Bell Middle / High School -

It's National School Counselor Week! Thank you, Mrs. Leggett and Mrs. Weeks for all you do! You are appreciated! 🙌

Students were working collaboratively today on their gallery walk graphic organizer in Mr. Robbin’s classroom. 🙌

Happy Friday! It's a beautiful day at Bell High School! We hope to see your smiling faces tomorrow morning at the Walk-A-Thon, a fun event to help raise money for teachers and Seniors! 🎉❄️🙌🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️

Congrats to our Boys Weightlifting Team on a BIG 67-16 victory over Oak Hall! Way to go! 🏋️‍♀️🙌

Congratulations to the North Florida honor band students for their amazing performance on Friday. They were able to work with world renowned composer, Robert Sheldon. 🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵

Shout out to the Girls Weightlifting Team for their performance at Regionals! 🏆🏋️‍♀️ Maddie Whittington placed 6th in both Olympic and Traditional. Ayanna Griffin placed 5th in both Olympic and Traditional. 5 of our 7 girls got a PR (Personal Record)! Awesome job, lady Bulldogs! 🙌🎉

Please come join us Tuesday, 2/3/26 for our PTO and SAC meetings beginning at 5:00 PM in the BHS library!

Bell High School is so excited to announce that we have been awarded the ECTAC Exceeding Expectations Award! While other schools were awarded this prestigious award, BMHS is the ONLY middle-high school in the state of Florida to receive this award! This speaks to the hard work and dedication our students and staff put forth daily at BHS! Below is the press release we received Friday. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2026 ECTAC Exceeding Expectations Schools Named for 2026: In 2012, ECTAC launched the Exceeding Expectations Project, an undertaking that identifies high-poverty schools demonstrating exceptional progress in enhancing student achievement for all students. ECTAC utilized 2025 School Grade Data to identify eligible Award Schools. Out of 3,437 schools with School Grade data, only 61schools met the initial criteria established by ECTAC and the Exceeding Expectations volunteer Criteria Development Committee. The 2026 Award School criteria considers: • Achievement, • Learning Gains, • Achievement in ESSA Student Groups/Subgroups, • The percentage of Economically Disadvantaged Students. Criteria were distinguished by school type, including Elementary, Middle, High, and Combination schools. In addition to the quantitative data, eligible schools submitted a Commitment to Participate Survey and Application for further consideration. This additional information served to validate the data and provide a greater understanding of each school's accomplishments. Congratulations, BMHS! 🎉🙌📚✏️🏆

Basketball 🏀 Senior 🎓Night! 🎉

Attention Parents:

The 2025-26 ESE Parent Survey is active and will remain open throughout the 2025-26 school year. We invite all parents and guardians to share their feedback and help shape the future of the ESE program.

The survey is open to parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) receiving ESE services from preschool to grade 12 (excluding gifted services). Students with disabilities aged 18 and up are also encouraged to participate.

The survey is quick and easy to complete.

Survey Link: https://fldoepaads.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_881xTFo6E6C6ZJI

Court was in session in Civics today! ⚖️ Mr. Robbins’ civics classes participated in a mock trial, “James Bond in a Honda!” Students took on the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors while applying their understanding of the judicial branch and trial procedures. The case was based on a real federal U.S. District Court case, helping students connect classroom learning to the real world.

8th grade students & parents: it's time for high-school academy tours! Please see flyer for details.

It's Literacy Week! (1/26-1/30)

Literacy Week is a themed period—usually lasting a week—when schools, libraries, and communities focus on promoting reading, writing, and overall literacy skills.

Why is Literacy Week important?
Literacy Week aims to:
Encourage a love of reading and learning
Improve reading and writing skills
Highlight the importance of literacy for school success and everyday life
Involve families and communities in supporting literacy

Weekly Events for Week of 1/26-1/30/26: 🙌 This week is Literacy Week and Monday, 1/26 is "Dress as a historical figure!" Tuesday, 1/27: Basketball (Boys) with Middle School starting at 5:00, followed by JV and Varsity. Friday, 1/30: Basketball 3:30/4:30/6/7:30 JV Girls, followed by JV Boys, Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys. Saturday, 1/31: Middle School Dance 5:00-7:00-Please scroll down to previous posts for specific information

Shout out to Coaches Bobby and Kristyn Bagby and the JV Basketball Girls on remaining unbeaten as they completed the Keystone JV Tourney! 🎉🙌🏀 Congrats Cheyenne and Aubrey on winning the three-point championship! 🎉🏀🙌

Mrs. Gregory’s World History students wrapped up their Ancient China unit this week by creating their own terra cotta warriors. This creative project helped students connect art, culture, and history while showcasing what they learned. Great work, Mrs. Gregory and students!

Mrs. Gregory’s World History students wrapped up their Ancient China unit this week by creating their own terra cotta warriors. This creative project helped students connect art, culture, and history while showcasing what they learned. Great work, Mrs. Gregory and students!

Literacy Week information 1/26/30 📚🖊️📕😊

Shout out to the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office for continuously conducting training exercises on our school campuses to ensure the safety of our students and staff! 🙌🚔

JROTC 8th graders proudly display their uniforms! 🇺🇸