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Welcome to the Gilchrist County School District website! We are an "A" school district that is working hard toward fulfilling every student's potential through rigorous programs, relevant instruction, and meaningful relationships. Gilchrist County Schools have been recognized throughout the state for our high expectations and proven results. The hard work of our teachers, students, and parents has resulted in receiving an "A" grade under Florida's accountability system for the past eight years in a row! Recently, Gilchrist County was ranked in the TOP 5 school district's in the entire state. For more information on district rankings, please click here.
Gilchrist County is a small and rural school district with a total of approximately 2700 students attending two elementary schools and two combination middle/high schools. Our schools offer comprehensive programs to prepare students for future endeavors. Our hard-working students, dedicated teachers, and involved parents have allowed Gilchrist County Schools to continue to meet challenging standards year after year. Please explore this site for additional information on programs, services, and opportunities available in our district.
Congratuations to the 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year Winners!
Bell High School Teacher of the Year - Brandy Bunkley
Bell Elementary School Teacher of the Year - Sandra Carawan
Trenton High School Teacher of the Year - Wanda Clemons
Trenton Elementary School Teacher of the Year - Krista Perryman
Bell High School Employee of the Year - Pam Powell
Bell Elementary School Employee of the Year - Deanna Fowler
Trenton High School Employee of the Year - John Rowe, Jr.
Trenton Elementary School Employee of the Year - Lori Summers
District Office Employee of the Year - Linda Perry
New High School Graduation Requirements
During the 2010 legislative session, the Florida Legislature approved new high school graduation requirements. The new requirements will be phased in beginning in the 2010-2011 school year. They cover primarily science and mathematics courses. Although the total number of math and science courses needed to graduate with a standard diploma will remain the same (4 credits in math and 3 credits in science), the specific courses required within each category have been revised. The new graduation requirements will take effect based on the year that students enter 9th grade. The new requirements are outlined here.
The Florida Department of Education is working with school districts to gather information on how well parents think their child's school is partnering with parents of students with disabilities, and would like to include your input. Your responses will help guide efforts to improve services and results for children and families.This survey is for parents of students with individual educational plans (IEP) receiving special education services during the 2011-12 school year. All information provided will remain confidential. You may submit one online survey for each child receiving services.
Parents: Please be advised that weather or emergency related school closing information will be posted here if possible. Keep in mind that the district only makes the decision to close or open schools in times of inclement weather or emergency. As the parent, you must make the decision as to whether it is safe for your individual child to attend school.
Always watch this site for any school closing information. Please keep abreast of emergency and weather situations and stay safe!