FBLA is having their first carwash of the school year, tomorrow morning (Saturday, 9/21) from 9 am to 1 pm in the Scaff's parking lot! Come support FBLA and get your car a bath!
Today we said goodbye to Mrs. Angie Mathis, one of our phenomenal cafeteria staff at BHS! She is retiring after 25 years of food service to Gilchrist County Schools, and we are going to miss her so much! Mrs. Mathis always has a sweet smile on her face and a kind word for everyone! We thank her for her invaluable service, and wish her a very happy retirement! 🎉
Senior Parents:
Herff Jones will be at school on Monday, September 30th during lunch to take orders and payments for cap and gowns. If you pay on the 30th you will not be charged the $15.00 shipping fee. If you order online instead you will have to pay for shipping.
**For on-line orders make sure you choose Bell Middle High School.**. Website to order is https://www.herffjones.com.
BHS Homecoming Week is October 7-11, and this year's theme is Party In The USA, A Bulldog Homecoming! Please see information about HOCO festivities! Go Dawgs! 🎉🇺🇸
Homecoming Week at BHS will be Monday, 10/7-Friday, 10/11 and the theme will be Party In The USA-A Bulldog Homecoming! Please see information for HOCO events! 🎉🇺🇸
Please see this exciting message from Kristi Martin, BHS Business Academy Instructor:
After a SUPER successful trip to Australia and New Zealand this last summer, we are excited to announce our upcoming trips to Ireland in 2026 and Japan / South Korea in 2027!! You are all invited to join us on these incredible adventures!
We’re thrilled to tell you more about the trips we’re planning with our educational travel partner, EF Tours. If you are interested in getting more information we will be holding 2 informational meetings on September 26th in the BHS media center. The first meeting will be at 6 pm and we will be focusing on our Ireland trip, our next meeting will be at 7 pm and we will be focusing on our Japan / South Korea trip during that time.
Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity:
Ireland meeting RSVP : https://rsvp.eftours.com/z6zhpkb
Japan / South Korea meeting RSVP: https://rsvp.eftours.com/h93g8pb
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
How this opportunity will benefit your student
What we’ll see and do on our trips
Everything that’s included in this experience
How your child can earn academic credit
How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
How to enroll on these trips (before they fill up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Please see information regarding two high school opportunities going on right now through the Office of Congresswoman Kat Cammack!
CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE:
The Congressional App Challenge is a competition aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications. The Challenge is intended to highlight the value of computer science and STEM education. The House of Representatives knows how crucial these skills are and wants to encourage students to engage in these fields. By encouraging and recognizing our nation’s young programming talent, Congress hopes to shine a light on the growing importance of these skills.
This competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience. We strongly encourage students of all skill levels to participate, enabling them to learn how to create their own apps. Students are encouraged to register online and submit their apps by October 24th, 12pm EST. All resources for our students and teachers can be found at HOME - (congressionalappchallenge.us)
What does the winning student/team receive?
*Invitation to the House of Code Celebration in Washington D.C. for all winners!
*The winning student/teams app will be eligible to be featured in the Capitol Building for one year.
*The winning application will be eligible to be showcased on the House.gov website for visitors to view (10 million visitors per year).
*They will receive waived copyright registration application fees through the ARTS act.
*Additional prizes from the Office of Congresswoman Kat Cammack are TBA!
FALL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNS
The internship program provides students the opportunity to receive volunteer hours that can fulfill graduation requirements and earn a letter of recommendation from the Office of Congresswoman Kat Cammack for college applications!
Candidates must be 16 years of age, have a 3.5 weighted GPA and either a junior or senior, they must submit their application pages, guidance counselor form, and their
permission slip by September 27th.
All information can be found here:
https://cammack.house.gov/services/internships
Congratulations to our Middle School, JV, and Varsity Volleyball teams tonight on their wins over Chiefland! 🙌🏐
Shout out to our volleyball team for their victory over St. Francis!
Shout out to Coach Surrency and the Girls JV Cross Country team for placing 2nd in today's Bobcat Classic! They beat out teams from Gainesville High School, Baker County, Belleview, Keystone Heights, and Eastside! Congratulations! 🎉
Congratulations to our College Board National Recognition Program awardees! Our students are being recognized for their academic excellence and hard work in high school, and that’s a cause to celebrate. 🎉 To qualify for one of these awards, students must:
Take the Fall 2023 PSAT/NMSQT (10th or 11th) or Spring PSAT 10 (10th) and score in the top 10% of test takers from their award program in their state,
Or earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams in the 9th and/or 10th grade.
AND
Earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher by the time of submission.
AND
Identify as first-generation, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous or Native and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.
Kristine Prescott and Austin Roebuck-Waters have earned an academic honor from the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program for their strong performance on College Board assessments and hard work in class. We are proud of them!
Colonel Reneau and the BHS JROTC did a GREAT job today with their 911 presentation in memory of those that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We will never forget! 🇺🇸
You're invited to our first SAC meeting at BHS!
Seniors: need help with your FAFSA? Florida Gateway College will be here to help!
Please see information about Florida Gateway College Night on October 1!
Congratulations to the BHS High School Homecoming Court! 🤴🏻👸🏻
*Middle School will vote and be announced next week for Attendants and Prince & Princess Court.
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Student Government Officers!
FAST Testing continues next week for grades 6-8 Mathematics. Grade 8 Math has been moved to Friday, 9/6.
Tuesday, 9/3: Grade 6 Math
Wednesday, 9/4: Grade 7 Math
Friday, 9/6: Grade 8 Math
As a reminder, Monday is Labor Day and schools are closed. We hope everyone has a safe weekend and we will see you on Tuesday!
Congratulations to our newly elected 2025 Senior Class Officers!
President: Addie Lunn
Vice President: Abby McGowan
Secretary: Maddie Smith
Treasure: Aubrey Ezratty
Historian: Malachi Davis
Student Government Rep.: Alaina Thomas
