Bells ISD Administration

10/22/2026

The October Edition of Panther Tracks Is Here! 🐾

It's been a busy and exciting start to the 2026–2027 school year, and we have so much to celebrate across Bells ISD!

From academic achievements and student activities to athletics, staff recognitions, and exciting district updates, this edition highlights just a few of the great things happening throughout our Panther community.

❤️💛 Take a few minutes to catch up on all the latest news and see how our students and staff continue to Learn, Work, Serve, and Respect!

📖 Read the October edition here:

Check out this Booklet (US Letter) designed by PAULA MCMILLION.

10/20/2026

🌟 October Unsung Heroes – BHS Paraprofessionals 🌟

At last night’s Board Meeting, we were proud to recognize our Bells High School paraprofessionals as our October Unsung Heroes!

⭐ Glenda Gilliam
⭐ Hannah Luthy
⭐ Elizabeth Whitehead

These dedicated staff members play an important role in supporting our students and teachers each day. Whether providing individualized assistance, helping in the classroom, or stepping in wherever they are needed, they consistently go above and beyond to make a difference.

Thank you for your patience, dedication, and willingness to do whatever it takes to support our students and staff. We appreciate all that you do for BHS!

10/20/2026

🌟 Panther Spotlights 🌟
At our October Board Meeting, we were proud to recognize three outstanding students as our Panther Spotlights:
🐾 BES: Levi Meek
🐾 PJH: Callahan Wilson
🐾 BHS: Garth Glidewell
Panther Spotlight students are nominated by their campus staff for the positive example they set for others through leadership, character, citizenship, and the way they represent their school each day.
Congratulations, Levi, Callahan & Garth! We are proud to have you representing Bells ISD! 💛🤎

10/20/2026

October is Principal Appreciation Month!
This month, we're celebrating three outstanding leaders who make a difference across Bells ISD every day!

Kerry Harlan – Bells Elementary School
Will Steger – Pritchard Junior High
Clay Rolen – Bells High School

From supporting students and staff to creating positive learning environments, our principals lead with dedication, compassion, and a commitment to doing what's best for our schools.

Thank you for the countless ways you serve our students, staff, and families. We appreciate all that you do!

10/15/2026

🏆 Reminder: Next Level Ready – College Athletics!

Are you a 6th–12th grade Bells ISD athlete interested in playing sports at the next level? Join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the BHS Commons for a FREE presentation for athletes and parents!

Our panel of former and current college athletes will share their experiences and offer valuable insight into recruiting, academics, work ethic, and what it takes to compete at the next level.

A huge thank-you to our panelists for volunteering their time to invest in our Panthers! We’re excited for our students and families to learn from their experiences.

We hope to see you there!

10/10/2026

🏈 No Panther football games to watch this Thursday due to the bye week? We have a game plan for you!

Join us for Next Level Ready: College Athletics, a FREE presentation for all Bells ISD 6th–12th grade boys and girls athletes and their parents!

If your child has dreams of playing college sports, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. We’ll cover important information to help families navigate the college recruiting process, including college scholarships and recruiting, tips for contacting college coaches, using social media to get noticed, how parents can help their athletes succeed, and online resources to help navigate the process.

The evening will also feature a live Q&A panel of current and former college athletes who will share their experiences, offer advice, and answer questions about what it takes to compete at the next level.

There’s a lot to learn when it comes to college athletics, and the process can feel overwhelming. Whether your athlete is just starting to explore the possibility or already has their sights set on playing at the next level, this event is for you!

Take advantage of this FREE opportunity to learn, ask questions, and help your athlete prepare for what’s next!

📅 Date: Thursday, October 15th
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm
📍 Location: Bells High School Commons

We hope to see our Panther athletes and families there!

10/10/2026

Bells Community, the county-wide emergency response field test at Bells High School will be happening today. This will involve police, fire, and ambulance vehicles.

IT IS A DRILL. Please avoid the campuses if possible.

10/07/2026

Bells ISD Parents and Community Members,

Bells ISD will be participating in a live emergency response training exercise at Bells High School this Saturday, October 10th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Personnel and emergency vehicles may begin arriving in the area as early as 8:00 a.m.

​This training exercise is being conducted in coordination with the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas DPS, Bells Police and Fire Departments, Grayson County Office of Emergency Management, and other local public safety agencies. The exercise is designed to provide law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, school, and other public safety personnel with realistic training in responding to a critical incident at a school campus.

Please be aware that you may see a significant law enforcement and emergency response presence in and around Bells High School during the exercise. This may include emergency vehicles, law enforcement officers, fire personnel, and other first responders. This is a planned training exercise. There is no actual emergency or threat to Bells High School or the Bells community.

For the safety of participants and to allow the exercise to be conducted without interference, we ask that parents and community members avoid the Bells High School area during the exercise whenever possible.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as Bells ISD and our local public safety partners work together to strengthen emergency preparedness and ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community.

Exercise Information
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕙 Beginning at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Bells High School
⚠️ LIVE TRAINING EXERCISE – PLEASE AVOID THE AREA IF POSSIBLE

10/02/2026

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! 💛
Today, Bells ISD is celebrating both our incredible custodial and maintenance teams who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and running strong. Your hard work makes a difference for our students and staff every single day.
Thank you for all you do for Bells ISD! ❤️💛🐾

09/28/2026

Thank you for your staff shoutouts! We were very happy to recognize these staff members on Friday. The next chance to recognize a staff member will be during the last week of October.