🎸 Turning a Grant Into New Opportunities Through Music 🎶

A $2,200 Teacher Grant - a result of funds raised through the #CC5K - is helping Chase King, Music Teacher at #HarrisMiddleSchool, bring his project, “Strum, Strive, & Succeed: Cultivating a Growth Mindset Through Music,” to life. 🎶

With the grant, Mr. King purchased 25 acoustic guitars, stands, replacement strings and 100 guitar picks, giving #students the opportunity to experience music in a hands-on way while developing new skills, building confidence and learning the value of practice and perseverance. 🎸✨

Guitar also provides students with another meaningful entry point into music education, especially for those who may not connect with traditional band or theory-focused lessons. As students develop their skills, the program is helping build interest and a foundation for the guitar program at #ShelbyvilleCentralHighSchool.

For Mr. King, creating these opportunities for students is at the heart of the program. “I'm passionate about giving every student the chance to experience the joy and academic benefits of making music, and this guitar program is helping me do exactly that!”

Through this grant, one classroom has gained more than just new instruments. It has gained new opportunities for students to learn, grow and discover the joy of making music. ❤️🎶

#MusicEducation #GrowthMindset #StudentSuccessIsOurWhy #WeAreHarris #ILovePublicSchools #BedfordCountySchools

🦅 HMS Sports Weekly Recap | August 24–28 🏐⚽🏈

Hello and happy Friday to all of our #HarrisMiddleSchool family and friends! The final full week of August was another action-packed one for #HMS Sports, with wins, tough battles, and plenty of Eagle pride on display!

So, let’s turn on EagleVision and take a look back at the week that was in #HMS Sports! 🦅💙💛

MONDAY

HMS Girls Soccer got things started with a big night against Tullahoma!

The Varsity Eaglettes came away with a 4–0 victory, with Emily Grijalva finding the back of the net three times and Daleysa Hernandez adding a goal. Gaby Reyes recorded the clean sheet in goal.

The JV Eaglettes made it a clean sweep, defeating Tullahoma 5–0! Lily Ward and Sofia Villarreal scored two goals each, while Xiemena Reyes added a goal of her own. Pyper Dixon helped secure the shutout in goal.

🏐 HMS Volleyball took on Battle Creek Middle School. Both JV and Varsity battled hard in a long, difficult match, but both teams ultimately fell 0–2.

TUESDAY

HOW ABOUT THOSE EAGLES?! 🦅🔥

Harris Middle Football picked up its first win of the season, defeating Coffee County 32–6 at home!

The defense was flying around the ball all night, while the offense leaned on a strong running game to power the Eagles to victory.

Coach Ransom summed up the win perfectly:

“The win was perfect timing for something we have been working for, and we are still stacking days to continue to improve our daily habits.”

🏆 Players of the Game

• 💥 Lecurtis Garmon — aka “The Tackling Machine”

• 🦅 A’Kayden Haggard — aka “Mr. 90+ Yard Interception Return for a Touchdown”

HMS Volleyball was back in action Tuesday night, traveling to Webb. Our JV team fought through three straight sets and brought home the victory! Varsity fell short in straight sets, but continued to battle from start to finish.

WEDNESDAY

The HMS Girls Soccer teams hit the road to take on Gladeville—and came home with two more victories!

Varsity defeated Gladeville 3–1, with Macey Peacock scoring twice and Daleysa Hernandez adding another goal.

JV continued its winning ways with a dominant 6–0 shutout! Xiemena Reyes scored twice, while Trinity Perkins, Alyce Sadler, Sofia Villarreal, and Aileen Ochoa each found the back of the net.

Trinity Perkins and Xiemena Reyes each recorded an assist, while Gaby Reyes and Adaley Anchondo teamed up in goal to secure the shutout.

THURSDAY

HMS Volleyball wrapped up a busy week with its third match in four days, hosting Coffee County.

JV fell in straight sets, while Varsity battled to the very end before falling 2–1.

The final scores may not have gone our way, but the results don't tell the story of how hard our ladies played! 💪🦅

FRIDAY

We wrap up the week with HMS Cross Country hitting the road for a meet at Community High School!

🏃 Boys — 4:00 PM
🏃‍♀️ Girls — 4:30 PM

Good luck to all of our runners as they hit the course this afternoon! Run hard, race smart, and SOAR! 🦅

From the soccer pitch to the volleyball court, from the football field to the cross-country course, it was another busy week of #HMS Sports!

Let's keep building, keep battling, and keep #SoarAboveTheRest!

GO EAGLES! 🦅💙💛

#HarrisMiddleSchool #HMSSports #SoarAboveTheRest

Picture Day at #HarrisMiddleSchool is now only 13 days away!

#HMS Picture Day will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Retakes will take place for those that miss that day or need a picture retaken on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Those getting their pictures taken are asked to please not wear green since a green screen will be used to take the pictures.

Happy Horse Show Break, #HarrisMiddleSchool Family!

We hope you are all able to take a moment to relax, recharge, perhaps enjoy the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and/or make memories that last a lifetime during this time off.

Wishing you a week filled with sunshine, smiles and celebration!

Horse Show Break Dates are Monday, August 31 -Monday, September 7. Students will return to schools on Tuesday, September 8.

IMPORTANT 7TH GRADE PARENT & GUARDIAN REMINDER

All 7th-grade students at #HarrisMiddleSchool are required to have the Tdap booster in order to meet Tennessee state immunization requirements.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE: September 8, 2026

Students with incomplete health records will not be able to return to school on September 8 until the required documentation has been received.

If your child still needs the Tdap booster, immunizations may be obtained through your child’s healthcare provider or the Bedford County Health Department.

Bedford County Health Department

140 Dover Street, Shelbyville, TN

931-684-3426

After your child receives the immunization, please make sure #HMS receives the original Tennessee Certificate of Immunization or has the certificate faxed directly from the healthcare provider. Photocopies are not acceptable.

For questions, please contact HMS School Nurse Tori Woods, RN at 931-684-5195.

Thank you for taking care of this as soon as possible and helping ensure your child is ready to return to school on September 8!

#SoarAboveTheRest

Congratulation to our #HarrisMiddleSchool August 2026 Students of the Month:


6th Grade: Yairt Grijalva
7th Grade: Daleysa Hernandez Cervantes
8th Grade: Emerson Trice

Thank you Yairt, Daleysa, and Emerson for showing all of us at #HMS how to #SoarAboveTheRest!

✨ 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

🌟🌮Spirit Day Alert!🌮🌟

📌📅Mark your calendars and 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, teachers and friends! 🌮❤️

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/page/how-to-give-back-to-my-school.

#SupportOurSchools #EatForACause #DosBros #CommunityInvolvement #Generous #BedfordCountySchools

HMS Sports Weekly Preview | August 24-28

Happy Monday, #HarrisMiddleSchool Family! We are officially entering the final week before #HorseShowBreak, and you know what that means — another action-packed week of #HMS Sports is here! 🦅💙💛

Let’s turn on EagleVision and take a look at what’s ahead this week!

Monday, August 24

🏐 HMS Volleyball will be in action Monday night as they welcome Battle Creek to the HMS Gym! JV gets things started at 5:30 p.m., with Varsity following on the court after the JV game.

⚽ HMS Girls Soccer will hit the road to take on Tullahoma, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

Speaking of HMS Girls Soccer, the Varsity squad battled to a 1-1 tie Friday night at home against Franklin County, while the Junior Varsity also finished in a tie, 0-0.

Tuesday, August 25

🏈 HMS Football is BACK HOME! After back-to-back road games our Eagles return to the SCHS Football Stadium looking to bring home a win against Coffee County. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.!

🏐 HMS Volleyball will also be on the road Tuesday as they travel across the county to take on Webb. This match will begin at 4:30 p.m., which is earlier than the team's usual start time.

Wednesday, August 26

⚽ HMS Girls Soccer will hit the road again Wednesday as they travel to Gladeville. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 27

🏐 HMS Volleyball returns home Thursday to close out the week as they take on Coffee County. First serve is scheduled for the usual 5:30 p.m. start time.

📣 Come out and support our HMS Student-Athletes!

Our student-athletes put in countless hours working to be the best they can be — both in the classroom and in competition. And let's not forget our incredible coaches, who pour their hearts and souls into helping our students grow as athletes, students, and people.

Your support means more than you know! So grab the family, come out to a game, and let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Eagles and Eaglettes! 🦅

Have a wonderful week, #HMS Family, and as always, may you all #SoarAboveTheRest! 💙💛

📢Town Hall Update📢

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s Town Hall with Superintendent Tim Harwell, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Harris Middle School, will be rescheduled for a later date.

We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this change may cause.

Information about the new date will be shared once it has been determined.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of #BedfordCountySchools. ❤️

💚See Something. Say Something.📢

#Student safety is a top priority at #BedfordCountySchools, and reporting suspicious activity is a key part of that. 🔎

If you notice something unusual, something concerning or something that just doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Speak up. Sharing what you see could help prevent a situation before it happens.💪

🔎See something.

📢 Say something.

💚 Your voice can protect a life.

#BeAware #YourVoiceMatters #SeeSomethingSaySomething #StrongerTogether #WeAreBedford