Bayside Elementary School Media Center

05/03/2026

The BES Terrapin Team did a great job headstarting this year's diamondback terrapin, Peanut. Yesterday, they journeyed to Poplar Island to learn about the restoration of the island and return Peanut (who's not such a peanut anymore) to her natural habitat.

01/27/2026

Wonder what the school librarian does on a snow day (besides reading)? 🤓 Laura Szpara Bagley

09/14/2025

Tomorrow is Dot Day! Don't forget to wear dots!

08/14/2025

04/09/2025

Our Character Counts Commissioner's Spotlight honorees this month are trusted daily with the people most precious to us, our children. Being a public-school bus driver is often a thankless task. These individuals are TRUSTED to show up every day and safely deliver our children to their schools. Thank you!

04/09/2025

Voting is underway! Which will be Bayside's favorite?

01/08/2025

Pearl's wondering, "Where are all the kids?"
She's pretty happy in her vacation tank, but she's ready to go back to school!

01/08/2025

These are great tips! Even when they can read independently, keep reading to (and with) your child!

Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

10/04/2024

Way to go, Caroline!

If you see Caroline Keiper, tell her congratulations! She is one of the Character Counts Student Ambassadors for Bayside Elementary School this year. She knows the pillars of character make you a better person and help contribute to a better community. We are looking forward to working with you Caroline!

10/04/2024

So glad to have Josie as our CC Ambassador!

We are happy to introduce Josie Routzahn as a Character Counts Ambassador for Bayside Elementary School this year! Josie is ready to make Bayside even more awesome by demonstrating all the pillars of character. It's going to be a great year, Josie!