📣 Attention Parents & Guardians of Current 8th Grade Students!
📢Sign up TODAY to lock in the current rate!📢
#HarrisMiddleSchool is excited to offer an incredible opportunity open to all 8th grade #students attending Bedford County Schools and homeschool students zoned for Bedford County Schools to travel to Washington, D.C. March 29 – April 2, 2027!
Students will enjoy an unforgettable educational experience filled with history, exploration and lasting memories.📚
This opportunity is open to:
✔ Students currently in 8th grade at any Bedford County School during the 2026–2027 school year
✔ Homeschool students currently in 8th grade who are zoned for a Bedford County school
👉If your #student is interested in this exciting opportunity, please see the graphic or visit the link below to learn more:
https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2027-harris-ms-dc-229880/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASFRqNjbGNrBIVGnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrVURw1HSK3hQDlRU6UZbm0bsdFbk6nI475dqwBhoEd8FeX0OC6Qu_d9vQxD_aem__iUgMKuW49Abav3FCjK5zw
🌟Don't miss this opportunity! Secure your spot today!🌟
#StayInformed #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #WeAreHarris #SoarAboveTheRest #BedfordCountySchools
📢Sign up TODAY to lock in the current rate!📢
#HarrisMiddleSchool is excited to offer an incredible opportunity open to all 8th grade #students attending Bedford County Schools and homeschool students zoned for Bedford County Schools to travel to Washington, D.C. March 29 – April 2, 2027!
Students will enjoy an unforgettable educational experience filled with history, exploration and lasting memories.📚
This opportunity is open to:
✔ Students currently in 8th grade at any Bedford County School during the 2026–2027 school year
✔ Homeschool students currently in 8th grade who are zoned for a Bedford County school
👉If your #student is interested in this exciting opportunity, please see the graphic or visit the link below to learn more:
https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2027-harris-ms-dc-229880/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASFRqNjbGNrBIVGnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrVURw1HSK3hQDlRU6UZbm0bsdFbk6nI475dqwBhoEd8FeX0OC6Qu_d9vQxD_aem__iUgMKuW49Abav3FCjK5zw
🌟Don't miss this opportunity! Secure your spot today!🌟
#StayInformed #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #WeAreHarris #SoarAboveTheRest #BedfordCountySchools
CMS Student Council and Mrs. Garcia's Kind Crew teamed up to make kindness notes and encouraging messages to place around the school. This Wednesday is Friendship Day, but we are celebrating the kindness all week! 💜💛
You never know if that one kind word can change someone's day!
Take time to share a smile, give a compliment, or let someone know you are thinking of them! 🌻
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence #friendshipday
You never know if that one kind word can change someone's day!
Take time to share a smile, give a compliment, or let someone know you are thinking of them! 🌻
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence #friendshipday
Good Afternoon, Viking Families!
We have a busy, short week ahead before Fall Break!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Permission slips for Wednesday’s Valkyrie Reward Field Trip are DUE TOMORROW, Monday, October 19! No forms will be accepted after 2:50 tomorrow.
💜 Friendship Week Dress-Up Days:
• Monday: Our Future is Friendly! Wear a college or career shirt or dress for your future career.
• Tuesday: Hats Off to Friendship! Hat Day!
• Wednesday: We’re All in This Together! House Color Day!
🏀 Monday: Basketball at Tullahoma East, 6:00 PM. JV 4:00, 4:45
💛 Tuesday: PTO Meeting at 5:30 PM in the library. Please join us!!
💜 Wednesday: Valkyrie Quarter 1 Reward Field Trip!
No school for students Thursday.
📚 Thursday: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:00–6:00 PM. Basketball preseason tournament in Lebanon.
🍁 Fall Break Friday and Monday!
All Week: We’re collecting canned food, Halloween candy for our House competition, and new socks and underwear for our Socktober & Undie-Ember drive benefiting Clothe the Kids of Bedford County! The grade collecting the most socks and underwear earns an extra Sit Where You Want Day!
Thank you for supporting our Vikings! We look forward to a great week and hope everyone enjoys a wonderful Fall Break!
Go Vikings! 💜💛
Our spooktacular raffle for attendance is underway! 🎃
Students earn raffle tickets at the end of each day if they are still here and at the end of the week, a student is drawn from all the many raffle tickets.
Last week our winner was Tristan White and this week our winner was Millie Beck! Keep up the great attendance! 🎊
Thank you to our sponsors for providing the treat buckets for these winners! We appreciate you and your support! 💛💜
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Students earn raffle tickets at the end of each day if they are still here and at the end of the week, a student is drawn from all the many raffle tickets.
Last week our winner was Tristan White and this week our winner was Millie Beck! Keep up the great attendance! 🎊
Thank you to our sponsors for providing the treat buckets for these winners! We appreciate you and your support! 💛💜
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Congratulations to this week's Viking Voucher winners! Our house competition has started over for quarter 2! 🎊
Viking Vouchers help earn house points and students earn these for going above and beyond by helping out, being successful in the classroom, etc. We have tons of vouchers turned in each week! 💜💛
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Viking Vouchers help earn house points and students earn these for going above and beyond by helping out, being successful in the classroom, etc. We have tons of vouchers turned in each week! 💜💛
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
📢 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
🎉 Happy National Boss Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate our school district leadership teams, the dedicated individuals who guide, support and inspire our staff and #students every day. Your vision and dedication make a lasting difference in our schools and community.
Because of your commitment, our students thrive, our teachers feel supported and our schools continue to grow stronger every year.
Your hard work often goes unseen, but the impact of your #leadership is felt in every classroom and hallway. #ThankYou for everything you do! 💙📚
#RaisingTheBar #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BCSFamily #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Today, we celebrate our school district leadership teams, the dedicated individuals who guide, support and inspire our staff and #students every day. Your vision and dedication make a lasting difference in our schools and community.
Because of your commitment, our students thrive, our teachers feel supported and our schools continue to grow stronger every year.
Your hard work often goes unseen, but the impact of your #leadership is felt in every classroom and hallway. #ThankYou for everything you do! 💙📚
#RaisingTheBar #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BCSFamily #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Happy National Boss Appreciation Day to the best around! 🎊
Dr. Cook and Mrs. Jordan lead our school with integrity and honor, and we may be biased, but we think they are the best!
We say thank you every day but especially today, thank you for all that you do for our school, the students, and the staff. 💛💜
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Dr. Cook and Mrs. Jordan lead our school with integrity and honor, and we may be biased, but we think they are the best!
We say thank you every day but especially today, thank you for all that you do for our school, the students, and the staff. 💛💜
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Don't forget today is Tennessee vs. Alabama Day!!
🌟 Teacher & Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟
#FirstCommerceBank is recognizing a Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month at two schools each month, and we are proud to highlight these outstanding individuals. Each recipient was selected by school administration for the positive impact they make within their school community.
🍎 The Teacher of the Month exemplifies what it means to be an engaging educator, a collaborative colleague and a teammate who consistently leads by example.
🎒 The Student of the Month demonstrates excellent character, cooperation and a strong commitment to attendance helping to create a positive learning environment.
Each honoree receives a certificate and gift card in recognition of dedication and hard work. We want to send a special #ThankYou to First Commerce Bank for their ongoing support of schools and for helping celebrate the achievements of #students and educators. 💙
This month's recipients are:
Mackenzie Henning, Student, Community Middle School
Lynn Smith, Teacher, Community Middle School
Caleb Hernandez, Student, Southside Elementary School
Leann Wooten, Teacher, Southside Elementary School
👏 #Congratulations to these well-deserving recipients!
#TeacherOfTheMonth #StudentOfTheMonth #CelebratingSuccess #EducationMatters #CommunityMiddleSchool #SouthsideElementarySchool #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
#FirstCommerceBank is recognizing a Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month at two schools each month, and we are proud to highlight these outstanding individuals. Each recipient was selected by school administration for the positive impact they make within their school community.
🍎 The Teacher of the Month exemplifies what it means to be an engaging educator, a collaborative colleague and a teammate who consistently leads by example.
🎒 The Student of the Month demonstrates excellent character, cooperation and a strong commitment to attendance helping to create a positive learning environment.
Each honoree receives a certificate and gift card in recognition of dedication and hard work. We want to send a special #ThankYou to First Commerce Bank for their ongoing support of schools and for helping celebrate the achievements of #students and educators. 💙
This month's recipients are:
Mackenzie Henning, Student, Community Middle School
Lynn Smith, Teacher, Community Middle School
Caleb Hernandez, Student, Southside Elementary School
Leann Wooten, Teacher, Southside Elementary School
👏 #Congratulations to these well-deserving recipients!
#TeacherOfTheMonth #StudentOfTheMonth #CelebratingSuccess #EducationMatters #CommunityMiddleSchool #SouthsideElementarySchool #BedfordProud #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
📣 You Can Now Watch BCS School Board Meetings on YouTube! ▶️
Starting September 15, BCS school board meetings will be livestreamed on the district’s YouTube channel, making it easier than ever to stay informed and connected. 💻📺
Meetings will continue to be available on Zoom as well, but please note that Zoom has a 100-person limit.
🔗 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BedfordCountySchoolsTN-Media
🔗 Join the meeting on Zoom: https://bedfordk12tn.com/boardcalendar
Be sure to follow along and stay connected with Bedford County Schools! 💛🖤
#SchoolBoardMeeting #StayConnected #BedfordCountySchools
💗 Wear Pink on October 22 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and show support for everyone whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. 💕 Whether you're honoring a loved one, celebrating a survivor or standing with someone currently fighting breast cancer, wearing pink is a simple way to share a message of hope, strength and encouragement.💪🩷
🌸 Join Bedford County Schools in wearing pink on October 22! Let's come together to honor those we've lost, celebrate survivors and remind those facing this journey that they are not alone. Every voice matters, every act of kindness counts and together, we can make a difference! 🫶
#BreastCancerAwareness #WearPink #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
✨ 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
Yearbooks are still on sale! 📖
Don't wait to order it as the price will go up!
Yearbooks can be ordered online or in person.
Teachers have order forms for students who need them, and there are extra in the office as well.
They should be turned into Mrs. Steenbergen!
If you have any questions, please call the front office or message Mrs. Steenbergen on the BCS App! 💛💜
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Don't wait to order it as the price will go up!
Yearbooks can be ordered online or in person.
Teachers have order forms for students who need them, and there are extra in the office as well.
They should be turned into Mrs. Steenbergen!
If you have any questions, please call the front office or message Mrs. Steenbergen on the BCS App! 💛💜
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Congratulations to the winners of the September Reading and the September Writing Challenge, June Petty and Wyatt Dearborn! We are so proud of all the students who participated. 🎊
Keep working on the October reading and writing challenges that are underway. 🎃💛💜
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Keep working on the October reading and writing challenges that are underway. 🎃💛💜
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Our 8th grade soccer Viqueens requested a group picture with their shirts! ⚽
This is such a special memory for them to hold onto as they transition to high school next year!
Our 8th graders are a great group of students that we know will go on to do wonderful things! 💜💛
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
This is such a special memory for them to hold onto as they transition to high school next year!
Our 8th graders are a great group of students that we know will go on to do wonderful things! 💜💛
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
🚗✈️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
🗺️📍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
Congratulations to this week's Viking Voucher Winners and our BRIDGE students of the week! 🎉
These kids help out without being asked, do their best in the classroom, and represent CMS well! 💜💛
#communitymiddleschool #bedfordcountyschools #anchoredinexcellence
Thank you to Ms. Keating and FCA for bringing the joy and high fives to High Five Friday yesterday! 🎉
You all brought the energy and welcomed students in with a smile! 💜💛
#bedfordcountyschools #communitymiddleschool #fca #highfivefridays
