Bayless Schools

An important part of teaching is instruction, which is why we're thanking teachers for their work in the classroom today! From lessons on rhyming and letters, all the way up to algebra and chemistry, the staff at Bayless strives after classroom excellence. #BringTheStampede

April's #TeacherProudTuesday is for math teacher Mitchell Kidd! Mitchell is in his first year as a teacher, and he stepped into his role with incredible dedication and heart. He handles his classroom well, and his patience and commitment to students is visible. #BringTheStampede

Today is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, and we are thanking the wonderful paras who work in our schools! Paras handle many things to support students, and they make a big impact. We cannot thank them enough! #BringTheStampede

Congratulations to Becky Hovis and Stephanie Averbeck for their recognition by the Missouri Association of School Nurses! #BringTheStampede Read more on ParentSquare: ow.ly/R5kv50VphjI

Spring Break has begun! We wish everyone a safe week, and we'll see everyone back on March 24! #BringTheStampede

Spring Break is coming up soon! Friday, March 14 is an early dismissal day, and the district will be closed March 17-21 for the break.

This month's #TeacherProudTuesday is for ELA Teacher Kelsey Michno! Kelsey makes a big difference for BJH students. She goes above and beyond to build great relationships, prepares engaging lessons and pushes them to grow. We're so thankful she is at Bayless! #BringTheStampede

March is School Board Recognition Month, and we want to thank the Bayless Board of Education! These seven community members put in countless hours to make sure Bayless students have the opportunity to group up and become Smart, Good and Strong! #BringTheStampede

🐎 Bayless Elementary gathered this morning to send off our Special Olympics Athletes who are competing in basketball today! #BringTheStampede

Have you heard that once you're a Broncho, you're always a Broncho? We're excited to say that Allison McManus, who graduated in 2008, is coming back to teach at Bayless Junior High! #BringTheStampede

Congratulations to the 2025 Bayless Teachers of the Year! Bayless Elementary: Alison Simmons Bayless Junior High: Nicole Stroup Bayless High School: Tamara Simmons

Our Portrait of a Bayless Graduate series is back with a update on Meteorologist Alexis Clemons! Alexis graduated in 2017 and is working in a top-35 media market. Read her story online here! #BringTheStampede ow.ly/JbZa50Varzj

This week is School Social Work Week, and we want to thank our four social workers! Jennifer Nelson, Bryan Kohring, Sarah Lehman and Sumer Muller bring their knowledge to Bayless every week, creating a positive environment for students and families to learn in. #BringTheStampede

Bayless and Affton High School came together today for a friendly soccer match to celebrate Bosnian Independence Day! The BHS Bosnian-American Studies class organized and hosted the game. #BringTheStampede

It's time to join the Bayless Team! BSD has several open positions with great benefits and a supportive staff. Learn more about working at Bayless here: ow.ly/eSer50V8tVr #BringTHeStampede

Two Bayless artists have their work in St. Louis County Healthy Living Calendar! EJ Urnes and Joanna Duong were presented with enlarged versions of their winning entries by members of the St. Louis County Health Department of Public Health today. #BringTheStampede

Future Focused Friday came to Bayless High School this week to recognize Sophomore Sophia McCrady! Read more on the HS Facebook Page: ow.ly/emyG50V4AUy #BringTheStampede

#LoveTeachingWeek continues! Yesterday's theme was "H is for Helpful." Art Teacher Carly Ryan had the winning entry. She sent in a photo of her art club students, one of whom stayed late to help clean up after Mrs. Ryan had to leave school early one day. #BringTheStampede

Due to hazardous travel conditions, Bayless is closed for an AMI Day Wednesday, February 19. The day will follow AMI plans provided by your teachers or principals. This closure includes all school activities, practices, games, meetings and other extracurricular events.

The weather did not stop the #LoveTeachingWeek photo contest! Friday, staff submitted photos for the theme “Learning Together,” and the BHS CTE Team won with a picture of their new custom Portrait of a Bayless Graduate nameplates they engraved at the school! #BringTheStampede