Bay District Schools

Bay District Schools Bay District Schools will develop high academic achievers to produce successful, innovative citizens and leaders for tomorrow's world.

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Everyone must have a passionate commitment to academic excellence through high standards. Commitment: We will set standards that create high-performing schools where everyone accountable and responsible for maintaining academic excellence and sound management. Relationships of students and adults must show empathy, care and trust. Commitment: We will build relationships that en

hance students' opportunities to excel in a rigorous curriculum without regard to place of residence, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, native language, or special needs. Compassion, conviction, and intense dedication to student academic success should stand as our hallmark. Commitment: We will ensure that effective teachers and principals lead the classroom and school environment with academic excellence and innovative teaching practices. A professional teaching environment must be collaborative, innovative, and progressive. Commitment: We will foster collaborative teamwork, critical thinking, mastery of content, personal growth and a school-wide learning culture. Data is revered as a means to provide feedback to students, refine instructional practices, and drive intervention decisions. Commitment: We will use data and program evaluations to determine student, teacher, school, and district gains in student achievement. Connections within the community will help enhance student engagement. Commitment: We believe responsible citizens are the foundation of our society and learning must take place at home, in school, and in the community. Technology skills are essential in a global economy. Commitment: We will provide our students with the opportunities to acquire the technology skills necessary to compete in the local and global workforce. Equitable distribution of academic and operational resources will promote student success. Commitment: We will distribute resources in an equitable manner to ensure the requirements and needs of each facility are met. No person shall on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, reliยญgion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation national origin, disability, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or marital status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to harassment or discrimination under, any educational program or activity or work environment. This practice shall apply equally to students, employees, applicants for employment and all persons having business with the School Board. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

Tyndall Academy students had another outstanding year, excelling in academics, athletics, robotics, leadership, and spee...
06/12/2026

Tyndall Academy students had another outstanding year, excelling in academics, athletics, robotics, leadership, and speech and debate!

Highlights included a county championship for the girls track and field team in just its third year as a program, national recognition for Junior Beta Club, participation in First Lego League, and hosting Florida's first Super Speakers speech and debate event.

Congratulations to the students and staff on a year filled with achievement and opportunity!

Ready to enroll at Tyndall Academy, or another BDS school? Visit us at https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/student-registration!

The arts took center stage at Callaway Elementary Cougars this year! Students launched a brand-new musical theatre progr...
06/11/2026

The arts took center stage at Callaway Elementary Cougars this year!

Students launched a brand-new musical theatre program, giving them opportunities to develop their talents in acting, singing, performance, and teamwork while building confidence along the way.

Congratulations to the students and staff who helped bring this exciting program to life. We can't wait to see what's next for the Callaway Cougars!

Ready to enroll at Callaway Elementary, or another BDS school? Visit us at https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/student-registration!

Breakfast Point Academy continues to set the bar high! From leading the district in 5th grade science, to outstanding EO...
06/10/2026

Breakfast Point Academy continues to set the bar high!

From leading the district in 5th grade science, to outstanding EOC results, to industry certifications in Python programming, BPA students continue to excel both inside and outside the classroom. And for the second year in a row, the girls cross country team brought home a district championship!

Congratulations to the students and staff of Breakfast Point Academy on an incredible year of achievement.

Ready to enroll at Breakfast Point, or another BDS school? Visit us at https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/student-registration!

There are still Voluntary Pre-K spots available at A. Gary Walsingham Academy and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary Schoo...
06/09/2026

There are still Voluntary Pre-K spots available at A. Gary Walsingham Academy and Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School!

If your child is 4 years old on or before September 1, register today! VPK helps students learn routines, practice sharing and teamwork, build fine motor skills like writing and using scissors, and grow in independence and confidence...all before they ever step into a kindergarten classroom.

Register today: www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/voluntary-pre-k-vpk

06/09/2026
This summer, we're celebrating the accomplishments, milestones, and successes that made the 2025-2026 school year one to...
06/09/2026

This summer, we're celebrating the accomplishments, milestones, and successes that made the 2025-2026 school year one to remember across Bay District Schools.

Next up is Jinks Middle School! This year, Jinks celebrated 75 years of serving Bay County students and added to its proud tradition by breaking two school records in track and field.

Congratulations to the students, staff, and alumni who continue to make Jinks a special place to learn and grow!

Looking for a career where you can make a difference? Join the Bay District Schools team! Whether you're interested in t...
06/09/2026

Looking for a career where you can make a difference? Join the Bay District Schools team!

Whether you're interested in teaching, supporting students behind the scenes, or helping keep our schools running smoothly, we have opportunities for you.

Important information for our student athletes!
06/09/2026

Important information for our student athletes!

Participating in Summer workouts? Want to get ahead of the clearance process for the 2026-2027 school year? Complete your athletic clearance today! Check the graphic below to see which documents your student-athlete needs to upload based on their enrollment status. Bay District Schools

Download Forms Here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BFuNOo2sG7-gmJ5SX3LoKJBVMpqyTGRJ?usp=sharing

If you want to learn more about becoming a mentor through our fantastic partners at Elevate Bay - Bay District Schools M...
06/08/2026

If you want to learn more about becoming a mentor through our fantastic partners at Elevate Bay - Bay District Schools Mentor Initiative, message us at [email protected] for fall orientation dates and other details!

๐ŸŒŸA big thank you to Mr. Bob, an Elevate Bay mentor, for continuously showing up and modeling the importance of reading for our second grade scholars. His dedication to helping our scholars grow into readers and leaders makes him such a special part of the West Bay community. We appreciate you, Mr. Bob! ๐Ÿ“šโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™ Elevate Bay - Bay District Schools Mentor Initiative

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