8th Grade Transition Night
1/14/2020; 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Bayless High School will be hosting a transition night for all 8th graders who will be moving on to high school on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.  8th grade students will be coming home with a flier outlining the event.  Please consider attending this informative evening.

History Fair - 1/16/2020; 6:00 PM

The annual BJH History Fair will be held from 6-7 PM in the Bayless Junior High School Gym on Thursday, January 16, 2020.  Come see the fantastic projects our 8th grade students have created to showcase events in America's history.

Triple Crown Ski Trip - 1/28/2020

The Triple Crown Ski Trip for those who have earned three Triple Crowns this semester will be held on January 28th.  Eligible students will be receiving permission slips to bring home to parents. Cost for the trip is $25 for beginners or $35 for those riding the lift.  Please call the main Junior High office if you have any questions.

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 May 15, 2015 Bayless Junior High School has been re-certified as both a Missouri School of Character and 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.

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.

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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