Thomas Magnet School

📚✨ Book Buddies at #ThomasMagnetSchool! ✨📚

Fifth graders are teaming up with first graders as Book Buddies! 👫💛

The older #students read a book with their younger partners and talk about the story together. But it’s not just one-way reading—the first graders also get a turn to read to the fifth graders! 📖✨

These buddy sessions are a fun way to share stories, build confidence and create lasting connections through reading.

#BookBuddies #ReadingMatters #AdventureAwaits #ThomasMagnetSchool #BedfordCountySchools

🎒✨ Supporting Our Teachers! ✨🎒

We are thrilled to share that #GatewayChurch has generously donated school supplies to all Pre-K & Kindergarten teachers in Bedford County! Featured here are visits to #CommunityElementarySchool and #ThomasMagnetSchool.

This thoughtful contribution helps ensure our youngest learners have the tools they need for a successful school year. We are incredibly grateful for the church’s continued support of our schools, our teachers and most importantly, our #students. Their dedication truly makes a difference in our classrooms every day! 💛📚

#ThankYou Gateway Church, for partnering with us to support #education in our community!

#CommunitySupport #CommunityPartners #Generous #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools

🎓 Celebrating Our New Teacher COMP Graduates! 🎉

We are thrilled to recognize this incredible group of educators who have successfully completed the COMP program!

Through their hard work, dedication and commitment, these graduates are prepared to create classrooms where #students are engaged, achieve more and thrive. COMP strategies are proven to reduce #student misbehavior and increase academic engagement and achievement, and our new teachers are ready to put these practices into action.🌟

These educators are stepping into a calling—shaping the minds and futures of countless students while fostering a positive, inspiring learning environment. 💛📚

Join us in celebrating their achievement and the bright futures they are creating! 🌟

#Educators #EducationMatters #WeAppreciateYou #BedfordProud #BCSFamily #BedfordCountySchools

The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) public school funding formula marks a significant change in how Tennessee invests in public education. As part of TISA, T.C.A. § 49-3-112 requires each school district to submit an annual accountability report to #TDOE. Each district's TISA accountability report is required to be presented to the public for review & comment before the report is submitted to TDOE. To read #BedfordCountySchools’ Accountability Report & to provide a comment on our goals, recommended outcomes & action steps, visit:

https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/RequestForFeedback/

#Education #PublicFeedback #TDOE #BedfordCountySchools

✨ Sometimes the sweetest moments happen when you least expect them! 💕 While Rita Bates was hard at work cleaning the windows at #EakinElementarySchool🏫 today, she had an extra special visitor wander over to see what was happening—a curious little fawn 🦌💛.

The two shared a quiet moment together 🌿🤍 that reminded us all how wonderful it is to pause and notice the simple joys around us. From classrooms full of learning 📚✨ to unexpected wildlife friends 🐾, our schools are always full of surprises that make us smile 😊🌟.

Here’s to finding beauty in the little things, wherever we are. 🦌💫🌸

#HeartwarmingMoments #SimpleJoys #MadeUsSmile #EakinEinsteins #LovedSeenHeard #BedfordCountySchools

🎶🎤 Help Bring Free Concerts to Shelbyville! 🎶🎸

We are excited to share that Shelbyville has officially advanced to Phase 2 of the Levitt AMP Music Series Grant! 🙌 This competitive program could bring up to $120,000 over the next three years to fund 30 FREE, family-friendly concerts 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 in the new Riverview District, right by our historic square.

The Levitt AMP Music Series is a 🌟 national program 🌟 that helps towns like ours transform public spaces into gathering places filled with music🎶, fun🎈, and community spirit❤️. Families, neighbors and friends of all ages will be able to come together and enjoy live performances right here in Bedford County!

Now we need YOUR help 💪—winners are chosen through public voting, and every single vote counts! 🗳️

📅 Voting runs September 5 through September 15 at 7 PM (CT)
✅ You can only vote once, so please take a moment to cast your vote.
✅ Share this with family and friends to help spread the word!

👉 Please see the graphic for details on how to vote.
Together, we can make Shelbyville the stage for something truly special! ✨🎶💙

#CommunitySupport #CommunityInvolvment #BedfordProud #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools

🌟 Student Voices in Action! 🌟

Yesterday, the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council visited the Central Office to share their perspectives directly with Dr. Tammy Garrett, Superintendent, Mr. Tim Harwell, Assistant Superintendent, and Carol Garrette, Director of Communications.

This incredible #student group advocates for their peers, provides insight on district issues and helps shape solutions to challenges in Bedford County Schools. Their input ensures that #student voices are at the heart of our decisions. 💬✨

We are #BedfordProud to see our students taking such an active role in shaping the future of their schools!

#StudentLeadership #BeAChangeMaker #RaisingTheBar #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools

See this year's calendars here!