High School Students:
The Gilchrist County Museum, Inc has been declared by the State of Florida to be a non-profit organization and is in need of people to help with different4 aspects.
The Museum has on file a form, which can be copied, which the student can fill out and present to any one of the volunteers during a museum event to prove hours which the student has volunteered.
STUDENTS: If you would like to volunteer with them, please contact Ms. Geneva Cornwell at president.gcm@gmail.com or by phone at 352-949-4588.
**Make sure you have your hours documented on the Gilchrist County School (BHS) volunteering form and turn them in to Mrs. Weeks (BHS High School Guidance Counselor) throughout your volunteering time.
The Gilchrist County Museum, Inc has been declared by the State of Florida to be a non-profit organization and is in need of people to help with different4 aspects.
The Museum has on file a form, which can be copied, which the student can fill out and present to any one of the volunteers during a museum event to prove hours which the student has volunteered.
STUDENTS: If you would like to volunteer with them, please contact Ms. Geneva Cornwell at president.gcm@gmail.com or by phone at 352-949-4588.
**Make sure you have your hours documented on the Gilchrist County School (BHS) volunteering form and turn them in to Mrs. Weeks (BHS High School Guidance Counselor) throughout your volunteering time.
Just a reminder!
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 from 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.
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 from 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.
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
Don't forget about the Senior Seminar coming up on 12/11/25!
Check out this information about Florida Gateway College's CTE Dual-Enrollment Program! Contact the High School Counselor, Mrs. Lilian Weeks or the contact information on the flyer for more details!
SENIORS, Parents and Families,
Are you interested in attending college at FGC for FREE??? This is a great opportunity for any student who may be interested in post-secondary education, even if your ultimate goal is to be at a bigger institution like UF, FSU, UNF, UCF, etc. You can always attend a college first, and then transfer after 2 years, especially if it is FREE!!!
Attached is information for the application process for the FGC's Board of Trustees Scholarship. I would highly encourage EVERY senior to apply!
The application is available on FGC's website at www.fgc.edu/scholarships
Please see the attached documents for more details!!! The deadline to turn in the scholarship is March 2nd, 2026!!!
DON'T WAIT! APPLY NOW!!!! There is NO hard copies of the application. It is online at : www.fgc.edu/scholarships
Good luck!!!
Are you interested in attending college at FGC for FREE??? This is a great opportunity for any student who may be interested in post-secondary education, even if your ultimate goal is to be at a bigger institution like UF, FSU, UNF, UCF, etc. You can always attend a college first, and then transfer after 2 years, especially if it is FREE!!!
Attached is information for the application process for the FGC's Board of Trustees Scholarship. I would highly encourage EVERY senior to apply!
The application is available on FGC's website at www.fgc.edu/scholarships
Please see the attached documents for more details!!! The deadline to turn in the scholarship is March 2nd, 2026!!!
DON'T WAIT! APPLY NOW!!!! There is NO hard copies of the application. It is online at : www.fgc.edu/scholarships
Good luck!!!
Get help with your FAFSA!
Our participating Spelling Bee 🐝 middle-schoolers did a great job yesterday and we are so proud of them all! Participants were: Kayden Grizzle, Kevin Bonilla-Martinez, Liam Robbins, Jace Powell, Jake Craw, Katie Foster, Kelvin Carcamo-Diaz, Aubrey Keller, McKenzie Dampier, and Seianna Godwin. In first place was Seianna Godwin, with McKenzie Dampier as runner-up! Congratulations to all participants; strong work! 🎉
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!
