East Side Elementary School

🌟🍎 Honoring the Heart of Education: Educators of the Year🍎🌟

Recently, we came together at Grace Valley Farms to celebrate the incredible individuals who go above and beyond every single day, our Educators of the Year. 🌟
It was an unforgettable evening, filled with warmth, joy and gratitude as we recognized these amazing individuals who dedicate their lives to shaping the future. From sparking curiosity to nurturing resilience, these educators inspire us all with their passion and creativity. ❤️📚

Through their hard work and dedication, they create environments where #students not only learn but thrive. They remind us that education is about more than just lessons - it's about connection, care and cultivating potential. 🌱✨

To our honorees: Your commitment changes lives, your impact reaches far beyond the classroom and your efforts inspire us all to aim higher. 🏆👏

Here’s to the educators who light the way forward. Your work is invaluable, your efforts are deeply appreciated and your influence lasts a lifetime. 🌈🌍

📸To see all the photos from the event, visit:
www.bedfordk12tn.com/photoalbums

#EducatorsOfTheYear #WeAppreciateYou #MakingADifference #Gratitude #CommunityHeroes #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools

about 2 months ago, Bedford County Schools

Glass apple awards on a black table with lights in behind it.

Inside of the decorated Grace Valley Farms where the celebration was held.

The buffet style table where people were on either side putting food on their plates.

The chef, along with his students, stand with the incoming superintendent so that they can be recognized for cooking and serving the food.

A group photo of those who received award along with the school board members, superintendent and assistant superintendent.

⏰ It’s That Time of Year! ⏰

📣 Parents & Caregivers: Skyward Student Information Verification is NOW OPEN!

📝 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: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/skyward

#StayConnected #StayInformed #StudentSafety #BedfordCountySchools

about 2 months ago, Bedford County Schools

Update your student's Skyward information graphic

Teacher of the year banquet Teacher of the year: Andrea Tannehill Novice teacher of the year: Ashley Jimenez

about 2 months ago, East Side Elementary

🦩☀️Needing Affordable Summer Child Care?☀️🦩

🌞 Get your #students ready for an exciting summer! The SACP Summer Program is here to provide your kids with FUN-filled days packed with activities, field trips and friends! 🍊🦋

✨ Ages: 5 years through entering 8th grade
📅 Dates: May 26 - July 24
📌Closed: June 19 & July 3

🏖🍓🍍Don’t miss out on a summer of laughter, adventure and sunshine!🌻Call SACP at 931-684-3284 or check out the link below for more info and to register! 🌞🌺

Register HERE: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/sacp-summer-care-program

#SACP #SummerFun #ChildCare #AffordableCare #FunActivities #FieldTrips #BedfordCountySchools

about 2 months ago, Bedford County Schools

SACP Summer Care Registration Graphic in English

SACP Summer Care Registration Graphic in Spanish

🎉🍎 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

about 2 months ago, Bedford County Schools

Kickball Tournament Thursday and Friday May 14-15

2 months ago, East Side Elementary

Moving Up Night - K through 4th grade students
Tonight, May 11 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Join us for an exciting evening as our students get ready for the next grade!

Here’s what you can look forward to:
👩‍🏫 Meet next year’s teachers and learn what to expect
📝 Verify Skyward registration & get help with the BCS Parent App (translators available!)
🌞 Explore community resources for summer fun and support
📸 Snap a photo at our East Side backdrop
🌮🍧 Enjoy food trucks – Lonestar Brunch & Kona Ice

🎥We're screening a documentary about Disney Musicals in Schools that features East Side students and staff! - You don't want to miss it!

🎁 Visit each area to get your name entered for a prize!

👧🧒 This event is for current K–4 students
📢 (5th grade night will be on May 15th)

We can’t wait to celebrate your next big step—see you there! 💙💚

2 months ago, East Side Elementary

Students at the Diamond level 💎went on a field trip to Strike and Spare for a fun day of games and food. 🕹️🛼 #JostensRenaissance #magnoliaregion

2 months ago, East Side Elementary

💡Thinking about a career change?🔧

If you have experience in mechanical, electrical or plumbing trades 🔧, #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool has an opportunity for you to inspire the next generation.

Bring your real-world knowledge into the classroom 🏫 and make a lasting impact on students’ futures 🌟. Please see the graphic for more information.

💼 Share your skills
🎓 Shape tomorrow’s workforce

👉 Apply now: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/jobs

#CTE #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #JoinOurTeam #NowHiring #CareerChange #BedfordCountySchools

2 months ago, Bedford County Schools

🚌✨ 4th Grade Field Trip Fun! ✨🚌 Our 4th graders had an amazing adventure exploring Cumberland Caverns! 🪨🌄 Students learned all about caves while seeing incredible rock formations and experiencing a day full of discovery and fun!💚💙 #FieldTripFun #4thGradeAdventures #LearningOutsideTheClassroom

2 months ago, East Side Elementary

📢TODAY is the day for the 2nd Annual #ConnectedCommunity5K! 👊

🏅🏆Good luck, everyone!🏆🏅

This exciting event, brought to our community by #BridgeBedford, supports #BedfordCountySchools and other vital community initiatives! 🏃‍♀️🏃

#Bonus: It's Mother's Day weekend so we are celebrating our mom's in a big way. All mothers will be especially honored today. 💖

All Bedford County Schools have a team and over 1,000 total registered for today's 5K!

There will be lots of fun on the square and merchants offering special deals and discounts! Come join the fun!

#LetsDoThis #CC5K #BedfordCountyTN

2 months ago, Bedford County Schools

Big #congratulations to our incredible schools for earning TVA Uplift Learning Environment Grants! 🎉⚡

This wasn’t just a giveaway — it was the result of real work, real commitment and real change. From tracking energy use to making smart adjustments and cutting waste, our students and staff stepped up in a BIG way. Even better? Our student #EnergyChampions helped lead the charge, getting their entire school communities involved in building better habits for the future.

👏 Shoutout to #CommunityHighSchool, #LibertySchool and #ThomasMagnetSchool for each earning $10,000 grants to reinvest back into their schools!

🌟 And featured here, a special #bonus congratulations to #EastSideElementary for going above and beyond — earning an outstanding $25,000 grant through exceptional student engagement, energy savings and community outreach!

According to #TVA these efforts led to an average 10% reduction in energy costs through smart, sustainable habits.

We are so proud of these schools for proving that small changes can make a BIG impact! 💡

#EnergyConservation #SmartHabits #WhyIChooseBCS #BedfordCountySchools

2 months ago, Bedford County Schools

🎉Sending a huge #congratulations to all the outstanding #students from #BedfordCountySchools who were awarded #PerfectAttendance for the entire school year! This was awarded to 84 students across the district kindergarten - 12th grade. What an incredible accomplishment! 🎉

👏 Their dedication to showing up every single day sets a high standard for their peers and highlights the power of consistency. This incredible milestone reflects their hard work and unwavering determination. Let’s all give them a big round of applause for this outstanding achievement! 👏🎉

To see more photos from the event, please visit: www.bedfordk12tn.com/photoalbums

#PerfectAttendance #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools

2 months ago, Bedford County Schools

💜 Today we celebrate the voices behind the stories! 💜 Happy National School Communicators Appreciation Day! Thank you to Mrs. Monroe for sharing the heart of our school, highlighting our students and staff, and keeping our community connected every single day. Your work does not go unnoticed—we appreciate you more than words can say! 💫 #SchoolCommunicators #ThankYou #Grateful #TellOurStory

2 months ago, East Side Elementary

🎉👏 Perfect Attendance Recognition! 👏🎉 We are so proud of these students for being honored by the county for having perfect attendance all year long! 🏆📚 Their dedication, responsibility, and commitment to showing up every single day truly paid off. Way to go—we are so proud of you! 💛 #PerfectAttendance #StudentSuccess #SoProud

2 months ago, East Side Elementary

📢 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

2 months ago, Bedford County Schools

Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen Summertime Meals Program Graphic

🇺🇸✨ Celebrating America 250 in Mrs. Chambers’ Classroom! ✨🇺🇸 Mrs. Chambers’ students are learning about American history and creativity through art! 🎨 As part of America 250 celebrations, students watched a video about American artists and focused on the work of Jasper Johns. They explored his iconic Flag painting and his piece Alphabet (1959) for inspiration. Students then created their own 4-letter positive words, adding layers of paint across grade levels to build collaborative, mixed-media artworks! 🖌️💛 Such a creative way to combine art, history, and teamwork! 🇺🇸✨ #America250 #ArtInTheClassroom #CreativeLearning #FutureArtists

2 months ago, East Side Elementary

📘💙💚 Yearbooks are going FAST! 💚💙📘 We only have 20 yearbooks left, so don’t wait! ⏳ Grab yours while you can and hold on to those special memories forever. ✨ They are nearly gone! 💲 Cost is just $25 Send in your payment soon to make sure your student doesn’t miss out! 📚💫 Don’t miss out—get your yearbook today!

2 months ago, East Side Elementary

🍎✨ Teacher Appreciation Week Treat! ✨🍎 A big thank you to Chef Talbott and Chef Simons for preparing a delicious breakfast for our teachers this morning! 🥞🍳💛 And a special thank you to Cooper Steel for the sweet treats that made the day even more special! 🍨 We are so grateful for everyone who helped celebrate our amazing teachers! 💫 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #JostensRenaissance #magnoliaregion

2 months ago, East Side Elementary