Bay District Schools
Putting the 'A' Back in BAY
Check out this FREE STEM opportunity!
VPK registration is NOW OPEN!
Register online beginning at https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/student-registration.
Register online beginning at https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/student-registration.
We had the best time welcoming our newest littles at KinderFair today!!
Your Voice Matters, BDS Families!
Bay District Schools is asking parents and guardians to share their feedback through the Cognia Parent Survey. Your input helps shape decisions, strengthen our schools, and support every student as we work to Put the “A” Back in Bay.
✔️ Completely anonymous
✔️ Takes just a few minutes
✔️ Helps improve communication, family partnerships, and student support
The survey is open February 13 – March 13, 2026.
Take Part Here:
🔹 Part 1: https://bit.ly/26bdsparent
🔹 Part 2: https://bit.ly/bdsparent26
Together, we can make a difference for our students and schools. Thank you for partnering with Bay District Schools!
Bay District Schools is asking parents and guardians to share their feedback through the Cognia Parent Survey. Your input helps shape decisions, strengthen our schools, and support every student as we work to Put the “A” Back in Bay.
✔️ Completely anonymous
✔️ Takes just a few minutes
✔️ Helps improve communication, family partnerships, and student support
The survey is open February 13 – March 13, 2026.
Take Part Here:
🔹 Part 1: https://bit.ly/26bdsparent
🔹 Part 2: https://bit.ly/bdsparent26
Together, we can make a difference for our students and schools. Thank you for partnering with Bay District Schools!
Ms. Shaniel Robinson, 3rd grade teacher from Oscar Patterson Academy, was featured on WJHG. Check it out HERE!
Today we celebrate our incredible School Resource Officers! Thank you for building relationships, keeping our campuses safe, and supporting our students every day. Your dedication makes a lasting difference in our schools and our community. Happy School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
History in the Making! Join us as Bay County makes history with the first-ever FHSAA Girls Flag Football game. On Tuesday, February 17th, Mosley will take on Rutherford at Tommy Oliver Stadium at 7:00 p.m. See you there!
Congratulations to our new girls weightlifting STATE CHAMPION, Alannah Rhodes from Bay High School!
Congratulations to instructional specialist, Kelly Pontiff, for being named our Nelson Building Employee of the Month!
We’re kicking off Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and lasting impact of Black Americans who have shaped our history and continue to inspire our future
February is CTE Month!
Happy Professional School Counseling Week to all our dedicated and hard-working counselors!
Thank you, again, to our sponsors of yesterday's Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony: St. Joe Community Foundation, Bay Education Foundation, Bill Cramer Chevrolet, Horace Mann, and Chevron!
Congratulations to Merritt Brown Middle School Band Director, Jonathon Cason, for being named the 2025-2026 BDS Teacher of the Year!!!
A huge thank you to BCSO Corporal Ryan Willoughby for celebrating Literacy and reading to our 5th graders at Waller Elementary School this morning!
In recognition of Career and Technical Education Month, Bay District Schools kicked off the celebration with a successful CTE Career Expo that connected students to real-world opportunities right here in our community!
Thank you, Gulf Coast Electric Co-Op, for your generous donation to Bay District Schools!
Congratulations to Merriam Cherry Street Assistant Principal, Rhonda Stopka, for being named the Optimist Club of the Beaches Administrator of the Month for January!
Congratulations to Tyndall Academy's Coy Hall, our Optimist Club of the Beaches Support Employee of the Month for January!
Congratulations to Northside teacher, Rhonda Stopka, for being named the Optimist Club of the Beaches Educator of the Month for January!
