Mr. Nathan Williams
Project Lead the Way
National Gateway Teacher of the Year

Bayless Junior High teacher Nathan Williams pictured with the CEO of Project Lead the Way, Dr. Vince Bertram
Nathan Williams of Bayless Junior High School was recognized on Saturday, February 8, 2020 by Project Lead The Way (PLTW) as the National PLTW Gateway Teacher of the Year, which is the highest national recognition for PLTW Gateway educators. PLTW President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Vince Bertram presented the award in front of nearly 1,000 attendees, including teachers from across the United States at PLTW’s national conference in Indianapolis – PLTW Summit.

“PLTW is proud to work with outstanding educators across the country who are inspiring and empowering our students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills,” Bertram said. “Nathan Williams is an exemplary teacher, and we are proud to recognize him for his commitment to students.”

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a mission-driven organization that is transforming the learning experience for millions of PreK-12 students and thousands of teachers across the U.S. PLTW empowers students to develop in-demand, transportable knowledge and skills through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. PLTW’s teacher training and resources support teachers as they engage their students in real-world learning. Approximately 12,200 elementary, middle, and high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia offer PLTW programs.

Bayless Junior High School
Named a 2020 Missouri School of Character

CharacterPlus®, the longest-running character education initiative in the country, is proud to announce the area’s fourteen schools and one school district named 2020 Missouri and Illinois Schools of Character. These schools and district have demonstrated a focus on character development which has positively impacted academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate. Nationally, 81 schools and seven school districts received the honor this year, as did one international school.

CharacterPlus®, the Missouri affiliate for the State Schools of Character process, evaluates all Missouri schools and districts who apply. This recognition is given to schools who have achieved a standard of excellence in the area of character development through their exemplary implementation of Character.org's 11 Principles of Effective Character Education, a framework for whole-school improvement.

Schools named a State School of Character hold the status for five years and are eligible to be considered for National School of Character. If a school is designated a National School of Character, they also hold that designation for five years. National Schools of Character are announced annually in May.


The State Schools of Character program in Missouri is managed by CharacterPlus® and is generously supported by Emerson. CharacterPlus®, located in St. Louis, is a membership-based nonprofit organization committed to equipping school stakeholders with the resources they need to provide high-quality character education. Through CharacterPlus®, schools receive evidence-based development and training in effective character education for school transformation.  
The 11 Principles of Character Education and State Schools of Character are trademarks of Character.org in Washington, DC. Character.org® and CharacterPlus® have been partners in character education since 1993.

Mrs. Jenny Wurth
Affton Chamber of Commerce
Exceptional Educator Award

On Saturday, February 1, Mrs. Jenny Wurth was recognized by the Affton Chamber of Commerce as an Exceptional Educator Award recipient.  Mrs. Wurth is the Bayless School District and Bayless Junior High School Teacher of the Year, and currently serves as the 6th Grade Health/P.E. teacher and Junior High Athletic Director.

Annual Update - Infinite Campus

Parents, please log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal and complete the Annual Update if you have not already done so.  From this point forward, the annual update will need to be completed each year for each student you have enrolled at Bayless.  If you need assistance, please contact us.

2019-2020 Supply List - Bayless JH

Please click on the link below to access the most updated Bayless Junior High 19-20 student supply list.  If you have any questions about the content of the list, please do not hesitate to contact the JH office.
2019-2020 JH Supply List
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CHARACTER EDUCATION

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As of January 30, 2020, Bayless Junior High School has been re-certified as a Missouri School of Character.

As of May 15, 2015 Bayless Junior High School has been re-certified as a National School of Character.

Bayless Junior High School has enjoyed the status of being recognized as a Missouri and National School of Character.  But as with all awards and success, continual monitoring and improvement is required to stay on top. 

The goal of the National Schools of Character (NSOC) awards program is to recognize all schools and districts that demonstrate an exemplary level of implementation of Character Education Partnership's Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education. The NSOC designation is renewable after five years. The awards recognize the level of excellence schools and districts have achieved in the Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education of Effective Character Education. These principles guide the process of creating a culture based on the community’s shared values.

PBIS - Positive behavior intervention
and  Support

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PBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools by structuring the learning environment to support the academic and social success of all students. PBIS data helps drive our character initiative. The process supports the adoption and long-term implementation of efficient and effective discipline throughout the school environment. PBIS methods are research-based and proven to significantly reduce the occurrence of problem behaviors in schools.  Bayless Schools are proud participants in PBIS.

Mr. Nathan Williams
Challenger Learning Center
Inspiring Teacher Award

Congratulations to Mr. Nathan Williams, Bayless Junior High School Science and Project Lead the Way teacher, a recipient of the 2020 Challenger Learning Center Inspiring Teacher Award.

Mrs. Jenny Wurth
Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mrs. Jenny Wurth,
Bayless Junior High School Health and P.E. teacher,
the 2019 Bayless School District and
Junior High School Teacher of the Year.

Mrs. Wurth has also been recognized with the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award and the Affton Chamber of Commerce Exceptional Education Award.

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Quick Contacts

Main Contact Number
(314) 256-8690

Mr. Douglas Harness - e-mail
Principal
dharness@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8690

Mr. Robert Efken - e-mail
Assistant Principal
befken@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8690

Ms. Christa Hessler - e-mail
School Counselor
chessler@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8692

Ms. Erika Schreffler - e-mail
School Counselor
eschreffler@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8692

Ms. Cathy Thorp - e-mail
Administrative Assistant
cthorp@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8690

Ms. Andrea Lesniewski - e-mail
Administrative Assistant
alesniewski@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8694

Ms. Jennifer Nonnenkamp- e-mail
School Nurse
jnonnenkamp@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8693

SCHOOL HOURS

7:15 AM - Doors open to students
7:30 AM - School day begins
2:36 PM - School day ends

For times of other specific Bayless events, please check the Junior High Calendar on this page or contact the school at 314.256.8690.

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