Today, we honor a beautiful tradition that reminds us to celebrate the lives and memories of those who came before us. 🌸
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a time to reflect, share stories and appreciate the cultural heritage that connects families and communities across generations.🕯️
We’re #BedfordProud to celebrate the diverse traditions that make #BedfordCountySchools so vibrant — and to learn together about the ways different cultures honor life and remembrance. 💛
#DiaDeMuertos #DayOfTheDead #CulturalHeritage #WeAreBCS
📢 Need affordable child care before and after school?
The Student Age Care Program (SACP) is available for kindergarten through 8th grade students in Bedford County! 🏫✨
SACP provides a safe, supportive and fun environment for #students after school, with opportunities for learning, enrichment and social connection. 🎨⚽📚
➡️Learn more and find out how to enroll your child here: 🔗 https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/SACP/
We’re proud to offer this program to support our students and families—because every child deserves a safe and engaging place to grow after school. 🌟
#SACP #AfterSchoolProgram #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreBCS #BedfordCountySchools
Honoring Ed Gray - a Legacy of Learning and Leadership
Today, we remember and honor the life of Mr. Ed Gray, a remarkable educator and leader who dedicated more than 45 years to education, including Bedford County Schools. From teacher to principal, supervisor, assistant superintendent, and finally superintendent, he devoted his entire career to nurturing students, supporting educators and strengthening our community.
Education wasn’t just his profession — it was his passion and life’s calling. His commitment to excellence, compassion for others, and vision for the future of our schools left an enduring mark on countless lives. Though he retired in 2011, his influence continues to be felt by many because of his leadership.
Rest in peace, Mr. Gray, and thank you for your lifetime of service and dedication.
#BedfordCountySchools
The #CascadeHighSchool Interact Club is proud to have launched the first-ever Elementary Interact Club this year! 🙌
At the kickoff meeting, 4th & 5th grade members from #CascadeElementarySchool rolled up their sleeves to create thank you cards and handmade crafts for the veterans who will be honored at the CES Veterans Day program this November.✨
#Students are leading with kindness and inspiring the next generation of service-minded leaders!🧡🖤
#InteractClub #LeadershipInAction #WhereChampionsAreMade #RaisingTheBar #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
⏰ Kickoff: 12:30 PM (CT)
📍 Matchup: vs. Merrol Hyde @ Chattanooga Christian School
🌟 Spotlight Player: We also want to recognize sophomore Lexi Comstock who has been named one of the TSSAA Soccer Championship Players to Watch! With 29 goals this season, Lexi has shown incredible skill, dedication and leadership on the field. To read more about Lexi’s achievements, please visit: ➡️https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/10/27/tssaa-soccer-state-tournament-tickets-top-players-2025-championships/86841355007/
📣 Don’t miss a moment: Fans who can’t attend in person can watch the game LIVE on NFHS Network 🎥
🔗https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/tssaa/gam9011e6fa21
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate Cascade High School girls soccer and cheer them on as they take on this exciting challenge! ⚽🖤🧡
#GoCascade #CascadeSoccer #StateBound #TSSAA #WalkLikeAChampion #BedfordCountySchools
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
🧡🌞 Our Schools Shine Bright for Friendship Day!🌞 🧡
Across #BedfordCountySchools, students and staff showed their support this week for Friendship Day by wearing orange to stand up and speak out against bullying. From classrooms to playgrounds, our schools were filled with kindness, unity and friendship.
The orange seen throughout our district is a wonderful reminder that when we come together, we can create schools where everyone feels safe, supported and valued.🧡
Thank you to all our #students, teachers, families and community for helping us celebrate this important day!
#FriendshipDay #KindnessInAction #StandUpSpeakOut #TogetherAgainstBullying #BedfordProud
Students loved the fun rhymes and positive message reminding us all to shine bright, be kind and, most importantly, be yourself! 💛
#ReadTogether #DareToBeMe #WeAreBCS #LoveOfReading #EakinEinsteins
Happy Friendship Day, Champions!
These first-year teachers have been recognized by their school #leadership for excelling in everything it takes to thrive in the #classroom —🎓learning classroom management, 📚 becoming content experts and ✨ juggling extra responsibilities — all while going above and beyond.
This quarter, we want to send #congratulations to Savannah Schweikert,
Joshua Rains, Breanna Whitaker, Stephanie Cates, Zoie Bondurant, Micah Rasnick, Shelbie Williams, and Rebecca Fanning👏 for making an incredible impact early in their first year of teaching!
Please join us in celebrating all of the talent, dedication and hard work of these Rookies of the Quarter! 🌟
#RookiesOfTheQuarter #NewTeachers #MakingADifference #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Sponsored by First Community Bank of Shelbyville 🏦
🌟 9th Grade: Webb Schmidt
🌟 10th Grade: Hailey Manning
🌟 11th Grade: AJ Manus
🌟 12th Grade: Akayna Hadad
📚 Teacher of the Month: Mr. Simmons – World History
We're proud to recognize these outstanding individuals for their hard work, leadership, and positive impact on our school community. Keep up the great work, Champions!
#CascadeChampions #StudentOfTheMonth #TeacherOfTheMonth #CommunityPride #FirstCommunityBank #ExcellenceInEducation
This October 22nd, let's unite by wearing orange 🟠 to show our commitment to kindness 💛, acceptance 🤝 and inclusion 🌍. Together, we can create a world where bullying 🚫 is not tolerated, and every individual feels valued and supported 💪.
Every small act of friendship 🤗 and courage sends a powerful message: we all have the power to make a difference!🌟
Let's make a visible statement that bullying has no place in our communities. Stand up 📣, speak out 🗣️ and show that kindness matters.💖
#FriendshipDay #StopBullying #WearOrange #KindnessMatters #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
#BedfordCountySchools is proud to recognize our 2024–25 educators and schools who have achieved outstanding #student growth and success! 👏
🌟#Congratulations to our TVAAS & TNReady Level 5 and Level 4 Growth Teachers, our Kindergarten & Pre-K Portfolio Teachers and the schools that achieved Level 5 growth!
Your dedication, passion and creativity make a lasting impact, helping #students grow, achieve and reach new heights every day. 🌱We’re proud to celebrate your excellence in teaching and the difference you make across our district!
#GrowthMindset #ExcellenceInEducation #InspiringEducators #MakingADifference #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Don’t let the flu slow you down! Get a free Flu Shot TODAY!
#BedfordCountySchools and the Bedford County Health Department are teaming up to offer #FREE flu shots to our community TODAY, October 21, 2025 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Harris Middle School.
No appointment is needed! It's quick, easy and FREE!
Protect yourself early and stay ahead of the flu this season! Stay healthy this season — see you there!
For more information about the flu vaccine visit: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/FightTheFlu/
#FightFluTN #FightFlu25 #StayHealthy #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts
On Saturday, October 18th, the #CascadeHighSchool band competed at the Forrest Rocket Tournament of Bands and delivered a show-stopping performance that impressed everyone in attendance! From start to finish, the Champions' energy, precision and passion lit up the field. 💪
🏆 In Class E:
🥇 Best in Class Field Commander
🥁 Best in Class Percussion
🎨 Best in Class Color Guard
🥇 1st Place
✨ Overall Awards:
🏅 Best Field Commander
🏅 Best Color Guard
🎵 Overall High Music Score
🎬 Overall High Visual Score
💫 Spirit Award
👑 Grand Champion!
This talented group continues to shine with every performance! Their hard work, teamwork and dedication set the standard for excellence in marching band. 🧡🖤
🎺 Next up: Contest of Champions at MTSU on Saturday, October 25th — performance time is 11:00 a.m.! Come out and cheer them on as they take the field once again! 💥
#MarchingBand #WalkLikeAChampion #CascadeLegacy #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
Cascade High is PROUD to recognize our outstanding teachers who earned Level 4 and Level 5 awards for exceptional student growth on the Tennessee End of Course exams! 📈💪
🔥 Level 5
🏆 Mrs. Cantrell – Algebra I
🏆 Mr. Bankston – U.S. History & Top 5 in Growth in the District!
🏆 Mrs. Yates – Geometry
⚡️ Level 4
🌟 Mrs. Sudduth – Algebra II
🌟 Mrs. Winton – English I
Your dedication, hard work, and passion for student success make Cascade shine! 🌟
💥 Go Champions! Go Cascade! 💥
#OrangeAndBlack #CascadePride #ExcellenceInEducation #TNEOC #TeacherAppreciation #BedfordCountySchools #WalkLikeAChampion
Thanks to the success of last May’s Connected Community 5K, the Shelbyville-Bedford Community Foundation has awarded $20,500 to fund 18 amazing classroom projects across 9 of our schools!
This is the third year of teacher grants, supporting creative learning experiences that go beyond the classroom budget — and the amount of funding has tripled in just three years!
👏 We are so proud of our teachers whose dedication and creativity are bringing these projects to life. Thank you to our community for making this possible! 💛
#TeacherGrants #InnovationInEducation #ConnectedCommunity5K #Grateful #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #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
