Thank you to Ms. Peggy Boston, Student Services Coordinator for the Take Stock in Children Program for coming to meet with BHS 8th graders today!
https://www.takestockinchildren.org/programs/
Please see information for 8th grade academy visits to take place on Friday, 3/24.
Shout out to BHS Junior Landon F. for his Superior with Distinction at State Solo and Ensemble!
Just a reminder that today, Friday, 3/17 is an early release day with student dismissal at 1:00 PM. Also, all GCSD schools will be closed Monday, 3/20-Wednesday, 3/22. School will resume on Thursday, 3/23. We hope everyone has a safe fair break and we will see you on Thursday!
Congratulations to the Bell High School Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Miss Vicki Lin (top left) and Salutatorian, Miss Sandra Lin (bottom right). BHS is very proud of your hard work and perseverance!
Attention track & field members: Track practice has been cancelled for today (Wednesday, 3/8). ALL track and field members will report to practice on Thursday, 3/9.
Aladdin Jr. will be performed by the Bell Drama Club in the BHS auditorium on 3/30 and 3/31 at 7:00 PM and on 4/1 at 1:00 PM. Tickets are $10 (5 & under are free). Students can see Mr. Dunn or Mrs. Cannon in the band room to purchase tickets.
Attention Juniors & Seniors! If you haven't already, please make sure to purchase your prom ticket (price is $70). See Mrs. Ashlee Johnson in the Science building to purchase. Additionally, if you are taking a guest to prom and have not turned in your guest form, they are due this Friday, 3/10. Please contact Mrs. Ashlee Johnson with any questions at (352) 463-3232 or johnsona@mygcsd.org.
Many of our 11th and 12th graders at BHS attended the Florida Department of Transportation Construction Career Days event in Jacksonville on 2/28. This program is designed to introduce school students to the wide range of career opportunities available to them in the construction industry in a hands-on environment. It was a great day!
Some of our Bell High School Criminal Justice students volunteered their time and services at the 3rd Annual Gathering in Gilchrist in February. Sheriff Schultz and the GCSO were very appreciative of their assistance!
In early February, the Bell High School Criminal Justice students competed at the North Florida Criminal Justice Alliance competition in Orlando. BHS, Newberry High School and St. Augustine High School were the three schools that competed with over 108 students in attendance. Congratulations to Mrs. Michelle Jones and our CJ students for their outstanding performance at competition!
*Fingerprinting: 3rd place~Faith L.
*Traffic Stops: 1st place~Hailey D., 2nd place~Justin N.
*Extemporaneous Opening Statement: 2nd place~Grant S., 3rd place~Hannah C.
*Evidence Packaging: 2nd place (tied) Alexxis B.
*Crime Scene Sketch: 1st place~Hailey D., 2nd place~Keara C., 3rd place~Alyssa B.
*Forensics: 2nd place~Tia B., Adli E., Hailey M.
*Job Seeking Skills: 1st place~Addie L.
*Prepared Speaking: 3rd place~Adysen B.
*Report Writing: 1st place~Addie L., 2nd place~Autumn C., 3rd place~Nadia S.
*Arrests: 1st place~Bailey K.
*Prison Model: 2nd place~Lindsey C. & Sierra C.
*Mrs. CJ: 2nd place~Adli E.
*Dioramas: 2nd place team (tied with NHS) ~Yuridia L. & Addie L.
*Recruitment Poster: 2nd place~Faith L.
*Bulletin Board: 2nd place~Faith L., 3rd place~Keily F.
*911 Exam: 1st place~Justin N., 2nd place~Adli E., 3rd place~Hailey M.
Parents - each senior has a canvas page called Senior Class with Mrs. Langford being the teacher. Scholarship applications that we receive at school are posted on this page. Students will need to download, print, fill out and return to Mrs. Langford by the date shown as due to her. Please have your students check this page and turn applications into Mrs. Langford.
Due to Mrs. Langford:
March 9th: Gilchrist Education Foundation, Central Florida Electric.
Online applications that do not turn into Mrs. Langford, but Due online:
March 9th: Florida Relators
March 15th: Florida Gateway College (FGC) Board of Trustees - 12 are guaranteed to Gilchrist County Students
Due to Mrs. Langford:
March 29th:
Gilchrist Soil and Water District
April 10th: Gilchrist Educators/United
April 14th: Changing the World for Noel
April 26th: Gilchrist Farm Bureau
Others will be posted as we receive them at school.
Please see the school-board approved calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
Payment is due for Seniors to attend Grad Bash on Feb. 24th. The cost to attend is $110.
As a reminder, all Gilchrist County Schools are closed on Monday, 2/20/23 in observance of Presidents Day.
Come out Saturday and support the Senior class!
February 15 is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Our school resource officers serve as important bridges between youth, law enforcement, and the communities they serve. Our BHS students and staff are so appreciative of Deputy Kayla Gent and all that she does for us!
Some of our BHS Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE) students worked hard helping Trenton Floral with Valentine deliveries yesterday. Thank you Trenton Floral for your partnership with the WBLE program!
3rd 9 Weeks Progress Reports were sent home with students today.
Middle School Students/Parents~The BHS Yearbook staff will be hosting a MIDDLE SCHOOL Valentine's Day Dance Tuesday, February 14th, in the BHS Cafeteria from 3:30-5:30. Admission is $5 at the door and concessions will be available for purchase. All attendees will be dismissed at 5:30 to be picked up by their parent or guardian. Any student who wants to leave before 5:30 will need to be picked up at the cafeteria door by their parent or guardian.
