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Congratulations to the BHS Class of 2024! 🎓🎓🎓

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Parents/students: Please see state testing dates for the remainder of the school year. 5/1: FAST PM3 Reading-Grade 10 and FAST Reading Retakes (11th & 12th Graders) 5/2: FAST PM3 Reading-Grade 9 5/3: FAST PM3 Reading-Grade 8 5/6: FAST PM3 Reading-Grade 7 5/7: FAST PM3 Reading-Grade 6 5/8: Biology EOC 5/9: US History EOC 5/10: BEST Geometry EOC 5/13: Statewide Science-Grade 8 5/13: AP Precalculus Exam 5/14: FCLE-US Govt. students 5/14: FAST PM3 Math-Grade 7 5/15: BEST Algebra 1 EOC 5/15: AP World History Exam 5/16: FAST PM3 Math-Grade 8 5/17: FAST PM3 Math-Grade 6 5/17: FAST Grade 10 Reading Retake 5/20: Civics EOC Please take a moment to review the following policies with your student before testing: *Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if the devices are turned off or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device or is found using Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds during testing, his or her test will be invalidated. *Calculator Policy—For Grades 7–8 FAST Mathematics assessments, approved handheld scientific calculators may be used. For Grade 6 FAST Mathematics, a handheld four-function calculator may be used. *Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test administrators read the rules to students, and students acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by clicking the box in the secure browser indicating they understand the testing rules. *Discussing Test Content after Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they click the box to accept the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states that because the content of all statewide assessments is secure, students may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including test items and passages) after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to social media sites. Please make sure your student understands this policy prior to testing and remind them that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, posting to social media, or sharing online. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families. *Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated. *Leaving Campus—If your student leaves campus before completing a test (e.g., for lunch, an appointment), he or she will not be allowed to return to that test. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please remember not to schedule appointments on testing days. *Testing Accommodations—If your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a Section 504 Plan, or is an English Language Learner (ELL) or a recently exited ELL, please contact the school to discuss the testing accommodations that will be provided for your student. We appreciate your support in ensuring a successful testing season for our students!

Please see details about Science Camp this summer at BHS!

Over Spring Break our local news affiliates released their all area lists. The Bell Bulldogs were represented by the following: Gainesville Sun: Doug Beard - Boys Soccer Coach of the Year Jamie De La Paz and RJ Leffler - Boys Soccer second team Kennedy Smith - Girls Weightlifting 1st team Maddie Smith - Girls Basketball 2nd team Mainstreet Daily News: Brandon Aguilar - 1st team Boys soccer Doug Beard - Honorable Mention Boys Coach of the Year Girls Basketball Honorable Mention - Maddie Smith and Dacy Graham Congratulations to all!

The April Resiliency Trait is RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING. Responsible Decision Making means thinking about all options and outcomes, then making the best choice.

We had so many activities going on today at BMHS and we had the best day! We had the Color Me Krazy color run, The Special Olympics, The Grouchy Mule Coffee Truck, and the Bloodmobile. A special thank you goes out to the following: *All of the staff at BMHS for organizing and supervising all of the fun activities *To the middle and high school ambassadors and Interact students for all of their help delivering coffee and lemonade drinks to staff and providing water to all participants at the Special Olympics *To the BHS Administration, Sheriff Bobby Schultz, and Property Appraiser Damon Leggett for purchasing coffee and lemonade drinks for all BMHS staff member *To the Grouchy Mule Coffee Truck for traveling to Bell High School School to provide delicious drinks for our students and staff

Attention families of students trying out for cheerleading: Please note the date changes for cheer clinics and tryouts. Packets are due April 12.

Please see important information about the partial eclipse taking place on Monday, 4/8.

Please see April calendar of events for the Tri-County Community Resource Center.

Please see flyer for information regarding the Gilchrist County FCA Courts for Christ event being held on Wednesday, 4/24.

Please see information flyer for upcoming BMHS cheerleading tryouts!

Please see information flyer for a Spring Break Kickoff event on Friday, 4/12 for Gilchrist County youth! 🙌🎉

Please see information regarding a Welding Career Expo at the College of Central Florida campus in Chiefland. For more information or to register, visit the site below. https://www.cf.edu/event/welding-career-expo-3/

The Bell High School Health Academy will host a carwash this Saturday, March 30, 2024, in front of the school from 8:30-12:00. Please come out and support the Health Academy/HOSA to help raise funds for state convention!

Please see the 2024-2025 school year finalized calendar. 🗓️ 🍎

Parents & Students: just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, 3/18 and Tuesday, 3/19. We hope everyone has a safe break and we’ll see you on Wednesday, 3/20. 😊

Attention Seniors-friendly reminder! The Central Florida Electric Scholarship must be turned in by tomorrow, Wednesday, 3/13. The Education Foundation Scholarship is due by Thursday, 3/14, and the FGC Scholarship (online) is due by Friday, 3/15. Don’t forget! 🎓🎓🎓

The last day to pre-order yearbooks at the $60 cost is Friday, 3/15. The cost will increase to $65 once the yearbooks arrive. Please see Mrs. Janet Johnson (johnsonja@mygcsd.org) to pre-order.

The BHS Junior/Senior Prom will be Friday, March 22. Tickets are $65. Please see Mrs. Libby Surrency or Mrs. Andrea Bagby for more information and to purchase tickets.