Southside Elementary School

🌺 Frida Kahlo Dress-Up Day! 🌺

In honor of Frida Kahlo, we’re inviting everyone to wear flowers or bright colors in their hair or on their clothes TOMORROW for our Frida Kahlo Dress-Up Day! 💐🎨

Let’s celebrate her creativity, unique style, and artistic spirit by adding a little color and flair to our school day! 🌸✨

13 days ago, Southside Elementary School

🌟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

14 days ago, Bedford County Schools

This is an orange Bullying Prevention Month graphic for the month of October.

🌟 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

14 days ago, Bedford County Schools

Several people are all posed for a group picture at the SCALI conference in front of a black backdrop.

Two women are posed for a picture at the SCALI conference.

A man and a woman are sitting at a table discussing topics from the conference.

Five women pose for a group picture at the conference.

A woman and a man pose for a picture at the conference.

🎓 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

14 days ago, Bedford County Schools

A group of people are all gathered for a group picture and all but one person is holding up their certificate.

📢🦠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

15 days ago, Bedford County Schools

🌾🎶Learning History the Hands On Way!🎶🌾

All 4th graders in #BedfordCountySchools recently stepped back in time at the American Mule & Bluegrass Festival! 🎉

Students experienced history up close as they learned about blacksmithing 🔨, mule and donkey care 🫏, traditional homesteading skills 🌾, honeybees 🐝 and music 🎶. They even enjoyed ice cream churned by a mule! 🍦

This hands on experience gave students a unique opportunity to learn beyond the classroom while gaining a deeper appreciation for the traditions and history that helped shape our community. 💛

#HeritageEducation #Homesteading #FutureGenerations #Education #BedfordProud

19 days ago, Bedford County Schools

Two people are standing behind a wall holding a mule and a horse while students are sitting in front of them on bleachers listening to them speak.

A woman is standing while holding a plush horse while students are sitting on bleachers in front of her listening to her speak.

Three women are holding a lead rope for three donkeys while one is talking to students who are on the bleachers in front of them.

A woman is holding a picture of a live honeybee on a honeycomb while talking to students who are seated on bleachers in front of her.

There are several students who are sitting on bleachers and each are eating a cup of ice cream.

Three students are posing for a group picture while eating ice cream.

A woman is holding a guitar and talking to students.

A mule is standing on a wooden platform while students watch from below as it churns ice cream.

Students are watching a man make horse shoes.

A man is explaining homesteading to a group of students who are sitting on bleachers in front of him.

✨ 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

19 days ago, Bedford County Schools

First Community Bank debit card graphic with all of the schools' logos on it in English.

First Community Bank debit card graphic with all of the schools' logos on it in Spanish.

📢 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

20 days ago, Bedford County Schools

📚✨We were delighted to welcome Ms. Arellano’s AP and Honors Spanish classes from Webb School to read to our students. Our young readers enjoyed listening to stories and connecting with older students who share a love of language and literacy. What a wonderful day of reading, learning, and community! ❤️📖

22 days ago, Southside Elementary School

🎀✨ Get ready to celebrate Dolly Parton this Friday, September 25th! ✨🎀

We’re honoring Dolly for her music, creativity, kindness, and her love of helping children discover the joy of reading and learning. 📚💗🎶

Students can join the fun by dressing in their favorite Dolly-inspired look!

🌸 Outfit ideas:

🎀 Bows or fun hair accessories
👢 Cowboy boots or boots
👖 Jeans or denim
🌈 Bright colors or fun patterns
✨ Sparkles, rhinestones, or a little glitter
🌻 Floral shirts or dresses
💕 Pink, purple, or other cheerful colors or just a Dolly shirt

Most importantly, come ready to shine, be kind, use your imagination, and celebrate the joy of learning! 📚⭐

#DollyParton #DollyPartonDay #CelebrateDolly #SchoolSpirit #ReadWithDolly #ElementarySchool #Kindness #JoyOfReading

22 days ago, Southside Elementary School

🚗✈️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

22 days ago, Bedford County Schools

Purple Travel Planning Made Easier Graphic

🚔🚒 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

23 days ago, Bedford County Schools

23 days ago, Bedford County Schools

📱 Connection starts here! 💛

Stay connected with Bedford County Schools through the BCS app! Get important updates, school announcements, events, messages, documents, and more—all in one place.

Download the app today and keep up with everything happening in your child’s school community. 🏫✨

#BedfordCountySchools #BCSApp #StayConnected #SchoolCommunity #ParentEngagement

23 days ago, Southside Elementary School

✨ 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

25 days ago, Bedford County Schools

There are several people in this picture who are all posed for a group picture with Mrs. Susan Huff as this is her last meeting.

There are several people seated at tables with their laptops in front of them with one person standing up at the front of the room speaking to them with a board beside her.

📢 For SACP Families

If you use Bedford County Schools’ School Age Care Program (SACP) for childcare, we want to let you know that SACP rates will increase beginning October 19.

We understand that any tuition increase affects families, and this was carefully considered. The cost of operating SACP has increased, including staff pay, food and snacks, supplies, transportation, field trips, and equipment. The updated rates will help us continue providing safe, dependable care from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. before and after school, during school breaks, and throughout the summer - without reducing services or eliminating full-day care.

Families will continue to be charged only for the days their child attends.

📋 See the new tuition rates in this post’s graphics or visit online:
https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/sacp-tuition-information.

💙 Need payment assistance? We can help you apply online for childcare payment assistance through the Tennessee Department of Human Services:
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services/child-care-payment-assistance.html.

Thank you for your understanding and for trusting SACP to care for your children! We are grateful to serve Bedford County families.

#SACP #BCSFamilies #BedfordCountySchools

26 days ago, Bedford County Schools

This is a graphic for SACP to tell parents that there is an important update in English.

This is a graphic for SACP to tell parents that there is an important update in Spanish.

This is the SACP Pricing sheet that has been updated with the new prices in English.

This is the SACP Pricing sheet that has been updated with the new prices in Spanish.

🚔🚒 The Bedford Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is coming to Shelbyville!

On 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

26 days ago, Bedford County Schools

🩺👩‍⚕️ Doctor Day in First Grade! 👨‍⚕️🩺 Our first graders wrapped up their Human Body knowledge unit with the BEST day of hands-on learning! ❤️ We became doctors for the day and practiced Band-Aid Math, solved body system puzzles, matched vaccines to the germs they protect against, sorted foods into their groups, cared for our stuffed-patients, and even put our skills to the test with a game of Operation! 🧠🫀🦴🥦 It was the perfect way to review everything we’ve learned about the amazing human body while learning, playing, and having SO much fun! 👏✨ What a memorable way to finish our unit! 🩺❤️ #Southside #firstgrade

26 days ago, Southside Elementary School

✈️ Ready for Takeoff? Explore a Future in Aviation! 🚁

Students interested in aviation, aircraft or careers that take them to new heights won’t want to miss Girls in Aviation Day! ✈️💙

Hosted by the Middle Tennessee State University WAI Air Raiders Chapter, this FREE community event gives #students and families the opportunity to explore aircraft, meet inspiring women in aviation, learn about exciting career opportunities and experience the world of aviation up close. 🛩️

For students exploring future careers, events like this are a great way to discover how interests can connect to real-world opportunities, including pathways available through Career and Technical Education (CTE). 🎓🛠️

📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Shelbyville Municipal Airport

Whether your #student dreams of becoming a pilot, working with aircraft or pursuing another career in the aviation industry, this is a great opportunity to explore, connect and get inspired! 🌟

The event is FREE and open to everyone. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and learn more!

#CareerAndTechnicalEducation #CTE #Aviation #TrueBlue #FutureReady #BCSFamilies #BefordCountySchools

26 days ago, Bedford County Schools

27 days ago, Bedford County Schools

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