Seniors – Class of 2020: November/December NewsletterYearbooks are now on sale for $50. The price will increase to $60 January 9, 2020. The last day to order is March 13, 2020. Senior pages need to be paid in full by January 17, 2020. A representative from Herff Jones will be on campus December 2nd and 3rd to take cap & gown orders. All checks and money... READ MORE >
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance and November 11th became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans (living or dead) but especially gives thanks to living... READ MORE >
The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week® , October 23rd - October 31st each year. What Is Red Ribbon Week? It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free... READ MORE >
𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓒𝓪𝓷 𝓓𝓸 𝓽𝓸 𝓢𝓽𝓸𝓶𝓹 𝓞𝓾𝓽 𝓑𝓾𝓵𝓵𝔂𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝐁𝐞 𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 When someone is down they need a friend. Be there for the person who is being bullied. Be a buddy on school grounds, get together after school, include them in activities, Walk home with them, sit with them on the bus. Being an understanding and supportive friend means so much. Show... READ MORE >
https://www.commonapp.org/The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 800 member colleges and universities in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, and many European countries.With instant access to more than 800 colleges and universities around the... READ MORE >
https://www.coca-colascholarsf... Scholarship Value: $20,000Awards Available: 150Award Deadline: October 31, 2019 The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their... READ MORE >
https://floridafuturesproject....Florida Futures Project Annual Scholarship CompetitionAward Amount: $1,000Number of Awards:1The Florida Futures Project is a first of its kind statewide scholarship competition that invites high school seniors to craft solutions to large-scale challenges facing the Sunshine State. We dare you to think differently and challenge the... READ MORE >
A HOWL-OWEEN HOMECOMING!!!Monster Mash Monday - Witches, and vampires, and ghosts, oh my! Or, for a little less monster-ish, pumpkins, scarecrows and candy corn. Whichever you pick, make it fabulous.The Shining Twinning Tuesday - Dress up as twins (scary or not), because everybody knows that twining is WINNING!!!Who Ya Gonna Call? Wednesday - Are you going to be... READ MORE >
https://www.bransonshowtickets...BransonShowTickets.com is proud to present the Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship, an essay-style scholarship designed to assist in furthering education for young people. A) Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship Topic The essay topic for our annual scholarship is, "How (*Enter Your Show*) Inspired Me to Realize My Dreams." Don't be... READ MORE >
Below you will find a list of 15 Scholarship Programs that will give out more than 1,000 Individual Scholarship Awards during the 2019 school year. Students from your school district are eligible for all awards below. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 1) GenM Scholarship - $5,000 - 4 Awards (Deadline: 9/30/19)To be eligible for the scholarship a... READ MORE >
4th Annual Aviation Scholarship Don't forget!DEADLINE TO APPLY: OCT. 11th, 2019 Did you know that it costs approximately $20,000 to become an FAA-certified Private Pilot? And, did you know that Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrna is awarding a scholarship in that amount as well as a $5,000 scholarship to a high school student next month?... READ MORE >
Dads Take Your Child to School Day is observed annually in September in Florida’s schools. The Dads Take Your Child to School Day initiative serves to highlight and support fatherhood engagement in education by helping schools foster this important connection with fathers and father figures. Research indicates engaging dads, brothers, uncles, father figures, other... READ MORE >
Calling all dads and father figures! You are invited to come join us for Dads Take Your Child to School Day on September 25, 2019! Ask us how you can be involved. #FLdadsatschool READ MORE >
PROCEDURES FOR ABSENCESNotes from parents will be accepted for six (6) absences for each 18 week grading period. However, after the sixth absence, excused and/or unexcused, in each 18 week grading period, the district requires a doctor’s note, funeral program, or documentation of a religious holiday for the absence to be excused. If a child is exhibiting a pattern... READ MORE >
Yearbooks are now on sale for $50. The price will increase to $60 January 9, 2020. The last day to order is March 13, 2020. Senior pages are on sale. A full page is $250 and a half page is $150. A $50 deposit is required by October 17, 2019 to reserve your special page. Your page must be paid in full by January 17, 2020. Cap, gown and tassel are required... READ MORE >
Students may sign up for ACT testing by visiting actstudent.org.http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html READ MORE >
Bell High School Students/Parents: Report Cards will be available for pickup on Monday, August 5. Returning Bell High School students in grades 10-12, will also be able to pick up their computer on August 5th. Schedules for students in grades 6-12 will be available for pick up on Tuesday, August 6th. Please remember, only the parent or student may pick up... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Jamie Sherlock!! Jamie spoke to the Gilchrist County Rotary Club earlier this summer about her inspiring experiences attending RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Camp). Jamie was the selected to attend the RYLA in June. Jamie shared how getting out of her comfort zone at this camp has helped her immensely - she plans to join Interact Club in the... READ MORE >
Bell High School and the Gilchrist County School District congratulates Presley Paulling, our top 2018-2019 11th grade student in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Presley recently traveled in June with her parents to Orlando for an extraordinary two-day program designed to bring together scholars from around the state, connect... READ MORE >
Florida Gateway College will host its fifth annual Summer Academy for College Readiness June 3rd – June 13th. Students will complete an intensive 2 week (MTWTh 8:00-12:00) camp with a re-PERT opportunity provided by FGC and scheduled by their office staff. They will continue to include several college experiences throughout Summer Academy for... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following BHS Seniors for graduating from Florida Gateway College on Friday, 5/3 with their Associate of Arts Degrees! We are very proud of these students for their hard work and accomplishments!From left to right: Zachary McPhearson, Brayden Sasser, Aubrey Cook, Rebekah Floyd, and Zoe Frankland READ MORE >
Parents/Students: May is a very busy testing month. Below is a list of all state assessments that will be administered in the month of May. Please make every effort to have your student here on testing days.Date AssessmentMonday, 5/6 Gr 6 Math S1Monday, 5/6 Gr 9 Reading S1Tuesday, 5/7 Gr 6 Math S2Tuesday, 5/7 Gr 9 Reading... READ MORE >
Congratulations to BHS Senior Ian Townsend for being chosen as a recipient for the Board of Trustees Scholarship from Florida Gateway College! Best of luck to Ian as he begins preparation for his future career endeavors! READ MORE >
Summer Driver's Education Program RE: Summer Driver’s Education Instructor: Mr. Billy Mikell The (4) Days of Coursework will take place: June 3-6, 2019 at Bell High School. Students must attend all (4) of these days from 8:00am-4:00pm. Breakfast and lunch will be available. There will be 15 slots available for Bell High School and 15 slots for Trenton High... READ MORE >
Shout out to Mrs. Karla Waldron and the BHS Junior Class for a successful Prom Promise! Students enjoyed themselves as they were given exposure to and made aware of the dangers of distracted driving as well as driving under the influence. READ MORE >
Florida Gateway is offering the following summer camps to students. Cost is $50.00 per camp. Running Camp 2019 (Ages 8-16, Coed) Environmental Science 2019 (Ages 8-16, Coed) Public Safety Training Camp 2019 (Ages 8-16, Coed) Soccer Camp 2019 (Ages 8-16, Coed) Theater Camp 2019 (Ages 8-16, Coed) Volleyball Camp 2019 (Ages 8-16, Coed) Fishing... READ MORE >
Last day for Seniors is: May 17, 2019!Seniors are NOT allowed on campus May 20-23, 2019 without administrative approval. Misbehavior prior to graduation could affect your privilege to walk! If you owe any money to the school (lunch money, library books, textbooks, uniforms, etc.), you will not be allowed to graduate. Cap & Gown Distribution ... READ MORE >
BHS High-School Registration Night will be on Monday, 4/8/19 at the BHS auditorium at 6:30. We encourage all parents/students to attend and receive important information. READ MORE >
If your child is currently in 8th grade at Trenton or Bell, make plans now to attend an important informational meeting about high school registration and your options for enrolling in Career & Technical programs and academies for next school year. This Parent Night will be held on Tuesday, March 26 @ 6pm in the BHS Auditorium. We would like every 8th grader... READ MORE >
It is official! This is to certify that Bell High School has met the criteria for educational quality established by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Congratulations! READ MORE >
March 11-14Guess the Reader- Pictures will be posted in media center of teachers reading their favorite book with their faces hidden; students will guess which teacher is behind each book cover! “Caught Reading” – Faculty/Staff/Admin will give students a “Caught Reading” ticket, if caught reading outside of class time. Student tickets will be deposited in media... READ MORE >
It is once again time to sponsor the 8th Annual Running of the Bulldogs 5K! To make things more exciting and more convenient for you this year, you may donate and/or sponsor online by following the link included below. For those of you who can’t participate but would still like to donate, that option is available! Thank you for choosing to sponsor such a worthy... READ MORE >
6th graders recently had the opportunity to visualize many different cells using microscopes! They observed bacteria, plant cells (from onions, ornamental, and aquatic plants), human cheek cells, and living things called Protozoa - organisms that are not an animal, plant, fungus, or bacteria! Using a dissecting microscope they saw a close up of a crane... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, “I think we are on the verge of a Tsunami,” a Minnesota High School Principal recently said in a news article about vaping in his school. He added, “I think this is going to be the defining addiction for this generation.” In November, the chairman of the United States Food and Drug Administration called vaping a “public health tragedy that is now... READ MORE >
11th and 12th graders, please see Mrs. Leggett to see if you are eligible for an ACT Waiver. READ MORE >
Our BHS Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team and Coaches Lisa and Drue Barry competed for the state championship in November, 2018, and were recognized by the Gilchrist County School Board for their excellent season! These girls have shown us what true champions look and act like. Although they felt short of the championship, this team finished with 24 wins and 4 losses... READ MORE >
On Saturday, Jan 26th, AP Environmental Science students went on a field trip to the Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival, at the UF Austin Cary Forest Campus in Gainesville. The students had the opportunity to witness a prescribed fire demonstration, interact with live animals, take a tour to different types of Florida native forests, talk to specialists... READ MORE >
On Friday, 12/14/18, Mrs. Barbara Lindsey's AP Environmental Science class was honored to have Mr. Joe MacKenzie come and speak to the students. Mr. MacKenzie is the Gilchrist County and Levy County Forester for the Florida Forest Service. Mr. MacKenzie discussed forests, forest fires, trees and products made from trees. The students were able to see tree... READ MORE >
Senior News – January 2019 * All senior pages need to be paid in full and completed by February 1, 2019. Please see Mrs. Johnson or a yearbook staff member ASAP to start working on your special page. *Yearbooks are currently on sale for $60 each. The last day to order a yearbook is March 15, 2019. Extra yearbooks are not ordered, so please be sure to... READ MORE >
https://www.fgc.edu/students/t...Florida Gateway College Board of Trustees Scholarship covers Fall and Spring tuition for 2 years! Apply at link provided above. READ MORE >
Genre, Topic, Author, Oh My! A huge thank you to our librarian, Mrs. Janet Johnson! She and her team have collected and provided many books and genres for our reading! Because she has helped us build an awesome classroom library, Mrs. McClellan’s sixth graders can now read and recommend some of the most distinguished American children's books published by the... READ MORE >
November 2018 Senior News* All senior pages need to be paid in full and completed by February 1, 2019. Plan ahead and get your senior pictures taken in time to complete your page on time. *Yearbooks are currently on sale for $50 each until December 21, 2018. The price will then increase to $60 each. The last day to order a yearbook is March 15, 2019. Extra... READ MORE >
What is a Veteran? Under federal law, a veteran is any person who served honorably on active duty in the armed forces of the United States. Discharges marked “general and under honorable conditions” also qualify.Please join us for our annual Veteran's Day Ceremony!What: Special Program Saluting VeteransWhen: Community Program~ Tuesday, 11/6/18 @ 6:00 PM ... READ MORE >
Attention BHS! Join in and help GCSD as we adopt the Jackson County School District.The Gilchrist County School District has been in contact with Jackson County School District, who has been severely impacted by Hurricane Michael. 70% of homes are still without power. Superintendent and school principals of Jackson County have shared a need for food items to... READ MORE >
https://schoolnutrition.org/me...It's National School Lunch Week!President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962. During this annual weeklong celebration, SNA members and students around the country celebrate in their cafeterias with decorations, special menus, events, and more. The 2018 NSLW theme is “School Lunch: Lots 2 Love”, and... READ MORE >
Sixth graders from Bell High School participated in a mock trial at the Gilchrist County Courthouse Monday October 15, 2018. Students were chosen to "assist" Judge Lancaster, the Clerk of the Court, Defense Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney, the bailiff, and the court registrar. Sixteen students were chosen to be jurors. It was an amazing opportunity for the students... READ MORE >
The BHS Volleyball Program coordinated a drive to collect items to assist in Hurricane Michael Relief. Thank you to the community for coming through yet again by donating items to help this cause and to our GCSO for transporting these items! READ MORE >
College/University Application Deadline How to Apply University of North Florida (Jacksonville, FL) October 31, 2018 http://www.unf.edu/admissions/applynow/ University of Florida (Gainesvillle, FL) November 1, 2018 ... READ MORE >
Senior News – October 2018 *We have space left for two senior pages. Please let Mrs. Johnson know if you would like to get a senior page. Payment plans can be worked out. A full page is $250 and a half page is $150. A $50 deposit is required to reserve your special page in the yearbook. All pages need to be paid in full and completed by February 1, 2019. ... READ MORE >
Colgate-Palmolive in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, encourages you to get on the path to higher education. The Haz La U Program helps put Hispanic youth on the track to college by providing financial relief via educational grants totaling $100,000 YOU COULD WIN ONE OF 31 SCHOLARSHIPS - 10 Bronze Grants, each at $2,000 - 10 Silver... READ MORE >
Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship Topic: The essay topic for our annual scholarship is, "How (*Enter Your Show*) Inspired Me to Realize My Dreams." Don't be afraid to be creative or let your personality shine! We want to hear your unique voice! You may include a short personal statement at the end of your essay if preferred, but it is not a requirement. In the... READ MORE >
Dr. Pepper is awarding over $1,000,000 in tuition to help students reach their biggest goals and are looking for students ages 18-24 to enter this year's tuition giveaway. ELIGIBILITY: All Entrants must be a U.S. legal resident. 20 GRAND PRIZES: 1. Five (5) $100,000 Tuition Prizes 2. Five (5) Runner-Up Prizes $25,0003. Ten (10) Consolation Prizes $2,500 ... READ MORE >
AMERICANMUSCLE'S STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AMERICANMUSCLE'S STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 4 scholarships for $2,000 each will be awarded to students pursuing an automotive themed major. Two scholarships will be awarded every spring semester, followed by two additional scholarships to be awarded for the fall semester each year OUR PROGRAM: We are... READ MORE >
Homecoming 2018 was a HUGE success! Thanks to everyone that helped make it such a fun week! Go Dawgs! READ MORE >
FREE CPR Training available for current GCSO Explorers or students interested in becoming an Explorer. Please R.S.V.P for CPR training by October 3, 2018-For more information and to R.S.V.P., please contact: Deputy Sheriff Bryant DavidsonCell: 352-222-2561E-mail: bdavidson@gcso.us READ MORE >
Applications may also be picked up from School Resource Deputy Davidson at Bell High School or at http://www.gcso.us/explorers EXPLORER SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Be between the ages of 14 & 21. Complete the 8th Grade. Be enrolled or a graduate of the Gilchrist County School System (some exceptions) with a minimum of a 2.0 or (C) GPA. Have not been... READ MORE >
In observance of Constitution Week, Mr. Surrency's 4th period Senior U.S. Government class performed the "Preamble" from School House Rock over the intercom last week. The Preamble is the opening statement to the United States Constitution, and the words are as follows:"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice,... READ MORE >
The Bell High School JROTC, along with the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Department held a 9-11/Patriot's Day tribute ceremony before school on 9/11/18. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Caleb Steele for ranking with one of the top three scores in the state for Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2013, which qualifies him to compete nationally! Way to go Caleb! READ MORE >
Bulldog Homecoming 2018! "A Journey Through Time" Monday 09/24/18: Muscle Car Monday(1950’s) - Dress up in Leather Jackets and Poodle Skirts. Tuesday 09/25/18: Tye-Dye Tuesday (1960-1970) - Dress in tye-dye, bellbottoms or venture into the 70’s for some butterfly collars and sequins to disco it up. ***Parade Forms and Homecoming Attendants... READ MORE >
BHS Seniors & Dual Enrollment Students: Please sign up for the remind app to keep you informed of pertinent information! It's quick and easy! BHS C/O 2019 STUDENTS: REMIND APP: Please sign up for reminders from Mrs. Leggett for Seniors! Enter this number: 81010 then text this message:... READ MORE >
The 2018-2019 BHS Interact/Rotary Club will be sponsoring a Character Trait Essay Contest for middle school students (grades 6-8). Contest will start the first of each month. The first essay will be due on September 17, 2018 with winners being announced and receiving awards on September 24. Students should see their middle school reading teacher if interested in... READ MORE >
The Lady Bulldogs Softball Team is taking orders now for whole smoked Boston butts for a $20 donation. Pickup will be on 8/31. Please contact June Hutto at (352) 463-3275 or huttoj@mygcsd.org for more information. READ MORE >
WHAT: BHS Volleyball Camp for Young Athletes (K-5 Students)WHEN: June 25-29 from 9:00-NoonCOST: $50***Lunch and Camp Shirt ProvidedFor additional information, contact: Bell High School (Lisa Barry) at (352) 463-3232 or barryl@mygcsd.org. READ MORE >
Sign up at Bell High School on Tuesday, 5/22/18 from 3:15 to 5:15. READ MORE >
Florida Gateway College and its President Dr. Lawrence Barrett visited Bell High School Tuesday to award generation-changing scholarships to Seniors Cameron White, Eric Fox, Robert McDonough, Kwailan Rosell, Emma Brady, and Heather Beach. We wish these students all the best in their future endeavors! READ MORE >
BHS was proud to participate in the Relay for Life Event that took place on Friday evening, 5/4. All proceeds will go towards the fight against cancer. READ MORE >
Built using the world's leading collection of online resources, ACT Academy provides you with personalized study plans to help you prepare for the ACT. Create an account and get started today! bit.ly/ACTAcademy READ MORE >
Florida Gateway College is offering a preparatory session for the PERT College Placement Test for 2 weeks June 4 through June 14. Please see Mrs. Dana Collins for more information or contact her at collinsd@mygcsd.org or (352) 463-3232. READ MORE >
Shout out to the BHS Runnin’ Bulldog Track Program! We had 14 students go to Cypress Creek High School in Wesley Chapel (near Tampa) to compete in the Region 2- 1A Track and Field Regionals. Here are the results: Boys:800 Meter Run – Tony Yoder - 2 minutes, 06.02 seconds (BHS Record)- 11th place 3200 Meter Run – Ian Townsend – 10 minutes, 36.41 seconds – 9th... READ MORE >
The Meaning of the Thin Blue Line Flag: The color Blue represents the officer and the courage they find deep inside when faced with insurmountable odds. The Black background is a constant reminder of our fallen brother and sister law enforcement officers. The Line is what law enforcement officers protect on a daily basis: the barrier between anarchy and a... READ MORE >
Reading and Math FSA testing begins next week for middle and high schoolers. Please review the following policies with your student before testing: Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g.,... READ MORE >
There will be a Sadie Hawkins Dance (female students invite male students) for BHS 6th and 7th graders on Thursday, April 19 from 3:30-5:00 in the afternoon in the BHS Media Center. Tickets are $6.00 per student or $10.00 per couple, and can be purchased at the door. Please contact Mrs. Janet Johnson at 352-463-3232 or johnsonja@mygcsd.org for more information. READ MORE >
The Bell High School Yearbook and Basketball Programs will be sponsoring an alumni game on Saturday, April 14 for Girls/Boys Alumni under 30, Boys Alumni over 30, and BHS Seniors versus BHS Faculty! Concessions will be available, and a Silent Cake Auction will be held.Date: Saturday, 4/14/18Time: 6:00 PMLocation: BHS GymAdmission: 5 and under is free, $3.00... READ MORE >
Palms Medical Group is offering free sports physicals during the months of May, June, and July. All students trying out for and playing any sport must have an updated sports physical annually. READ MORE >
The Gilchrist County School District is excited to host our 1st Annual "Music in our Community" Concert at the Trenton High School old gym on Saturday, April 14th at 6:30PM! Students from each Gilchrist County school will be displaying a variety of performing arts and the night will end with the nationally recognized percussion ensemble Ancient City Ensemble! The... READ MORE >
Mr. Lee Barrow, high school math teacher, has been recognized as a “High Impact Teacher" by the Florida Department of Education.High Impact teachers are those teachers recognized by the state for having a high impact on student learning. Congratulations Mr. Barrow! READ MORE >
Florida Gateway College is offering a variety of summer camps for which registration is now open! Please view link below for information.https://www.fgc.edu/summer-camps/If you have any additional questions please contact Rebecca Golden at 386-754-4271 or email at : rebecca.golden@fgc.edu READ MORE >
4-H Camp Counselors Needed! Who can be a 4-H Camp Counselor?All students ages 14-18 (as of June 1, 2018) may attend training to be a camp counselor. What do Camp Counselors do? • Stay at Camp Cherry Lake in Madison, FL for a fun-filled week of waterfront activities like swimming and kayaking, camp games, educational classes, shooting sports, camp fires, and... READ MORE >
The UF Health Orthopaedics will be providing free sports physicals on April 7, 2018 from 8:00AM-noon at the following location:3450 Hull Road 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL.Physical forms can be accessed at the link below, or may be obtained in the front office at BHS.http://www.fhsaa.org/forms/gen... READ MORE >
Virtual Instruction Program Open Enrollment for the 2018-2019 School YearTo the Parents/Guardians of Students in the Gilchrist County School District:In accordance with Florida Statute 1002.45, the Gilchrist County School District offers students access to instruction through online learning. Eligible students in grades K-12 may participate in part-time or... READ MORE >
Bell High School Junior Class is sponsoring the Junior Senior Prom, themed "A Night Under the Stars" on Friday, March 30, 2018 from 7:00 PM-11:00 PM at the Seven Hills Farm in Gilchrist County. The Junior Class is also hosting a "Prom Promise" event to promote prom night safety on the Bell High School campus on Thursday, March 29 from 11:25-3:10. We are... READ MORE >
Link to apply: http://act.org/ Cut Scores for Dual Enrollment: English: 17 Reading: 19 Math: 19 Please contact Ms. Dana Collins at 352-463-3232 or collinsd@mygcsd.org for more information. READ MORE >
Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc. Amount: $1,000 To apply: www.cfec.com or contact Ms. Dana Collins for application information at (352) 463-3232 or collinsd@mygcsd.org Due date: 3/8/18 Florida Gateway College Amount: $6,000 To apply: Contact Ms. Dana Collins for application information at (352) 463-3232 or... READ MORE >
The Relay for Life will be on Friday, May 4th, 2018, at the Fanning Springs State Park. The link for Bell High School page is below. Once there, simply click the "Join Our Team" button and follow the steps to join the BHS team in our fight against cancer. Please contact the BHS co-chair, Mrs. Barbara Lindsey for more information at 352-463-3232 or... READ MORE >
Please join the Bell High School Health Academy/HOSA for a fun filled evening/day. We are hosting a SPRING painting party on two different dates at the Health Academy Building. The dates are Thursday, March 15th at 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm or 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm or Saturday March 17 at 10:00 am to noon. The cost will be $25.00 each or $45.00 for two friends to... READ MORE >
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academy Information/Dates for 8th Graders Tuesday, March 13th – Home Campus Academy Tours (BHS Students will tour BHS Academies) Academy of Agriscience & Natural Resources (Technical Agriculture Operations & Agritechnology) Academy of Construction & Engineering (Engineering) Business Program Criminal Justice... READ MORE >
National School Breakfast Week (March 5-9, 2018)http://schoolnutrition.org/Mee...This year’s theme, “I Heart School Breakfast,” encourages parents, students, and school officials to get social over school breakfast. Speaking a language kids understand, we’re ready to show-and-tell all the benefits of a healthy school breakfast.Students who eat school breakfast are... READ MORE >
https://www.fgc.edu/discover/p...Allie Williams 12th grader with 3.11 GPA She intends to become a surgeon. Allie participates in Band, BETA Club, HOSA and Health Academy.“My greatest achievement is getting my AA before I graduate high school. My favorite subjects are math, science and anatomy and physiology. Words of wisdom for upcoming new Dual Enrollment... READ MORE >
Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share with local, state and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. Friday, 2/16/18: Petting zoo at Bell Elementary School~FFA will coordinate with the families involved from years past. The FFA members will provide informational... READ MORE >
Shout out to the varsity boys basketball team on their District win. They will play Frostproof Thursday night @ 7 in the BHS gym for the Regional semifinals. Go Dawgs! READ MORE >
On behalf of Bell High School, we would like to congratulate this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian! We are very proud of you and all of your hard work! Valedictorian: Molly O’Sullivan (right) Salutatorian: Alexis Week (left) READ MORE >
BHS CELEBRATES LITERACY WEEK! Signs posting “Find Yourself in a Book” and Literacy Week Activities Guess the Reader- Pictures posted in cafeteria of teachers reading books with their faces hidden; students have to figure out who is reading what! “Caught Reading” – Faculty/Staff/Admin. Provide students with tickets if caught reading outside of class time. ... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
BHS is hosting its 7th Annual Running of the Bulldogs at the Bell High School track on April 7, 2018 beginning at 8:00 AM. Please contact Lisa Hudson at BHS (352) 463-3232 or hudsonl@mygcsd.org for registration information. All proceeds go directly to the Relay for Life/American Cancer Society. Come out and join us for some exercise and to help support a worthy... READ MORE >
Bell High School is proud and honored to recognize Mrs. Pam Powell as our Employee of the Year and Mr. Johnnie Cook as our Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Powell is our front desk secretary and always has a smile and a kind word for everyone. Mr. Cook is our Business Academy Instructor, and is friendly and upbeat while guiding our students through Microsoft... READ MORE >
January 25, 2018 This is a message to all Parents, from the Florida Department of Health and The Gilchrist County School District. Please be aware that Flu illness has sharply increased in Florida and in Gilchrist County over the last two weeks. Flu is easily spread from person to person. It can cause severe illness is certain people, especially... READ MORE >
The BHS Engineering Academy was recognized at today's Board meeting for high level critical thinking on a rigorous engineering project. Program Instructor Mr. Don Barselou and a team of program students shared with the Board a custom robot that they researched, designed, engineered, and fabricated to solve the real-world problem of cleaning the gym floors after... READ MORE >
The following teachers have been approved by the Board to teach out of field for the 2017-18 school year: READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Bell High School Volleyball Team - District Runner-Up! These girls work really hard, and we’re all so proud of them. READ MORE >