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Bayside Academy opened its doors in September 1970 and has been providing students with an exceptional education ever since. At Bayside, education goes beyond the basics of reading and writing and mathematics. Our graduates excel academically and are ethical, moral leaders deeply engaged in their communities.

Applying to Bayside

At Bayside Academy, our mission is to develop the whole child, and we consistently rank as one of the state's premier independent schools. From PK3 through 12th grade, our college preparatory curriculum is grounded in our core values, the arts, and athletics. The more you learn about Bayside, the more you will sense we are a family. The connections between our teachers, students, parents, and alumni are key ingredients of the success of our school and create an environment that allows our students to thrive.

Academics at Bayside

Bayside Academy students innovate, collaborate, communicate, problem solve, and continuously redefine personal success in the pursuit of goals. They lead a life defined by a balance between happiness and high achievement. Bayside students are active participants in the learning process and critically reflect on their shared experience within a supportive teaching and learning community.

Visual & Performing Arts

At Bayside Academy, we embrace the visual, performing, and musical arts and consider creative development an integral part of a complete academic experience. Dedicated to developing the whole student, we begin with opportunities for ballet, strings, and vocal instruction at the earliest levels and continue through to full-scale dramatic productions and AP studio classes in Upper School.

Athletics at Bayside

Bayside Academy students are encouraged to participate in athletics, and we offer outstanding programs with the chance for students to excel through sportsmanship, drive, and teamwork. We field 40 teams in 17 sports for students in Grades 7–12 and have YDL offerings in 9 sports for students in Grades 1–6. We foster a culture of inclusivity and integrity, both on and off the field.

The Bayside Experience

Bayside Academy is a safe haven where learning occurs on all levels, where students of all ages can interact throughout the school year, and where everyone is dedicated to establishing an environment where all students may have success in class and out of the classroom with the many athletic teams, scholastic opportunities, and social activities that are offered. Bayside is a family rich in many traditions.

Make a Difference

At Bayside Academy, we believe that our philanthropic actions communicate who we are and what we believe on the deepest level. They are an opportunity to harness our passions, to act on our values for the greater good, and to nourish our souls. Each commitment to the school allows us to carry out our mission, embrace our traditions, and cultivate lifelong learners in a nurturing and safe environment.

List of 20 news stories.

Math Teams Place 1st & 2nd in AISA District Math Competition
1/10/2025
Bayside's Middle School math team finished as champions and the Upper School math team finished runner-up at the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) District Math Competition at St. Paul’s Episcopal School yesterday.
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Annie Midyett '25 and Shelby Fargason '26 Named to Super 7
12/30/2024
Senior Annie Midyett and junior Shelby Fargason were selected to the Super 7 Cross Country team.
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Two Seniors Sign Letters of Intent
12/4/2024
Seniors Madeline Dudley and Miles Uter signed letters of intent today to continue their athletic careers at the Division I collegiate level.
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Bayside Students Sweep SALT Photo Contest Junior Category
11/22/2024
We are proud to congratulate our 2024 winners of the South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) Photo Contest!
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Congratulations to Daphne Library Bookmark Winners
11/15/2024
Bayside is proud to congratulate the 17 students who were named winners of Daphne Public Library’s 2024 “Back-to-School” Bookmark Contest!
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Three Seniors Sign Letters of Intent
11/13/2024
Bayside Academy had three seniors sign letters of intent to play baseball at the collegiate level on National Letter of Intent Day today.
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Bayside Celebrates Veterans Day
11/11/2024

Bayside Academy recognized Veterans Day today with a school-wide ceremony this morning.

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Girls XC Places Third at State
11/9/2024
The Bayside girls cross country team placed third in the 6A State Championship!
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Burk Brown '25 Named WEAR-TV's Scholar-Athlete of the Week
11/8/2024
Senior Burk Brown is WEAR-TV’s Scholar-Athlete of the Week this week.
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Elin Backman '25 Wins Jubilee Festival of Art's High School Art Competition
11/8/2024
Senior Elin Backman was awarded first place and senior John Normann was awarded third place in the 2024 Jubilee Festival of Art’s High School Art Competition.
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Students Perform Well in Mock-Trial Competition
11/4/2024

Bayside took our three teams that qualified for the state mock-trial competition this past weekend to Montgomery to participate in the YMCA’s Youth Judicial program.

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History Teacher Donna Lamberti Receives Golden Apple
11/1/2024
Upper School History Teacher and History Department Chair Donna Lamberti was surprised at school today by WKRG News 5’s Bill Riales.
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Shelby Fargason '26 Named Runner of the Week
10/10/2024
Junior Shelby Fargason was selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as the 6A–7A Runner of the Week.
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Speech & Debate Students Win Big at Vestavia Tournament
9/23/2024
Bayside's speech and debate team was victorious at the Vestavia Hills High School Tournament this past weekend.
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Annie Midyett '25 Named Runner of the Week
9/19/2024
Senior Annie Midyett was selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as 6A–7A Runner of the Week.
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Leila Seelhorst '24 Named National Merit Semifinalist
9/11/2024
Congratulations to senior Leila Seelhorst on being named a Semifinalist in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program!
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Students Chosen for Eastern Shore Youth Leadership
9/3/2024
Madeline Dudley '25, Audrey Douglas '25, Isabelle Daniell '26, Ava Blackwell '26, and John Normann '25 (not pictured) have been chosen to participate in the 24–25 Eastern Shore Youth Leadership Program sponsored by the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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Upper School Students Sign Honor Pledge
8/21/2024
At today's Honor Assembly, each member of the Upper School signed the honor pledge, formally recognizing their allegiance to Bayside's honor code to not lie, cheat, or steal.
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Bayside Named a Blue Ribbon School
7/17/2024

Bayside has received the Blue Ribbon School Award for the 2023–2024 school year by the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA).

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Students Excel on AP Exams
7/15/2024
Bayside is proud of its students who, as a group, performed amazingly well this past year on their AP Exams with an outstanding 89% pass rate for the 15 AP courses offered.
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