An admissions representative from the University of Florida visited BHS today to talk to Juniors and Seniors about the enrollment/application process for UF as well as the use of the "Common Application," which is used by over 1,000 colleges for the application process.
Some of our BHS students had a great time at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia today!
Any high school students that need community service hours and would like to volunteer at the Fall Festival at Bell Elementary School on Friday, 10/25/19, please sign up in the front office at Bell High School.
Parents and students-as a reminder, Friday, 10/18 is a Teacher Workday and there will be no school. Have a safe weekend!
Shout out to Mr. Dunn and the Purple Powerhouse Marching Band for earning 2nd place at Saturday’s competition!
Congratulations to Mr. Morello and the BHS Golf Team for a successful season!
Soccer tryouts will be Monday, 10/21 through Friday, 10/25 from 3:30-5:00 for grades 6-12 boys and girls. Students must have a current sports physical prior to trying out. Contact Mr. Beard at beardd@mygcsd.org for more information.
Cross Country practice for today (Wednesday, 10/16) has been cancelled.
Shout out to the JV High-Q team for their win over Dixie County yesterday afternoon!
FloridaShines is excited to host Virtual College Week 10/28-10/30/19, to help prepare juniors, seniors, and parents for all the things that come with college. This 3-day FREE, live webinar series will feature presentations from experts in the are of college admissions, scholarships, financial aid, career planning, and much more. Students may register at: https://www.floridashines.org/go-to-college/make-a-plan-to-shine-in-college/virtual-college-week
SWI picture retakes will be Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
The Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, 11/1/19 at 1:45 (line-up begins at 1:00). Homecoming parade participation forms are available in the front office. Intended parade participants must turn in the completed form, a copy of the driver's license, and a copy of the insureance card on the vehicle to the front office at or to Mrs. Libby Surrency at BHS.
Just a reminder that voting for 8th Grade Prince and Princess and Homecoming King and Queen will take place on Wednesday, 10/15.
Congratulations to our 2019 Homecoming Attendants! 6th Grade: Daylan Fouts, Connor Rodriquez
7th Grade: Abigail McGowan, Cole Rarey
8th Grade: Trevor Brogdon, Cameron Cannon, McKinnley Downing, Landon Fulwood, Tyler Hodge, Amani Salem
9th Grade: Alex Colaluca, Megan White
10th Grade: Waylen McCumber, Bertha Sutterfield
11th Grade: Melonie Piechocki, Rhett Rankin
12th Grade: Garrett Brooker, Madison Bost, Austin Carranza, Susannah Gray, Kerissa Grieves, Gabby Leffler, Clayton Morris, Presley Paulling, John Powers, Yaseen Rashid, Blake Velie, Katelyn Walker
As a reminder, the $50 deposit for senior pages is due by next Thursday, 10/17/19. A full page is $250 and a half page is $150. Balances must be paid by January 31, 2020.
Yearbooks are also on sale for $50. The yearbook price will increase to $60 on 1/1/20.
There will be no JV volleyball game or practice today.
The BHS Senior Class is selling Puravida Bracelets for $6.00 each. If you would like to support the senior class, please email Mrs. Sue Hurst at hursts@mygcsd.or or see a senior.
Any Junior or senior interested in taking the SAT on Oct 30th, please sign-up in the front office. The anticipated cost is $8 (cost is $15 if you wish to take the Writing portion). Please bring your payment to Mrs.Prill (cash or checks payable to BHS with SAT in the memo).
Any students interested in Dual Enrollment for the Spring semester please sign-up for the PERT Test on Oct. 14th. Remember you must have over a 3.0 GPA along with qualifying test scores to be eligible for Dual Enrollment. The sign-up sheet is on the counter in the front office. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Langford in guidance.
This years Annual Dig Pink Event is tonight at 4:00 at the BHS gym and is in honor and support of two very special people who have always supported female athletes and the community as a whole, Jennifer Bohr White and Amy Scott Downing. We will be having a HUGE cake auction and all proceeds will go to Jennifer and Amy. Hope to see everyone tonight!
