🌟October is Bullying Prevention Month!🌟
At #BedfordCountySchools, we believe every #student deserves to learn in a safe, supportive and respectful environment. Bullying has no place in our schools, and together, we can build a culture of kindness, empathy and inclusion.🤝💖
This month is a reminder that small acts of respect and support can make a big difference in the lives of our #students. Let’s work together to ensure that all students feel valued, heard and empowered to be their best selves.🤝🫶
#BullyingPreventionMonth #KindnessCounts #EveryStudentMatters #BeAChangeMaker #WeAreBedford
At #BedfordCountySchools, we believe every #student deserves to learn in a safe, supportive and respectful environment. Bullying has no place in our schools, and together, we can build a culture of kindness, empathy and inclusion.🤝💖
This month is a reminder that small acts of respect and support can make a big difference in the lives of our #students. Let’s work together to ensure that all students feel valued, heard and empowered to be their best selves.🤝🫶
#BullyingPreventionMonth #KindnessCounts #EveryStudentMatters #BeAChangeMaker #WeAreBedford
🎓✨College Night is TONIGHT! ✨🎓
Explore your future! Meet college reps from state, local and private universities, check out the programs available at Shelbyville TCAT, discover scholarships and even connect with military recruiters. 🎯
Whether it’s college, trade school or military service, this is your chance to ask questions, gather info and plan your next steps! 📝
📅 When: TONIGHT, Thursday, October 1 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Where: #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool Cafeteria
🌟 Don’t miss this chance to explore all your options!
💡 Pro tip: Bring a notebook and your questions. Your future starts here!📝 🚀
#CollegeNight #FutureReady #EducationOpportunities #PlanYourFuture #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
🌟 Empowering Our School Leaders & Student Support Team at SCALI! 🌟
Recently, Bedford County Schools school counselors, Community in Schools partners, administrators, and our SEL & Mental Health Supervisor came together at the School Counselor and Administrators Leadership Institute (SCALI) to learn, grow and connect. 💼✨🤝
This year’s theme, Passion, Purpose, Position!, encouraged participants to reflect on the important role they play in supporting #students and strengthening school communities.
Throughout SCALI, participants explored critical topics including trauma, mental health support, behavior intervention strategies, collaboration and more. These professional learning opportunities provide valuable tools and insights to help our team respond to #student needs and create supportive learning environments. 🧠🌱🏫
#CommunityHighSchool Counselor Jordan Tatom also led a professional development session, Defined by Law, Guided by Ethics: Maximizing the School Counselor Role, sharing his expertise with fellow school counselors and administrators.
We’re proud of the commitment our team continues to make to professional growth and to strengthening the support available to students across Bedford County Schools. 💛🖤
#SCALI #StudentSupport #ProfessionalLearning #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Recently, Bedford County Schools school counselors, Community in Schools partners, administrators, and our SEL & Mental Health Supervisor came together at the School Counselor and Administrators Leadership Institute (SCALI) to learn, grow and connect. 💼✨🤝
This year’s theme, Passion, Purpose, Position!, encouraged participants to reflect on the important role they play in supporting #students and strengthening school communities.
Throughout SCALI, participants explored critical topics including trauma, mental health support, behavior intervention strategies, collaboration and more. These professional learning opportunities provide valuable tools and insights to help our team respond to #student needs and create supportive learning environments. 🧠🌱🏫
#CommunityHighSchool Counselor Jordan Tatom also led a professional development session, Defined by Law, Guided by Ethics: Maximizing the School Counselor Role, sharing his expertise with fellow school counselors and administrators.
We’re proud of the commitment our team continues to make to professional growth and to strengthening the support available to students across Bedford County Schools. 💛🖤
#SCALI #StudentSupport #ProfessionalLearning #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
🤠 Saddle Up! The Cascade High School Marching Band is off to a Strong Start This Season!🥁🎺
The Cascade High School Marching Band kicked off competition season recently at the Stones River Championship at Siegel High School, bringing their “Saddle Up!” show to the field and earning several honors along the way! 🏆
The band earned 2nd Place in Class AAA, along with Outstanding Visual Performance and Reserve Grand Champion in the Large Division at their first competition of the season!
With four more competitions ahead, there’s still plenty of “Saddle Up!” to come! 🤠 #Congratulations to the Cascade High School Marching Band on a fantastic start to the season!
#MarchingBand #ExcellenceInAction #CascadeHighSchool #BedfordCountySchools
The Cascade High School Marching Band kicked off competition season recently at the Stones River Championship at Siegel High School, bringing their “Saddle Up!” show to the field and earning several honors along the way! 🏆
The band earned 2nd Place in Class AAA, along with Outstanding Visual Performance and Reserve Grand Champion in the Large Division at their first competition of the season!
With four more competitions ahead, there’s still plenty of “Saddle Up!” to come! 🤠 #Congratulations to the Cascade High School Marching Band on a fantastic start to the season!
#MarchingBand #ExcellenceInAction #CascadeHighSchool #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
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
📢🦠Don’t let the flu slow you down!🦠📢
📌Mark your calendars! #BedfordCountySchools and the Bedford County Health Department are teaming up to offer #FREE flu shots to our community. Protect yourself early and stay ahead of the flu this season!
📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Harris Middle School
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Quick, easy, and FREE
Stay healthy this season ! We will see you there!
➡Please see the graphic for more details. For additional information about the flu vaccine, visit: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/fight-the-flu.
#FightFluTN #FightFlu26 #StayHealthy #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts
📖 Deep Literary Analysis in Ms. Wilson's Class! 📖
Honors English II students have been reading Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as a supplement to the selections from the textbook which include Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis. Recently, they took time to discuss and compare:
✅ Characters: Victor Frankenstein &. Gregor Samsa
✅ Essential Questions: Do people need to belong? What does it mean to be a monster?
✅ Text Comparison: How do the perceptions of others impact our main characters? What parallels can be drawn between the two?
What looks like a fun, spirited classroom discussion is actually a successful demonstration of critical English standards and skills—analyzing theme, understanding character development, and comparing literary texts.
This is rigorous, engaging learning at its best! 🧡🖤
#CascadeHighSchool #HonorsEnglish #Frankenstein #TheMetamorphosis #LiteraryAnalysis #StandardsBased #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #WeAreCascade
Honors English II students have been reading Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as a supplement to the selections from the textbook which include Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis. Recently, they took time to discuss and compare:
✅ Characters: Victor Frankenstein &. Gregor Samsa
✅ Essential Questions: Do people need to belong? What does it mean to be a monster?
✅ Text Comparison: How do the perceptions of others impact our main characters? What parallels can be drawn between the two?
What looks like a fun, spirited classroom discussion is actually a successful demonstration of critical English standards and skills—analyzing theme, understanding character development, and comparing literary texts.
This is rigorous, engaging learning at its best! 🧡🖤
#CascadeHighSchool #HonorsEnglish #Frankenstein #TheMetamorphosis #LiteraryAnalysis #StandardsBased #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #WeAreCascade
🎯 NATIONAL RECOGNITION! 🎯
Congratulations to Tanner Burks on being named to the 2027 ATA All-American Sub Junior Second Team for trap shooting! This is an incredible honor—only 25 students nationwide make the first and second Sub Junior teams combined each year!
Tanner will be recognized in the November 2026 issue of Trap & Field Magazine, and we couldn't be prouder of him! This achievement reflects countless hours of practice, dedication, and hard work in the sport he loves.
Thank you to Tanner's family for sharing this exciting news with us, and thank you for your kind words about our school's support. We are honored to be part of Tanner's journey and to celebrate this amazing accomplishment with him!
Way to represent Cascade, Tanner! 🧡🖤
#CascadeHighSchool #ATAAllAmerican #TrapShooting #NationalRecognition #ClassOf2027 #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #SuccessAfterSchool #WeAreCascade
Congratulations to Tanner Burks on being named to the 2027 ATA All-American Sub Junior Second Team for trap shooting! This is an incredible honor—only 25 students nationwide make the first and second Sub Junior teams combined each year!
Tanner will be recognized in the November 2026 issue of Trap & Field Magazine, and we couldn't be prouder of him! This achievement reflects countless hours of practice, dedication, and hard work in the sport he loves.
Thank you to Tanner's family for sharing this exciting news with us, and thank you for your kind words about our school's support. We are honored to be part of Tanner's journey and to celebrate this amazing accomplishment with him!
Way to represent Cascade, Tanner! 🧡🖤
#CascadeHighSchool #ATAAllAmerican #TrapShooting #NationalRecognition #ClassOf2027 #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #SuccessAfterSchool #WeAreCascade
🎓✨ Mark Your Calendars!📌📅College Night is Coming Up Soon! ✨🎓
Explore your future! Meet college reps from state, local and private universities, check out the programs available at Shelbyville TCAT, discover scholarships and even connect with military recruiters. 🎯
Whether it’s college, trade school or military service, this is your chance to ask questions, gather info and plan your next steps! 📝
📅 When: Thursday, October 1 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Where: #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool Cafeteria
🌟 Don’t miss this chance to explore all your options!
💡 Pro tip: Bring a notebook and your questions. Your future starts here!📝 🚀
#CollegeNight #FutureReady #EducationOpportunities #PlanYourFuture #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
Explore your future! Meet college reps from state, local and private universities, check out the programs available at Shelbyville TCAT, discover scholarships and even connect with military recruiters. 🎯
Whether it’s college, trade school or military service, this is your chance to ask questions, gather info and plan your next steps! 📝
📅 When: Thursday, October 1 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Where: #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool Cafeteria
🌟 Don’t miss this chance to explore all your options!
💡 Pro tip: Bring a notebook and your questions. Your future starts here!📝 🚀
#CollegeNight #FutureReady #EducationOpportunities #PlanYourFuture #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #BedfordCountySchools
📸 SAVE THE DATE: October 1st 📸
13 Year Senior Pictures: 9:30 AM
Senior Superlative Pictures: 1:30 PM (Shelbyville Square)
Seniors, be ready! 🧡🖤
#CascadeHighSchool #ClassOf2027 #SeniorPictures #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy
13 Year Senior Pictures: 9:30 AM
Senior Superlative Pictures: 1:30 PM (Shelbyville Square)
Seniors, be ready! 🧡🖤
#CascadeHighSchool #ClassOf2027 #SeniorPictures #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy
☕ Pour Yourself a Cup of Ambition! ☕
Mrs. Demonbreum celebrated 9-25 in true Dolly fashion! She made the rounds with a "Cup of Ambition" cart and treated our hardworking staff—like Ms. Wilson—to beverages and a little pick-me-up. 💖☕
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to make this celebration possible! Our staff felt loved and appreciated—and that's what Dolly Day is all about. 🎸🧡
#CascadeHighSchool #925 #DollyDay #CupOfAmbition #StaffAppreciation #ThankYou #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #WeAreCascade
Mrs. Demonbreum celebrated 9-25 in true Dolly fashion! She made the rounds with a "Cup of Ambition" cart and treated our hardworking staff—like Ms. Wilson—to beverages and a little pick-me-up. 💖☕
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to make this celebration possible! Our staff felt loved and appreciated—and that's what Dolly Day is all about. 🎸🧡
#CascadeHighSchool #925 #DollyDay #CupOfAmbition #StaffAppreciation #ThankYou #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #WeAreCascade
✨ Your everyday purchases can make a difference for our schools! 💳🏫
Since 2017, First Community Bank has donated more than $168,000 to local schools through its School Spirit Debit Card program! 🎉
Here’s how it works: Every time you swipe a School Spirit Debit Card, 3 cents is donated to the school of your choice at no cost or monthly charge to you! 🙌
You can show your school spirit, support your favorite Bedford County school and make every swipe count.🎉
Ready to get started? Learn more and sign up here: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/how-to-give-back-to-my-school.
#SwipeForSchools #SupportLocal #BedfordCountyProud #SchoolSpirit #BedfordCountySchools
📢 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
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
🇺🇸 Honoring Veterans Through Service & Learning 🇺🇸
Students from across #BedfordCountySchools recently came together for a meaningful project that combined research, service and a commitment to honoring those who have served our country. 📚🎓
Shelbyville Central High School’s National Honor Society, #HOSA and Criminal Justice organizations, along with Cascade High School’s #CriminalJustice organizations, gathered information on veterans buried at Hillcrest Cemetery. 🇺🇸
As part of the project, #students documented veterans’ names, dates of birth and death, military branches, ranks, wars served and service medals and accommodations. 📝🎖️
The information gathered will assist the local Defenders of Freedom Organization with projects such as Wreaths Across America, which honors veterans by placing wreaths on the graves of servicemembers. 🇺🇸🪖
Through this experience, students learned more about military service, including different branches and ranks, while helping preserve the stories of veterans in their own community. Most importantly, they had the opportunity to honor the men and women who served our country. 🇺🇸❤️
#HonoringVeterans #StudentLeadership #ServiceLearning #WreathsAcrossAmerica #CascadeHighSchool #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool
Students from across #BedfordCountySchools recently came together for a meaningful project that combined research, service and a commitment to honoring those who have served our country. 📚🎓
Shelbyville Central High School’s National Honor Society, #HOSA and Criminal Justice organizations, along with Cascade High School’s #CriminalJustice organizations, gathered information on veterans buried at Hillcrest Cemetery. 🇺🇸
As part of the project, #students documented veterans’ names, dates of birth and death, military branches, ranks, wars served and service medals and accommodations. 📝🎖️
The information gathered will assist the local Defenders of Freedom Organization with projects such as Wreaths Across America, which honors veterans by placing wreaths on the graves of servicemembers. 🇺🇸🪖
Through this experience, students learned more about military service, including different branches and ranks, while helping preserve the stories of veterans in their own community. Most importantly, they had the opportunity to honor the men and women who served our country. 🇺🇸❤️
#HonoringVeterans #StudentLeadership #ServiceLearning #WreathsAcrossAmerica #CascadeHighSchool #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool
🚗✈️Travel Planning Made Easier!✈️🚗
📢 Please disregard our previous travel planning graphics.📢
A date on the 2026–27 school calendar was revised this past spring, and our previous travel planning graphics did not reflect that change.
The graphics have now been updated to reflect the correct break date.
🗺️📍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! The Bedford Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is coming to Shelbyville!
Today, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., local first responders and community members will come together for a friendly competition with a purpose: helping save lives through blood donation. ❤️
Bedford County Schools is proud to help spread the word about this important event and encourage community members to consider rolling up their sleeves and donating. Every donation has the potential to make a meaningful difference for a person in need. 🩸
📅 September 22 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 Shelbyville, TN
Please see the graphic for complete event details and information on how to schedule your appointment to donate.
#BloodDrive #GiveBlood #SaveLives #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
📢🦠Don’t let the flu slow you down!🦠📢
📌Mark your calendars! #BedfordCountySchools and the Bedford County Health Department are teaming up to offer #FREE flu shots to our community. Protect yourself early and stay ahead of the flu this season!
📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Harris Middle School
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Quick, easy, and FREE
Stay healthy this season ! We will see you there!
➡Please see the graphic for more details. For additional information about the flu vaccine, visit: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/fight-the-flu.
#FightFluTN #FightFlu26 #StayHealthy #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts
🎢 STEM in Action: Physics Roller Coaster Project! 🎢
Our Physics students recently learned about: ✅ Linear velocity & acceleration ✅ Tangential velocity & acceleration
✅ Centripetal acceleration
Now they're applying those concepts by working in groups to design and build roller coaster models from craft materials! This hands-on project requires engineering skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and a solid understanding of physics principles.
We love seeing our Champions take their learning beyond the textbook! 🧡🖤
#CascadeHighSchool #PhysicsClass #STEMEducation #RollerCoasterEngineering #HandsOnLearning #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #WeAreCascade
Our Physics students recently learned about: ✅ Linear velocity & acceleration ✅ Tangential velocity & acceleration
✅ Centripetal acceleration
Now they're applying those concepts by working in groups to design and build roller coaster models from craft materials! This hands-on project requires engineering skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and a solid understanding of physics principles.
We love seeing our Champions take their learning beyond the textbook! 🧡🖤
#CascadeHighSchool #PhysicsClass #STEMEducation #RollerCoasterEngineering #HandsOnLearning #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #WeAreCascade
💖 Dolly Day: September 25, 2026 💖
A little more kindness makes the world brighter! ✨
Join our Cascade family in celebrating Dolly Parton by wearing Dolly shirts, country western attire, or PINK!
Dream Bigger. Shine Brighter. Be Kinder. 🎸🤠
#CascadeHighSchool #DollyDay #KindnessMatters #ThreeSchoolsOneHeart #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy
A little more kindness makes the world brighter! ✨
Join our Cascade family in celebrating Dolly Parton by wearing Dolly shirts, country western attire, or PINK!
Dream Bigger. Shine Brighter. Be Kinder. 🎸🤠
#CascadeHighSchool #DollyDay #KindnessMatters #ThreeSchoolsOneHeart #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy
✨ Continuing the Work. Strengthening Student Support.❤️
Interventionists from across #BedfordCountySchools recently gathered for a meaningful session that marked their final meeting with Mrs. Susan Huff, who is retiring at the end of September, and the beginning of a transition as Dr. Sandra Powell prepares to continue leading this important work.
Throughout their time together, our Interventionists have worked to strengthen supports for students across BCS, sharing ideas, collaborating and focusing on strategies that help #students grow and succeed. 📚🌟
As this work transitions, the commitment to supporting #student learning continues. BCS appreciates Mrs. Huff for the time, #leadership and collaboration shared with Interventionists and looks forward to the continued work under the leadership of Dr. Powell.🫶
#StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #StudentSupport #StudentGrowth #BedfordProud
