School Life

Auxiliary Programs

Bayside Academy is proud to offer a robust selection of educational and enrichment activities during the school day and outside of school hours. These various opportunities complement our curriculum and provide exceptional experiences for our students. Register here.

Questions? Contact Marilee Propst at admiralafternoons@baysideacademy.org.

Marilee Propst, Director of Auxiliary Programs

Bayside offers a wide variety of programs designed to enrich the lives of our students beyond the classroom. Activities are available to encourage students to explore their interests and talents in the fields of art, music, STEM, and drama in addition to sessions that engage the students in activities to help build healthy bodies and establish healthy habits.

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Extended Day

Extended Day begins at dismissal time and is open until 5:30 p.m.

We offer two levels of participation:
Full-Time Service: $2500.00 per year, per child
Drop-In Service: $30.00 per day, per child

For more detailed information on Bayside's Extended Day program, please click here.
Enrichment Classes

Dance Classes with Zoe Lombard-Todd (Grades PK3–8)
Ballet (Grades PK3–8) and jazz (Grades 3–8) are once again offered with Ms. Zoe, who has been teaching dance at Mobile Ballet for more than 25 years and at Bayside for more than 20 years; additionally, she is the owner and director of Creative Outlet Dance Academy in downtown Fairhope. Click on the registration link to view specific information for each class offering. Register now.

Piano Lessons with Amy Morgan (Grades 1–12)
Private piano lessons with Mrs. Morgan are being scheduled for students who participated in her program during the 2022–23 school year, but Mrs. Morgan will not be able to schedule new students at this time.

If you are interested in private music lessons outside of school hours, please contact the following local music services who will help direct you to available music teachers in our area:
The Studio in Daphne - 251.616.0828
Bay Music in Fairhope - 251.517.7636
Offerings by Day
All sessions are from 3:15–4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

MONDAY
- Ocean Enchantment: Magical Mermaids, Grades PK3–2
- Pottery, PK4–4th grade
- Puppetry for Performance, Grades 5–8
TUESDAY
- Art Adventures, Grades 1–5
WEDNESDAY
- Little Atelier, Grades PK3–2
- What's Cooking?, Grades PK4–2
- Baking at Bayside, Grades 1–6
- Etiquette Basics, Grades 3–6
- BARD's WIT (Wingin' It) Improv, Grades 7–9
THURSDAY
- Innovate and Discover, Grades PK3–2
- What's Cooking?, Grades PK4–2
- Afternoon Athletic Games, Grades 1–4
- Chess, Grades 1–4

Fourth Quarter Admiral Afternoons Offerings

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Afternoon Athletic Games

Participants will have great fun with Ms. Fendley and Mrs. Collins as they focus on a variety of physical activities during the first five week and enjoy a Field Day event on the final day. Activities will be designed to develop gross motor skills and self-confidence in a fun atmosphere. All skill levels welcome. Dodgeball, kickball, basketball, and whiffle ball games will be included within the instructional sessions. Register now.
Who: Grades 1–4
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Thursdays, March 21–May 2 (no session on April 4)
Where: Bayside Bluff/SAC
Cost: $225
Innovate and Discover

Children will explore engineering, art, and science during this dynamic session with Ms. Patterson as they engage in fun activities together. Register now.
Who: Grades PK3–2
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Thursdays, March 21–May 2 (no session on April 4)
Where: ECC Room 108
Cost: $245
Lower School Chess

Students will have the opportunity to learn all about chess and have fun with friends. They will learn how to play chess online with the First Move Chess program as well as through hands-on playing time. Chess has been proven to help academic performance and is a lifelong game played throughout the entire world. The club will be geared for students with limited experience but welcomes experienced players as well. Bayside chess coach Eric Nager, as well as members of the Bayside chess team, will join the club on select dates. Register now.
Who: Grades 1–4
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. on Thursdays, April 11–May 16
Where: 6th grade math classroom
Cost: $245
What's Cooking?

Children will explore new recipes and cook up some fun with Ms. Etheredge during this exciting time together! Please advise of your child's food allergies. Register now.
Who: Grades PK4–2
When: 3:15–4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 20–May 1 (no session on April 3) OR Thursdays, March 21–May 2 (no session on April 4)
Where: ECC Room 110
Cost: $245