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💡 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
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
COMP Training for Teachers
COMP Training for Teachers
Don’t forget these dates for all our December fun at Eakin! 🎅🏼🎄 It’s going to be a month full of joy, learning, and celebrations!
10 months ago, DEERY EAKIN ELEMENTARY
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#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
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
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🌟 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

10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Level 4 and level 5 Universal Reading Screener Growth Teachers for the 2024-2025 School Year
Level 4 and 5 URS Growth Teachers Recognized
Tomorrow is going to be COLD! Please make sure your child wears a coat to school!
10 months ago, MEREDITH GILLILAND
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We are so extremely proud of our people!!! Eakin has earned the highest designation a school can receive in the state of Tennessee — Reward School! Being a Reward School means Eakin demonstrated strong academic achievement, exceptional student growth, and high performance across all state accountability measures. This honor reflects the incredible hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the unwavering support of our families and community. We are grateful for everyone who helps make Eakin a place where students learn, grow, and thrive every single day. Way to go, Einsteins! 💙
10 months ago, DEERY EAKIN ELEMENTARY
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📢 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
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Weekly Resource Guide
Weekly Resource Guide
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Eakin Families! 🦃 We want to take a moment to share just how grateful we are for our wonderful school community. Each day, our halls are filled with the laughter, curiosity, and kindness of our students, and that is something we never take for granted. We are so very thankful for: 🍁 Our dedicated teachers and staff who go above and beyond. 🍁 Our supportive families who partner with us in every season. 🍁 Our hardworking students who inspire us daily. 🍁 A community that believes in learning, growing, and caring for one another. May this Thanksgiving bring rest, joy, and meaningful moments with the people you love. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for more learning and fun! From all of us at Eakin, have a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving! 💙💚
10 months ago, MEREDITH GILLILAND
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🌟🌮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
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros

📢 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

10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
SACP is Now Available
SACP is Now Available

✨ 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

10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
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Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
🎉 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
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
🦃📢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
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Thanksgiving Break
🧑‍🏫🎉 Happy National Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day! 🎉👩‍🏫

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible substitute teachers who jump in with passion, patience and positivity every single day! Your flexibility, dedication and care brighten our #students’ days and empower their futures. We see you, we appreciate you and we #ThankYou!

#SubstituteTeacher #TeachingWithHeart #MakingADifference #WeAppreciateYou #BedfordCountySchools
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
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🌟 Our School Board Continues to Lead with Purpose! 🌟

Members of our district’s school board recently attended the TSBA Leadership Conference & Annual Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, and it was a powerful weekend focused on strengthening #leadership and elevating #student success across Tennessee.

Throughout the conference, board members attended inspiring keynotes, clinics and workshops, explored innovative ideas and celebrated the achievements of school leaders statewide. 💡📚

They also participated in the #TSBA Delegate Assembly, helping shape the association’s work for the coming year by electing officers, approving the strategic plan and voting on key resolutions.

We’re grateful for our board’s dedication to learning and advocating for our students, staff and community. Here’s to strong leadership and an even brighter year ahead!❤️✨

#TSBAConvention #EmpoweringStudents #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools

10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Bedford County Schools Board of Education Members Attend the TSBA Leadership Conference & Annual Convention

💡🌟Collaboration in Action! 🌟💡

Learning and teamwork were in full swing at the recent Social Counselor & School Social Work Collaborative Meeting, where attendees explored strategies and best practices. 💡

School counselors from #HarrisMiddleSchool provided an informative session on RTI² A+B, TEAM Evaluations, and Data, equipping the team with valuable tools to support #students’ success. 🙌

#ThankYou to Matt Russell, Kendall Hampton and Autumn Mangrum for leading this impactful session! 💙

#Teamwork #SchoolCounselors #Collaboration #Education #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools

10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
Social Counselor & School Work Collaborative Meeting
🎉 Big News for Shelbyville & Bedford County! 🎉

We’re excited to share that The Fly Arts Center has been selected as one of the Levitt Foundation’s 2026–2028 Levitt Music Series grant winners!

This incredible award—up to $120,000 in matching grant funds—will help bring 7–10 free, family-friendly, outdoor concerts every year to our community, transforming public spaces into lively, welcoming destinations filled with music, joy, and togetherness.

#BedfordCountySchools is proud to partner in making this happen, and we want to extend a huge #ThankYou to everyone who voted and to Bridge Bedford (a 501c3) for their vision, leadership and support in helping make this opportunity possible. 🌟

The Levitt Foundation is investing more than $7 million across 66 communities, and we’re thrilled to see Shelbyville and Bedford County shine among this inspiring group of grantees—from small towns to major cities across the nation.

🎶 Big things are coming. #MoreMusic. #MoreCommunity. #MoreMomentsTogether. 🎶

👉 Visit here to read more about the project and the Levitt Foundation: https://vote.levitt.org/locations/the-fly-arts-center/.

#TheFlyArtsCenter #LevittFoundation #ConnectedCommunity #BridgeBedford
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
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🎒📚 Happy Educational Support Professional Appreciation Day! 🎉🙌

Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools running smoothly and ensure every #student has the support they need to succeed. From the first friendly greeting in the morning to the essential work happening behind the scenes, you are making a difference every single day. 💙✨

You are the unsung heroes of our school community, and we want to send a heartfelt #ThankYou for your commitment to creating a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for all our #students and staff. Your efforts help build the foundation for learning, growth and success that lasts a lifetime. 🌟🎓

#EducationalSupportProfessionals #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #MakingADifference #BeAChangeMaker #BedfordCountySchools
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Educational Support Professional Appreciation Day
🚗✈️Travel Planning Made Easier!✈️🚗

🗺️📍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
10 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Travel Planning Made Easier for the 2025-26 School Year
Exciting News at Eakin! We are thrilled to announce that Eakin now has its very own Book Vending Machine, sponsored by Cooper Steel and the Kiwanis Club! Their partnership and generosity are helping us celebrate reading in a fun, meaningful way. Here’s how it works: Students who read 500 minutes earn a special token to use in the machine. They get to choose a brand-new book to keep forever! And the best part? So many of our Eakin Einsteins have already reached their reading goals and proudly used their tokens. The excitement on their faces says it all — reading is becoming a celebration! Thank you, Cooper Steel and Kiwanis Club, for investing in our students and supporting a love of literacy at Eakin! ❤️📚✨
10 months ago, DEERY EAKIN ELEMENTARY
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