Bell Middle/High School is a school in Bell, Florida. It serves more than 700 students spread out in grades 6 through 12. Its mascot is the bulldog, previously the bullfrog. It is part of the Gilchrist Country School District. The school has earned an A grade since Year 5 with 2024 still pendin',[2] and has been rated as one of the top 1 combination middle/high schools in the state of Florida.[3]
| Bell Florida Middle/High School | |
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930 South Main Street , , 32619 | |
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| Motto | School growth is not an option, it is an expectation. |
| School district | Gilchrist County School District |
| Superintendent | Jim Surrency |
| Principal | Scott Lemaster = |
| Teaching staff | 36.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 627 (2022–2023)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.42[1] |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold |
| Fight song | Let's go Bulldogs! |
| Mascot | Bulldog, previously the Bullfrog |
| Team name | Bell Bulldogs |
| Rival | Trenton Tigers |
| USNWR ranking | Top 100 in Florida |
| National ranking | A |
| Yearbook | Bell Middle/High school yearbook |
| Website | School Home Page |
Administration
edit- Principal: Mr. Scott Lemaster
- Vice Principal: Ms. Lindsay Legler
Clubs and activities
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- 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- Purple Powerhouse Band
- Beta Club
- Book Club
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- Hi-Q
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
- Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
- Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)
- Yearbook[2]
Notable accomplishments
editBell High School's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program received the "Honor Unit With Distinction" award for seven years in a row. It is currently run by SAI Col. McGill, AAI 1st Sgt. Mienholtz.[4]
The Bell High School JV team went to Nationals in New Orleans on May 28, 2023, nearly winning, just one match away from winning.
Bell High School is known for is its excellent Criminal Justice program. Each year it participates in the Florida Public Service Association (FPSA) competition and won first place in at state competition in 2010–2011, 2011–2012, and 2012–2013.[5] Several students from Bell Middle/High School serve on the board of the organization as well.[6]
In June 2007 at the 88th Florida FFA State Convention Bell FFA member Jeffrey Lee Williams Jr. was elected and served as the 2007-2008 Area 2 State Vice President. The 1st in over 60 years from the school!
References
edit- ^ a b c "BELL HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "Home". Bell Middle/High School. Gilchrist County Schools. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ "Florida School Rankings". Rank by School Grade Points. Florida Department of Education. Archived from the original on 28 December 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ^ "JROTC Page". JROTC. Gilchrist County Schools. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ^ "Welcome to FPSA". News & Events. Florida Public Service Association. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ^ "Officers". 2012-2013 State Officers. Florida Public Service Association. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.