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Learn About Bayside Academy

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.

Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners
1/31/2023
Congratulations to Isabelle Rutland '24, Samuel Carpenter '23, Lillie McInnis '23, and Elizabeth Ernest '24 for being recognized in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards!
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Kindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of School
1/31/2023

Kindergarten students celebrated the 100^th day of school today by dressing up as centenarians.

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Lower School Students Win Farm-City Poster Contest
1/30/2023
Congratulations to Charlie Murphy '32, Piper Bindon '32, Mary Helen Swift '31, and Adler Chapman '31!
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Gracie Eason '25 Competes at State
1/19/2023
Sophomore Gracie Eason became the first female wrestler from Bayside to compete at a state meet today.
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First Semester Upper School Honor Roll
1/13/2023
We are pleased to announce the Upper School Honor Roll for the first semester.
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Second Quarter Middle School Honor Roll
1/13/2023
We are proud to release the Middle School Honor Roll for the second quarter.
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Math Teams Place Second at AISA District Competition
1/10/2023
Bayside's middle school and upper school math teams finished runner-up at the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) District Math Competition.
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Wesley Wells '28 Wins Spelling Bee
1/9/2023
7th grader Wesley Wells won the Bayside Spelling Bee on Monday, January 9.
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AISA Creative Writing Winners
12/12/2022
This quarter, Bayside Academy students were given the opportunity to compete in the annual creative writing contest hosted by Alabama Independent Schools Association (AISA).
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SALT Photo Contest Winners
12/9/2022
We are proud to congratulate our 2022 winners of the South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) Photo Contest.
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Drama Students Excel at Trumbauer Festival
12/5/2022
The Upper School theatre students had an amazing showing at the state Trumbauer Festival.
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Catherine Doyle '25 and Ty Postle '23 Named Runners of the Year
11/17/2022
Sophomore Catherine Doyle and senior Ty Postle were selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as the 1A–5A Runners of the Year for Mobile and Baldwin County.
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Student Winners of Daphne Public Library's Bookmark Contest
11/14/2022
Bayside Academy is proud to congratulate our 2022 winners of the Daphne Public Library’s “Back-to-School” Bookmark Contest.
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Bayside Recognizes Veterans Day
11/11/2022

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

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Grace Dawson '25 Named Runner of the Week
11/11/2022
Sophomore Grace Dawson was selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as 1A–5A Runner of the Week for her performance at the AHSAA 5A State Meet, which was competed on Saturday, November 5.
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Three Seniors Sign Letters of Intent
11/9/2022
Bayside Academy had three seniors sign with Division I and Division II schools on National Letter of Intent Day today.
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First Quarter Middle School Honor Roll
11/8/2022

We are proud to release our Middle School Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2022–2023 school year.

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Upper School Students Excel at Trumbauer Festival
11/7/2022
Upper School theatre students competed in The Walter Trumbauer High School District Festival in Mobile on Saturday, November 5, and many will move on to the state competition at Troy University in December.
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Hunter Hyderally '23 Named School Winner in Heisman High School Scholarship Competition
11/2/2022
Senior Hunter Hyderally is the School Winner in the Heisman High School Scholarship Competition and will now continue on for the chance to become a State Winner, National Finalist, or National Winner.
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Ciara Allison '23 Named to USA Jaguar Marching Honor Band
11/1/2022
Senior Ciara Allison has been selected for the University of South Alabama’s Jaguar Marching Honor Band.
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