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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, reli­gion, 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.

An excellent opportunity for our students by our partners at Gulf Coast State College!
08/29/2026

An excellent opportunity for our students by our partners at Gulf Coast State College!

SAVE THE DATE: SEPT 17TH

Your future planning starts here. 🎓 The Bay County College Fair—the largest college fair in the county—is returning to Gulf Coast State College!

Whether you have your heart set on a specific degree or you're just starting to explore options, this is your chance to meet face-to-face with representatives from 30+ colleges and universities all in one evening.

📍 Where: Gulf Coast State College

🗓️ When: Thursday, September 17th

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

🎟️ Admission: FREE & open to the public

Get your questions answered, discover new possibilities, and take the next step with confidence.

👉 Save this post, tag a student or parent who needs to go, and add it to your calendar!

As August comes to a close, we’re wrapping up E-Bike Safety Month with a reminder that matters all year long. With more ...
08/28/2026

As August comes to a close, we’re wrapping up E-Bike Safety Month with a reminder that matters all year long.

With more students using e-bikes and e-scooters to get to and from school, getting there safely matters.

Riders should obey traffic signs and signals, slow down in school zones, yield to pedestrians, avoid distractions and always make sure drivers can see them before crossing an intersection.

Parents, please take a few minutes to review these reminders with your student, and drivers, keep an extra eye out for young riders around our schools.

Whether you’re behind the wheel or on two wheels, we all have a part in keeping our school zones safe.

Sometimes, all it takes is one experience to light a spark.Hands-on learning gives students the chance to explore, exper...
08/28/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is one experience to light a spark.

Hands-on learning gives students the chance to explore, experiment, and discover interests that could one day become careers. This is opportunity. This is hands-on learning. THIS is public education.

Say YES to BDS. Registration is always open!

🔗 Register here: https://baydistrictschoolsfl.sites.thrillshare.com/page/student-registration

A wheel spins. A balloon pops. And suddenly…you’ve found your House. This week on United for Public Education, presented...
08/28/2026

A wheel spins. A balloon pops. And suddenly…you’ve found your House.

This week on United for Public Education, presented by United Community Bank, we’re taking you inside House Sorting Day at several Bay District elementary schools.

Inspired by the Ron Clark Academy House System, the colors, chants, and friendly competition are fun, but what’s being built goes much deeper. Students across grade levels become part of a school family that encourages leadership, service, connection and one very important feeling: I belong here.

🎥 Watch this week’s story and subscribe to our BDS YouTube channel. We’ll have another United for Public Education story for you next Friday!

Go inside House Sorting Day at Bay District Schools, where cheers, ...

Another reason to Say YES to BDS!Congratulations to Tom P. Haney Technical College, named a 2026 Best of Florida Regiona...
08/28/2026

Another reason to Say YES to BDS!

Congratulations to Tom P. Haney Technical College, named a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Winner in the College & Specialized Training category by Guide to Florida!

We're so proud to see Haney recognized for the career-focused education and training opportunities it provides to our community every day.

Don't forget to register for this FREE course. It's not too late to enroll!Starting July 1 of last year, the state of Fl...
08/28/2026

Don't forget to register for this FREE course. It's not too late to enroll!

Starting July 1 of last year, the state of Florida requires all teens to complete a driver education course before earning a learner’s permit (Florida Senate Bill 994). Bay District Schools is here to help!

We're offering this required course for FREE through Bay District Virtual School for students who are at least 14.5 years old.

👉 Enroll at www.bayvirtualschool.com. Questions? Call 850-767-4377 for assistance.

📣 NOW OPEN: Florida Lottery Student Service Challenge!High school students, here’s your chance to give back, build your ...
08/28/2026

📣 NOW OPEN: Florida Lottery Student Service Challenge!

High school students, here’s your chance to give back, build your leadership skills AND earn $500 toward your educational goals!

The Florida Lottery Student Service Challenge is open to BDS public and charter high school students in grades 9–12. Students who complete 20 or more new hours of community service, write an essay focused on civic responsibility and leadership, and successfully complete all challenge requirements will be eligible for selection.

And here’s the really exciting part: 40 BDS students will be selected to receive $500 each toward their educational goals!

📅 Community Service Window: September 7–October 5, 2026
⏰ BDS Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Ready to get started? Everything you need, including the service log, essay prompts, required forms and submission instructions, can be found here:
👉 bit.ly/bdslotterychallenge

Questions? See your school counselor or administrator.

Breakfast, Big Conversations and a Strong Start for All Pro Dad
08/27/2026

Breakfast, Big Conversations and a Strong Start for All Pro Dad

The cafeteria at Oscar Patterson Academy looked a little different this morning. There were plenty ...

Congratulations to Dennis Byrd of our Instructional Television Department, our first HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital Emp...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Dennis Byrd of our Instructional Television Department, our first HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital Employee of the Week for 2026-2027!

Dennis is the guy you want walking through the door when something isn’t working; he listens, problem-solves, and sticks with it until the job is done right.

Much of his work happens behind the scenes, but it makes a difference in our schools every day. Thank you, Dennis, for being one of the people who MAKES BDS WORK!

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