Southside Elementary School, Shelbyville, TN

06/18/2026

We're excited to continue introducing the new staffulty members joining Southside Elementary this year!

🌟 While she may already be a familiar face to many, we're proud to introduce our principal, Kelly Kingree, who recently transitioned from assistant principal into her new leadership role. Her dedication to our students, staff, and families has made a lasting impact, and we're excited for the future of Southside under her leadership. Be sure to help us congratulate her and give her a warm welcome in her new position! 💚💜

06/17/2026

We're excited to start introducing some new faces joining our school family this year! 🎉

First up, please help us welcome our new Assistant Principal, Dr. Kelsey Dennis! We are thrilled to have her on our team and look forward to the positive impacts she will make in our school community.

Stay tuned as we continue to introduce more of the amazing educators and staff members joining us this year!

06/16/2026

🎒✏️ School Supply Shopping Made EASY! 🛒📚

Parents — we’ve got GREAT news!

Our 2026-2027 School Supply Lists are now available on our BCS websites! 🙌

Just click the link below to:
✅ View your child’s supply list, and take this with you to the store, OR
🛍️ Shop it all in ONE click through trusted retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target & more!

➡🔗https://www.bedfordk12tn.com/page/school-supplies

In plenty of time to take advantage of Tennessee's sales tax holiday - July 31 - August 2!

It’s fast, simple and stress-free — everything you need for the first day of school, done in minutes! 💥

06/09/2026

May was crazy for our school and for our partners at Wellworth Bank, but we are excited to celebrate Mrs. Gault, who was Southside’s Wellworth Teacher of the Month for May! We celebrated her today at Summer Learning Camp! 🎉 She’s an incredible teacher, a positivity powerhouse, and a gift to our school! Congratulations, Mrs. Gault, and thank you to Wellworth Bank for celebrating our teachers!
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05/26/2026

🇺🇸☀️ Help Us Make Summer Learning Camp AMAZING! 📚✨

This summer, our campers will be celebrating America’s 250th Birthday while learning the importance of bridging and strengthening our community through kindness, teamwork, leadership, and service. ❤️🤍💙

Throughout camp, students will participate in hands-on learning activities, crafts, STEM projects, reading adventures, and community-themed experiences that help bring learning to life in a fun and meaningful way! 🎨🧪✏️ To help make this experience extra special, we created an Amazon wishlist filled with supplies and activities for our campers. Any donation—big or small—is greatly appreciated and goes directly toward creating unforgettable experiences for our students! 🫶

Thank you for helping us celebrate America, build community, and invest in our students this summer! 🇺🇸✨
Click the link here (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QGQFFCKDKBB2?ref_=wl_share) or scan the QR code below!

05/25/2026

This program worked with our basketball coaches during a clinic at the beginning of our basketball season and it was so beneficial!

They are a great resource for your basketball-loving students!

That’s a wrap on our Memorial Day Clinic 🇺🇸🏀

Shoutout to every player who showed up ready to work, every parent who continues to trust the process, and our staff for pouring into these kids with energy, passion, and purpose.

We’re not stopping here…

We’re ONE WEEK AWAY with heading into our summer season ☀️
Registration is now OPEN for: 🔗 in bio
• Summer Camps (Grades 3rd-8th)
• Summer Night Training Program (Grades 3rd-12th)
• First Step Program (Grades K-2nd)

June and July are where the real work happens. This is the time to separate, to lock in, and to elevate your game 😤

Meet us in the gym…
and let’s continue to HUNT 🎯💪

05/22/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING! 🍎✨

Join our team as an Educational Assistant or SPED Educational Assistant and help make a difference in students’ lives every day! 💜

We’re looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting diverse learning needs and creating a positive classroom environment.

✔️ Strong communication & teamwork skills
✔️ Organized and adaptable
✔️ Experience assisting students is a plus

Ready to inspire and support the next generation? Apply today!

📩 Submit your resume here:
https://bedfordk12tn.mysmarthire.com/jobs/

05/22/2026

Kinder-5th grade teachers are here and eager to see their students before summer break! ☀️😎

Students can come through the car rider line, run in, and pick up their report cards! They don't have to stay until 9!

05/21/2026

☀️ Free summertime meals are back! 🍎🥪

The Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen is offering FREE breakfast and lunch boxes for 7 days to kids and teens 18 and under all summer long!

📅 Every Thursday
🗓 June 4th – July 30th
⏰ 2:30–4:00 PM

To sign up, text the parent’s name, phone number, and child’s name to 931-607-5913 or sign up in person at the Soup Kitchen, 336 South Cannon Blvd.

Help spread the word so more families can enjoy healthy meals this summer! 💚

05/20/2026

Thursday, May 21 will be a half day. Dismissal will be at 11 and buses will run.