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
#EakinElementarySchool recently hosted a Let's GLOW Read Family Literacy Night, and what a bright evening it was! More than 300 people came together for fun reading activities, black light flashlights, a family photo spot and pizza generously donated by Cooper Steel. 🌟
A huge #ThankYou to Cooper Steel for helping make the night even more delicious and fun! Families left with smiles, new stories and great memories.
#FamilyLiteracy #ReadingMatters #EakinEinsteins #EakinFamily #LetsGlow #BedfordCountySchools
Celebrating Readers at Eakin Elementary!
Students at #EakinElementarySchool are turning the page on a brand-new way to celebrate their love of reading! Thanks to generous donations from the #KiwanisClubOfBedfordCounty and #CooperSteel, the school is now home to a book vending machine — where students can earn special coins to “purchase” a brand-new book to keep. Kiwanis Club bought the machine, and Cooper Steel is stocking the books!
As part of Cooper Steel's reading program, #students were challenged to read 1,000 minutes to earn their first vending coin. Their hard work and dedication paid off and the excitement on their faces as they selected their books said it all! A heartfelt #ThankYou goes out to the Kiwanis Club and Cooper Steel for their generous support and commitment to fostering a love of literacy. Together, we’re helping every child discover that reading truly opens up a world of possibilities! #ReadingMatters #Generous #CommunitySupport #EakinEinsteins #LovedSeenHeard #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
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
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
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
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
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
📢 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
Honoring Ed Gray - a Legacy of Learning and Leadership
Today, we remember and honor the life of Mr. Ed Gray, a remarkable educator and leader who dedicated more than 45 years to education, including Bedford County Schools. From teacher to principal, supervisor, assistant superintendent, and finally superintendent, he devoted his entire career to nurturing students, supporting educators and strengthening our community.
Education wasn’t just his profession — it was his passion and life’s calling. His commitment to excellence, compassion for others, and vision for the future of our schools left an enduring mark on countless lives. Though he retired in 2011, his influence continues to be felt by many because of his leadership.
Rest in peace, Mr. Gray, and thank you for your lifetime of service and dedication.
#BedfordCountySchools
💙 Partnership makes progress possible!🩵
#EakinElementarySchool recently held student-led parent teacher conferences and had an incredible 78.7% of families attend! Students took the spotlight, sharing their learning goals, progress and proudest moments with their families. ✨
Student-led conferences have truly transformed how families engage with the school. With #students taking charge of sharing their progress, data and goals, conversations become more meaningful — and students gain a deeper sense of pride in their growth. 💬💙
"None of this would have been possible without the incredible efforts of teachers, who thoughtfully prepared students and created the conditions for success," commented Eakin Principal Meredith Gilliland. "Teachers worked tirelessly to connect with parents in person or by phone, sent home reminders and ensured that ELL, SPED, Speech, and translators were included to support every student’s needs." 🌟
Thank you to our amazing students, families and staff for making this event such a powerful celebration of learning and connection! 🙌
#StudentLeadership #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #EakinEinsteins #LetsGlow #BedfordCountySchools
#Students kicked off fall break with a spooktacular pumpkin experiment! They carved pumpkins and then combined baking soda, crayons, soap and vinegar to create a colorful, fizzy eruption that made the pumpkins come alive! 🧪💥
Science + creativity + fall vibes = a perfect start to the season! 🍂🕸️
#SACPFun #PumpkinExperiment #FallFun #SpookyScience #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
🧡🌞 Our Schools Shine Bright for Friendship Day!🌞 🧡
Across #BedfordCountySchools, students and staff showed their support this week for Friendship Day by wearing orange to stand up and speak out against bullying. From classrooms to playgrounds, our schools were filled with kindness, unity and friendship.
The orange seen throughout our district is a wonderful reminder that when we come together, we can create schools where everyone feels safe, supported and valued.🧡
Thank you to all our #students, teachers, families and community for helping us celebrate this important day!
#FriendshipDay #KindnessInAction #StandUpSpeakOut #TogetherAgainstBullying #BedfordProud
Students loved the fun rhymes and positive message reminding us all to shine bright, be kind and, most importantly, be yourself! 💛
#ReadTogether #DareToBeMe #WeAreBCS #LoveOfReading #EakinEinsteins
These first-year teachers have been recognized by their school #leadership for excelling in everything it takes to thrive in the #classroom —🎓learning classroom management, 📚 becoming content experts and ✨ juggling extra responsibilities — all while going above and beyond.
This quarter, we want to send #congratulations to Savannah Schweikert,
Joshua Rains, Breanna Whitaker, Stephanie Cates, Zoie Bondurant, Micah Rasnick, Shelbie Williams, and Rebecca Fanning👏 for making an incredible impact early in their first year of teaching!
Please join us in celebrating all of the talent, dedication and hard work of these Rookies of the Quarter! 🌟
#RookiesOfTheQuarter #NewTeachers #MakingADifference #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
This October 22nd, let's unite by wearing orange 🟠 to show our commitment to kindness 💛, acceptance 🤝 and inclusion 🌍. Together, we can create a world where bullying 🚫 is not tolerated, and every individual feels valued and supported 💪.
Every small act of friendship 🤗 and courage sends a powerful message: we all have the power to make a difference!🌟
Let's make a visible statement that bullying has no place in our communities. Stand up 📣, speak out 🗣️ and show that kindness matters.💖
#FriendshipDay #StopBullying #WearOrange #KindnessMatters #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
