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
#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
#BedfordCountySchools is proud to recognize our 2024–25 educators and schools who have achieved outstanding #student growth and success! 👏
🌟#Congratulations to our TVAAS & TNReady Level 5 and Level 4 Growth Teachers, our Kindergarten & Pre-K Portfolio Teachers and the schools that achieved Level 5 growth!
Your dedication, passion and creativity make a lasting impact, helping #students grow, achieve and reach new heights every day. 🌱We’re proud to celebrate your excellence in teaching and the difference you make across our district!
#GrowthMindset #ExcellenceInEducation #InspiringEducators #MakingADifference #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Don’t let the flu slow you down! Get a free Flu Shot TODAY!
#BedfordCountySchools and the Bedford County Health Department are teaming up to offer #FREE flu shots to our community TODAY, October 21, 2025 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Harris Middle School.
No appointment is needed! It's quick, easy and FREE!
Protect yourself early and stay ahead of the flu this season! Stay healthy this season — see you there!
For more information about the flu vaccine visit: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/FightTheFlu/
#FightFluTN #FightFlu25 #StayHealthy #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts
Thanks to the success of last May’s Connected Community 5K, the Shelbyville-Bedford Community Foundation has awarded $20,500 to fund 18 amazing classroom projects across 9 of our schools!
This is the third year of teacher grants, supporting creative learning experiences that go beyond the classroom budget — and the amount of funding has tripled in just three years!
👏 We are so proud of our teachers whose dedication and creativity are bringing these projects to life. Thank you to our community for making this possible! 💛
#TeacherGrants #InnovationInEducation #ConnectedCommunity5K #Grateful #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
🗺️📍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
Behind every great day of learning is a great meal — and at the heart of that work are the incredible School Nutrition Professionals across #BedfordCountySchools. ❤️
Since the start of school in August, these dedicated teams have served more than 432,000 meals to #students! That’s 432,000 opportunities to fuel minds, support growth and show care for students each and every day. 🍎💪
From early mornings in the kitchen to the smiles shared in every cafeteria line, School Nutrition Professionals go above and beyond to make sure every child is nourished and ready to learn. Their hard work, creativity and commitment to #student well-being make a difference that extends far beyond the lunchroom.
#FuelingTheFuture #ServingWithHeart #ThankYou #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordProud
We’re proud to share that the #CommunityMiddleSchool Art Club was selected to create a mural for Cheekwood’s 26th annual El Día de los Muertos celebration!🌼💀🎉
Their vibrant artwork will be displayed alongside murals from other Middle Tennessee schools on November 1–2 at Cheekwood.🖌️🏵️This incredible opportunity celebrates culture, creativity and community — and our talented #students rose to the occasion!🌈
Students from the CMS Art Club who participated in painting the mural are (pictured left to right): Zaleigh White, Ariadne Tapia, Andrea Medina, Laighton Smith, Avery Notgrass, Emily Wood, Audrey Notgrass, Irelyn Bullington, Ava Holder, Jada Simmons and MJ Myrick. Not pictured: Lily Isley.
We also want to send a huge #ThankYou to Art Club instructor, Cynthia Donnelly, for guiding and inspiring our young artists!💜💛
#Cheekwood #DiaDeLosMuertos #AnchoredInExcellence #SailLikeAViking #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Our amazing HERO students of the week are Easton Pylant, Abby Leverette, Journey Vandergriff, Brantley Watts, Kevin Barreto and Nalyla Barnett. These students have been great examples of being helpful, encouraging, respectful, and outstanding!! 💛💜✨
