓It's TODAY!🎓🎉Is your student college and/or career ready?
📣Join us for #ParentUniversity at #HarrisMiddleSchool TODAY from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM! Interpreters will be available.
🔍Learn about supporting your child’s future success, including college and career readiness, preparing for high school pathways, and understanding scholarships and financial aid opportunities to support long-term goals.🏆
Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪
📢 Spread the word! See you there! 👋
#StudentSuccess #Free #BePrepared #Education #BedfordCountySchools


Members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council recently met with Dr. Tammy Garrett to engage in meaningful conversations about dress code and other important topics impacting our schools.
These discussions provide valuable #student input that helps guide district decisions and ensures our schools reflect the needs and perspectives of those we serve every day — our #students!
We’re proud to empower student leaders and create spaces where their voices are heard. 💬✨
#StudentVoice #FutureLeaders #BeAChangeMaker #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Everything we do is rooted in a shared vision.
Our vision isn’t a slogan on a wall. It’s a commitment:
To create a school where excellence takes the lead — academically, socially, and character-wise.
We pursue STEAM integration not because it’s trendy, but because it prepares students to think critically and solve real-world problems.
We focus on attendance because presence builds opportunity.
We emphasize strong instruction because learning changes life trajectories.
We invest in culture because how students feel impacts how they learn.
But here’s what makes our vision powerful:
It isn’t just ours.
It belongs to our families.
It belongs to our teachers.
It belongs to our students.
It belongs to our community partners.
When parents reinforce expectations at home…
When businesses support our initiatives…
When community leaders pour into our students…
When teachers collaborate and grow…
That’s when vision becomes reality.
A school does not move forward on leadership alone.
It moves forward when an entire community rows in the same direction.
At Cartwright, we are shaping more than test scores.
We are shaping thinkers. Leaders. Problem-solvers. Citizens.
And that only happens because of you.
Thank you for being part of the Vision.
#CartwrightColts
#WhereExcellenceTakesTheLead
#CommunityDriven
You're invited to attend the 3rd Annual Districtwide Spelling Bee! Come out and #CheerOn our spelling bee champions from all of our elementary and middle schools! 🏆📚
These talented #students have dedicated countless hours to practice, and now it’s their time to shine as they showcase their spelling skills and compete for the top spot. This event celebrates hard work, determination and the power of words! 📖💫
💡Let’s come together to support our students as they spell their way to victory. Get ready for an unforgettable competition you won’t want to miss!🐝
#ItsAllTheBuzz #Education #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools

The second session of Tier I RTI²-A+B (Response to Instruction & Intervention: Academics + Behavior) recently wrapped up, and we’re proud to share that ALL #BedfordCountySchools have now received Tier I RTI²-A+B training!
This work reinforces Bedford County Schools’ commitment to providing strong academic instruction and meaningful behavioral supports for every #student so each learner has the tools they need to reach their full potential.
Through RTI²-A+B, our schools focus on:
📊 Data-driven decision making
📚 Intentional, systematic instruction
🧠 Academic and behavioral support
🔍 Research-based practices aligned to student needs
We’re building a stronger foundation for success together! 💙
#StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #LifetimeLearners #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordProud









In partnership with Volunteer Behavioral Health, #BedfordCountySchools recently received a grant-funded donation of nine telehealth iPad carts and seven take-home iPads to support #student mental health.
This initiative helps remove barriers and connect more #students and families with critical mental health services because access to care should never stand in the way of success. 💙
#ThankYou #MentalHealthMatters #StrongerTogether #CommunityPartners #CommunitySupport #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy
During a recent Staff Development Day, educators at #CartwrightElementarySchool engaged in hands-on learning designed to strengthen instruction across content areas and deepen real-world connections for #students.
Led by guest #STEM coach Lichelle Leonard from Smyrna Elementary School, the session challenged teachers to think beyond traditional subject boundaries and design learning experiences that blend multiple disciplines through Project-Based Learning.
Throughout the day, teams collaborated, shared ideas and explored new ways to create engaging learning opportunities that promote critical thinking, problem-solving and authentic #student experiences.
Partnerships that bring educators together across schools and beyond district lines, help spark innovation and support continuous growth across the district.
#ProjectBasedLearning #LifetimeLearners #CartwrightColts #WhereExcellenceTakesTheLead #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools








Last week's staff development day was all about growth 🌱, collaboration 🤝 and innovation 💡. Our teachers from across #BedfordCountySchools spent the day learning new strategies 📚, brainstorming with colleagues 💬 and planning exciting lessons ✏️ for their #students.
It’s inspiring to see our educators come together to grow, share ideas and keep making our classrooms an amazing place for learning! 🌟
#StaffDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #CollaborationInAction #WeLoveOurTeachers



🗺️📍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

🎉February is CTE Month! 🎉
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is the key to unlocking endless career opportunities and empowering #students to gain hands-on skills that will last a lifetime. From #healthcare and #agriculture, to construction and #CulinaryArts, #CTE programs are shaping the workforce of tomorrow. 🔧💻👩🔬🍳🚓
This month, let’s celebrate the hard work and dedication of CTE students and educators at #CascadeHighSchool, #CommunityHighSchool, and #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool, and recognize the incredible value these programs bring to our communities. 🌟
Ready to build your future? 🚀 Let CTE be your launchpad! 🌱
#CTEMonth #WorkLifeSkills #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #EducationMatters #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

🎉February is CTE Month! 🎉
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is the key to unlocking endless career opportunities and empowering #students to gain hands-on skills that will last a lifetime. From #healthcare and #agriculture, to construction and #CulinaryArts, #CTE programs are shaping the workforce of tomorrow. 🔧💻👩🔬🍳🚓
This month, let’s celebrate the hard work and dedication of CTE students and educators at #CascadeHighSchool, #CommunityHighSchool, and #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool, and recognize the incredible value these programs bring to our communities. 🌟
Ready to build your future? 🚀 Let CTE be your launchpad! 🌱
#CTEMonth #WorkLifeSkills #FutureReady #HandsOnLearning #EducationMatters #BedfordCountySchools

Our students have been working doggone hard, and they’re ready to shine in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS!
Bring the whole family for an evening full of laughs, music, and puppy power 🐶🎶
📅 March 20–21
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Cartwright Elementary Gym
Sit. Stay. And enjoy the show! 🎭

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


We’re partnering with #Soles4Souls to host a district-wide shoe drive!
From January 20 – February 28, we’ll be collecting NEW and GENTLY USED shoes to support people around the world. These shoes will support the Soles4Souls’ 4OPPORTUNITY program, which helps people in countries like Haiti, Honduras and parts of Africa create small businesses selling shoes and clothing to earn a living.
We are excited to partner with Soles4Souls, who has generously donated new, brand-name athletic shoes through their 4EVERYKID program, helping #BedfordCountySchools McKinney-Vento students.
📍Shoe collection bins are in each of our schools and at the Central Office.
Let’s give back—one step at a time! 💙
Thank you for helping us support #students, families and communities around the world.
#Soles4Souls #CommunityPartners #CommunitySupport #SteppingUp #GiveBack #WeAreBCS

🗓️ Date: February 12th
⏰ 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 how to make sure your child is college/career ready.
Learn about supporting your child’s future success, including college and career readiness, preparing for high school pathways, and understanding scholarships and financial aid opportunities to support long-term goals.
🏆 Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪
📢 Spread the Word! See you there! 👋
#ParentUniversity #FutureSuccess #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordCountySchools

