
Just a reminder that Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend. Spring forward!


Bulldog Baseball or Softball Tumbler cups available! To purchase ($20), please contact Krystal Holley at holleyk@mygcsd.org or visit the softball concession stand. Go Dawgs!


The Bell High School senior class is accepting donations of prom dresses for our Prom Closet fundraiser. The dresses will be sold to those who may not be able to afford a dress for prom or the military ball. Students pay only what they can afford to pay. Thank you for your donation and support of our students. Please contact Janet Johnson for more information at 352-463-3232 or johnsonja@mygcsd.org.


Parents and students-just a reminder that the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) Writing portion of the ELA will be given next week on the following days.
Monday, 3/5-6th/7th grade
Tuesday, 3/6-8th grade
Wednesday, 3/7-9th grade
Thursday, 3/8-10th grade
Friday-makeups
Attendance on testing days is very important; please make sure students are present and well-rested. As always, students will be provided with a free healthy breakfast. Have a great weekend!


BHS Juniors visited Florida Gateway College today to explore the many programs they have to offer.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be set up in the library next week (3/5-3/9) in the Media Center.


Congratulations to the Bell Bulldogs today on their 58-27 weightlifting win over Williston!!! Bulldogs are now 4-0 on the season!!!
Individual Winners:
119 class - Bryson Johnson
129 class - Caden Hastings
139 class - Trevor Pittman
154 class - Jack Henry Bolton
169 class - Vincent Cangelosi
199 class - John Weston Powers
238 class - Ryan Stalvey
UNL class - Seth Diepersloot
Also, congrats to Jared Thomas and Isaiah Ryker for being great team players!!!
Go Bulldogs!!!

Yearbooks are now $60.00. Extra books are not ordered, so please be sure to place your order soon. The last day to order a yearbook is Friday, March 16, 2018. Fore more information or to purchase, please contact Janet Johnson at (352) 463-3232 or johnsonja@mygcsd.org.

Seniors, please join the Class of 2018 Facebook page that has been set up for timely communication on Senior information. Senior parents need to join as well so that they can stay abreast of various events, deadlines, and schedules.

The Herff-Jones Representative will be at BHS on Friday, March 2 during high-school lunch to take ring orders and to deliver Senior announcements.


Regionals for Varsity Boys Basketball have been moved to Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 PM.
Admission is $7.00. Go Dawgs!


Parents, please be on the lookout for parent notification letters for the FSA Writing Assessment that are being sent home today (2/26) for all 6th and 7th grade students. Letters for 8th grade students will be sent home tomorrow (2/27). The letter provides valuable information regarding the upcoming FSA Writing assessment.


Ms. Blakey demonstrates Exothermic Reactions with her 8th grade Science class.


Mr. Smith's Biology class participating in hands-on learning!


Senior Reminder-Grad Bash trip to Universal/Islands of Adventures is Friday, 4/27/18. Tickets are now on sale with last day to pay being Tuesday, February 27. Please contact Mrs. Sue Hurst for more information at 352-463-3232 or hursts@mygcsd.org


Shout out to the Varsity Boys Basketball Team on their win over Frostproof last night! Regionals will be played at home on Tuesday, 2/27 with Wildwood @ 7 (admission is $7). Congratulations also to the track team’s first place finish and to the MS baseball team and girls softball teams on their wins yesterday afternoon! Go Dawgs!


Prom is March 30. Remember tomorrow, Friday, 2/23 is the last day to purchase your prom ticket for $40. They will be $50 beginning next week. All seniors have a free ticket, however they will need to purchase a ticket if they are bringing a date that is not a BHS Senior. Please see Andrea Gregory in the front office for tickets. Thank you!!!

Congrats to the Bell Bulldogs Weightlifting team on their 51-39 victory over Chiefland, moving to 3-0 on the season!!!
Individual Winners:
119 class - Bryson Johnson
129 class - Caden Hastings
154 class - Jack Henry Bolton
183 class - Zach Simpson
199 class - John Weston Powers
219 class - Luke Taylor
238 class - Ryan Stalvey
Go Bulldogs!!!

Just a reminder that the BHS Junior Class is selling spaghetti dinners today, and YES we'll deliver! We are also having a car wash in front of BHS from 10-2. Come out and support the Junior Class!

Congratulations to Mr. Dunn & the band on their many accomplishments at the solo and ensemble on Friday. 20 qualified for state. Great job!