Tonight is our Winter Wonderland night at East Side from 4-6 pm 🎄ornament making 🎄 hot cocoa 🎄bingo 🎄prizes And much more!
3 months ago, East Side Elementary
east side night
💡🌎 Energy-Saving Tip! 🌎💡 As the days get shorter, it’s a great time to remind everyone to help us save energy around the school and at home. One simple way to make a big difference is by turning off the lights when you leave a room. Every flip of the switch helps conserve energy, reduce costs, and keep our school environmentally friendly. Thank you for helping us build good habits and take care of our planet! 💚✨ #EnergySmart #SaveElectricity #GreenSchool #TurnOffTheLights
3 months ago, East Side Elementary
be bright turn off the lights
🍪✨ Gingerbread Man Dress-Up Day! ✨🍪 What a fun, whimsical day at East Side — our gingerbread crew definitely made us smile! ❤️ #GingerbreadManDay #SweetStyle #EastSideFun
3 months ago, East Side Elementary
gingerbread man
gingerbread man
gingerbread man

📅✨ Look Ahead, Plan Ahead! ✨📅

The 2026–2027 district calendars are now available! 🏫✏️

Family trips, activities, school events—get a jump start, and plan your year with ease. 🗓️✅

👉 View the full calendars here: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/DistrictCalendars/

#PlanAhead #EverySchoolDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #BedfordCountySchools

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
2026-2027 School Calendar for BCS
🏀 Come Cheer on Our East Side Boys! 💙🤍💚📣 We’d love to have everyone come out and support our East Side boys basketball team as they hit the court at 9 AM at Harris Middle School on Saturday December 6! Bring your school spirit, loud cheers, and let’s fill the stands with East Side pride! Let’s go, boys! 🏆🔥 #EastSidePride #BasketballSeason #GoTeam
3 months ago, East Side Elementary
boys basketball and cheerleaders
boys basketball and cheerleaders
boys basketball and cheerleaders
boys basketball and cheerleaders
boys basketball and cheerleaders
boys basketball and cheerleaders
boys basketball and cheerleaders
boys basketball and cheerleaders
boys basketball and cheerleaders
boys basketball and cheerleaders

🎉Congratulations to Bedford County Schools!🎉

📈The district has made significant gains in success rates from 2021 to 2025:
• Grades 3–5: 30.5 ➜ 41.2
• Grades 6–8: 19.5 ➜ 27.7
• Grades 9–12: 18.7 ➜ 33.1

🎯🌟Tennessee evaluates districts on #student achievement and growth in grades 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12, using three key measures:
• Proficiency on TCAP
• Progress toward Annual Measurable Objectives goals
• Growth through TVAAS literacy and numeracy data

A strong upward trend across every grade band!🚀📈✨

#StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #RaisingTheBar #EducationMatters #BedfordProud

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Success Rates
🌟 Our teachers are having a blast with the 15 Days of Christmas Dress-Up Days! 🎄✨ From festive sweaters to holiday characters, our staff is spreading joy throughout the halls each day. The creativity, spirit, and excitement have made this season extra magical at East Side! We love seeing everyone join in the fun and can’t wait to see the outfits still to come! ❤️💚
3 months ago, East Side Elementary
Christmas cheer
shirts
🎓Join Us for Parent University!🎓 It's for all, and it's #FREE!

🗓️ Date: December 11th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: #HarrisMiddleSchool

📣Attention, parents!📣 Our next Parent University session is just around the corner, and this one focuses on standards-based grading.

Learn about Standards-Based Grading (SBG) and how it shows your child’s progress in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Discover how teachers use rubrics, what the performance goals are and how to read report cards and progress reports to support your child’s growth.

🏆 Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪 📢 Spread the Word! See you there! 👋

#ParentUniversity #FutureSuccess #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordCountySchools.
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Parent University December 11th
Jungle Book movie night is rescheduled!
3 months ago, East Side Elementary
jungle book canceled
💡 Lifelong Learning in Action 💡

Our #BedfordCountySchools educators are embracing growth through COMP training, proving that learning never stops — no matter how many years you’ve been teaching. 🏫✨

By strengthening their skills and trying new strategies, they create classrooms where students succeed and curiosity thrives. When teachers grow, students shine! 🌟👏

#ProfessionalLearning #WeLoveOurTeachers #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #LifetimeLearners #BedfordProud
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
COMP Training for Teachers
COMP Training for Teachers
#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
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
See Something Say Something
❄️✨ Winter Wonderland at East Side! ✨❄️

Join us on Tuesday, December 9th from 4–6 PM for a magical evening the whole family will enjoy!
We’ll have:

🎄 Ornament Making
🎅 Write a Letter to Santa
🍪 Cookies
☕ Hot Cocoa
🔎 Holiday Scavenger Hunt
🎉 Holiday BINGO
📱 A station to get logged into Apptegy

Come out, have fun, and get into the holiday spirit with us!
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🤍
3 months ago, East Side Elementary
winter wonderland

🌟 Celebrating Exceptional Growth! 🌟

At their November school board meeting, #BedfordCountySchools recognized outstanding 1st and 2nd grade teachers whose students reached Level 4 and Level 5 growth on the Universal Reading Screener for the 2024–2025 school year! 📚✨

Each fall, #students take the Universal Reading Screener, which measures key literacy skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. They take it again in the spring, and the results highlight just how much students have grown.

These teachers have guided their students to remarkable growth, showing the power of dedication, effective instruction and a strong commitment to literacy success. #Congratulations to these exceptional educators! Their work is helping students become confident, capable readers every day.

#ReadingMatters #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBCS #BedfordProud

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Level 4 and level 5 Universal Reading Screener Growth Teachers for the 2024-2025 School Year
Level 4 and 5 URS Growth Teachers Recognized
📢 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
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Weekly Resource Guide
Weekly Resource Guide
🌟🌮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
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros

📢 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

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
SACP is Now Available
SACP is Now Available

✨ Student Voice Matters! ✨

This week, the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council visited the Central Office for an energizing conversation with Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett, Assistant Superintendent Tim Harwell and Director of Communications Carol Garrette.

These incredible #student leaders shared honest insights and bold ideas on issues that directly impact their school experiences such as:

📈 Attendance incentives to help boost daily attendance

📵 How potential cell phone bans would affect students and what supports they’d need

💰 Funding priorities from a student perspective

👗 Dress code feedback and ways to make it fair and inclusive

Their commitment to improving our schools is inspiring, and their voices play a vital role in shaping decisions that affect #students across the district. 💬 We’re proud of their leadership, perspective and passion for positive change!

#StudentLeadership #VoicesMatter #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools

3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting
🎉 Celebrating Our Outstanding Educators of the Year! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating the incredible #educators who make our #BedfordCountySchools shine! 🌟 From our school-level teachers (including TOY – Teacher of the Year, and Novice TOY – Novice Teacher of the Year) to our district-level leaders, your dedication, passion and hard work inspire #students across our schools.

👏 #ThankYou for guiding, mentoring and shaping the next generation. Your impact is immeasurable, and we are so proud to celebrate each of you!

❤️Every day, you make a difference. Every #student you reach is a testament to your excellence.

#CelebratingExcellence #MakingADifference #EducationMatters #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Celebrating our Outstanding Teachers of the Year
🎉 Big News from East Side Elementary! 🎉 We are proud to announce that East Side Elementary has been named a 2024–2025 Tennessee Reward School for outstanding student success and growth! This recognition celebrates our students’ hard work, our teachers’ dedication, and the incredible support from our families and community. We are so thankful for everyone who helps make East Side a wonderful place to learn and grow. 💙📚✨
3 months ago, East Side Elementary
reward school
🦃📢Thanksgiving Break Reminder! 🚨

School will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break 🦃 from November 24–28.

We want to wish everyone a joyful, restful holiday filled with warmth, laughter and togetherness. May this special time recharge your spirit and bring you closer to loved ones.

We can’t wait to welcome you back refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong!

#Thanksgiving #GobbleGobble #FamilyTime #RechargeAndRefresh #ThankfulAndBlessed #BedfordCountySchools
3 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Thanksgiving Break