Congratulations to these students for displaying the character trait of "honesty!" We are so proud of these amazing students! 🙌🎉😀
Allison Ream, Skyler Calkin, Kason Philman, Mia Rohena, Ella Petrello, Fitch Graden, Kelly Figueroa-Funes
Students in Grades 9-12!
Enter the Florida Farm to School Essay Contest by Monday, 11/17/25 for a Chance to Win Up to $3,000 for College!
Time is running out! There are only 5 days left for Florida high school students to enter the 2025 Florida Farm to School Essay Contest.
Don't forget to submit your original essay on one of our 2025 topics celebrating the invaluable contributions of Florida farmers and the benefits of eating local foods.
Why Enter?: The top three winners will receive college savings awards via Florida Prepaid 529 Savings Plans provided by FDACS and a generous match from R.C. Hatton Farms, totaling:
🥇 First Place: $3,000
🥈 Second Place: $2,000
🥉 Third Place: $1,000
Winners will also be honored in person at the Florida Farm to School Conference in April 2026 in Tampa.
Deadline: The contest closes November 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET.
How to Enter: Review rules, complete the entry form and upload your essay at FarmToSchoolFL.com/Essay.
ENTER NOW: https://farmtoschoolfl.com/initiatives/farm-to-school-essay-contest/
Enter the Florida Farm to School Essay Contest by Monday, 11/17/25 for a Chance to Win Up to $3,000 for College!
Time is running out! There are only 5 days left for Florida high school students to enter the 2025 Florida Farm to School Essay Contest.
Don't forget to submit your original essay on one of our 2025 topics celebrating the invaluable contributions of Florida farmers and the benefits of eating local foods.
Why Enter?: The top three winners will receive college savings awards via Florida Prepaid 529 Savings Plans provided by FDACS and a generous match from R.C. Hatton Farms, totaling:
🥇 First Place: $3,000
🥈 Second Place: $2,000
🥉 Third Place: $1,000
Winners will also be honored in person at the Florida Farm to School Conference in April 2026 in Tampa.
Deadline: The contest closes November 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET.
How to Enter: Review rules, complete the entry form and upload your essay at FarmToSchoolFL.com/Essay.
ENTER NOW: https://farmtoschoolfl.com/initiatives/farm-to-school-essay-contest/
Seniors/Senior Parents: Florida Gateway College representatives will be here on January 14, 2026 to help any seniors with their FAFSA application process if needed.
As a reminder, today is an early release day with students being released at 1:00.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Honoring veterans means recognizing the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have served in the armed forces. These individuals have risked their lives to protect the freedoms and values we hold dear, often enduring great hardship in the process. By expressing gratitude, sharing their stories, and supporting them in their post-service lives, we ensure their contributions are never forgotten. Veterans Day is a powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and thank those who have given so much for their country.
Bell High School recognizes and honors our distinguished Veterans on Veterans Day and every day! You are appreciated and valued! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Congratulations to the boys Varsity Basketball team for 49-27 victory over Interlachen and the girls Varsity Basketball team for a 39-31 victory over Oak Hall! 🎉🏀🙌
Attention BHS Students & Staff!
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things that we have to be thankful; there is always, always something to be thankful for! BHS would like to provide Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are asking that if possible, students and staff bring in a food donation (listed below by grade level). The turkeys will be purchased through Scaffs with a donation of 2 cases from Scaffs and the remaining turkeys will be purchased by an anonymous community donor. Donations of food items are completely voluntary, however, we feel that this is a great way for us to “give back” and help others! ALL FOOD DONATIONS SHOULD BE TURNED IN TO YOUR FIRST PERIOD TEACHER NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, 11/20/25 to give us time to assemble baskets. Thank You!!!
6th Grade: 1 can of green beans
7th Grade: 1 box of stuffing
8th Grade: 1 box instant mashed potatoes
9th Grade: 1 box stuffing
10th Grade: 1 box of instant mashed potatoes
11th Grade: 1 can of green beans
12th Grade: 1 box/package of cookie or brownie mix
Staff: 1 box cornbread or biscuit mix
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things that we have to be thankful; there is always, always something to be thankful for! BHS would like to provide Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are asking that if possible, students and staff bring in a food donation (listed below by grade level). The turkeys will be purchased through Scaffs with a donation of 2 cases from Scaffs and the remaining turkeys will be purchased by an anonymous community donor. Donations of food items are completely voluntary, however, we feel that this is a great way for us to “give back” and help others! ALL FOOD DONATIONS SHOULD BE TURNED IN TO YOUR FIRST PERIOD TEACHER NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, 11/20/25 to give us time to assemble baskets. Thank You!!!
6th Grade: 1 can of green beans
7th Grade: 1 box of stuffing
8th Grade: 1 box instant mashed potatoes
9th Grade: 1 box stuffing
10th Grade: 1 box of instant mashed potatoes
11th Grade: 1 can of green beans
12th Grade: 1 box/package of cookie or brownie mix
Staff: 1 box cornbread or biscuit mix
Leaders of the Pack! Great job students for working hard and being kind! 🙌🎉
Come out and support the HiQ trivia team this Saturday and get a sparkling clean ride in the process! Hi Q will be holding a car wash from 9:00 to 12:00 in front of the school and we'd love to see you there! 🚘
It was awesome seeing the cooperative learning going on in Ms. Madden’s class today! 🙌
FACA District 7 Small School Team has announced the following Bell football players were selected for All District Football Team! Great job! 🙌🏈🙌
Congratulations again to the Bell High School Teacher of the Year, Mrs.Terry Carnley and the Bell High School Employee of the Year, Mrs. Libby Surrency! Mrs. Surrency was also named the Gilchrist County School District Employee of the Year! We are so proud of these ladies and so blessed to have them both at Bell High School! 🎉🙌🏆
Way to go, Bell High School! Strong work!
We'd like to send a big thanks to our cooking team yesterday for the football team! Go Dawgs! 🏈🙌
Congratulations to our JV Hi-Q team for their win over Bronson Tuesday afternoon! 🙌
The Purple Pinky is a symbol used to represent participation in the fight to end polio — a disease that once affected millions of children worldwide.
Purple Pinky Day: Many schools and Rotary clubs hold “Purple Pinky Days,” where students donate small amounts (like $1) to support polio eradication efforts — and get their pinky marked purple in solidarity.
Ms. Cobb, Interact Sponsor, took a group of BHS Interact students to Bell Elementary School to help with the Purple Pinky Project!
Red Ribbon Week is an annual drug prevention and awareness campaign observed across the United States, usually held from October 23 to October 31 each year.
RR week is designed to educate young people and communities about the dangers of drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Thank you so much to the National Guard and to Mr. Robert Wells, Executive Director of the Gilchrist County Prevention Coalition for their commitment to a drug-free community, for their time, and for the merch!
Shout out to the "Leading the Pack" drawing winners this past week! 🎉
Dear Families,
After sharing our exciting plans for Ireland 2026, Ms. Martin is thrilled to announce our next international adventure for Summer 2027 to Japan and South Korea!
We’re introducing this trip a little less than two years in advance to make it as affordable as possible for interested travelers. Please join us at our information meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Informational Meeting:
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Business Academy Building (white building next to the Ag Shop)
👉 RSVP Here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/rwrme8j
At the meeting, Ms. Martin will share all the details including our itinerary, cultural experiences, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot. We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting. Spots are limited, so attending is the best way to get all the information and ensure your student doesn’t miss out!
This trip will give students an incredible opportunity to explore new places, experience vibrant cultures, and build lifelong skills like independence, confidence, and global awareness.
Please note that this is not a school sponsored trip, EF Tours is our trusted travel partner with over 60 years of experience helping students safely explore the world through education-focused travel.
We can’t wait to share what’s in store for this unforgettable journey through Japan and South Korea, a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students!
Bell High School is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, 10/29/25. Students ages 16 and 17 are permitted to give blood provided they have a permission slip (slips are in the front office).
