Bell Middle/High School (Florida)

Bell Middle/High School is a school in Bell, Florida. It serves more than 700 students spread out in grades 6 through 12. It is part of the Gilchrist County School District. The school has earned an A grade since 2005, with 2012 still pending,[1] and has been rated as one of the top 10 combination middle/high schools in the state of Florida.[2]

Bell Middle/High School
Address
930 South Main Street

Bell
,
Gilchrist County
,
Florida
32619

United States
Information
MottoSchool growth is not an option, it is an expectation.
School districtGilchrist County School District
SuperintendentRob Rankin
PrincipalSherry Lindsey
Grades6-12
Enrollment725
Color(s)Purple and Gold
   
MascotBulldog
RivalTrenton
WebsiteSchool Home Page

Administration
  • Principal: Ms. Sherry Lindsey
  • Vice Principal: Mr. Brent Douglas
  • Vice Principal: Mrs. Lisa Barry[1]

Clubs and activities
The cornerstone of Bell High School laid in 1928

Notable accomplishments

Bell 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.[3]

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.[4] Several students from Bell Middle/High School serve on the board of the organization as well.[5]

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
  1. "Home". Bell Middle/High School. Gilchrist County Schools. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  2. "Florida School Rankings". Rank by School Grade Points. Florida Department of Education. Archived from the original on 28 December 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  3. "JROTC Page". JROTC. Gilchrist County Schools. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  4. "Welcome to FPSA". News & Events. Florida Public Service Association. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
  5. "Officers". 2012-2013 State Officers. Florida Public Service Association. Archived from the original on 23 May 2012. Retrieved 21 August 2012.

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