News Bayside Academy

Janna Corley Named Head of Lower School

7/21/2026

We are excited to announce that Mrs. Janna Corley has been named the next Head of Lower School at Bayside Academy.

Ryan Campbell Named Head of Middle School

7/8/2026

We are excited to announce that Ryan Campbell has been appointed as Bayside Academy’s next Head of Middle School.

Forrest Smith '26 Named National Merit Scholar

5/13/2026

Congratulations to senior Forrest Smith for being named a National Merit Scholar!

Five Students Earn 1st Place Awards at State Art Competition

5/4/2026

Bayside had five students bring home First Place awards from the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) State Visual Arts Competition.

Mary Katherine Crowell '26 Awarded Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarship

5/1/2026

Senior Mary Katherine Crowell was awarded the 2026 Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarship by the Original Oyster House restaurant.

Burke Ramagosa '28 Wins National Chess Title

4/1/2026

From March 27–29, four team members of the Bayside chess team competed alongside some 1,500+ players from 35 states at this year’s K–12 High School Nationals Tournament of the US Chess Federation’s Scholastic Nationals Tournament in Chicago, Illinois.

37 Students Inducted into NHS

3/9/2026

On Monday, March 9, Bayside Academy inducted 37 students into the Patsy T. Phillips chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).

Chess Team Wins 4th Straight State Championship

3/9/2026

For the fourth consecutive year, the Admirals captured the U1300 High School Team Championship in the annual State Scholastic Chess Championship Tournament!

Forrest Smith '26 Named National Merit Finalist

3/2/2026

Congratulations to Bayside Academy senior Forrest Smith for being named a National Merit Finalist!

Thompson Coker '26 Receives Nomination to West Point

2/9/2026

Senior Thompson Coker has received a nomination from Senator Tommy Tuberville to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Avery Therrell '29 Wins State Championship

1/31/2026

Freshman Avery Therrell is the new 4A/5A State Indoor Track & Field Champion for the 800-meter run!

Coach Joe Swagart Named NFHS Alabama Coach of the Year

1/29/2026

Coach Joe Swagart has been named the NFHS 2024–2025 Alabama Coach of the Year for the sport of Girls’ Indoor Track & Field.

Bayside Named to AP School Honor Roll

1/14/2026

College Board announced that Bayside Academy has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning gold distinction.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Middle School Building

10/28/2025

It was an historic morning at Bayside Academy as we celebrated the ribbon-cutting of our brand-new Middle School—a milestone made possible by the support and dedication of our entire Bayside community.

Hon. Bradley Byrne is Convocation Speaker

8/25/2025

We were pleased to welcome The Honorable Bradley Byrne, former Member of Congress and current president and chief executive officer of the Mobile Chamber, to campus today for Senior Convocation.

AL.com Recognizes Volleyball Streak

7/21/2025

"Remembering one of the state's most dominant runs of championship success."

Isabella McCormick '21 Selected for Fulbright Award

5/16/2025

Isabella McCormick '21 has been selected for a Fulbright award for the 2025-2026 academic year and has received the coveted Madrid, Spain, assignment.

Bayside Congratulates VAAP Winners

5/2/2025

Congratulations to seniors Virginia McCrory and Jack McKean for placing in the Alabama State Council on the Arts' 2025 Visual Arts Achievement Program (VAAP) statewide art competition.

Jack Roussos '24 Named a Witt Fellow

3/13/2024

Senior Jack Roussos is one of only 20 students selected as a Dr. Robert E. Witt University Fellow at The University of Alabama.

Isabelle Rutland '24 Named Winner of DAR Good Citizen Contest

1/12/2024

Senior Isabelle Rutland has been named the chapter and district winner of the Good Citizen Program for the Ecor Rouge Chapter and Southern Alabama District of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.