Bright Futures Scholarships are awarded, based primarily on academic achievement, to recent Florida high school graduates who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at a public college or university in the state. Scholarship amounts vary based on GPA, scores on college entrance exams, service hours and a few other factors. Students can verify their information and...
It is official! This is to certify that Trenton High School has met the criteria for educational quality established by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Congratulations!
Juniors and Seniors from Trenton High School went to Florida Gateway College last week to tour the campus and learn about the different programs offered by the school. They also were able to hang out in the student union where they played ping pong, ate lunch and spoke with teachers from FGC. This was a great opportunity for students to learn and prepare for their...
Florida Gateway College's Take Stock in Children Program is now accepting applications. If you are an 8th or 9th grade student at THS please take a moment to apply for this program. Through Take Stock in Children students have the opportunity to earn a two-year tuition scholarship to Florida Gateway College. For more information or to apply visit...
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...
Senior Rachel Johnson has been awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award, an award that honors exemplary volunteer service. This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered a significant amount of hours to their community and is awarded by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Rachel has volunteered at events in her community, at her...
Next week is National FFA week. To celebrate, the Trenton FFA will be hosting their annual cake auction along with other activities. Students are also encouraged to decorate cakes for their annual cake decorating contest. The theme for this year's contest is "Gilchrist Grown." Rules are posted in the ag shop for anyone who would like to participate. The annual...
Important information for Seniors!
College of Central Florida in Chiefland is offering the following events:
2/7 ~ FAFSA Workshop, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for anyone who needs assistance with FAFSA application,https://www.facebook.com/events/323405148273400/.
3/5 ~ College Preview Night, 5:00 -7:00 p.m. for anyone who is interested in enrolling in college or...
Attention Seniors:The 2019 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $11,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/ junior college or career school. This program includes:One $4,000 scholarshipTwo $1,000 scholarshipsTen $500 scholarships
Quick and easy!
NO minimum ACT/SAT score or GPANO essay requiredNO...
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Teacher and Employee of the Year. Mrs. Arnow, 6th grade science teacher was named Teacher of the Year. She is loved by her students and fellow staff and we at THS are thankful for her dedication to her students. Mrs. Cindy Bivens was named Employee of the Year. She is a paraprofessional who is dedicated to her job and making...
Please refer to this Exam Schedule for information regarding dates/times of semester exams during next week's Early Release days (December 19, 20, and 21). If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact THS at (352) 463-3210.
Wendy’s® announced the 2018 Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist.From a total applicant pool of nearly 42,000 high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2019, more than 7,500 have been named School Winners in Wendy’s annual scholarship competition. The students competing had to be involved in multiple Varsity sports, had a 3.0 GPA or higher,...
Last week, students from THS collected supplies of food, drinks, candy, and other essential items to send to people in need in Jackson County. Jackson County, Florida was devastated by Hurricane Michael and the Gilchrist County School District began a drive to help people in the area as they prepare to rebuild their lives, homes and schools. Students from THS...
The First Annual FCA Fall Festival was held last night and it was a huge success. Over 300 people came to the event. A special thank you to Lacianna Davis and Hannah Davis of the FCA Leadership team for bringing this event to life. With free admission, free food, and free games the event helped to draw a great crowd. We look forward to making this event an...
All seniors met with a Herff Jones Representative regarding Cap and Gown ordering. Ordering information was sent home. If you did not get the information please stop by the front office to get a packet. You can also contact Ms. Whitaker in guidance for further information. The Basic package for just the Cap/Gown/Tassel is $30.00, prior to January. Afterwards the...
Help us as we adopt the Jackson County School District-
We have 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 send home in backpacks each day.
We will be collecting the...
To help with Hurricane Michael relief efforts in the panhandle, students and staff at THS collected supplies. The Gilchrist County Sheriffs Department sent a group of officers to help in relief efforts and they took the supplies with them to help those in need. Thank you to everyone who donated for this cause!
Trenton FCA will be hosting their first annual Fall Festival on Wednesday October 24th from 5-7 at the high school. There will be games, food, music and fun for all. If you are interested in having a booth at the event or if you would like more information please email trentonfca@gmail.com.
Trenton High School's 2018 Homecoming week was a huge success. On Monday students dressed as their favorite MTV characters for MTV Monday. Costumes ranged from the Spice Girls to the stars of Jersey Shore. On Tuesday students brought back the hippie days for Tom Petty Tuesday. Tie-dye tees and flower crowns filled the halls. Waterworks Wednesday saw students...
The next ACT test date is on October 27th. The registration deadline is September 28th. Register online at ACTstudent.org. If you would like more information see the attached flyer or visit Ms. Whitaker in guidance.
Gilchrist County Schools are the first District in Florida to install the WAVE Alert system. This system notifies you, if you have signed up, about safety hazards and concerns at the school. To create an account and sign up for notifications visit www.AlertGilchrist.com. For more information you can contact the Gilchrist County Emergency Management office at...
Florida Gateway College will be having an open house event on October 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Levy Performing Arts Center on FGC's campus. Prospective students can take a tour of campus, attend a department/program fair, attend various information sessions, and more. Any future FGC student who attends the open house will be entered in a drawing to win a...
Trenton High School Seniors had the opportunity to visit the Alachua County Career Fair to speak to representatives from several different colleges. Colleges at the event included Mississippi State University, University of Alabama, University of Florida, and Valdosta State University among others. Seniors were able to get information from colleges and speak to...
Trenton High School Open House will be held on Thursday August 9. Middle School from 6:30-7:30 (Grade 6 in Auditorium, Grade 7&8 in Cafeteria) and High School from 7:30-8:30.
31 Trenton FFA members attended the 90th Florida FFA State Convention and Expo. 2018-2019 Area 2 State Vice President- Justus Jones Florida’s Finest National Chapter Award- Trenton Sr Premier Chapter- Trenton Middle State Winner Prepared Public Speaking- Lauren Roberts Agriscience Fair Social Science Category Winner, Overall Division 3 Winner- Miranda Gartin...
Congratulations to Justus Jones on being named the Area 2 State FFA Vice President at the state convention.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA:Application SeasonUNF considers applications from freshmen on a rolling basis starting each June. While there is not a specific deadline for applications, we recommend applying early for optimal financial aid, scholarships, and housing preferences. For rising seniors, the application opens Friday, June 1st. Admission requirements are...
There will be a Middle School Boys Summer Basketball Camp this summer on June 5-7 from 8-12 at the THS gym. The cost is $25 per athlete. See Coach Marcus for more details.
The Relay for Life event to raise money for cancer research was held on Friday May 4 at the Trenton Train Depot. Bell JROTC presented the colors to get the opening ceremonies underway. Trenton Alumni, country music star Easton Corbin, sang the national anthem followed by the survivors walk. The event was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who donated to this...
Tickets for the Trenton Drama Clubs production of Shrek the Musical are now on sale. General Admission tickets are $9.00 for adults and $7.00 for students. Reserved seating is available. Tickets can be purchased in the front office at Trenton Elementary School. The show will be held May 10th, 11th and 12th at 7pm at the Trenton Elementary School Auditorium....
The TES Spring Fling will be held May 22nd from 9-11 & 12-2. If you are interested in volunteering to earn community service hours please contact Lynsey Grant at 352-463-3224 ext. 280.
Congrats to the Lady Tiger Softball team on winning the Region 7 District 1A championship on Friday night against the Bell Bulldogs. The Lady Tigers will play Fort Meade at 7 pm on Thursday May 3. Come out and support your Lady Tigers!
Students at THS paid tribute to Sergeant Ramirez and Deputy Lindsey with signs and posters honoring the fallen officers.
As a gesture of our love, support, and solidarity with respect to today’s tragedy in our community, we would like to invite students and staff to wear blue tomorrow as a visible symbol that our thoughts are with the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office, the deputies involved, and their families.From GCSD
Trenton High School is raising money for the Tri County Relay for Life to be held on May 4 at Fort Fanning. 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Tonya Martin, came up with the fundraiser idea of the Tiger Toilet, where teachers and students can pay to have a toilet sent to classrooms throughout the school. To get the toilet removed teachers much pay $10 or they can pay $20 to...
Trenton FFA Agriculture Issues Team presented to the Gilchrist County School Board about GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms).
Earn over 80 Community Service Hours this summer by volunteering to be a 4-H Camp counselor at camp Cherry Lake in Madison, Fl. As a camp counselor you will stay at Camp Cherry Lake where you will get to participate in a variety of activities including swimming, kayaking, and shooting sports. Camp Counselors also supervise campers throughout the day and act as role...
8th graders from Trenton High School visited the academies at Trenton and Bell in preparation for high school. There will be an informational parent meeting regarding CTE programs for both Trenton and Bell students and parents at 6pm on Tuesday March 27 in the Trenton High School auditorium.
THS SGA students released balloons in honor of the victims on the one month anniversary of the Parkland shooting. The student body gathered on the track to pay their respects to the victims as the SGA members read each victim's name and a Bible verse in their honor. Senior Class President Jackson Feather led the student body in a prayer for the victims and their...
Trenton High School is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair. The fair will be in the library from 8:00-3:15 until March 2. There is a variety of books and items available for sale.
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Basketball team on winning their third consecutive District Championship! They will play Frostproof at home on Thursday February 15 at 7. Come out and support your Lady Tigers!
Members of the Trenton FFA and advisers, Ashley Thoron and Heather Rucker, meet with Representative Chuck Clemons in Tallahassee during FFA Ag on the Hill Day at the State Capitol.
Thank you to our local Trenton Circle K Store for supporting Trenton High School in "Fuel Your School."
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...
Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer Wingate and Mrs. KayLee Beauchamp on winning Teacher and Employee of the Year at Trenton High School. Ms. Wingate is in her second year as the band director. Under her leadership, the band has thrived. Mrs. Beauchamp, a Trenton High School Alumni, is a paraprofessional who works with students, helping them to further their...
The following teachers have been approved by the Board to teach out of field for the 2017-18 school year:
Spirit Week at THS was a great success! Each day was a dress up theme, and we had great participation from students and staff! The themes were:Monday- Movie Star MondayTuesday- Time Warp Tuesday Wednesday- Wear Pink Wednesday Thursday- Travel Through TV ThursdayFriday- School ColorsWe are proud of our school!
The THS Homecoming Parade was held at 2pm on Friday, October 20th. We are so proud of all the hard work putting together floats to show school spirit. Thank you to everyone involved, and thank you to the community for coming out to support us. The Tigers were victorious on Friday night, beating PK Yonge 40-20.