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 guidance program. Bell’s Crossing has had its teachers recognized as Distinguished Reading and Math Teachers in our district, as well as 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 Student Council, Junior Beta Club, Peer Tutors, News Team, and Community Service Projects. We offer unique experiences for our students with a Running Club, Chimes Program, and Digital Media 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. The Parent Teacher Association supports the school with strong programs and financial resources. The PTA sponsors a Great Book Exchange, SEEDS Program where parents utilize books and resources to teach interactive lessons, and a Publishing Center. 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 offers virtual field trips that enable students to interact with astronauts from NASA, botanists from the Royal Botanical Gardens of Canada, and Veterans from the World War II Museum in Washington DC. 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 its own drama program with productions like 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
Dr. Diane Betts, SIC Chair
