As a reminder, GCSD will be providing (2) days of meals (lunch and breakfast) to children 18 years and younger every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while schools are closed, beginning on Monday, March 23. Meals may be picked up between the hours of 10:30am - 1:00pm at the following locations:
Bell Elementary Cafeteria
2771 East Bell Avenue, Bell, Florida
Trenton Elementary Cafeteria
1350 SW SR 26, Trenton, Florida
County Road 138 Fire Station (North of Bell)
460 NW CR 138, Branford, Florida
County Road 337 Voting Precinct (Waccasassa)
6980 SE 70th Avenue, Trenton, Florida
Community Center of Fanning Springs
9929 Florida Street, Fanning Springs, FL
In order to be compliant with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, we ask that you not try to get out of your vehicle. School staff will be at the site directing vehicles to form a line, much like drop-off and pick-up during regular school times. Meals will be brought directly to you so you can receive your meals in a drive-thru fashion.
As a reminder, per USDA (federal) guidelines, meals may be provided to any child in our community 18 years or younger, and they must be present in order to receive the meals. This opportunity is not limited to GCSD students.
Please call the District Office at (352) 463-3200 with any questions or concerns, or email us at helpdesk@mygcsd.org.
BHS Parents and Students: Just a reminder that assignments for the week of 3/23-3/27 are up and available at the following link through REACH (Remote Educational Access for Children at Home): http://gilchristfl.apptegy.us/o/district/page/grades-6-12. Free Wifi is available from your vehicle in the parking lots of BES, BHS, TES, and the District Office. The network to search for is GCSD_Guest and then you willl need to enter the passkey 1234GCSD (these areas will be monitored). We are doing our best to ensure a smooth process. Please email helpdesk@mygcsd.org for help of any type and we will work to correct any issues asap.
We hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing Spring Break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, 3/23!
The BHS Criminal Justice Program would like to extend a huge thank you to Assistant Chief Kevin Benson and the Gilchrist County Fire Rescue for facilitating CPR training on Monday!
Please help BHS Bulldogs Relay for Life Team by purchasing a Customized Wish Bracelets for $3 each. The profit made from these bracelets benefits the American Cancer Society. Thank you for supporting the BHS Bulldogs Relay for Life team!
The following events are cancelled for 2/25/20 due to weather: JV/Varsity Softball @ Bell, Varsity Baseball @ Bell, MS Softball/Baseball @ Branford, and all Softball, Track, MS and JV baseball practices.
Varsity baseball WILL practice today at 3:40.
Each year, the Florida Department of Education surveys parents of children with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) to determine how well your child's school is partnering with you and promoting your involvement in your child's education. All states must collect data as a part of their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The web-based survey is now open or you can request a paper survey from your child's school. Your feedback is important in helping state and local school systems continue improving educational programs for children with special needs. The survey can be accessed here: https://www.esesurvey.com/Login.php
As a reminder, Monday, 2/17/20 is President's Day and all Gilchrist County Schools and Offices will be closed. Have a safe and relaxing weekend and we will see you on Tuesday!
Congratulations to the Bell High School Class of 2020 Salutatorian Sarah Manders (on left) and Valedictorian Presley Paulling. We are very proud of both of you for all of your hard work and dedication and wish you both the very best in your future endeavors!
3rd 9-weeks progress reports will be sent home with Gilchrist County students today (Friday, 2/7/20).
The Senior Class will be holding a Car Wash Saturday, 2/8/20 from 8:00-12:00 in front of Bell High School. All money raised will go towards Grad Bash to help defer the cost for the students. Please come out and support our Senior Class!
All after-school activities (games/practices) for today, Thursday, 2/6/20) have been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Varsity, JV, and Middle School softball practice has been cancelled for today, Wednesday, 1/29/20.
Seniors & Parents-there are many scholarship applications located in the BHS front office!
Please take advantage of any possible opportunity to help defray college expenses.
Join us tonight during the Bell Bulldog Basketball games for a cake auction to help support the BHS Sophomore class! Bid on cakes baked by some of the finest bakers in Gilchrist County!
Join us tonight in the Dawg Pound as your Bell Bulldogs Basketball teams host Branford for Senior Night. JV Girls play @ 3:30/JV Boys play at 5:00 and V Girls play @ 6:30 /V Boys play @ 8:00. Senior Night Activities will take place between the VG and VB games.
Spring 2020 Baseball Tryout dates/times will be as follows:
High School (9-12): Monday, 1/20 @ 4:00
Middle School (6-8): Monday, 2/3 @ 3:30
***Please contact Coach Josh Wasson with questions/concerns at wassong@mygcsd.org.
2nd 9-Week Report Cards will be sent home with students today (Wednesday, 1/15/20).
Bell High School is getting ready to open its "Prom Closet" and is now accepting gently used formals for students that may be in need. Please send donations in to the front office at Bell High School.
Softball tryouts will be on January 20 (JV and Varsity) at 1:00 PM and January 21 (Middle-School) at 3:30 at BHS. Students must have a current sports physical in place in order to try out.