News Archive Bayside Academy

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.

2023

March

Third Quarter Middle School Honor Roll
3/29/2023
We are proud to release the Middle School Honor Roll for the third quarter.
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Art Guild Wins Second Place at Arts and Crafts Festival
3/21/2023
Congratulations to the Art Guild for winning second place at the 2023 Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Student Art Competition.
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Phoenix Vivier '31 Wins Baldwin Humane Society Poster Contest
3/21/2023

Fourth grader Phoenix Vivier was awarded first place in the 2^nd–5^th grade division of the Baldwin Humane Society’s “Shelter Pets are Super Pets” Spring Art Contest 2023.

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Harry Brown '23 Signs Letter of Intent
3/20/2023
Congratulations to senior Harry Brown for signing a letter of intent to play baseball at Spring Hill College.
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Virtual Art Competition of Alabama Winners
3/15/2023
Congratulations to the Bayside winners of the Virtual Art Competition of Alabama, including Isabelle Rutland with Best of Show!
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Chess Team Wins State Championship
3/14/2023
Congratulations to top scorers Michael Klimjack '24, Jacob Stallworth '25, Huan Chen '28, and Libbi Melendez '23.
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Students Excel in AISA Art Competition
3/10/2023
Bayside’s artists brought home 34 ribbons including 14 First Place finishes and two Best of Show.
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NHS Induction Ceremony
3/6/2023
This morning, Bayside Academy inducted 35 students into the Patsy T. Phillips chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).
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February

Barrett Trotter Named Head Football Coach
2/16/2023
We are excited to announce that Barrett Trotter has been named the head varsity football coach.
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Scholars' Bowl Team Wins AISA District Tournament
2/16/2023
Congratulations to the Scholars' Bowl team for winning the AISA District Tournament on February 15.
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Ty Postle '23 Named National Merit Finalist
2/14/2023

Congratulations to senior Ty Postle for being named a National Merit Finalist!

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Congratulations to Youth Leadership Graduates
2/7/2023
Tipton Smith '23, Trey McKean '23, Beverley Milteer '23, Emma Parvin '24, and Jack Roussos '24 graduated from the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce's Youth Leadership program.
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Cindy Robles Named Teacher of the Month
2/6/2023
Eastern Shore Parents magazine has named Cindy Robles the February 2023 Teacher of the Month. Congratulations, Ms. Robles!
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Sammy Dunn '26 Named MVP of HS Senior Bowl Camp
2/6/2023
Congratulations to freshman Sammy Dunn!
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January

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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Chess Team is King of Local Chess
1/20/2023
Congratulations to the chess team for winning the varsity championship of the Mobile-Baldwin County Chess League!
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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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