🌾🎶Learning History the Hands On Way!🎶🌾
All 4th graders in #BedfordCountySchools recently stepped back in time at the American Mule & Bluegrass Festival! 🎉
Students experienced history up close as they learned about blacksmithing 🔨, mule and donkey care 🫏, traditional homesteading skills 🌾, honeybees 🐝 and music 🎶. They even enjoyed ice cream churned by a mule! 🍦
This hands on experience gave students a unique opportunity to learn beyond the classroom while gaining a deeper appreciation for the traditions and history that helped shape our community. 💛
#HeritageEducation #Homesteading #FutureGenerations #Education #BedfordProud
All 4th graders in #BedfordCountySchools recently stepped back in time at the American Mule & Bluegrass Festival! 🎉
Students experienced history up close as they learned about blacksmithing 🔨, mule and donkey care 🫏, traditional homesteading skills 🌾, honeybees 🐝 and music 🎶. They even enjoyed ice cream churned by a mule! 🍦
This hands on experience gave students a unique opportunity to learn beyond the classroom while gaining a deeper appreciation for the traditions and history that helped shape our community. 💛
#HeritageEducation #Homesteading #FutureGenerations #Education #BedfordProud
📚✨ What a week of BIG dreams, bright colors, and Dolly Parton fun! ✨📚
We had such a wonderful time celebrating Dolly Parton Dress-Up Week at Community Elementary! 💜🌟 We finished the week with two more fun-filled days!
🦅🌿 Thursday was Eagle Sanctuary Day, and our halls were filled with adorable animals, feathered friends, and some fantastic park rangers!
🤠🎶 Then on Friday, we added a little country sparkle! Our school was filled with songwriters, country-western singers, boots, hats, rhinestones, and plenty of country flair. We even had a special “visit” from Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner! 🎤✨🤠
From train conductors and coats of many colors to dream careers, animals, park rangers, and country stars, our Vikings made this week one to remember! ❤️📚
Keep reading, keep imagining, and keep dreaming BIG! 🌈⭐📖
#DollyPartonDressUpWeek #ImaginationLibrary #DreamBig #CommunityElementary #VikingPride
We had such a wonderful time celebrating Dolly Parton Dress-Up Week at Community Elementary! 💜🌟 We finished the week with two more fun-filled days!
🦅🌿 Thursday was Eagle Sanctuary Day, and our halls were filled with adorable animals, feathered friends, and some fantastic park rangers!
🤠🎶 Then on Friday, we added a little country sparkle! Our school was filled with songwriters, country-western singers, boots, hats, rhinestones, and plenty of country flair. We even had a special “visit” from Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner! 🎤✨🤠
From train conductors and coats of many colors to dream careers, animals, park rangers, and country stars, our Vikings made this week one to remember! ❤️📚
Keep reading, keep imagining, and keep dreaming BIG! 🌈⭐📖
#DollyPartonDressUpWeek #ImaginationLibrary #DreamBig #CommunityElementary #VikingPride
✨ 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
📢 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
🎶✨ Friday, September 25th — Rhinestone Songwriter Day! 💜💛
We’re wrapping up Dolly Parton’s Pour Yourself a Cup of Ambition Week with a little country sparkle! 🤠✨
👢 Dress-Up Theme: Country music attire, boots & rhinestones
📚 Book Connection: Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band by Kwame Alexander
Grab your boots, add some sparkle, and help us finish the week celebrating books, dreams, and bright futures! 📚⭐💖
We’re wrapping up Dolly Parton’s Pour Yourself a Cup of Ambition Week with a little country sparkle! 🤠✨
👢 Dress-Up Theme: Country music attire, boots & rhinestones
📚 Book Connection: Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band by Kwame Alexander
Grab your boots, add some sparkle, and help us finish the week celebrating books, dreams, and bright futures! 📚⭐💖
🌈✨ Our Dolly Parton Dress-Up Week is still going strong! ✨🌈
Yesterday, our Vikings filled the halls with COLOR for Coat of Many Colors Day! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 From tie-dye and rainbow colors to bright and colorful outfits, our students and staff made the day extra cheerful!
💼🌟 Today, we turned our attention to BIG DREAMS for Career Day! Our students came dressed for the careers they dream of having in the future. We had principals, nurses, doctors, maintenance workers, firefighters, and so many more reporting for duty at Community Elementary! 👩⚕️👨🚒🩺🧹📚
We love celebrating a week that reminds our students to read big, dream big, and imagine all the possibilities their futures can hold! 📚💜🌟
#DollyPartonDressUpWeek #CoatOfManyColors #CareerDay #DreamBig #ImaginationLibrary #CommunityElementary #VikingPride
Yesterday, our Vikings filled the halls with COLOR for Coat of Many Colors Day! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 From tie-dye and rainbow colors to bright and colorful outfits, our students and staff made the day extra cheerful!
💼🌟 Today, we turned our attention to BIG DREAMS for Career Day! Our students came dressed for the careers they dream of having in the future. We had principals, nurses, doctors, maintenance workers, firefighters, and so many more reporting for duty at Community Elementary! 👩⚕️👨🚒🩺🧹📚
We love celebrating a week that reminds our students to read big, dream big, and imagine all the possibilities their futures can hold! 📚💜🌟
#DollyPartonDressUpWeek #CoatOfManyColors #CareerDay #DreamBig #ImaginationLibrary #CommunityElementary #VikingPride
🦅📚 Thursday, September 24th — Eagle Sanctuary Day! 💜💛
Let’s celebrate Dolly Parton’s Pour Yourself a Cup of Ambition Week with a day inspired by wildlife and conservation!
🦅 Dress-Up Theme: Animal prints, bird wings, or park ranger attire
📖 Book Connection: Beauty and the Beak by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp
Get ready to spread your wings, read, and dream BIG! 🌟📚
Let’s celebrate Dolly Parton’s Pour Yourself a Cup of Ambition Week with a day inspired by wildlife and conservation!
🦅 Dress-Up Theme: Animal prints, bird wings, or park ranger attire
📖 Book Connection: Beauty and the Beak by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp
Get ready to spread your wings, read, and dream BIG! 🌟📚
🚂📚 All Aboard for Imagination Library Day! 📚🚂
Community Elementary was full steam ahead Monday as our students, teachers, and staff dressed like train conductors to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! 💙📖
From conductor hats to overalls, we had so much fun kicking off our dress-up week and celebrating the joy of reading! 🚂✨
Next stop: BIG DREAMS! 🌟📚💜
#ImaginationLibrary #DollyParton #DressUpWeek #CommunityElementary #VikingPride
Community Elementary was full steam ahead Monday as our students, teachers, and staff dressed like train conductors to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! 💙📖
From conductor hats to overalls, we had so much fun kicking off our dress-up week and celebrating the joy of reading! 🚂✨
Next stop: BIG DREAMS! 🌟📚💜
#ImaginationLibrary #DollyParton #DressUpWeek #CommunityElementary #VikingPride
🚗✈️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
💼🌟 Wednesday, September 23rd — “Nine to Five” Career Day! 💜💛
It’s time to dream BIG! Students can dress for their dream job or rock some fun 1980s corporate office attire! 👩⚕️👨🚒👩🏫👷
📚 Book Connections: Rosie Revere, Engineer or Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty.
Let’s celebrate reading, learning, and all the BIG dreams our Vikings have for their futures! 🌟📖
It’s time to dream BIG! Students can dress for their dream job or rock some fun 1980s corporate office attire! 👩⚕️👨🚒👩🏫👷
📚 Book Connections: Rosie Revere, Engineer or Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty.
Let’s celebrate reading, learning, and all the BIG dreams our Vikings have for their futures! 🌟📖
🚔🚒 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
📢🦠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
🌈📚 Tuesday, September 22nd — Coat of Many Colors Day! 💕
Celebrate Dolly Parton and the message of kindness, empathy, and inclusion by wearing patchwork, tie-dye, or as many different colors as possible! 🌈✨
📖 Book Connection: Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Let’s fill our school with color and celebrate how reading builds bright futures! 💜💛
Celebrate Dolly Parton and the message of kindness, empathy, and inclusion by wearing patchwork, tie-dye, or as many different colors as possible! 🌈✨
📖 Book Connection: Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Let’s fill our school with color and celebrate how reading builds bright futures! 💜💛
🌮🎉 It’s Community Elementary School's Spirit Day at DosBros! 🎉🌮
Show your school spirit and head to DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill, TODAY, for a delicious meal that gives back to #CommunityElementarySchool! ❤️🌯
Just let the cashier know you’re there for “Community Elementary School,” and 30% of each qualifying receipt will be donated to the school! 🙌
Bring your family, invite a friend and make it a delicious way to support your school! 🎉
➡️Please see graphic for more information and to find your school's date, or visit: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/how-to-give-back-to-my-school.
#SupportOurSchools #EatForACause #DosBros #CommunityInvolvement #Generous #BedfordCountySchools
💜💛⚔️ A Fun-Filled Week is Ahead, Vikings!
From Spirit Night and fun dress-up days to our 4th Grade Mule Day Field Trip and Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, we have an exciting week ahead at Community Elementary! 🎉
Check out this week’s Viking Vision for Families so you don’t miss a thing!
📅 Week of September 21–25, 2026
Let’s make it another great week on our Quest for Success! 💜💛
From Spirit Night and fun dress-up days to our 4th Grade Mule Day Field Trip and Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, we have an exciting week ahead at Community Elementary! 🎉
Check out this week’s Viking Vision for Families so you don’t miss a thing!
📅 Week of September 21–25, 2026
Let’s make it another great week on our Quest for Success! 💜💛
✨ 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
🚂📚 Pour Yourself a Cup of AMBITION! 💜💛
Join us Monday, September 21st as we celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Day!
🚂 Dress-Up Theme: Train Conductor
📖 Book Connection: The Little Engine That Could
Help us celebrate Dolly’s incredible impact on early childhood literacy and the big dreams that begin with a good book! 💕📚
Join us Monday, September 21st as we celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Day!
🚂 Dress-Up Theme: Train Conductor
📖 Book Connection: The Little Engine That Could
Help us celebrate Dolly’s incredible impact on early childhood literacy and the big dreams that begin with a good book! 💕📚
📢 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
