🎉 Check out the excitement from last year’s #ConnectedCommunity5K! From start to finish, it was a day full of fun, energy, and community spirit. 👟🙌

🎥➡️https://youtu.be/qxNs5qPQ7So?si=A7qNh2afMIkXpXUo

Don’t miss out — register now and come join the fun!

👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/connectedcommunity5k

#CC5K #BedfordCountyTN #BridgeBedford #BedfordCountySchools
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
CC5K Link to Last Year's Video
CC5K Link to Last Year's Video
❄️Winter Break has arrived! ❄️

Mark your calendars! 📌📆

❄️☃️Winter break runs from December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026.

👩‍🏫Teachers: Staff development is on Monday, January 5.
🎒Students: We'll see you back at school on Tuesday, January 6!

#WinterBreak #RestAndRecharge #EnjoyTheHolidays #SeeYouIn2026 #BedfordCountySchools
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
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🦌❤️ Rudolph Day + Movie Magic! 🎬✨ Our students lit up the day in their best Rudolph red and festive gear while enjoying a special treat—a showing of Zootopia 2! From glowing noses to lots of laughs, it was the perfect mix of holiday fun and movie time. Thanks for helping make today extra memorable! 💬 Parents & families: Feel free to leave a comment with your student’s cute reindeer get ups — festive, fuzzy, and fun!
4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
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🎄💛 Supporting Our Families This Holiday Season! 💛🎄

#BedfordCountySchools is thrilled to share that 150 Christmas Break Food Boxes are on their way to families in need—each packed with enough food to last 18 days!

This wonderful effort is a true community collaboration, made possible by:

✨ First Presbyterian Church
✨ Edgemont Baptist Church
✨ Farm Bureau
✨ Shelbyville Lions Club
✨Jostens
✨ Forge & Build.

We want to send a heartfelt #ThankYou to all the community partners, volunteers and organizations who made this possible and to our maintenance team, school social workers and counselors for connecting these food boxes with the families who need them most.

Your generosity is helping brighten the holidays for so many families, and together, we’re ensuring every #student has a brighter, fuller holiday season! 🎁

#CommunitySupport #CommunityInvolvement #StrongerTogether #SeasonOfGiving #WeAreBedford #BedfordProud

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
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All aboard the Polar Express! 🚂❄️
Students and staff rolled into Polar Express Pajama Day in their coziest PJs, ready for a day filled with holiday cheer, comfy vibes, and lots of smiles. Don’t forget your ticket — the magic of the season is here! ✨🎄

💬 Parents & families: Feel free to leave a comment with your student’s pajamas — festive, fuzzy, and fun!
4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
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🎄❤️Emmy's Invites You to Share the Spirit of the Season ❤️🎄

This holiday season, Emmy's Restaurant is spreading kindness in a truly special way. On December 25 from 2:00–5:00 p.m., they are hosting a FREE community Christmas dinner 🍽️ for anyone who would like to enjoy a warm meal, friendly faces and the joy of the season. ✨

Whether you’re looking for a place to gather, a welcoming table, or a moment of holiday comfort, everyone is invited to join.🌟 It’s a beautiful reminder of the generosity and togetherness that make this time of year so meaningful 🎶❄️.

✨ Please see the graphic for more information. ✨

#SeasonOfGiving #SpreadKindness #Generous #BetterTogether #CommunitySupport #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Free Community Christmas Dinner at Emmy's Restaurant
Free Community Christmas Dinner at Emmy's Restaurant
❄️🎶 You’re invited to our Winter Concert! 🎶❄️

Mrs. Dole and the Salamander Singers will take the stage on Thursday, December 18th at 6:00 PM. Join us at the Southside Elementary Gymnasium (903 S. Cannon Blvd.) for a festive evening of winter music. We hope to see you there! 💙✨
4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
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Santa and his elves took over our school today! 🎅🧝‍♂️🎄 Students and staff dressed up and spread holiday cheer everywhere they went. Smiles, laughter, and festive fun made it a truly magical day! ✨❤️ #SantaAndElfDay #HolidaySpirit #SchoolFun
4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
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🚍 Transportation Notice
Please be advised that Bus 33 will not have a driver Wednesday afternoon (PM) on 12/17/2025 (tomorrow). Please have a way for your child to be picked up from school. Dismissal starts at 2:25! Thank you for your understanding.

4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
Save the date! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
The Connected Community 5K is coming to Shelbyville & Bedford on Saturday, May 9, 2026! Join us for a fun, family-friendly run proudly powered by Bridge Bedford. Scan the QR code or visit the link https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Shelbyville/CommunityConnection5K to learn more!
4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
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📅📌 Mark your calendars for an exciting community event — the #ConnectedCommunity5K! 👊Registration is now OPEN!

Join us for our 2nd annual 5K run or walk and be part of something special as we come together to support #BedfordCountySchools and other important community initiatives. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ For the inaugural event, over 1,100 people participated!

💐 Bonus: The event will take place Mother’s Day weekend, giving us the perfect opportunity to celebrate moms in a meaningful way. All mothers will be honored on this day! Make plans to participate with your mom, or if she’s no longer with us, walk or run in her memory. 💖

👟 Every Bedford County School will have a team, and community teams are welcome too — or you can join as an individual. However you choose to participate, everyone is welcome!

Let’s come together and make it happen! 🙌

⏰ Early bird pricing is available now — prices increase January 31.

👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/connectedcommunity5k

#CC5K #BedfordCountyTN #BridgeBedford

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Connected Community 5K
Connected Community 5K
Our halls were full of mischievous smiles for Grinch Dress-Up Day! 💚🎄 From fuzzy green looks to full Grinch vibes, students and staff brought the Whoville fun and holiday spirit. We love seeing our school dressed in cheer! 😉✨ #GrinchDay #HolidaySpirit #SchoolFun
4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
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🚗✈️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
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Travel Planning Made Easier for the 2025-26 School Year

Fa-la-la-la into the final week before winter break! 🎄✨
We’re wrapping up the year with the rest of our Fa-La-La Dress-Up Days—join the fun, show your holiday spirit, and help us end the semester on a festive note. We can’t wait to see all the cheer as we count down to winter break! ❄️🎉

💚 Monday, Dec. 15 — Be a Cindy Lou Who! Dress like your favorite Grinch character or wear green
🎅 Tuesday, Dec. 16 — Santa’s Workshop! Dress like Santa or one of his elves
🚂 Wednesday, Dec. 17 — Polar Express Day! Wear your school-appropriate pajamas
🦌 Thursday, Dec. 18 — Rudolph Day! Wear antlers and a red nose
🎁 Friday, Dec. 19 — Wrap It Up! Dress like a gift or wear something that lights up, shines, sparkles, or jingles

4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
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Our school was extra sweet on Friday as students and staff dressed up as gingerbread! 🍪🎄 From head to toe, the holiday spirit was on full display. We loved seeing all the creative gingerbread looks! ❤️🤎 #GingerbreadDay #HolidayFun #SchoolSpirit
4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
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🎉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

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
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📢 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
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
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
4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros
Spirit Day at Dos Bros

🎉🎓It's TODAY!🎓🎉

📣Join us for #ParentUniversity at #HarrisMiddleSchool TODAY from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM! Interpreters will be available.

🔍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! 👋

#StudentSuccess #Free #BePrepared #Education #BedfordCountySchools

4 months ago, Bedford County Schools
Parent University December 11th
Parent University December 11th
Great job to our basketball teams! 🏀 Our boys played hard and showed awesome teamwork, and our girls brought home the win — defeating Liberty in the championship to claim the Silver Bracket! 🥈🔥 We’re proud of both teams! #SouthsideBasketball #Teamwork #GoTeam
4 months ago, Southside Elementary School
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