🚗✈️Travel Planning Made Easier!✈️🚗
📢 Please disregard our previous travel planning graphics.📢
A date on the 2026–27 school calendar was revised this past spring, and our previous travel planning graphics did not reflect that change.
The graphics have now been updated to reflect the correct break date.
🗺️📍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
🚔🚒 It's TODAY! The Bedford Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is coming to Shelbyville!
Today, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., local first responders and community members will come together for a friendly competition with a purpose: helping save lives through blood donation. ❤️
Bedford County Schools is proud to help spread the word about this important event and encourage community members to consider rolling up their sleeves and donating. Every donation has the potential to make a meaningful difference for a person in need. 🩸
📅 September 22 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 Shelbyville, TN
Please see the graphic for complete event details and information on how to schedule your appointment to donate.
#BloodDrive #GiveBlood #SaveLives #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
IT'S YEARBOOK ORDER TIME!!!
Throughout September, families can receive 10% off the yearbook purchase price by entering coupon code YBEARLYBIRD during checkout.
This offer is valid through September 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The discount applies to the yearbook purchase price only and cannot be applied to shipping, taxes, or previously placed orders.
Order early, save 10%, and make sure your family has a copy of this year’s memories!
https://cartwright.bedfordk12tn.com/o/cartwright/page/2026-yearbook-orders
Throughout September, families can receive 10% off the yearbook purchase price by entering coupon code YBEARLYBIRD during checkout.
This offer is valid through September 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The discount applies to the yearbook purchase price only and cannot be applied to shipping, taxes, or previously placed orders.
Order early, save 10%, and make sure your family has a copy of this year’s memories!
https://cartwright.bedfordk12tn.com/o/cartwright/page/2026-yearbook-orders
☀️➗ Math is even more fun with a change of scenery! Ms. Morales’s 4th grade RTI class took learning outdoors to practice and strengthen their multiplication skills. Fresh air, focused minds, and lots of learning! 🌳✏️✖️
📢🦠Don’t let the flu slow you down!🦠📢
📌Mark your calendars! #BedfordCountySchools and the Bedford County Health Department are teaming up to offer #FREE flu shots to our community. Protect yourself early and stay ahead of the flu this season!
📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Harris Middle School
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Quick, easy, and FREE
Stay healthy this season ! We will see you there!
➡Please see the graphic for more details. For additional information about the flu vaccine, visit: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/fight-the-flu.
#FightFluTN #FightFlu26 #StayHealthy #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts
📚✨ Building Stronger Readers Through Partnership! ✨📚
#CartwrightElementarySchool is partnering with MTSU College of Education to support literacy growth among 2nd and 3rd grade students! 📖💡
Through this partnership, MTSU doctoral students will work directly with students to help strengthen literacy skills and improve proficiency. As they support #students’ learning, the doctoral students will also collect data as part of their dissertation research, creating a meaningful connection between literacy instruction, research and student growth. 📝🎓
BCS is proud to see partnerships like this provide students with additional opportunities to grow as readers while connecting our schools with higher education and literacy research.
#Literacy #GrowingReaders #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #MTSU #BedfordCountySchools
#CartwrightElementarySchool is partnering with MTSU College of Education to support literacy growth among 2nd and 3rd grade students! 📖💡
Through this partnership, MTSU doctoral students will work directly with students to help strengthen literacy skills and improve proficiency. As they support #students’ learning, the doctoral students will also collect data as part of their dissertation research, creating a meaningful connection between literacy instruction, research and student growth. 📝🎓
BCS is proud to see partnerships like this provide students with additional opportunities to grow as readers while connecting our schools with higher education and literacy research.
#Literacy #GrowingReaders #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #MTSU #BedfordCountySchools
✨ Continuing the Work. Strengthening Student Support.❤️
Interventionists from across #BedfordCountySchools recently gathered for a meaningful session that marked their final meeting with Mrs. Susan Huff, who is retiring at the end of September, and the beginning of a transition as Dr. Sandra Powell prepares to continue leading this important work.
Throughout their time together, our Interventionists have worked to strengthen supports for students across BCS, sharing ideas, collaborating and focusing on strategies that help #students grow and succeed. 📚🌟
As this work transitions, the commitment to supporting #student learning continues. BCS appreciates Mrs. Huff for the time, #leadership and collaboration shared with Interventionists and looks forward to the continued work under the leadership of Dr. Powell.🫶
#StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #StudentSupport #StudentGrowth #BedfordProud
📢 For SACP Families
If you use Bedford County Schools’ School Age Care Program (SACP) for childcare, we want to let you know that SACP rates will increase beginning October 19.
We understand that any tuition increase affects families, and this was carefully considered. The cost of operating SACP has increased, including staff pay, food and snacks, supplies, transportation, field trips, and equipment. The updated rates will help us continue providing safe, dependable care from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. before and after school, during school breaks, and throughout the summer - without reducing services or eliminating full-day care.
Families will continue to be charged only for the days their child attends.
📋 See the new tuition rates in this post’s graphics or visit online:
https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/sacp-tuition-information.
💙 Need payment assistance? We can help you apply online for childcare payment assistance through the Tennessee Department of Human Services:
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services/child-care-payment-assistance.html.
Thank you for your understanding and for trusting SACP to care for your children! We are grateful to serve Bedford County families.
#SACP #BCSFamilies #BedfordCountySchools
🚔🚒 The Bedford Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is coming to Shelbyville!
On September 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., local first responders and community members will come together for a friendly competition with a purpose: helping save lives through blood donation. ❤️
Bedford County Schools is proud to help spread the word about this important event and encourage community members to consider rolling up their sleeves and donating. Every donation has the potential to make a meaningful difference for a person in need. 🩸
📅 September 22 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 Shelbyville, TN
Please see the graphic for complete event details and information on how to schedule your appointment to donate.
#BloodDrive #GiveBlood #SaveLives #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
On September 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., local first responders and community members will come together for a friendly competition with a purpose: helping save lives through blood donation. ❤️
Bedford County Schools is proud to help spread the word about this important event and encourage community members to consider rolling up their sleeves and donating. Every donation has the potential to make a meaningful difference for a person in need. 🩸
📅 September 22 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 Shelbyville, TN
Please see the graphic for complete event details and information on how to schedule your appointment to donate.
#BloodDrive #GiveBlood #SaveLives #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
✈️ Ready for Takeoff? Explore a Future in Aviation! 🚁
Students interested in aviation, aircraft or careers that take them to new heights won’t want to miss Girls in Aviation Day! ✈️💙
Hosted by the Middle Tennessee State University WAI Air Raiders Chapter, this FREE community event gives #students and families the opportunity to explore aircraft, meet inspiring women in aviation, learn about exciting career opportunities and experience the world of aviation up close. 🛩️
For students exploring future careers, events like this are a great way to discover how interests can connect to real-world opportunities, including pathways available through Career and Technical Education (CTE). 🎓🛠️
📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Shelbyville Municipal Airport
Whether your #student dreams of becoming a pilot, working with aircraft or pursuing another career in the aviation industry, this is a great opportunity to explore, connect and get inspired! 🌟
The event is FREE and open to everyone. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and learn more!
#CareerAndTechnicalEducation #CTE #Aviation #TrueBlue #FutureReady #BCSFamilies #BefordCountySchools
📢 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 Commitment to Serve🏛️
At a recent Bedford County Schools Board of Education meeting, four members of the Board of Education were sworn in for their new terms and took the Oath of Office, administered by M. Wyatt Burk, Circuit Court Judge, Part II, Seventeenth Judicial District.
Please join us in recognizing:
⭐ Lana Craig | 4th District Representative
⭐ Brian Crews | 2nd District Representative
⭐ Dan Reed | 3rd District Representative
⭐ Barton Williams | 7th District Representative
As part of the Oath of Office, each member pledged:
“I, ________, do solemnly swear that I will perform with fidelity the duties of the office to which I have been elected, and which I am about to assume. I do solemnly swear to support the constitutions of Tennessee and the United States and to faithfully perform the duties of the office of member of the board of education representing the ________ education district of Bedford County Tennessee.”
Their commitment to serve continues as they represent their respective education districts on the Bedford County Schools Board of Education. 🖤💛
🔗Visit our Board Members page to meet all of our members and explore the education district map for each here:
https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/board-members
#BoardOfEducation #SchoolBoard #ServingStudents #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
At a recent Bedford County Schools Board of Education meeting, four members of the Board of Education were sworn in for their new terms and took the Oath of Office, administered by M. Wyatt Burk, Circuit Court Judge, Part II, Seventeenth Judicial District.
Please join us in recognizing:
⭐ Lana Craig | 4th District Representative
⭐ Brian Crews | 2nd District Representative
⭐ Dan Reed | 3rd District Representative
⭐ Barton Williams | 7th District Representative
As part of the Oath of Office, each member pledged:
“I, ________, do solemnly swear that I will perform with fidelity the duties of the office to which I have been elected, and which I am about to assume. I do solemnly swear to support the constitutions of Tennessee and the United States and to faithfully perform the duties of the office of member of the board of education representing the ________ education district of Bedford County Tennessee.”
Their commitment to serve continues as they represent their respective education districts on the Bedford County Schools Board of Education. 🖤💛
🔗Visit our Board Members page to meet all of our members and explore the education district map for each here:
https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/board-members
#BoardOfEducation #SchoolBoard #ServingStudents #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
✨ Your everyday purchases can make a difference for our schools! 💳🏫
Since 2017, First Community Bank has donated more than $168,000 to local schools through its School Spirit Debit Card program! 🎉
Here’s how it works: Every time you swipe a School Spirit Debit Card, 3 cents is donated to the school of your choice at no cost or monthly charge to you! 🙌
You can show your school spirit, support your favorite Bedford County school and make every swipe count.🎉
Ready to get started? Learn more and sign up here: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/how-to-give-back-to-my-school.
#SwipeForSchools #SupportLocal #BedfordCountyProud #SchoolSpirit #BedfordCountySchools
📜 Happy Constitution Day! 📜
Today, we recognize Constitution Day and the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
It’s an opportunity to learn about the history of our nation’s founding document and its importance in shaping the United States. 📚
We’re proud to celebrate this important part of our nation’s history.
#ConstitutionDay #AmericanHistory #LifetimeLearners #BedfordCountySchools
Today, we recognize Constitution Day and the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
It’s an opportunity to learn about the history of our nation’s founding document and its importance in shaping the United States. 📚
We’re proud to celebrate this important part of our nation’s history.
#ConstitutionDay #AmericanHistory #LifetimeLearners #BedfordCountySchools
🌟 Supporting Teachers From Day One! 🌟
Becoming a new teacher is an exciting journey, and having the right support along the way can make all the difference. #BedfordCountySchools recently welcomed its new teacher cohort for another opportunity to learn, connect and grow as educators. 🍎📚
The session was led by District Instructional Coach Kristie Caldwell, with Social & Emotional Learning & Mental Health Supervisor Lindsay Wiley, also presenting to the group.
Ongoing opportunities like these reflect BCS’s commitment to supporting new teachers as they build their skills, confidence and connections throughout their first years in the classroom. 💛✨
#NewTeacherSupport #LifetimeLearners #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordProud
Becoming a new teacher is an exciting journey, and having the right support along the way can make all the difference. #BedfordCountySchools recently welcomed its new teacher cohort for another opportunity to learn, connect and grow as educators. 🍎📚
The session was led by District Instructional Coach Kristie Caldwell, with Social & Emotional Learning & Mental Health Supervisor Lindsay Wiley, also presenting to the group.
Ongoing opportunities like these reflect BCS’s commitment to supporting new teachers as they build their skills, confidence and connections throughout their first years in the classroom. 💛✨
#NewTeacherSupport #LifetimeLearners #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordProud
🌟 Teacher & Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟
#FirstCommerceBank is recognizing a Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month at two schools each month, and we are proud to highlight these outstanding individuals. Each recipient was selected by school administration for the positive impact they make within their school community.
🍎 The Teacher of the Month exemplifies what it means to be an engaging educator, a collaborative colleague and a teammate who consistently leads by example.
🎒 The Student of the Month demonstrates excellent character, cooperation and a strong commitment to attendance helping to create a positive learning environment.
Each honoree receives a certificate and gift card in recognition of dedication and hard work. We want to send a special #ThankYou to First Commerce Bank for their ongoing support of schools and for helping celebrate the achievements of #students and educators. 💙
This month's recipients are:
Jade Solares, Student, Cartwright Elementary School
Jimmy Yates, Teacher, Cartwright Elementary School
Virtuous Godswill, Student, Cascade Middle School
Wendy Hambrock, Teacher, Cascade Middle School
👏 #Congratulations to these well-deserving recipients!
#TeacherOfTheMonth #StudentOfTheMonth #CelebratingSuccess #EducationMatters #CartwrightElementarySchool #CascadeMiddleSchool #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
#FirstCommerceBank is recognizing a Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month at two schools each month, and we are proud to highlight these outstanding individuals. Each recipient was selected by school administration for the positive impact they make within their school community.
🍎 The Teacher of the Month exemplifies what it means to be an engaging educator, a collaborative colleague and a teammate who consistently leads by example.
🎒 The Student of the Month demonstrates excellent character, cooperation and a strong commitment to attendance helping to create a positive learning environment.
Each honoree receives a certificate and gift card in recognition of dedication and hard work. We want to send a special #ThankYou to First Commerce Bank for their ongoing support of schools and for helping celebrate the achievements of #students and educators. 💙
This month's recipients are:
Jade Solares, Student, Cartwright Elementary School
Jimmy Yates, Teacher, Cartwright Elementary School
Virtuous Godswill, Student, Cascade Middle School
Wendy Hambrock, Teacher, Cascade Middle School
👏 #Congratulations to these well-deserving recipients!
#TeacherOfTheMonth #StudentOfTheMonth #CelebratingSuccess #EducationMatters #CartwrightElementarySchool #CascadeMiddleSchool #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
✈️ Ready for Takeoff? Explore a Future in Aviation! 🚁
Students interested in aviation, aircraft or careers that take them to new heights won’t want to miss Girls in Aviation Day! ✈️💙
Hosted by the Middle Tennessee State University WAI Air Raiders Chapter, this FREE community event gives #students and families the opportunity to explore aircraft, meet inspiring women in aviation, learn about exciting career opportunities and experience the world of aviation up close. 🛩️
For students exploring future careers, events like this are a great way to discover how interests can connect to real-world opportunities, including pathways available through Career and Technical Education (CTE). 🎓🛠️
📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Shelbyville Municipal Airport
Whether your #student dreams of becoming a pilot, working with aircraft or pursuing another career in the aviation industry, this is a great opportunity to explore, connect and get inspired! 🌟
The event is FREE and open to everyone. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and learn more!
#CareerAndTechnicalEducation #CTE #Aviation #TrueBlue #FutureReady #BCSFamilies #BefordCountySchools
💙 Learning, Collaborating & Supporting Students🤝
Recently, school counselors and school social workers from across Bedford County Schools came together for a collaborative meeting focused on professional learning and student support.📚
As part of the meeting, staff completed Child Abuse Coordinator Training, strengthening their knowledge and preparedness to help protect and support #students when it matters most.
BCS Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Supervisor Lindsay Wiley led the training, providing an opportunity for counselors and social workers to learn, collaborate and strengthen the support they provide to students.🌟
#StudentSupport #ProfessionalLearning #LifetimeLearners #BedfordCountySchools
From Mrs. Pope's class in 3rd grade!!
Our first day of math stations was a success! 🎉 We practiced 4-digit addition with Montessori materials, pumpkin multiplication, multiplication with dice, and multiplication on the 100 chart. My Montessori teacher heart was very happy seeing everyone learning through hands-on math! 💙💛➕✖️
Our first day of math stations was a success! 🎉 We practiced 4-digit addition with Montessori materials, pumpkin multiplication, multiplication with dice, and multiplication on the 100 chart. My Montessori teacher heart was very happy seeing everyone learning through hands-on math! 💙💛➕✖️
📣 You Can Now Watch BCS School Board Meetings on YouTube! ▶️
Starting tonight, September 15, BCS school board meetings will be livestreamed on the district’s YouTube channel, making it easier than ever to stay informed and connected. 💻📺
Meetings will continue to be available on Zoom as well, but please note that Zoom has a 100-person limit.
🔗 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BedfordCountySchoolsTN-Media
🔗 Join the meeting on Zoom: https://bedfordk12tn.com/boardcalendar
Be sure to follow along and stay connected with Bedford County Schools! 💛🖤
#SchoolBoardMeeting #StayConnected #BedfordCountySchools
