#IfYouSeeSomethingSaySomething is a national campaign to raise public awareness on how to report suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement. 💙
Your attention and action can make all the difference. Whether it's something that seems unusual or a situation that just feels wrong — speak up. 💪
Let’s be the eyes and ears of our community. #Together, we keep each other safe. 💚
#SeeSay #ProtectYourEveryDay #BedfordCountySchools
Your attention and action can make all the difference. Whether it's something that seems unusual or a situation that just feels wrong — speak up. 💪
Let’s be the eyes and ears of our community. #Together, we keep each other safe. 💚
#SeeSay #ProtectYourEveryDay #BedfordCountySchools
On Thursday, we held #ParentTeacherConferences at #HarrisMiddleSchool from 12 noon to 6pm.
Members of the #HMS Student Council were on hand to help parents find the teachers they wanted to meet with and the students also brought cookies and brownies for the teachers to enjoy.
In this picture we have HMS Student Council Members Melody Hernandez, Yaretzy Licea, and Millie Lawell posing with milkshakes donated by Steak 'n Shake of Murfreesboro. We would like to thank Debbie Gatewood of Onward Realtor, Jenn Otto of Primis Mortgage, and Dave Weill, Owner of Murfreesboro Steak 'n Shake for these delicious treats. Also a thank you to Chris King, #HMSMusicTeacher for the snacks he brought as well.
Thank you to all of you that came to our Parent Teacher Conferences and a Happy Fall Break to ever member of our HMS Family! #WeAreHarris #SoarAboveTheRest
El jueves, celebramos las #ConferenciasDePadres y Maestros en la #EscuelaIntermediaHarris de 12:00 a 18:00 h.
Los miembros del Consejo Estudiantil de #HMS estuvieron presentes para ayudar a los padres a encontrar a los maestros con los que querían reunirse, y los estudiantes también trajeron galletas y brownies para que los maestros disfrutaran.
En esta foto, vemos a las miembros del Consejo Estudiantil de HMS, Melody Hernandez, Yaretzy Licea y Millie Lawell, posando con malteadas donadas por Steak 'n Shake de Murfreesboro. Agradecemos a Debbie Gatewood de Onward Realtor, Jenn Otto de Primis Mortgage y Dave Weill, propietario de Murfreesboro Steak 'n Shake, por estas deliciosas delicias. También agradecemos a Chris King, #ProfesorDeMúsicaDeHMSM, por los bocadillos que trajo.
¡Gracias a todos los que asistieron a nuestras Conferencias de Padres y Maestros y les deseamos felices vacaciones de otoño a todos los miembros de nuestra familia HMS! #SomosHarris #SuperamosAlResto
Members of the #HMS Student Council were on hand to help parents find the teachers they wanted to meet with and the students also brought cookies and brownies for the teachers to enjoy.
In this picture we have HMS Student Council Members Melody Hernandez, Yaretzy Licea, and Millie Lawell posing with milkshakes donated by Steak 'n Shake of Murfreesboro. We would like to thank Debbie Gatewood of Onward Realtor, Jenn Otto of Primis Mortgage, and Dave Weill, Owner of Murfreesboro Steak 'n Shake for these delicious treats. Also a thank you to Chris King, #HMSMusicTeacher for the snacks he brought as well.
Thank you to all of you that came to our Parent Teacher Conferences and a Happy Fall Break to ever member of our HMS Family! #WeAreHarris #SoarAboveTheRest
El jueves, celebramos las #ConferenciasDePadres y Maestros en la #EscuelaIntermediaHarris de 12:00 a 18:00 h.
Los miembros del Consejo Estudiantil de #HMS estuvieron presentes para ayudar a los padres a encontrar a los maestros con los que querían reunirse, y los estudiantes también trajeron galletas y brownies para que los maestros disfrutaran.
En esta foto, vemos a las miembros del Consejo Estudiantil de HMS, Melody Hernandez, Yaretzy Licea y Millie Lawell, posando con malteadas donadas por Steak 'n Shake de Murfreesboro. Agradecemos a Debbie Gatewood de Onward Realtor, Jenn Otto de Primis Mortgage y Dave Weill, propietario de Murfreesboro Steak 'n Shake, por estas deliciosas delicias. También agradecemos a Chris King, #ProfesorDeMúsicaDeHMSM, por los bocadillos que trajo.
¡Gracias a todos los que asistieron a nuestras Conferencias de Padres y Maestros y les deseamos felices vacaciones de otoño a todos los miembros de nuestra familia HMS! #SomosHarris #SuperamosAlResto
Harris Middle School would like to again thank Debbie Gatewood of Onward Realtor, Jenn Otto of Primis Mortgage, and Dave Weill, Owner of Murfreesboro Steak 'n Shake for these delicious milkshakes they brought to the teachers during our Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday.
#WeAreHarris #HarrisMiddleSchool #SoarAboveTheRest
#WeAreHarris #HarrisMiddleSchool #SoarAboveTheRest
Recently, Mrs. Lawell of #HarrisMiddleSchool was awarded a grant to use in the library and for her students. With that grant #HMS, Mrs. Lawell, and her students are proud to introduce Lifelong Learners in Motion: Building Habits for Health and Focus. With the addition of walking pads and fit desk bikes students can now connect physical activity to sustainable learning habits and well-being. Thank you to Mrs. Lawell and her students for showing us how to #SoarAboveTheRest.
Recientemente, la Sra. Lawell de la Escuela Secundaria Harris recibió una subvención para la biblioteca y sus alumnos. Gracias a ella, la Sra. Lawell y sus estudiantes se enorgullecen de presentar "Aprendizaje Permanente en Movimiento: Creando Hábitos para la Salud y la Concentración". Con la incorporación de cintas para caminar y bicicletas estáticas, los alumnos ahora pueden vincular la actividad física con hábitos de aprendizaje sostenibles y bienestar. Agradecemos a la Sra. Lawell y a sus alumnos por mostrarnos cómo #SuperarLosDemás.
Recientemente, la Sra. Lawell de la Escuela Secundaria Harris recibió una subvención para la biblioteca y sus alumnos. Gracias a ella, la Sra. Lawell y sus estudiantes se enorgullecen de presentar "Aprendizaje Permanente en Movimiento: Creando Hábitos para la Salud y la Concentración". Con la incorporación de cintas para caminar y bicicletas estáticas, los alumnos ahora pueden vincular la actividad física con hábitos de aprendizaje sostenibles y bienestar. Agradecemos a la Sra. Lawell y a sus alumnos por mostrarnos cómo #SuperarLosDemás.
Recently 7th Grade students from #HarrisMiddleSchool participated in a local Career Fair as part of out #GEARUP program at #HMS. Students, teachers, and our GEAR UP staff spent a few hours learning about different jobs that might be available to them in the future. They got to interact with people in many different career fields and learn more about what they might do once they graduate from high school.
Recientemente, alumnos de séptimo grado de la escuela secundaria Harris participaron en una feria de empleo local como parte de nuestro programa GEARUP. Estudiantes, profesores y el personal de GEARUP dedicaron varias horas a conocer diferentes trabajos a los que podrían optar en el futuro. Tuvieron la oportunidad de interactuar con profesionales de diversos campos y aprender más sobre sus opciones laborales al graduarse de la preparatoria.
Recientemente, alumnos de séptimo grado de la escuela secundaria Harris participaron en una feria de empleo local como parte de nuestro programa GEARUP. Estudiantes, profesores y el personal de GEARUP dedicaron varias horas a conocer diferentes trabajos a los que podrían optar en el futuro. Tuvieron la oportunidad de interactuar con profesionales de diversos campos y aprender más sobre sus opciones laborales al graduarse de la preparatoria.
🌟 Special Education Transition Information Night! 🌟
Parents, #students, educators and community members—mark your calendars! 📌📆Join us at #CommunityHighSchool for an evening dedicated to supporting students as they transition to new programs and opportunities.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Community High School Library
Learn about exciting programs, get your questions answered and connect with experts. Don’t miss this chance to help guide your #student’s next steps!
➡️Please see the graphic for more information on program details and RSVP instructions.
#SpecialEducation #SupportingStudents #ParentResources #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBCS #BedfordCountySchools
Parents, #students, educators and community members—mark your calendars! 📌📆Join us at #CommunityHighSchool for an evening dedicated to supporting students as they transition to new programs and opportunities.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Community High School Library
Learn about exciting programs, get your questions answered and connect with experts. Don’t miss this chance to help guide your #student’s next steps!
➡️Please see the graphic for more information on program details and RSVP instructions.
#SpecialEducation #SupportingStudents #ParentResources #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBCS #BedfordCountySchools
🌟 Exciting Visit to Alabama A&M! 🌟
Last week, Neil Watson, Amyia Hines and Lindsay Wiley from #BedfordCountySchools traveled to Alabama A&M University in Huntsville to meet and recruit talented teachers and social workers!
Amyia, a current Alabama A&M Social Work #student and Project Raise Social Work Intern with Bedford County Schools, shared her incredible internship experience and provided insight into Project Raise. 💙
Interested in becoming an intern, employee or learning more about Project Raise?
📞Please call 931-684-3284 and ask to speak with Neil Watson in HR or Lindsay Wiley for school social work or school counseling.
Don’t miss the chance to make a real impact in our schools! ✨
#ProjectRaise #SocialWork #Education #WeAreBCS #BedfordProud
Last week, Neil Watson, Amyia Hines and Lindsay Wiley from #BedfordCountySchools traveled to Alabama A&M University in Huntsville to meet and recruit talented teachers and social workers!
Amyia, a current Alabama A&M Social Work #student and Project Raise Social Work Intern with Bedford County Schools, shared her incredible internship experience and provided insight into Project Raise. 💙
Interested in becoming an intern, employee or learning more about Project Raise?
📞Please call 931-684-3284 and ask to speak with Neil Watson in HR or Lindsay Wiley for school social work or school counseling.
Don’t miss the chance to make a real impact in our schools! ✨
#ProjectRaise #SocialWork #Education #WeAreBCS #BedfordProud
🌟 It’s National School Psychology Week! 🌟
From November 3–7, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists — the caring professionals who help #students grow, learn and thrive every day. 💙
They support academic success, strengthen social-emotional wellness and help create safe, welcoming schools for all.
Join us in saying thank you to our school psychologists for the heart, care and expertise they bring to our students and staff every day! 👏💫
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #SupportingEveryStudent #HelpingStudentsThrive #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
From November 3–7, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists — the caring professionals who help #students grow, learn and thrive every day. 💙
They support academic success, strengthen social-emotional wellness and help create safe, welcoming schools for all.
Join us in saying thank you to our school psychologists for the heart, care and expertise they bring to our students and staff every day! 👏💫
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #SupportingEveryStudent #HelpingStudentsThrive #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
🌼🕯️Celebrating Día de Muertos!🕯️🌼
Today, we honor a beautiful tradition that reminds us to celebrate the lives and memories of those who came before us. 🌸
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to reflect, share stories and appreciate the cultural heritage that connects families and communities across generations.🕯️
We’re #BedfordProud to celebrate the diverse traditions that make #BedfordCountySchools so vibrant — and to learn together about the ways different cultures honor life and remembrance. 💛
#DiaDeMuertos #DayOfTheDead #CulturalHeritage #WeAreBCS
Today, we honor a beautiful tradition that reminds us to celebrate the lives and memories of those who came before us. 🌸
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to reflect, share stories and appreciate the cultural heritage that connects families and communities across generations.🕯️
We’re #BedfordProud to celebrate the diverse traditions that make #BedfordCountySchools so vibrant — and to learn together about the ways different cultures honor life and remembrance. 💛
#DiaDeMuertos #DayOfTheDead #CulturalHeritage #WeAreBCS
📢 Need affordable child care before and after school?
The Student Age Care Program (SACP) is available for kindergarten through 8th grade students in Bedford County! 🏫✨
SACP provides a safe, supportive and fun environment for #students after school, with opportunities for learning, enrichment and social connection. 🎨⚽📚
➡️Learn more and find out how to enroll your child here: 🔗 https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/SACP/
We’re proud to offer this program to support our students and families—because every child deserves a safe and engaging place to grow after school. 🌟
#SACP #AfterSchoolProgram #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBCS #BedfordCountySchools
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
🎃✨ Fall fun at SACP! ✨🎃
#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
#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
🌟🌮Spirit Day Alert!🌮🌟
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
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
📚☀️ What a great way to start #FriendshipDay! Superintendent of #BedfordCountySchools Dr. Tammy Garrett stopped by #EakinElementarySchool this morning to read Dare to Be Me by Kaci Bolls and Nathan Meckel — a joyful story that celebrates courage, confidence and embracing what makes each of us unique.🌟
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
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
🎉Celebrating the Rookies of the Quarter for Quarter 1! 🎉
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
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
🧡 Friendship Day – Stand Up Against Bullying! 🧡
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
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
🌱Recognizing Growth. Celebrating Success. 🚀
#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
#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
💛 Empowering Creativity in the Classroom! 💛
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
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
