Bell’s Crossing Elementary School helps all students develop world-class skills in educating the whole child. We believe our children should be independent thinkers where exploration leads to meaningful experiences. We believe collaboration between the child, school, and home builds a stronger foundation to educate our children. We believe everyone can be a leader and that responsibility builds character.
Bell’s Crossing Elementary School has been recognized across the state and nation for its accomplishments. The school is a recipient of the Palmetto’s Finest and Palmetto Gold Awards for its high academic achievement. We are a National School of Character and a RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) School for our outstanding counseling program. Bell’s Crossing has had its teachers recognized as Distinguished Reading and Math Teachers in our district and Top Ten Teachers of the Year. We are a Safe Kids School, Exemplary Writing School, and Southern Association Accredited School. Bell’s Crossing continues to achieve at the highest of levels.
The school provides extensive leadership opportunities for students through the Junior Beta Club, Peer Tutors, News Team, Safety Patrols, and Community Service Projects. We offer unique experiences for our students with a Running Club, Chimes Program, the Amazing Shake Competition, Drama Club, and Robotics Club. The School Improvement Council is an active organization that monitors the school’s goals, helps develop our five-year Accreditation Plan, and serves as an advisory board with input on school improvements. Some of the initiatives they have developed over the years are a Rising Kindergarten Program, Parent Workshops, and a Middle School Options Seminar. The Parent Teacher Association supports the school with strong programs and financial resources. The PTA coordinates numerous volunteer opportunities as well as a school dance and Fall Festival. They have funded playground equipment, book vending machines, and numerous classroom resources our students use on a daily basis. Parents at Bell's Crossing Elementary School take an active role in their child's education.
Technology is an important aspect of Bell’s Crossing Elementary. The school is a Personalized Learning School which provides a computer to every student. The school is invested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Education with an interactive STEAM Lab, Coding Class, and Science Lab. The school has a drama program with productions like Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh and Mary Poppins. These experiences enrich and expand our children’s educational experience. Our school continues to implement 21st-century skills in the classroom to better prepare our students for the world in front of them.
Bell’s Crossing's Mission is to build a collaborative school community that strives to inspire positive growth and relationships that encourage all children to be productive learners. At Bell's Crossing, we want every child to soar and succeed, to grow and to lead.
Christopher Ross, Principal
