⏰ It’s That Time of Year! ⏰
📣 Parents & Caregivers: Skyward Student Information Verification is NOW OPEN!
👉CLICK HERE FOR AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM INCOMING SUPERINTENDENT TIM HARWELL!
📝 It only takes about 5 minutes to make sure your child’s information is up to date:
✔️ Emergency contacts
✔️ People authorized to pick up your student (always good to have backups!)
✔️ Address and phone number updates
🔑 Keeping this information current helps ensure your child’s safety and supports smooth communication with the school.
📅 Don’t wait. Log in today and get it done! ✅
If you’re unsure of your Skyward login, please contact your child's school.
👉 Visit the Skyward information page for instructions: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/skyward
#StayConnected #StayInformed #StudentSafety #BedfordCountySchools
Our 5th graders took part in a special East Side tradition—signing their intent to graduate down the road. 🎓✍️ This meaningful moment marks the beginning of the end of their elementary journey and the exciting path ahead. We are so proud of each of these students and can’t wait to see all they accomplish in the years to come! Once an East Side student, always an East Side student 💙💚
🏫❤️ Celebrating Our Bedford County Schools Retirees ❤️🏫
This, we gathered at the Bell Buckle Banquet Hall for a special evening honoring the incredible individuals retiring from #BedfordCountySchools. (Not all retirees are pictured.) 🌟
These dedicated employees have spent years shaping lives, supporting #students and strengthening our schools in countless ways. From the classroom to transportation, cafeterias to custodial services and every role in between, each retiree has played an important part in making our district a place where students can learn, grow and succeed. 💖
Your commitment, compassion and hard work have left a lasting impact on generations of students, families and colleagues. While your daily presence will certainly be missed, your legacy will continue to inspire for years to come.
#Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your years of service to Bedford County Schools! ❤️
📸 To view photos from the event, visit:
www.bedfordk12tn.com/photoalbums
#ThankYouRetirees #WeAppreciateYou #CommunityHeroes #EducationMatters #BedfordProud #WeAreBedford
🌟 What an unforgettable experience! 🌟
Recently, our talented students from “The Jungle Book Kids: Dual Language” were invited to perform on the TPAC stage in front of other schools and all of our 2nd–5th grade students. 🎭
They truly brought the story to life with their energy, confidence, and incredible teamwork. From start to finish, it was a performance to remember—and we couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of them!
Bravo to our amazing cast and everyone who helped make this opportunity possible! 👏🐒🌿
📢 REMINDER, FAMILIES! 📢
Friday, May 22, 2026, is an ✨Abbreviated Day!✨
📚 Report cards will be ready for pickup, so don’t forget to stop by! 🎓📝
Thank you for another amazing school year! 💙
#AbbreviatedDay #ReportCardDay #EndOfYear #SchoolWrapUp #BedfordCountySchools
Friday, May 22, 2026, is an ✨Abbreviated Day!✨
📚 Report cards will be ready for pickup, so don’t forget to stop by! 🎓📝
Thank you for another amazing school year! 💙
#AbbreviatedDay #ReportCardDay #EndOfYear #SchoolWrapUp #BedfordCountySchools
Summer Meal Pack by First Baptist Church!
Thursday, May 21 will be a half day. Dismissal will be at 11 and buses will run.
💐 Honoring Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett on Her Retirement 💐
You are invited to a Board Retirement Reception honoring Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett as we celebrate her retirement and years of dedicated service to our schools and community.
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕔 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Harris Middle School (please park and enter at the back)
The public is invited to attend, express appreciation and join us in recognizing her #leadership and commitment to #education. The reception will take place prior to the School Board meeting.
We look forward to coming together to express our appreciation for her years of leadership and service.✨
#RetirementCelebration #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
You are invited to a Board Retirement Reception honoring Superintendent Dr. Tammy Garrett as we celebrate her retirement and years of dedicated service to our schools and community.
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕔 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Harris Middle School (please park and enter at the back)
The public is invited to attend, express appreciation and join us in recognizing her #leadership and commitment to #education. The reception will take place prior to the School Board meeting.
We look forward to coming together to express our appreciation for her years of leadership and service.✨
#RetirementCelebration #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
🎉🍎 IT'S TODAY! Kindergarten Registration Dates Added — Don’t Miss Out!🍎🎉
We’ve had a great response from families, and to help accommodate schedules and give parents additional time, kindergarten registration has been extended! 🍎✏️
Will you have a kindergarten student this fall? Now is the perfect time to get your child registered and ready for an exciting school year ahead!
📌 Registration Dates:
📅 Tuesday, May 19 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, May 20 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Bedford County Schools
📍 500 Madison St.
Please see the graphics or visit the link below for additional registration information: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/prekandkregistration
Questions? Call 931-684-3284 and ask for Kathy Reed.
#WeLoveOurStudents #Education #WhyIChooseBCS #BedfordCountySchools
🚗✈️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
🎉🍎 IT'S TODAY! Kindergarten Registration Dates Added — Don’t Miss Out!🍎🎉
We’ve had a great response from families, and to help accommodate schedules and give parents additional time, kindergarten registration has been extended! 🍎✏️
Will you have a kindergarten student this fall? Now is the perfect time to get your child registered and ready for an exciting school year ahead!
📌 Registration Dates:
📅 Tuesday, May 19 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, May 20 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Bedford County Schools
📍 500 Madison St.
Please see the graphics or visit the link below for additional registration information: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/prekandkregistration
Questions? Call 931-684-3284 and ask for Kathy Reed.
#WeLoveOurStudents #Education #WhyIChooseBCS #BedfordCountySchools
🎉🍎 THIS WEEK! Kindergarten Registration Dates Added — Don’t Miss Out!🍎🎉
We’ve had a great response from families, and to help accommodate schedules and give parents additional time, kindergarten registration has been extended! 🍎✏️
Will you have a kindergarten student this fall? Now is the perfect time to get your child registered and ready for an exciting school year ahead!
📌 Registration Dates:
📅 Tuesday, May 19 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, May 20 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Bedford County Schools
📍 500 Madison St.
Please see the graphics or visit the link below for additional registration information: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/prekandkregistration
Questions? Call 931-684-3284 and ask for Kathy Reed.
#WeLoveOurStudents #Education #WhyIChooseBCS #BedfordCountySchools
Ms. Lorie Richardson was honored at the BCEA banquet where she received the Award of Distinction. Congratulations to Ms. Richardson!
🚨 Keeping Our Students Safe Starts Here! 🚨
SafeTN is a secure, confidential way to share tips about school safety, threats or concerning behavior. 📱💬
Your voice matters! Whether it’s a tip about a friend, a classmate or something you witnessed, SafeTN helps keep our schools safe and supportive for everyone.
✅ Easy to use
✅ Confidential
✅ Available 24/7
Together, we can protect our #students and school community.
📱Please see the graphic for more information.
#SafeTN #SchoolSafety #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
SafeTN is a secure, confidential way to share tips about school safety, threats or concerning behavior. 📱💬
Your voice matters! Whether it’s a tip about a friend, a classmate or something you witnessed, SafeTN helps keep our schools safe and supportive for everyone.
✅ Easy to use
✅ Confidential
✅ Available 24/7
Together, we can protect our #students and school community.
📱Please see the graphic for more information.
#SafeTN #SchoolSafety #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
🏆 LET’S GO, BEDFORD COUNTY! 🏆
It’s STATE TOURNAMENT TIME and our student-athletes need YOUR support!🔥 Grab your school colors, bring your cheers and pack the stands as our teams compete in Murfreesboro on Tuesday, 5/19! See brackets for full schedule.
IMORTANT NOTE: Because Tuesday and Wednesday will be half days so we can support our teams, and there is a possibility that Thursday could be too, please check your school's website and social media for important schedule updates.
🥎 Community Softball (Viqueens) vs Kingston
🕐 1:00 PM | McKnight Park – McKnight Field #3
⚽ Cascade Soccer (Champions) vs Independence Academy
🕓 4:00 PM | Richard Siegel Soccer Complex – Field #1
⚾ Shelbyville Central Baseball (Eagles) vs Ravenwood
🕓 4:00 PM | Siegel High School
⚾ Cascade Baseball (Champions) vs Westview
🕡 6:30 PM | Riverdale High School
Let’s show up BIG, and let our athletes hear Bedford County pride loud and clear! 📣💪
#GoBCS #StateBound #WhyIChooseBCS #ILovePublicSchools #BedfordCountySchools
Happy Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day! 💙
Every word matters. Every voice deserves to be heard. 💬✨
We want to recognize our Speech Pathologists, who work tirelessly across our district to support #students in developing communication skills that last a lifetime. Whether it’s a first word, a clearer sentence or newfound confidence, their impact is deeply felt in every classroom.
We are grateful for your compassion, creativity and commitment to helping every student succeed.
#SpeechPathologistAppreciationDay #WeAppreciateYou #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
2026 East Side Kickball Champions
🏆4th-5th grade: Mrs Tannehill's 5th grade class
🏆2nd-3rd grade: Mrs. Person's 3rd grade class
🎉🍎 Kindergarten Registration Dates Added — Don’t Miss Out!🍎🎉
We’ve had a great response from families, and to help accommodate schedules and give parents additional time, kindergarten registration has been extended! 🍎✏️
Will you have a kindergarten student this fall? Now is the perfect time to get your child registered and ready for an exciting school year ahead!
📌 Registration Dates:
📅 Tuesday, May 19 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, May 20 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Bedford County Schools
📍 500 Madison St.
Please see the graphics or visit the link below for additional registration information: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/prekandkregistration
Questions? Call 931-684-3284 and ask for Kathy Reed.
#WeLoveOurStudents #Education #WhyIChooseBCS #BedfordCountySchools
Last week of school- please read!
📅 East Side Weekly Update Here’s what’s happening at school this week:
Monday, May 18 – Regular school day - Honors Programs -
🇺🇸RED, WHITE, and BLUE Spirit Day
🏅 1st & 2nd Grade – 8:00 AM
🏅 3rd & 4th Grade – 10:00 AM
Tuesday, May 19 – Honors Programs
🏅Kindergarten – 8:00 AM
🏅5th Grade – 9:15 AM
Lunch will be served
Dismiss at 11 AM
Wednesday, May 20
✏️ 3rd Grade Retakes – 8:00 AM
Lunch will be served
Dismiss at 11 AM
Thursday, May 21 – To Be Determined 🍩 fifth grade donuts and last walk before talent show
🎤 Talent Show – 8:45 AM
Friday, May 22 – ⏰ 2-Hour Day - 7:00-9:00 am
• SACP will be open
• Buses will run on the adjusted schedule • You can come and pickup report cards. You don't have to stay!
🏆 Let’s show our support! Get out to Murfreesboro and cheer on our teams! It’s a busy and exciting week—let’s finish strong! 💙💚