Happy National School Communicators Appreciation Day.
Today we went to take a moment to recognize our own #HarrisMiddleSchool PR Liaison Phillip McConnell on National School Communicators Day.
Thank you Mr. McConnell for all of your hard work and dedication to keeping the public aware of all of the good things going on at #HMS and letting the world know how we are trying to always#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
Attention all #HarrisMiddleSchool students and their/parents/guardians:
#HMS will be having an interest meeting for the HMS LEGO Robotics League for the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, May 14 from 5pm-6pm in the HMS Library. If you are interested in joining the team, please make plans to be at the meeting that evening to find out more details about this exciting new addition to the clubs we offer at Harris Middle.
This meeting is open to students who will be students at HMS in all three grades during the 2026-2027 school year and any home school students zoned for HMS during the 2026-2027 school year.
#SoarAboveTheRest
#HMS will be having an interest meeting for the HMS LEGO Robotics League for the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday, May 14 from 5pm-6pm in the HMS Library. If you are interested in joining the team, please make plans to be at the meeting that evening to find out more details about this exciting new addition to the clubs we offer at Harris Middle.
This meeting is open to students who will be students at HMS in all three grades during the 2026-2027 school year and any home school students zoned for HMS during the 2026-2027 school year.
#SoarAboveTheRest
📢Attention Parents and Caregivers of New Students to #BedfordCountySchools!📢
Mark your calendars! 🗓️✏️
New #student registration is happening on:
🗓️ July 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 All schools across the county (Except BCLA and Thomas Magnet School)!
For the documents you need to bring and other information: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/registration-and-enrollment
Don’t miss this opportunity to enroll your child for the upcoming school year. Let’s start this journey of learning and growth together!📚🌟
#NewStudentRegistration #BackToSchool #EducationMatters
⏰ It’s That Time of Year! ⏰
📣 Parents & Caregivers: Skyward Student Information Verification is NOW OPEN!
📝 It only takes about 5 minutes to make sure your child’s information is up to date:
✔️ Emergency contacts
✔️ People authorized to pick up your student (always good to have backups!)
✔️ Address and phone number updates
🔑 Keeping this information current helps ensure your child’s safety and supports smooth communication with the school.
📅 Don’t wait. Log in today and get it done! ✅
If you’re unsure of your Skyward login, please contact your child's school.
👉 Visit the Skyward information page: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/skyward
#StayConnected #StayInformed #StudentSafety #BedfordCountySchools
📣 Parents & Caregivers: Skyward Student Information Verification is NOW OPEN!
📝 It only takes about 5 minutes to make sure your child’s information is up to date:
✔️ Emergency contacts
✔️ People authorized to pick up your student (always good to have backups!)
✔️ Address and phone number updates
🔑 Keeping this information current helps ensure your child’s safety and supports smooth communication with the school.
📅 Don’t wait. Log in today and get it done! ✅
If you’re unsure of your Skyward login, please contact your child's school.
👉 Visit the Skyward information page: https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/skyward
#StayConnected #StayInformed #StudentSafety #BedfordCountySchools
Friday, May 8, the #HarrisMiddleSchool 6th and 7th Grade Bands will be holding their Spring Concert. This event will take place in the #HMS Auditorium.
Students will begin warming up at 5pm, auditorium doors will open to the public at 6:15, and the Spring Concert will start at 6:30.
Come support our wonderful band students and enjoy a fun, free, night of music and help our students to #SoarAboveTheRest.
Students will begin warming up at 5pm, auditorium doors will open to the public at 6:15, and the Spring Concert will start at 6:30.
Come support our wonderful band students and enjoy a fun, free, night of music and help our students to #SoarAboveTheRest.
🎉🎓It's TODAY!🎓🎉
📣Join us for #ParentUniversity at #HarrisMiddleSchool TODAY from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM! Interpreters will be available.
🔍Learn what it means for your child to navigate high school successfully, grow independence, maintain balance and get ready for college and careers.
Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪
📢 Spread the word! See you there! 👋
#StudentSuccess #Free #BePrepared #Education #BedfordCountySchools
📣Join us for #ParentUniversity at #HarrisMiddleSchool TODAY from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM! Interpreters will be available.
🔍Learn what it means for your child to navigate high school successfully, grow independence, maintain balance and get ready for college and careers.
Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪
📢 Spread the word! See you there! 👋
#StudentSuccess #Free #BePrepared #Education #BedfordCountySchools
Recently, #HarrisMiddleSchool Agriculture Teacher Sarah Beth Stallings was featured in a blog post on the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Blog.
The blog, Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week: Reflections from the Classroom, includes quotes from teachers from multiple locations across the country. The quote from Mrs. Stallings, along with a photo of Mrs. Stallings teaching at #HMS, is a little over halfway into the blog post.
Congratulations to our own Mrs. Stallings for this honor. Now others are learning how blessed we are to have you at HMS, helping us to #SoarAboveTheRest.
To read the entire blog go the this link:
https://www.niet.org/newsroom/show/blog/celebrating-teacher-appreciation-week-stories-from-the-classroom
📅📌 Only a few days to go, and more than 1,000 people are already signed up for the 2nd Annual #ConnectedCommunity5K! Not signed up yet? There's still time - you can sign up all the way to race day!⏰
Run or walk and be part of something special as we come together to support #BedfordCountySchools and other important community initiatives. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
👟 Every Bedford County School will have a team, and community teams are welcome too — or you can join as an individual. However you choose to participate, everyone is welcome! #SouthsideElementarySchool is still leading with the biggest team so far!
💐 Bonus: The event will take place Mother’s Day weekend, giving us the perfect opportunity to celebrate moms in a meaningful way. All mothers will be honored on this day! Make plans to participate with your mom, or if she’s no longer with us, walk or run in her memory. 💖
Register here: https://runsignup.com/connectedcommunity5k
#CC5K #BedfordCountyTN #BridgeBedford
Attention CURRENT #HarrisMiddleSchool and #Liberty 8th graders!
Are you ready for high school?
If you are a current 8th grade student at either #HMS or Liberty you can sign up for Eagle Flight School, which will take place on Monday June 1 and Tuesday June 2 from 8am to 3pm.
Lunch and snacks will be provided both days.
There be an ice cream social.
These two days will help you get ready for high school by;
-exploring 10+ career pathways through hands-on activities,
-learning from real professionals in the fields of aerospace, health care, law enforcement, welding, coding, and more,
-learn how to navigate SCHS campus like a pro,
-discover clubs, electives, and other opportunities for your freshman year.
Scan the QR Code in the attached image to sign up or see your GEAR UP coordinators.
#SoarAboveTheRest
Are you ready for high school?
If you are a current 8th grade student at either #HMS or Liberty you can sign up for Eagle Flight School, which will take place on Monday June 1 and Tuesday June 2 from 8am to 3pm.
Lunch and snacks will be provided both days.
There be an ice cream social.
These two days will help you get ready for high school by;
-exploring 10+ career pathways through hands-on activities,
-learning from real professionals in the fields of aerospace, health care, law enforcement, welding, coding, and more,
-learn how to navigate SCHS campus like a pro,
-discover clubs, electives, and other opportunities for your freshman year.
Scan the QR Code in the attached image to sign up or see your GEAR UP coordinators.
#SoarAboveTheRest
Happy Interpreter Appreciation Day!
Today, we honor our incredible #HarrisMiddleSchool interpreter Anahi Anica. She bridges the gap between languages and cultures at #HMS, ensuring everyone can be heard and understood.
Whether it's in the classroom, at events, or within the community, Anahi plays a vital role in bringing people together and helping them to #SoarAboveTheRest.
Thank You for the amazing work you do every day to support our students, families, and staff!
#InterpreterAppreciationDay
Today, we honor our incredible #HarrisMiddleSchool interpreter Anahi Anica. She bridges the gap between languages and cultures at #HMS, ensuring everyone can be heard and understood.
Whether it's in the classroom, at events, or within the community, Anahi plays a vital role in bringing people together and helping them to #SoarAboveTheRest.
Thank You for the amazing work you do every day to support our students, families, and staff!
#InterpreterAppreciationDay
🩺 Happy National School Nurse Appreciation Day! 🩺
Today we celebrate the amazing school nurses across #BedfordCountySchools who show up every day with compassion, expertise and heart. #ThankYou for caring for our #students, supporting our staff and helping keep our schools healthy, safe and ready to learn.👏
We appreciate all that you do!🫶
#SchoolNurseAppreciationDay #CaringForOurStudents #HealthCareHeroes #BedfordProud
Today we celebrate the amazing school nurses across #BedfordCountySchools who show up every day with compassion, expertise and heart. #ThankYou for caring for our #students, supporting our staff and helping keep our schools healthy, safe and ready to learn.👏
We appreciate all that you do!🫶
#SchoolNurseAppreciationDay #CaringForOurStudents #HealthCareHeroes #BedfordProud
✨🌍Happy Interpreter Appreciation Day!🌍✨
Today, we honor the incredible interpreters who bridge the gap between languages and cultures, ensuring everyone can be heard and understood. 🌟 Whether it's in the classroom, at events or within the community, interpreters play a vital role in bringing people together.
#ThankYou for the amazing work you do every day to support our #students, families and staff! 🙌💬
#InterpreterAppreciationDay #BridgingCultures #LanguageMatters #CommunityConnection #BedfordCountySchools
Today, #HarrisMiddleSchool would like to take a moment to recognize one of our own, Nurse Tori Woods, on National School Nurse Appreciation Day.
Thank you Nurse Tori for being the amazing person that you are and for all the you do for the faculty, staff, admin, and students of #HMS.
Thank you for helping us to all #SoarAboveTheRest.
Thank you Nurse Tori for being the amazing person that you are and for all the you do for the faculty, staff, admin, and students of #HMS.
Thank you for helping us to all #SoarAboveTheRest.
🎉✨ Celebrating Excellence: Support Staff of the Year! ✨🎉
We recently had the honor of recognizing our incredible support staff at the Support Staff of the Year Celebration! 💪🌟 It was a wonderful celebration filled with gratitude, laughter and well-deserved recognition for those who go above and beyond every single day.
🏆 #Congratulations to this year’s award recipients! Your hard work and dedication inspire us all, and we’re proud to celebrate all that you do.
🙏 #ThankYou to everyone who helped make this event so special, and to those who joined us in showing support and appreciation. It truly meant a lot.
📸To see all the photos from the event, visit: www.bedfordk12tn.com/photoalbums
#SupportStaffOfTheYear #WeAppreciateYou #MakingADifference #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
We recently had the honor of recognizing our incredible support staff at the Support Staff of the Year Celebration! 💪🌟 It was a wonderful celebration filled with gratitude, laughter and well-deserved recognition for those who go above and beyond every single day.
🏆 #Congratulations to this year’s award recipients! Your hard work and dedication inspire us all, and we’re proud to celebrate all that you do.
🙏 #ThankYou to everyone who helped make this event so special, and to those who joined us in showing support and appreciation. It truly meant a lot.
📸To see all the photos from the event, visit: www.bedfordk12tn.com/photoalbums
#SupportStaffOfTheYear #WeAppreciateYou #MakingADifference #BedfordProud #BedfordCountySchools
🎓Join Us for Parent University!🎓 It's for all, and it's #FREE!
🗓️ Date: May 7th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: #HarrisMiddleSchool
📣Attention, parents!📣 Our next Parent University session is just around the corner, and this one focuses on how to prepare for high school.
Learn what it means for your child to navigate high school successfully, grow independence, maintain balance and get ready for college and careers.
🏆 Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪
📢 Spread the Word! See you there! 👋
#ParentUniversity #FutureSuccess #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordCountySchools
🗓️ Date: May 7th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: #HarrisMiddleSchool
📣Attention, parents!📣 Our next Parent University session is just around the corner, and this one focuses on how to prepare for high school.
Learn what it means for your child to navigate high school successfully, grow independence, maintain balance and get ready for college and careers.
🏆 Knowledge is power, and your involvement matters!💡💪
📢 Spread the Word! See you there! 👋
#ParentUniversity #FutureSuccess #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWeGrow #BedfordCountySchools
It's Teacher Appreciation Week at #HarrisMiddleSchool this week. #HMS teachers will enjoy a meal every day this week thanks to several great sponsors, including:
HMS GEAR UP
Tyler Bowman and Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church
Farm Bureau Insurance - Shelbyville 323 Bethany Lane
HMS Student Council
Debbie Gatewood - Onward Realtor
Jeff Floyd and Farm Bureau Insurance
Walmart Transportation 6082
Dunkin' Donuts - Shelbyville
Sonic - Shelbyville
Casa Mexican - Shelbyville
Bell Buckle Cafe - Bell Buckle
Thank you to all of our sponsors, organizations,and restaurants for helping to make this a special week for our amazing teachers at HMS!
#SoarAboveTheRest
HMS GEAR UP
Tyler Bowman and Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church
Farm Bureau Insurance - Shelbyville 323 Bethany Lane
HMS Student Council
Debbie Gatewood - Onward Realtor
Jeff Floyd and Farm Bureau Insurance
Walmart Transportation 6082
Dunkin' Donuts - Shelbyville
Sonic - Shelbyville
Casa Mexican - Shelbyville
Bell Buckle Cafe - Bell Buckle
Thank you to all of our sponsors, organizations,and restaurants for helping to make this a special week for our amazing teachers at HMS!
#SoarAboveTheRest
📢It's TODAY!📢
🚨 UPDATE: Please note a date change as Kindergarten Registration will now take place on two different days at different schools.📢
On May 5, #CartwrightElementarySchool, #CascadeElementarySchool, #LearningWayElementarySchool and #LibertySchool will hold Kindergarten registration at each of their schools, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
On May 6, #CommunityElementarySchool, #EakinElementarySchool, #EastSideElementarySchool and #SouthsideElementarySchool will hold Kindergarten registration at each of their schools, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
Will you have a pre-k or kindergarten student this fall? ❤️📚 Mark your calendars as Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration are almost here!
Please see the graphics or check the link below for more information.
https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/prekandkregistration
Questions? Call 931-684-3284 and ask for Kim Joyce.
#WeLoveOurStudents #Education #WhyIChooseBCS #BedfordCountySchools
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who inspire curiosity, nurture growth and shape the future of our students every single day. Your dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment make a lasting difference in countless lives across our schools.
We are truly grateful for all that you do today and every day.
Let’s celebrate our educators by showing appreciation and saying thank you today!
#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMS #SoarAboveTheRest
Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who inspire curiosity, nurture growth and shape the future of our students every single day. Your dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment make a lasting difference in countless lives across our schools.
We are truly grateful for all that you do today and every day.
Let’s celebrate our educators by showing appreciation and saying thank you today!
#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMS #SoarAboveTheRest
🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍎
Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who inspire curiosity, nurture growth and shape the future of our #students every single day. Your dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment make a lasting difference in countless lives across our schools.
We are truly grateful for all that you do today and every day. 💛
Let’s celebrate our educators by showing appreciation and saying thank you today!
#TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankYouTeachers #WeLoveOurTeachers #MakingADifference #BedfordCountySchools
Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who inspire curiosity, nurture growth and shape the future of our #students every single day. Your dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment make a lasting difference in countless lives across our schools.
We are truly grateful for all that you do today and every day. 💛
Let’s celebrate our educators by showing appreciation and saying thank you today!
#TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankYouTeachers #WeLoveOurTeachers #MakingADifference #BedfordCountySchools
