💙💛 A BIG THANK YOU! 💛💙
From all of us at #HarrisMiddleSchool, a heartfelt THANK YOU to Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene for generously providing our #HMS teachers with a delicious and thoughtful breakfast to welcome us back from Fall Break!
Your kindness, support, and encouragement mean so much to our staff. We are grateful to have community partners who go the extra mile to show appreciation for our teachers and the work they do each day for our students.
Thank you for helping us continue to #SoarAboveTheRest!
🎾 **HMS TENNIS TRYOUTS | OCTOBER 28–30** 🎾
Are you ready to join the #HarrisMiddleSchool Eagles and Eaglettes on the tennis court? It's time to get ready for tryouts!
The **HMS Boys and Girls Tennis Teams** will hold tryouts Wednesday, October 28, through Friday, October 30, from **4:00–6:00 PM each day** at the H.V. Griffin Tennis Courts.
📌 **TRYOUT DETAILS:**
🎾 **Dates:** October 28–30
⏰ **Time:** 4:00–6:00 PM each day
📍 **Location:** H.V. Griffin Tennis Courts
**What to Bring:**
- Your own tennis racquet
- Water
- Properly fitting tennis shoes
📋 **Sports Physical Required:** All students trying out must have a current sports physical dated **April 15, 2026, or later.**
👥 **Who Can Try Out?**
Students enrolled at Harris Middle School, Liberty, or Thomas Magnet, as well as homeschool students zoned for these schools, are eligible to try out.
📣 **A Few Tips for Future Eagles and Eaglettes:**
Students are encouraged to attend all three days and practice independently before tryouts. New to tennis? No problem! YouTube has helpful instructional videos covering the basics, including forehand and backhand swings. A little preparation can go a long way!
❓ **Questions?** Visit Coach Russell during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 22.
Get those racquets ready, and we'll see you on the court! 🦅🎾
#HMS #HarrisMiddleSchool #SoarAboveTheRest
Are you ready to join the #HarrisMiddleSchool Eagles and Eaglettes on the tennis court? It's time to get ready for tryouts!
The **HMS Boys and Girls Tennis Teams** will hold tryouts Wednesday, October 28, through Friday, October 30, from **4:00–6:00 PM each day** at the H.V. Griffin Tennis Courts.
📌 **TRYOUT DETAILS:**
🎾 **Dates:** October 28–30
⏰ **Time:** 4:00–6:00 PM each day
📍 **Location:** H.V. Griffin Tennis Courts
**What to Bring:**
- Your own tennis racquet
- Water
- Properly fitting tennis shoes
📋 **Sports Physical Required:** All students trying out must have a current sports physical dated **April 15, 2026, or later.**
👥 **Who Can Try Out?**
Students enrolled at Harris Middle School, Liberty, or Thomas Magnet, as well as homeschool students zoned for these schools, are eligible to try out.
📣 **A Few Tips for Future Eagles and Eaglettes:**
Students are encouraged to attend all three days and practice independently before tryouts. New to tennis? No problem! YouTube has helpful instructional videos covering the basics, including forehand and backhand swings. A little preparation can go a long way!
❓ **Questions?** Visit Coach Russell during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 22.
Get those racquets ready, and we'll see you on the court! 🦅🎾
#HMS #HarrisMiddleSchool #SoarAboveTheRest
Congratulations to our Bridge Bedford #HarrisMiddleSchool Students of the Week for October 19-23:
6th Grade: Karma Farmer
7th Grade: Yesseina Solis Medina
8th Grade: Slayleigh Doak
Thank you ladies for showing us all at #HMS how to #SoarAboveTheRest!
6th Grade: Karma Farmer
7th Grade: Yesseina Solis Medina
8th Grade: Slayleigh Doak
Thank you ladies for showing us all at #HMS how to #SoarAboveTheRest!
🏆 **HMS SPORTS WEEKLY PREVIEW | October 26–30** 🦅
Happy Tuesday, #HarrisMiddleSchool Family and Friends! 💙💛
Fall Break is behind us, and Halloween is right around the corner! 🎃 But before we break out the costumes, **HMS Winter Sports kick into gear TONIGHT!** Let's take a look at what's happening this week in Eagles athletics!
🤼 **TUESDAY | October 27**
HMS Wrestling hits the road to compete in Moore County!
🤼 **THURSDAY | October 29**
HMS Wrestling returns to the mats as the Eagles travel to Coffee County!
🏀 **THURSDAY | October 29**
HMS Basketball travels to Christiana for its next matchup!
⏰ **Game Times:**
-NO JV Games
- 6:00 PM — Varsity Girls
- Following the Varsity Girls — Varsity Boys
🏀 **FRIDAY | October 30**
HMS Basketball returns home to host Columbia Academy for its second game of the season! Come out and support our Eagles and Eaglettes!
⏰ **Game Times:**
- 4:00 PM — JV Girls
- 5:00 PM — JV Boys
- 6:00 PM — Varsity Girls
- Following the Varsity Girls — Varsity Boys
And that's a wrap for this week's **HMS Sports Weekly Preview!** 🦅
There's a LOT happening around #HMS this week! Come out, cheer loud, and support our incredible coaches and student-athletes as our winter sports seasons get underway.
Let's show them what it means to be an Eagle and help all our teams **#SoarAboveTheRest!** 💙💛
🎃 **ATTENTION, #HarrisMiddleSchool FAMILY AND FRIENDS!** 👻
Get ready for some Halloween fun at #HMS! This Friday, **October 30**, we’ll have a school-wide dress-up day and Halloween Pep Rally! 🦅🎉
Students are welcome to dress up for the occasion, but please remember these important costume guidelines:
🚫 No face coverings
🚫 No weapons or fake weapons
🚫 No blood or gore
✅ All costumes must follow our normal school dress code.
We’ll also have **Student Costume Rewards during lunch, a Teacher Costume Contest, and MORE Halloween fun!** 🎃👻
We can’t wait to see our Eagles and Eaglettes show off their Halloween spirit! Let’s make it a fun and memorable day at #HMS!
💙💛 **Soar Above the Rest!**
Get ready for some Halloween fun at #HMS! This Friday, **October 30**, we’ll have a school-wide dress-up day and Halloween Pep Rally! 🦅🎉
Students are welcome to dress up for the occasion, but please remember these important costume guidelines:
🚫 No face coverings
🚫 No weapons or fake weapons
🚫 No blood or gore
✅ All costumes must follow our normal school dress code.
We’ll also have **Student Costume Rewards during lunch, a Teacher Costume Contest, and MORE Halloween fun!** 🎃👻
We can’t wait to see our Eagles and Eaglettes show off their Halloween spirit! Let’s make it a fun and memorable day at #HMS!
💙💛 **Soar Above the Rest!**
Harris Middle School 8th grade students will take the Pre-ACT test on Wednesday and Thursday October 28-29. Come prepared to do your best!
*All grades will report to school on a regular schedule.
📢 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
🎀❤️ Standing Together for a Drug-Free Future ❤️🎀
This week, #BedfordCountySchools are joining the nationwide effort to say NO to drugs ❌ and YES to healthy, positive choices.💪
Red Ribbon Week is a time to raise awareness 📣, support one another 🤝 and celebrate living a drug-free lifestyle. 🎉❤️ Together, we can encourage healthy habits, strong friendships and a bright future 🌟❤️ for all our #students.
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFree #HealthyChoices #TogetherWeCan #WeAreBCS #BedfordCountySchools
This week, #BedfordCountySchools are joining the nationwide effort to say NO to drugs ❌ and YES to healthy, positive choices.💪
Red Ribbon Week is a time to raise awareness 📣, support one another 🤝 and celebrate living a drug-free lifestyle. 🎉❤️ Together, we can encourage healthy habits, strong friendships and a bright future 🌟❤️ for all our #students.
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFree #HealthyChoices #TogetherWeCan #WeAreBCS #BedfordCountySchools
🍁✨ Fall Break Reminder! ✨🍁
This is a friendly reminder that there will be #NoSchool, Friday, October 23–Monday, October 26 for Fall break.🏫🍂 We want to wish all of our #HarrisMiddleSchool Family a happy and restful time off! 🎃🍎🍁
Take this time to enjoy the season 🍂, savor some cozy moments ☕🧣 and return refreshed and ready to continue a successful school year. 📚✨ Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 27. 📌🗓️
This is a friendly reminder that there will be #NoSchool, Friday, October 23–Monday, October 26 for Fall break.🏫🍂 We want to wish all of our #HarrisMiddleSchool Family a happy and restful time off! 🎃🍎🍁
Take this time to enjoy the season 🍂, savor some cozy moments ☕🧣 and return refreshed and ready to continue a successful school year. 📚✨ Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 27. 📌🗓️
🍁✨ Fall Break Reminder! ✨🍁
This is a friendly reminder that there will be #NoSchool, TOMORROW, October 23–26 for Fall break.🏫🍂 We want to wish all #students, families and staff a happy and restful time off! 🎃🍎🍁
Take this time to enjoy the season 🍂, savor some cozy moments ☕🧣 and return refreshed and ready to continue a successful school year. 📚✨ Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 27. 📌🗓️
#FallBreak #HappyFall #RelaxAndRecharge #BedfordCountySchools
This is a friendly reminder that there will be #NoSchool, TOMORROW, October 23–26 for Fall break.🏫🍂 We want to wish all #students, families and staff a happy and restful time off! 🎃🍎🍁
Take this time to enjoy the season 🍂, savor some cozy moments ☕🧣 and return refreshed and ready to continue a successful school year. 📚✨ Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 27. 📌🗓️
#FallBreak #HappyFall #RelaxAndRecharge #BedfordCountySchools
🚨 Friendly Reminder🚨
TOMORROW, October 22, there is #NoSchool for #students as teachers meet with families for #ParentTeacherConferences.
➡️This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and learn more about your child’s progress, celebrate successes and discuss ways to support learning at home!
#StayInvolved #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeLoveOurParents #BCSParents #BedfordCountySchools
TOMORROW, October 22, there is #NoSchool for #students as teachers meet with families for #ParentTeacherConferences.
➡️This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and learn more about your child’s progress, celebrate successes and discuss ways to support learning at home!
#StayInvolved #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeLoveOurParents #BCSParents #BedfordCountySchools
Friendly Reminder #HMS Family:
Thursday, October 22, which is tomorrow, there is #NoSchool for students as teachers meet with families for Parent Teacher Conferences.
This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and learn more about your child’s progress, celebrate successes and discuss ways to support learning at home!
Parent/Teacher Conferences at #HarrisMiddleSchool will take place from 12pm-6pm. Please use the Official Bedford County Schools App to contact teachers for more information.
💗 Wear Pink TOMORROW, October 22, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and show support for everyone whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. 💕 Whether you're honoring a loved one, celebrating a survivor or standing with someone currently fighting breast cancer, wearing pink is a simple way to share a message of hope, strength and encouragement.💪🩷
🌸 Join Bedford County Schools in wearing pink TOMORROW, October 22! Let's come together to honor those we've lost, celebrate survivors and remind those facing this journey that they are not alone. Every voice matters, every act of kindness counts and together, we can make a difference! 🫶
#BreastCancerAwareness #WearPink #WeAreBedford #BedfordCountySchools
🧡 Friendship Day – Stand Up Against Bullying! 🧡
This October 21, 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
This October 21, 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
📢🦠It's TODAY! 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!
📅 TODAY, 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
🧡 **FRIENDSHIP DAY AT #HMS!** 🧡
Attention, #HarrisMiddleSchool Family! Wednesday, October 21, is **Friendship Day at #HMS**, and we’re encouraging everyone to help spread kindness and celebrate friendship! 🦅
Here’s how we’re celebrating:
🧡 **Dress for Friendship!** Students are encouraged to wear orange, twin with a friend, or rock their favorite pajamas for the day!
💌 **Pass the Kindness!** We’ll have *Viral Friendship Cards* featuring different acts of kindness. Students and teachers are encouraged to complete the act of kindness for another student or staff member, give them the card, and keep the kindness moving by passing it along to someone new throughout the school day!
🤝 **Lunch with Friends!** Students will enjoy flexible seating during lunch, giving them the opportunity to sit wherever they would like within their mini-school!
Let’s fill the halls of #HMS with friendship, positivity, and acts of kindness! Remember, even the smallest act of kindness can make someone's day a little brighter. ☀️
🧡 **#TakeAStandBeAFriend** this Wednesday, October 21, because **good friends make a brighter HMS!**
Attention, #HarrisMiddleSchool Family! Wednesday, October 21, is **Friendship Day at #HMS**, and we’re encouraging everyone to help spread kindness and celebrate friendship! 🦅
Here’s how we’re celebrating:
🧡 **Dress for Friendship!** Students are encouraged to wear orange, twin with a friend, or rock their favorite pajamas for the day!
💌 **Pass the Kindness!** We’ll have *Viral Friendship Cards* featuring different acts of kindness. Students and teachers are encouraged to complete the act of kindness for another student or staff member, give them the card, and keep the kindness moving by passing it along to someone new throughout the school day!
🤝 **Lunch with Friends!** Students will enjoy flexible seating during lunch, giving them the opportunity to sit wherever they would like within their mini-school!
Let’s fill the halls of #HMS with friendship, positivity, and acts of kindness! Remember, even the smallest act of kindness can make someone's day a little brighter. ☀️
🧡 **#TakeAStandBeAFriend** this Wednesday, October 21, because **good friends make a brighter HMS!**
📣 Attention Parents & Guardians of Current 8th Grade Students!
📢Sign up TODAY to lock in the current rate!📢
#HarrisMiddleSchool is excited to offer an incredible opportunity open to all 8th grade #students attending Bedford County Schools and homeschool students zoned for Bedford County Schools to travel to Washington, D.C. March 29 – April 2, 2027!
Students will enjoy an unforgettable educational experience filled with history, exploration and lasting memories.📚
This opportunity is open to:
✔ Students currently in 8th grade at any Bedford County School during the 2026–2027 school year
✔ Homeschool students currently in 8th grade who are zoned for a Bedford County school
👉If your #student is interested in this exciting opportunity, please see the graphic or visit the link below to learn more:
https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2027-harris-ms-dc-229880/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASFRqNjbGNrBIVGnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrVURw1HSK3hQDlRU6UZbm0bsdFbk6nI475dqwBhoEd8FeX0OC6Qu_d9vQxD_aem__iUgMKuW49Abav3FCjK5zw
🌟Don't miss this opportunity! Secure your spot today!🌟
#StayInformed #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #WeAreHarris #SoarAboveTheRest #BedfordCountySchools
📢Sign up TODAY to lock in the current rate!📢
#HarrisMiddleSchool is excited to offer an incredible opportunity open to all 8th grade #students attending Bedford County Schools and homeschool students zoned for Bedford County Schools to travel to Washington, D.C. March 29 – April 2, 2027!
Students will enjoy an unforgettable educational experience filled with history, exploration and lasting memories.📚
This opportunity is open to:
✔ Students currently in 8th grade at any Bedford County School during the 2026–2027 school year
✔ Homeschool students currently in 8th grade who are zoned for a Bedford County school
👉If your #student is interested in this exciting opportunity, please see the graphic or visit the link below to learn more:
https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2027-harris-ms-dc-229880/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASFRqNjbGNrBIVGnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrVURw1HSK3hQDlRU6UZbm0bsdFbk6nI475dqwBhoEd8FeX0OC6Qu_d9vQxD_aem__iUgMKuW49Abav3FCjK5zw
🌟Don't miss this opportunity! Secure your spot today!🌟
#StayInformed #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #WeAreHarris #SoarAboveTheRest #BedfordCountySchools
🚨 **IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL HARRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS & CAREGIVERS!** 🚨
We have had a fantastic two weeks of cookie dough sales here at #HarrisMiddleSchool, but the finish line is almost here! 🍪
📌 **IN-PERSON ORDERS & MONEY TURN-IN CUT-OFF IS MONDAY MORNING!**
All cookie dough orders and money collected **SHOULD have been turned in by the end of the school day on Friday, October 16.** If your student still has outstanding orders or money to turn in, they have **UNTIL 8:00 AM ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19** to bring everything to the front office.
💻 **ONLINE ORDERING IS STILL OPEN!**
That's right, #HMS Family! You can still place online cookie dough orders through **MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19!** 🍪🙌
🔗 The link to place online orders will be posted in the comments!
Thank you for your incredible support of our cookie dough fundraiser! We appreciate every order and every family helping make this fundraiser a success.
**One last reminder:** If your student still needs to turn in orders and money collected, please make sure everything is in the front office **before 8:00 AM Monday morning!**
Have a wonderful weekend, #HMS Family, and as always, #SoarAboveTheRest! 🦅💙💛
We have had a fantastic two weeks of cookie dough sales here at #HarrisMiddleSchool, but the finish line is almost here! 🍪
📌 **IN-PERSON ORDERS & MONEY TURN-IN CUT-OFF IS MONDAY MORNING!**
All cookie dough orders and money collected **SHOULD have been turned in by the end of the school day on Friday, October 16.** If your student still has outstanding orders or money to turn in, they have **UNTIL 8:00 AM ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19** to bring everything to the front office.
💻 **ONLINE ORDERING IS STILL OPEN!**
That's right, #HMS Family! You can still place online cookie dough orders through **MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19!** 🍪🙌
🔗 The link to place online orders will be posted in the comments!
Thank you for your incredible support of our cookie dough fundraiser! We appreciate every order and every family helping make this fundraiser a success.
**One last reminder:** If your student still needs to turn in orders and money collected, please make sure everything is in the front office **before 8:00 AM Monday morning!**
Have a wonderful weekend, #HMS Family, and as always, #SoarAboveTheRest! 🦅💙💛
Congratulations to our Bridge Bedford #HarrisMiddleSchool Students of the Week for the week of October 12-16:
6th Grade:Liliana Lopez
7th Grade: Amaya Wilson
8th Grade: Christopher Hernandez
Thank you ladies and gentlemen for showing all of at #HMS how to #SoarAboveTheRest!
6th Grade:Liliana Lopez
7th Grade: Amaya Wilson
8th Grade: Christopher Hernandez
Thank you ladies and gentlemen for showing all of at #HMS how to #SoarAboveTheRest!
📢 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
