🚍📚 Rolling into the New School Year! 📚🚍
Recently, principals and teachers from #EakinElementarySchool climbed aboard a school bus for a special neighborhood book tour!
They visited local neighborhoods to surprise #students with free books while sharing smiles, stories and excitement as the first day of school gets closer.✨
It was a wonderful way to kick off the new school year by building connections, encouraging a love of reading and reminding families that Eakin is more than just a place to learn. It's a community. 💬📖✨
#WelcomeBack #EakinEinsteins #LovedSeenHeard #BedfordCountySchools
Recently, principals and teachers from #EakinElementarySchool climbed aboard a school bus for a special neighborhood book tour!
They visited local neighborhoods to surprise #students with free books while sharing smiles, stories and excitement as the first day of school gets closer.✨
It was a wonderful way to kick off the new school year by building connections, encouraging a love of reading and reminding families that Eakin is more than just a place to learn. It's a community. 💬📖✨
#WelcomeBack #EakinEinsteins #LovedSeenHeard #BedfordCountySchools
🏡📌 What’s Your Address?📌🏡
For the 2026-27 school year, proof of residency will continue to be REQUIRED for all K-12 #students.
📂 What works as proof?
✅ Utility Statement
✅ Letter of Correspondence from a Government Agency
✅ Lease Agreement
🌟 Help us keep our schools strong and ready for every #student.📅 Let’s make this school year the best yet!
Questions? Please see graphic for more information.
#WhatsYourAddress #LearningStartsHere #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
For the 2026-27 school year, proof of residency will continue to be REQUIRED for all K-12 #students.
📂 What works as proof?
✅ Utility Statement
✅ Letter of Correspondence from a Government Agency
✅ Lease Agreement
🌟 Help us keep our schools strong and ready for every #student.📅 Let’s make this school year the best yet!
Questions? Please see graphic for more information.
#WhatsYourAddress #LearningStartsHere #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
📣 Welcome Back, BCS Families! 🎒🍎
Superintendent Mr. Tim Harwell is excited to welcome all students, staff and families to the 2026–2027 school year! 💙
🎥Listen in here as he shares a back to school message with students and families.
Together, let's make it a year full of growth, learning and success! 🌟
#WeAreBCS #BackToSchool #BedfordCountySchools
🚌 What bus does your child ride?🚌
As the first day of school approaches, families are encouraged to confirm their #student's bus route before school begins.
📞 For bus route assistance, contact the Transportation Department at 931-684-1500.
💻 Bus route and school zone information is also available on the #BedfordCountySchools Transportation & School Zones webpage here: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/transportation-school-zones
Taking a few minutes to verify your student's transportation information now can help ensure a smooth start to the school year. 🚍
#BackToSchool #FirstDayReady #SchoolBusSafety #WeAreBCS
📢THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE TO OPEN HOUSE DATE!📢
#EakinElementarySchool will be having their open house on August 3rd instead of August 6th. Please see the graphic for more information.
🎈📣You're Invited!📣🎈
📚 The #BedfordCountySchools open house events are almost here!
Get ready to meet our amazing teachers, explore classrooms and see all the exciting things happening at our schools! Whether you're a new family or returning, we can't wait to welcome you back.✨
📌🗓️Find your school’s open house date and time on the graphic, and don’t forget to mark your calendar! Let’s kick off the school year together!
✅ Bring your questions
✅ Tour the school
✅ Get involved
✨ We can’t wait to see you there!
#BackToSchool #OpenHouse #BCSFamilies #WeAreBedford
💙 The Eakin Neighborhood Bus Tour is Back! 💚
Get ready, Eakin families! Your favorite Eakin teachers and staff are hitting the road and coming to a neighborhood near you!
We'll be making stops throughout our community to say hello, share smiles, give hugs, and hand out FREE books to our students. We can't wait to see our Eakin families before the first day of school and kick off another amazing year together!
Monday, July 27
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
Keep an eye out for the big yellow school bus—we hope to see you outside when we roll by! 🚍
At Eakin, our students are loved, seen, and heard... and we can't wait to see you! 💙💚
Get ready, Eakin families! Your favorite Eakin teachers and staff are hitting the road and coming to a neighborhood near you!
We'll be making stops throughout our community to say hello, share smiles, give hugs, and hand out FREE books to our students. We can't wait to see our Eakin families before the first day of school and kick off another amazing year together!
Monday, July 27
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
Keep an eye out for the big yellow school bus—we hope to see you outside when we roll by! 🚍
At Eakin, our students are loved, seen, and heard... and we can't wait to see you! 💙💚
🦷✨ Children’s Dental Day Coming Soon! ✨🦷
The Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County, Inc. will be hosting a Children’s Dental Day for children ages 3–18.
📅 July 30, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County, Inc.
200 Dover St., Suite 202, Shelbyville, TN 37160
📣 Please see the attached graphic for full details and important information.
#StudentWellness #HealthySmiles #HealthyStudents #BedfordCountySchools
The Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County, Inc. will be hosting a Children’s Dental Day for children ages 3–18.
📅 July 30, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County, Inc.
200 Dover St., Suite 202, Shelbyville, TN 37160
📣 Please see the attached graphic for full details and important information.
#StudentWellness #HealthySmiles #HealthyStudents #BedfordCountySchools
✨🍎Welcome, New Teachers, to the #BedfordCountySchools Team!🍎✨
This week we had the pleasure of welcoming our newest educators at #BCSConnect, a special event designed to support and connect new teachers ahead of the school year.
Over the course of the event, they spent time learning, building relationships and getting equipped for day one. 💻💼📚 From important sessions to team bonding moments, it was a great start to an exciting journey!
#ThankYou to retired educator Mr. Bill Pietkiewicz for delivering a keynote address to our new teachers!
We’re so excited to have these passionate professionals join the #BCSFamily! We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in classrooms across our district. Here’s to an incredible year ahead! 🙌
#BackToSchool #Teacher #TogetherWeLearn #LifetimeLearners #BedfordProud
Five Bedford County Schools educators spent part of their summer investing in what matters — helping students become stronger writers!
Eakin Principal Meredith Gilliland, BCS Communications Director Carol Garrette, Community Middle 7th Grade ELA Teacher Reagan Steenbergen, Eakin 3rd Grade Teacher Chasity Stewart and Southside 5th Grade English Teacher Crystal Hathcock recently participated in a two-day TCAP Writing Bootcamp at Middle Tennessee State University, hosted by the #MiddleTennesseeWritingProject. Led by #IgniteLiteracyServices' Merideth Myers, the professional learning experience equipped participants with effective instructional strategies and valuable resources to strengthen writing instruction in the classroom.
We are proud of these educators for dedicating their summer to learning, growing, and bringing new ideas back to Bedford County Schools. Their commitment to continuous improvement means even greater opportunities for our students to build confidence and succeed as writers.
Thank you for always striving to give our students the very best! ✏️📚
#GrowingGreatWriters #ProfessionalLearning #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
Eakin Principal Meredith Gilliland, BCS Communications Director Carol Garrette, Community Middle 7th Grade ELA Teacher Reagan Steenbergen, Eakin 3rd Grade Teacher Chasity Stewart and Southside 5th Grade English Teacher Crystal Hathcock recently participated in a two-day TCAP Writing Bootcamp at Middle Tennessee State University, hosted by the #MiddleTennesseeWritingProject. Led by #IgniteLiteracyServices' Merideth Myers, the professional learning experience equipped participants with effective instructional strategies and valuable resources to strengthen writing instruction in the classroom.
We are proud of these educators for dedicating their summer to learning, growing, and bringing new ideas back to Bedford County Schools. Their commitment to continuous improvement means even greater opportunities for our students to build confidence and succeed as writers.
Thank you for always striving to give our students the very best! ✏️📚
#GrowingGreatWriters #ProfessionalLearning #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
🚨 OPEN HOUSE DATE CORRECTION 🚨
Oops! We made a mistake on our previous post. 😊 Please note the correct PreK Open House date below.
✨ Open House is Almost Here! ✨
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for another amazing year at Eakin Elementary School!
💙 PreK Open House
🗓️ Monday, August 3
🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
PreK teachers will contact families to schedule a time to visit the classroom.
💚 Open House (Kindergarten–5th Grade)
🗓️ Monday, August 3
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
Come meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and get excited for an incredible school year!
📚 Grade Level Room Meetings (K–5)
Please plan to attend your child's grade-level meeting to receive important information for the school year.
🕟 5th Grade: 4:30–4:50 PM — Room 128
🕔 4th Grade: 4:50–5:10 PM — Room 125
🕠 Kindergarten: 5:10–5:30 PM — Cafeteria
🕠 1st Grade: 5:30–5:50 PM — Room 117
🕕 2nd Grade: 5:50–6:10 PM — Room 120
🕕 3rd Grade: 6:10–6:30 PM — Room 121
At Eakin, every child belongs, every child matters, and every child is valued.
💙 I am loved. 💚
💙 I am seen. 💚
💙 I am heard. 💚
We can't wait to see your smiling faces and kick off another fantastic year together! 🎉🏫💙💚
Oops! We made a mistake on our previous post. 😊 Please note the correct PreK Open House date below.
✨ Open House is Almost Here! ✨
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for another amazing year at Eakin Elementary School!
💙 PreK Open House
🗓️ Monday, August 3
🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
PreK teachers will contact families to schedule a time to visit the classroom.
💚 Open House (Kindergarten–5th Grade)
🗓️ Monday, August 3
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
Come meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and get excited for an incredible school year!
📚 Grade Level Room Meetings (K–5)
Please plan to attend your child's grade-level meeting to receive important information for the school year.
🕟 5th Grade: 4:30–4:50 PM — Room 128
🕔 4th Grade: 4:50–5:10 PM — Room 125
🕠 Kindergarten: 5:10–5:30 PM — Cafeteria
🕠 1st Grade: 5:30–5:50 PM — Room 117
🕕 2nd Grade: 5:50–6:10 PM — Room 120
🕕 3rd Grade: 6:10–6:30 PM — Room 121
At Eakin, every child belongs, every child matters, and every child is valued.
💙 I am loved. 💚
💙 I am seen. 💚
💙 I am heard. 💚
We can't wait to see your smiling faces and kick off another fantastic year together! 🎉🏫💙💚
📢THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE TO OPEN HOUSE DATE!📢
#EakinElementarySchool will be having their open house on August 3rd instead of August 6th. Please see the graphic for more information.
🎈📣You're Invited!📣🎈
📚 The #BedfordCountySchools open house events are almost here!
Get ready to meet our amazing teachers, explore classrooms and see all the exciting things happening at our schools! Whether you're a new family or returning, we can't wait to welcome you back.✨
📌🗓️Find your school’s open house date and time on the graphic, and don’t forget to mark your calendar! Let’s kick off the school year together!
✅ Bring your questions
✅ Tour the school
✅ Get involved
✨ We can’t wait to see you there!
#BackToSchool #OpenHouse #BCSFamilies #WeAreBedford
✨ Open House is Almost Here! ✨
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for another amazing year at Eakin Elementary School!
PreK Open House
🗓️ Friday, August 1
🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
*PreK teachers will contact families to help them sign up for a time to visit the classroom.
Open House (Kindergarten–5th Grade)
🗓️ Monday, August 3
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
Come meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and get excited for an incredible school year!
Room meetings will be held for each grade level K-5 with important information for the year.
We encourage you to make plans to attend!
5th Grade 4:30–4:50 PM in Room 128
4th Grade 4:50–5:10 PM in Room 125
Kindergarten 5:10–5:30 PM in the Cafeteria
1st Grade 5:30–5:50 PM in Room 117
2nd Grade 5:50–6:10 PM in Room 120
3rd Grade 6:10–6:30 PM in Room 121
At Eakin, every child belongs, every child matters, and every child is valued.
💙 I am loved. I am seen. I am heard. 💚
We can't wait to see your smiling faces and kick off another fantastic year together!
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for another amazing year at Eakin Elementary School!
PreK Open House
🗓️ Friday, August 1
🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
*PreK teachers will contact families to help them sign up for a time to visit the classroom.
Open House (Kindergarten–5th Grade)
🗓️ Monday, August 3
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
Come meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and get excited for an incredible school year!
Room meetings will be held for each grade level K-5 with important information for the year.
We encourage you to make plans to attend!
5th Grade 4:30–4:50 PM in Room 128
4th Grade 4:50–5:10 PM in Room 125
Kindergarten 5:10–5:30 PM in the Cafeteria
1st Grade 5:30–5:50 PM in Room 117
2nd Grade 5:50–6:10 PM in Room 120
3rd Grade 6:10–6:30 PM in Room 121
At Eakin, every child belongs, every child matters, and every child is valued.
💙 I am loved. I am seen. I am heard. 💚
We can't wait to see your smiling faces and kick off another fantastic year together!
📢 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
🎉🍎 BIG NEWS for our students & families! 🍎🎉
Thanks to our participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), ALL #students (Pre-K through 12) can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch every school day! 🎉✨
Eating well = learning well! When kids have access to healthy food, they’re more focused, energized and ready to take on the day. 💪🥪🍎
📢Note: A la carte items are available for purchase.📢
Let’s keep our students strong, healthy and ready to shine! 🌟
#FreeMeals #HealthyKids #FuelForSuccess #SchoolNutrition #BedfordCountySchools
Thanks to our participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), ALL #students (Pre-K through 12) can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch every school day! 🎉✨
Eating well = learning well! When kids have access to healthy food, they’re more focused, energized and ready to take on the day. 💪🥪🍎
📢Note: A la carte items are available for purchase.📢
Let’s keep our students strong, healthy and ready to shine! 🌟
#FreeMeals #HealthyKids #FuelForSuccess #SchoolNutrition #BedfordCountySchools
🎉🎒You're Invited!🎒🎉
Join us for the Start Strong Family Night at #HarrisMiddleSchool on Thursday, August 13 from 4:30–6:30 PM!
📚✨ This back-to-school event is open to all Bedford County Schools families and packed with resources, fun and giveaways from our amazing local community partners! From school supplies to helpful services and info, there’s something for everyone.
🎒 Let’s come together to kick off the new school year the right way. Ready, connected and strong!
📍 Harris Middle School
🗓 August 13, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Don’t miss it!
#StartStrongBCS #BCSFamilies #CommunitySupport #BackToSchoolBoost #BedfordCountySchools
Join us for the Start Strong Family Night at #HarrisMiddleSchool on Thursday, August 13 from 4:30–6:30 PM!
📚✨ This back-to-school event is open to all Bedford County Schools families and packed with resources, fun and giveaways from our amazing local community partners! From school supplies to helpful services and info, there’s something for everyone.
🎒 Let’s come together to kick off the new school year the right way. Ready, connected and strong!
📍 Harris Middle School
🗓 August 13, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Don’t miss it!
#StartStrongBCS #BCSFamilies #CommunitySupport #BackToSchoolBoost #BedfordCountySchools
📚⚖️ Learning, leading and preparing for the future of education!
Members of the Bedford County Schools Board of Education recently attended the TSBA Summer Law Institute Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The conference provided an opportunity to stay informed on important legal updates and continue learning about the policies and responsibilities that guide effective school board leadership.
Ongoing professional learning helps school board members stay informed and prepared to support students, staff and schools across Bedford County. 📖🎓
#ILovePublicSchools #LifetimeLearners #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
Members of the Bedford County Schools Board of Education recently attended the TSBA Summer Law Institute Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The conference provided an opportunity to stay informed on important legal updates and continue learning about the policies and responsibilities that guide effective school board leadership.
Ongoing professional learning helps school board members stay informed and prepared to support students, staff and schools across Bedford County. 📖🎓
#ILovePublicSchools #LifetimeLearners #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
🦩☀️Needing Affordable Summer Child Care?☀️🦩
🌞 Get your #students ready for an exciting summer! The SACP Summer Program is here to provide your kids with FUN-filled days packed with activities, field trips and friends! 🍊🦋
✨ Ages: 5 years through entering 8th grade
📅 Dates: May 26 - July 24
📌Closed: June 19 & July 3
🏖🍓🍍Don’t miss out on a summer of laughter, adventure and sunshine!🌻Call SACP at 931-684-3284 or check out the link below for more info and to register! 🌞🌺
Register HERE: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/sacp-summer-care-program
#SACP #SummerFun #ChildCare #AffordableCare #FunActivities #FieldTrips #BedfordCountySchools
🌞 Get your #students ready for an exciting summer! The SACP Summer Program is here to provide your kids with FUN-filled days packed with activities, field trips and friends! 🍊🦋
✨ Ages: 5 years through entering 8th grade
📅 Dates: May 26 - July 24
📌Closed: June 19 & July 3
🏖🍓🍍Don’t miss out on a summer of laughter, adventure and sunshine!🌻Call SACP at 931-684-3284 or check out the link below for more info and to register! 🌞🌺
Register HERE: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/sacp-summer-care-program
#SACP #SummerFun #ChildCare #AffordableCare #FunActivities #FieldTrips #BedfordCountySchools
🚌 What bus does your child ride?🚌
As the first day of school approaches, families are encouraged to confirm their #student's bus route before school begins.
📞 For bus route assistance, contact the Transportation Department at 931-684-1500.
💻 Bus route and school zone information is also available on the #BedfordCountySchools Transportation & School Zones webpage here: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/transportation-school-zones
Taking a few minutes to verify your student's transportation information now can help ensure a smooth start to the school year. 🚍
#BackToSchool #FirstDayReady #SchoolBusSafety #WeAreBCS
📢THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE TO OPEN HOUSE DATE!📢
#EakinElementarySchool will be having their open house on August 3rd instead of August 6th. Please see the graphic for more information.
🎈📣You're Invited!📣🎈
📚 The #BedfordCountySchools open house events are almost here!
Get ready to meet our amazing teachers, explore classrooms and see all the exciting things happening at our schools! Whether you're a new family or returning, we can't wait to welcome you back.✨
📌🗓️Find your school’s open house date and time on the graphic, and don’t forget to mark your calendar! Let’s kick off the school year together!
✅ Bring your questions
✅ Tour the school
✅ Get involved
✨ We can’t wait to see you there!
#BackToSchool #OpenHouse #BCSFamilies #WeAreBedford
📣It's TODAY!📣
📢Attention Parents and Caregivers of New Students to #BedfordCountySchools!📢
Mark your calendars! 🗓️✏️
New #student registration is happening on:
🗓️ July 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 All schools across the county (Except BCLA and Thomas Magnet School)!
For the documents you need to bring and other information: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/registration-and-enrollment
Don’t miss this opportunity to enroll your child for the upcoming school year. Let’s start this journey of learning and growth together!📚🌟
#NewStudentRegistration #BackToSchool #EducationMatters
