{"id":202909,"date":"2026-03-23T20:34:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/202909\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T20:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:34:04","slug":"bell-shoals-academy-invests-in-future-with-new-high-school-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/202909\/","title":{"rendered":"Bell Shoals Academy Invests In Future With New High School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02597-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-caption=\"Pastor Corey Abney and Bell Shoals Academy leaders participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the academy\u2019s future high school building on March 2. \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02597-scaled.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"DSC02597\"\/><\/a>Pastor Corey Abney and Bell Shoals Academy leaders participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the academy\u2019s future high school building on March 2. <\/p>\n<p>By Olivia Clark<\/p>\n<p>Bell Shoals Academy marked a significant milestone on March 2 as school and church leaders, families and community members gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of its future high school building. The ceremony represented not only the beginning of construction but also the continuation of a long-standing mission to provide Christ-centered education to students in the community. <\/p>\n<p>Bell Shoals Academy, a ministry of Bell Shoals Church, has served families for more than 60 years. The new high school facility is part of a larger vision to expand the academy\u2019s ability to prepare students academically and spiritually for the future. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"99556\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/2026\/03\/bell-shoals-academy-invests-in-future-with-new-high-school-2\/dsc02578\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02578-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1772464741&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;75&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0013333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC02578\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02578-scaled.jpg?fit=975%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02578-scaled.jpg?fit=675%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02578-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99556\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>School leadership emphasized that the new building represents more than physical growth. It reflects a commitment to future generations of students who will walk through its doors. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, we break ground on something more than just a building,\u201d said Pastor Corey Abney. \u201cThis new high school represents growth, opportunity and a bold commitment to preparing the next generation to live for Christ.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"99555\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/2026\/03\/bell-shoals-academy-invests-in-future-with-new-high-school-2\/dsc02568\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02568-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1772464531&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;71&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC02568\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02568-scaled.jpg?fit=975%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02568-scaled.jpg?fit=675%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02568-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99555\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The project has been years in the making, supported by the dedication of church members, school leaders and families who have invested in the academy\u2019s mission over decades. Leaders noted that many individuals have prayed for and envisioned the development of a high school campus for more than 40 years. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis future extends far beyond the students we\u2019re serving today,\u201d said Pastor Abney. \u201cIt\u2019s about laying the foundation for generations we haven\u2019t even met yet.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"99554\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/2026\/03\/bell-shoals-academy-invests-in-future-with-new-high-school-2\/dsc02617\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02617-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1772465846&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0013333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC02617\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02617-scaled.jpg?fit=975%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02617-scaled.jpg?fit=675%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC02617-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99554\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The new high school is designed to support Bell Shoals Academy\u2019s continued growth while strengthening its mission of educating students academically and spiritually. Leaders shared that the goal of the school is not only to prepare students for future careers but also to encourage them to live lives of faith and purpose. <\/p>\n<p>As construction begins, academy leaders remain focused on the long-term impact the new facility will have on students and families in the community. <\/p>\n<p>The groundbreaking marks the first step in a project that leaders hope will serve generations of students while continuing Bell Shoals Academy\u2019s legacy of Christ-centered education through expanded opportunities, new classrooms and a dedicated learning environment for high school students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pastor Corey Abney and Bell Shoals Academy leaders participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the academy\u2019s future high&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":202910,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[135,137,136],"class_list":["post-202909","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tampa","tag-tampa","tag-tampa-headlines","tag-tampa-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/202909","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=202909"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/202909\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/202910"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=202909"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=202909"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=202909"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}