We hope everyone had a great first day of instruction. We are looking forward to a fantastic year filled with great achievements by all our Bell Scholars in every grade and every academy. Click the image here to view the 2018-19 LAUSD School Calendar that includes all days of instruction, holidays, and other non-school days.

Bell High School Principal Rafael Balderas, students Ailene Torres, Beatrice Castillo and Magnet Coordinator Mario Apodaca

Two Bell HS Students won first place and runner up for an essay contest sponsored by the City of Commerce Public Library. "If I could travel anywhere, I would go to..." was the theme of the contest.


Ruth Pelayez 12th Grade STEM Magnet - winner, encouraged to participate by our school nurse, Ms. Harrington

Chris Alfaro 10th Grade STEM Magnet - runner up, encouraged to participate by Ms. A. Martinez, English Teacher

On Wednesday, May 30, two librarians from Commerce Public Library came to our library to present prizes which included gift cards and books.

Two of our 9th Grade English Teachers entered the Families in Schools Reading Competition this Spring. The reading took place Feb 13 - May 4. Here are the winners:
Victoria Velez is the winner - 947 pages read
Andres De Anda is the runner up - 866 pages read

Congratulations to the following ACE members who were awarded scholarships this past Saturday.
$1000 ACE scholarship
Robert Gutierrez
Natalie Plascencia
Gabriella Murguia
Arely Madrigal
Crystal Enriquez

$1500 ACE scholarship
Karla Gonzalez

$5000 The Miller Foundation scholarship
Denesse Gomez

ACE is a club intended for those interested in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. It provides mentorship, pizza, and access to scholarships. If you are interested speak to Mr. Martinez or Ms. Alamilla at the start of next school year.