Welcome to the Gilchrist County School District - an "A" school district that is striving to be world class! Gilchrist County Schools have been recognized throughout the state of Florida for our high expectations and proven results. Gilchrist County teachers and students work hard every day to prove that there is no better place to live, work or play than Gilchrist County, Florida!
District News
2010-11 Classroom Supply Lists
Gilchrist Relay for Life
The Gilchrist County School Board Office participated in the Levy/Gilchrist Relay for Life on Friday, May 7, 2010. The team raised over $1,000.00 for the American Cancer Society.
Pictured (left to right): Superintendent Don Thomas, Ronda Parrish, Janet Bradley, Lisa Rowland, Patricia Powers, Linda Keyton, and Glenda Hagan.
Bell High School Criminal Justice Competition
The Bell High School Criminal Justice students finished 2nd in the state losing to Pinellas Park by just 7 points. They did very well in individual events as well as teams. Many of the other advisors asked where I found such great acting students stated Ray Stoel. This speaks volumes of our community and our schools. We are blessed to have this calibar of students.
Congratulations to our new state officer from Bell High School.
Bobby Britto - President
Larana Wingate - Vice President
Lacey Nobles - Secretary
Juliette Dillon - Historian
Gilchrist Schools has the highest graduation rate in the state
Gilchrist County has the highest rate of graduating high school seniors in the State of Florida, according to the Florida Department of Education. http://www.nefec.org/news0/692/
Teacher of the Year /Employee of the Year
Each year, the Gilchrist County School District recognizes a Teacher and an Employee of the Year. The program recognizes the efforts of teachers and staff members who dedicate their time to Gilchrist County students. On February 1, Leanne Crisciitiello was selected as District Teacher of the Year and Joy Railey was selected as District Employee of the year. Click here to read more....
We are pleased to announce the following candidates who represented their school in this program:
BHS
Teacher of the Year: Brad Surrency
Employee of the Year: Sue Boyd
BES
Teacher of the Year: Rhonda Scott
Employee of the Year: Joy Railey
THS
Teacher of the Year: Leanne Criscitiello
Employee of the Year: John Rowe
TES
Teacher of the Year: Lucia Avila
Employee of the Year: Lori Summers
21st Century Students and Teachers Collect "Soles for Souls"!
As many of you know, there was a devastating disaster in Haiti on January 12, 2010. It was an earthquake that shook the lives of millions of people. At Bell High School, one of the 21st Century after school program teachers, Linda Lyles set out with a goal to help the victims of Haiti. Mrs Lyles stated that she and her husband were aiming to collect shoes for the citizens of Haiti. Click here to read more.
Florida Department of Health H1N1 Swine Flu Information Page
H1N1 Swine Flu is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. http://www.flaflu1.com.com is a great link for the general public to get information on the H1N1 virus. Also, be sure to check the Center of Disease Control's website for current and updated information. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/whatsnew.htm
Rated by US News as top high schools in the USA
Congratulations Bell High School and Trenton High School for being rated by US News and World Report as top high schools in the United States. More ...