🎉🍎 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
📚✨ Welcome Back, BCS Team! ✨📚
🎉What an amazing start to the 2026–2027 school year! Recently, #BedfordCountySchools held its district-wide kickoff at #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool, bringing together teachers, staff and school leaders for a day filled with celebration, encouragement and community spirit. 🎉
We were inspired by words of encouragement and uplifted by the support of our amazing #communitypartners, who brought excitement, door prizes and heartfelt appreciation for the work happening across the district. From local businesses to organizations who believe in the power of education, we are beyond #grateful for your continued support. 🫶🤝
Here’s to a year of growth, learning and success. Let’s make it unforgettable! 🚀🍎
#BackToSchool #StrongerTogether #WeAreReady #ILovePublicSchools #LiveYourWHYEveryDay
📢THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE TO AN 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
🎒✏️ School Supply Shopping Made EASY! 🛒📚
🚨📢BONUS: Tennessee’s Tax-Free Weekend starts TOMORROW (July 31 - August 2)! Take advantage of the savings while checking everything off your list in minutes. 💰🛒
Our 2026-2027 School Supply Lists are now available on our BCS websites! 🙌
Just click the link below to:
✅ View your child’s supply list, and take this with you to the store, OR
🛍️ Shop it all in ONE click through trusted retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target & more!
➡️🔗https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/school-supplies
It’s fast, simple and stress-free — everything you need for the first day of school, done in minutes! 💥
#BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #TeacherLists #OneClickShopping #BedfordCountySchool
🚨📢BONUS: Tennessee’s Tax-Free Weekend starts TOMORROW (July 31 - August 2)! Take advantage of the savings while checking everything off your list in minutes. 💰🛒
Our 2026-2027 School Supply Lists are now available on our BCS websites! 🙌
Just click the link below to:
✅ View your child’s supply list, and take this with you to the store, OR
🛍️ Shop it all in ONE click through trusted retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target & more!
➡️🔗https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/school-supplies
It’s fast, simple and stress-free — everything you need for the first day of school, done in minutes! 💥
#BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #TeacherLists #OneClickShopping #BedfordCountySchool
🦷✨ It's TODAY! Children’s Dental Day! ✨🦷
The Community Clinic of Shelbyville & Bedford County, Inc. will be hosting a Children’s Dental Day for children ages 3–18.
📅 TODAY, 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
✏️📚 A big THANK YOU to Duck River Electric Membership Corporation for supporting #BedfordCountySchools through its "Stuff the Bucket" school supply drive! 💙
This community initiative, inspired by the buckets on DREMC's line trucks, encouraged employees, members and local residents to donate new school supplies to help #students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. The drive collected essential classroom items all of which will help support students across our district.
The generosity of Duck River Electric and everyone who donated is an investment in the success of our students. Your commitment to #education will make a meaningful difference as students begin the new school year. 🍎✏️
#CommunityPartners #CommunitySupport #Generous #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBedford
This community initiative, inspired by the buckets on DREMC's line trucks, encouraged employees, members and local residents to donate new school supplies to help #students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. The drive collected essential classroom items all of which will help support students across our district.
The generosity of Duck River Electric and everyone who donated is an investment in the success of our students. Your commitment to #education will make a meaningful difference as students begin the new school year. 🍎✏️
#CommunityPartners #CommunitySupport #Generous #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBedford
🚗 Community Elementary 2026–2027 Car Rider Traffic Plans 🚗
Parents, the safety of our students is our top priority! Please take a few moments to review our Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-Up traffic plans before the first day of school. These procedures are designed to help us provide a safe, efficient, and smooth arrival and dismissal for everyone.
We truly appreciate your patience and cooperation, especially during the first couple of weeks of school as we all settle back into our routines. By working together and following these traffic plans, we can help ensure a safe and successful start to the school year for all of our Vikings.
💜💛 Thank you for your support and for helping us keep our students safe! 💛💜
Parents, the safety of our students is our top priority! Please take a few moments to review our Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-Up traffic plans before the first day of school. These procedures are designed to help us provide a safe, efficient, and smooth arrival and dismissal for everyone.
We truly appreciate your patience and cooperation, especially during the first couple of weeks of school as we all settle back into our routines. By working together and following these traffic plans, we can help ensure a safe and successful start to the school year for all of our Vikings.
💜💛 Thank you for your support and for helping us keep our students safe! 💛💜
🏡📌 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
📚✏️ You're Invited to Our Title I Informational Meeting! ✏️📚
We look forward to sharing how our Title I program helps students succeed. We hope to see you there before Open House! 💜💛
🗓 Friday, July 31, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 Title I Room 144
We look forward to sharing how our Title I program helps students succeed. We hope to see you there before Open House! 💜💛
🗓 Friday, July 31, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 Title I Room 144
🚌 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
🦷✨ 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
📢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
📢 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
📣 **Community Elementary School Parent Night is Almost Here!** 💜💛
Join us for **Parent Night** as we prepare for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! Our teachers will be sharing important information about:
📚 School Procedures
🏫 Classroom Procedures
✏️ Academics
⭐ Behavior Expectations
### 💜 Monday, August 3rd – PreK & Kindergarten Only
🕔 **5:00 PM** – **PreK Parent Meeting** *(PreK parents only)*
🕠 **5:30 PM** – **Kindergarten Parent Meeting** *(Kindergarten parents only)*
📌 **Please note:** These are the **ONLY** meeting times available for PreK and Kindergarten families.
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### 💜 Monday, August 10th – 1st through 5th Grade
Each session will cover the **same presentation**. We are offering three different times to help families with children in multiple grade levels.
🕔 **Session 1:** 5:00–5:30 PM
🕠 **Session 2:** 5:35–6:05 PM
🕡 **Session 3:** 6:10–6:40 PM
👨👩👧 **Parents only, if at all possible,** for these meetings.
We look forward to partnering with you and making this a fantastic school year for every Viking! We can't wait to see everyone at **Community Elementary!** 💜💛
#CommunityElementary #WhereVikingPrideBegins #VikingFamily #ParentNight #BackToSchool #GoVikings
Join us for **Parent Night** as we prepare for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! Our teachers will be sharing important information about:
📚 School Procedures
🏫 Classroom Procedures
✏️ Academics
⭐ Behavior Expectations
### 💜 Monday, August 3rd – PreK & Kindergarten Only
🕔 **5:00 PM** – **PreK Parent Meeting** *(PreK parents only)*
🕠 **5:30 PM** – **Kindergarten Parent Meeting** *(Kindergarten parents only)*
📌 **Please note:** These are the **ONLY** meeting times available for PreK and Kindergarten families.
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### 💜 Monday, August 10th – 1st through 5th Grade
Each session will cover the **same presentation**. We are offering three different times to help families with children in multiple grade levels.
🕔 **Session 1:** 5:00–5:30 PM
🕠 **Session 2:** 5:35–6:05 PM
🕡 **Session 3:** 6:10–6:40 PM
👨👩👧 **Parents only, if at all possible,** for these meetings.
We look forward to partnering with you and making this a fantastic school year for every Viking! We can't wait to see everyone at **Community Elementary!** 💜💛
#CommunityElementary #WhereVikingPrideBegins #VikingFamily #ParentNight #BackToSchool #GoVikings
