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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 nurture the whole child. Consistently recognized as one of the premier independent schools in the state, we offer a dynamic, college preparatory curriculum for students from PK3 through 12th grade, all rooted in our core values. What truly sets Bayside apart is our sense of community. As you get to know us, you'll quickly see that we are more than a school—we are a family. The strong, lasting connections among our students, teachers, parents, and alumni are the foundation of our success and create a supportive environment where every child is empowered 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.

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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.

Congratulations to Scholastic Art Award Winners
2/9/2026
Bayside Academy is very proud to announce its students who placed in the 2025–2026 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
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February Students of the Month
2/9/2026
Senior Shelby Fargason and sophomore Wright Fargason have been named Students of the Month for February.
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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.

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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!
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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.

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Farrah Lane '27 Selected for Youth Tour
1/26/2026
We are proud to announce that Baldwin EMC has selected junior Farrah Lane as one of four students from Baldwin County chosen for the Youth Tour.
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Robotics on a Roll
1/26/2026

Bayside Academy’s Robotics Teams are on a roll!

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Bayside Open Chess Tournament Draws a Crowd
1/25/2026
The annual Bayside Open chess tournament drew a record-setting 80 participants on Saturday!
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Bayside Takes Center Stage at Jr. Leg.
1/23/2026

A delegation of 21 Bayside Academy 8th grade students spent the day writing, debating, and defending bills at the 32nd Annual Alabama YMCA’s Junior Youth Legislature at the Alabama State House in Montgomery alongside middle school students from across the state—and their hard work truly paid off.

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Ava Bindon '27 and Anna Grace Goffinet '28 Named to Dogwood Trail Court
1/18/2026
Congratulations to sophomore Anna Grace Goffinet and junior Ava Bindon for being selected for the Dogwood Trail Court!
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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.

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Sophie Weller '26 Named Chapter Winner of DAR Good Citizen Contest
1/12/2026
We are proud to announce that senior Sophie Weller was named the chapter winner of the Good Citizen Program for the Ecor Rouge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
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Sarah Kell '32 Wins Spelling Bee
1/9/2026
Congratulations to 6th grader Sarah Kell on winning the Bayside Spelling Bee!
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Thompson Coker '26 Selected for Patriot Pipeline Scholarship Program
12/10/2025

Bayside is proud to announce that senior Thompson Coker has received a nomination from Congressman Barry Moore to attend Marion Military Institute (MMI) through the new Patriot Pipeline Scholarship Program.

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Seven Seniors Sign Letters of Intent
12/8/2025
Today, seven Bayside seniors signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
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Austin Pete Williams '28 Selected for Capstone Leadership Academy
12/5/2025
We are proud to announce that sophomore Austin Pete Williams has been accepted to the Capstone Leadership Academy at The University of Alabama.
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December/January Students of the Month
12/1/2025
Junior Julia Savage and freshman Elias Blossom have been named Students of the Month for December/January.
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Parade of Flags at USS Alabama
11/12/2025
Fourth graders Zora Lumsden, Fig Taylor, Charlie Cancienne, Sadie Pilot, and Macie Lomas participated in the Parade of Flags at the USS Alabama Battleship.
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Congratulations to Daphne Library Bookmark Winners
11/12/2025
We are proud to congratulate our 2025 winners of the Daphne Public Library’s “Back-to-School” Bookmark Contest.
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Mock-Trial Team Wins State
11/12/2025
We are thrilled to share that our 9th grade mock-trial team won the Premier League State Finals, earning a spot at the National Mock Trial Competition this summer in Minnesota!
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