Gilchrist County to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 3, 2019 Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Gilchrist County School nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To celebrate their hard... READ MORE >
It is official! This is to certify that Trenton Elementary School has met the criteria for educational quality established by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Congratulations! 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 >
Who says school isn't fun anymore? In music, students learn many valuable skills. Kindergarten learned about high and low pitches in music and represented them with body shapes! READ MORE >
Congratulations to George Kreinbihl and Karen Latham on their retirement! While they will be missed, we know that they will both enjoy time with their families. We are thankful for their service to Gilchrist County Schools and the many students whose lives they have touched. READ MORE >
Trenton Elementary raised $2632 for reading in the classrooms!! Ms. Long’s class was our leading class with $1,185! Mrs. Bon’s class was our top reading class with 10,350 minutes of reading. Trenton Elementary read a total of 37,944 minutes!! AJ Stanley was our top reader and earned the opportunity to be principal for the day. Zach Watson came in second and will... READ MORE >
Fifty-one counties in the state of Florida participate in Sealing Sunny Smiles Across Florida. Gilchrist County students are fortunate to participate in this program which offers FREE dental screenings and sealants for all second and third grade students. We are thankful for this opportunity to offer evidence-based strategies to prevent tooth decay. READ MORE >
Last week, Trenton Elementary celebrated the 50th day of school. Everywhere you walked on campus, students were dressed in their 50's clothes! Teachers celebrated by practicing skip counting to 50, enjoying root beer floats, and listening to 50's music. It was a great day on campus! READ MORE >
As third grade students begin to learn about multiplication, they must first understand the concept of arrays. Students are working hard to create their own arrays, which model multiplication concepts. Arrays are all around us from windows to egg cartons! READ MORE >
The Scholastic Book Fair is well underway at Trenton Elementary. Students began purchasing their favorite books this past Friday and will continue to enjoy finding titles from beloved authors through this Friday. Tuesday night was a busy night with AR and families enjoying time together looking for that special book to read at home. Taking time to read at home... READ MORE >
Today was an exciting day at Trenton Elementary. There were many excited students and their dads at breakfast enjoying a cinnamon roll and a few extra minutes together. The purpose of this initiative was to highlight the significant difference fathers and father figures can make by taking a more active role in their children’s educational experience. When fathers... READ MORE >
Trenton Elementary School is once again having a Read-a-Thon! Last year, we worked hard and raised over $800! This year, we are starting early and trying to reach our goal! Good news! The money raised from last year will be added to this year's value to help us reach our goal even faster! Let's get reading and get raising to help teachers to provide even more... READ MORE >
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and #ThankATeacher with us! Teachers provide so much to our students—inspiration, motivation and, ultimately, their futures. From May 7-11, 2018, we would like to show our thanks and gratitude by treating them like a V.I.T. – VERY IMPORTANT TEACHER. Teachers change the lives of millions of children every day, and... READ MORE >
Trenton Drama Club Presents: Shrek: The Musical May 10, 11 & 12, 2018 at 7:00PM Trenton Elementary School Auditorium Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, it’s a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure! This musical brings all your favorite characters that you know from the film to life on the stage. We hope you will join us for this... READ MORE >
Embryology is a 4-H School Enrichment Project supported by the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service and our local Gilchrist County Extension Service. 4-H Embryology teaches students about science and respect for life. Students hatch chicks in the classroom and witness the exciting miracle of life. Students take the responsibilities of caring for the... READ MORE >
Trenton Elementary School participated in Jump Rope for Heart for the American Heart Association during the month of March. Through this program, Trenton students learned jump rope skills, how their heart works, and raised money to help kids with special hearts. This was a great way to learn how to stay healthy and make a difference in the lives of others. With... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Gilchrist County School District’s High Impact Teachers: Bell Elementary -Sandra CarawanHeather ClassErin SandersTrenton Elementary - Jill CarhartMelinda RobinsonWendy Polk Bell Middle/High -Lee Barrow A recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments conducted by the Florida Department of... READ MORE >
Yearbooks are available for online only for $50 through April 6th. www.yearbookordercenter.com book number 22234 There are only 150 books available at this price, so be sure to order now before they are gone! READ MORE >
The TES Daddy Daughter Dance was held this past Saturday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. All week, at school, you could feel the excitement in the air as all of our young ladies giggled in excitement of the upcoming dance. As the doors opened, princesses took over the dance floor and enjoyed a night with their friends and of course, their Daddy! Thank you to all who... READ MORE >
TES has partnered with the local restaurant, Elle Cocina to raise funds that benefit all students in our school. Elle Cocina is offering a discount to families with elementary aged children. All kids meals (ordered with an adult entrée) will be $1.99 and Elle Cocina will donate $1.50 of that to Trenton Elementary (this excludes any add-ons to kids meals).... READ MORE >
Trenton Elementary is hosting a Read-a-Thon! This is an easy, fun way for TES to raise money for classroom literacy items and school literacy improvements! Your child should have brought home a paper explaining what to do. Please join us as we meet our goal and make Mrs. Adkins kiss a pig, duck tape Mr. Allen to the wall, and crack an egg on Mrs. O'Steen's head!... READ MORE >
Our 3rd grade students enjoyed visiting with the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office and their K-9. They learned about safety and the duties of a search and rescue dog. What a great experience for your students! Thank you to the Sheriff's Office!! 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 Gilchrist County Education Foundation was formed in 1991 to promote and enhance the quality of education in all Gilchrist County public schools. The Foundation provides means for businesses, community organizations, and individuals to support programs by allowing locally generated dollars to be used for specific projects. We would like to invite all of our... READ MORE >
Here at TES, we are proud of our 2017-18 Teacher of the Year Tanya Rood and Employee of the Year Donna Watson.Mrs. Rood has been a part of TES for many years. She works with special populations, and is a very special person. Mrs. Rood goes above and beyond every day, and we are appreciative of her hard work. Principal Dr. Ronda Adkins describes Mrs. Rood as... READ MORE >
Our elementary schools are offering FREE dental sealants ON SITE through a partnership with the Health Department's Public Health Dental Program. Sealants have been proven to save money on later dental treatments! We are targeting students in Grade 2 to participate in this free opportunity. Second graders at TES participated on Monday and Tuesday of this week,... READ MORE >
Purple Pinky day at TES was a huge success! Thank you to all of the volunteers and supporters who came out to increase awareness and raise money to eliminate polio. READ MORE >