Thank you to the families who were able to attend our virtual Town Hall Parent Meeting last night.  If you were not able to attend the link to the recording is here.   Town Hall Parent Meeting   

BJH 20-21 yearbook

The yearbook will look very different this year.  We are asking for help from families and friends of Bayless Junior High.   Please take pictures of your student participating in virtual learning as well as their first days of school.  You can send them to Ms. Lorbert at glorbert@bayless.k12.mo.us or use this  link  to upload your pictures and use the access code - broncho.   Thank you for your help in creating a memorable yearbook for our students.  

weekly After school tutoring sign up

Link to tutoring form Here

junior High bus schedule

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Bayless Junior High Softball Skill Development Program

Bayless Junior High girls interested in playing softball in high school, come out on Tuesday evenings for free skills practice.  All experience levels welcome, coaches will focus on skill development.  More information in the link or contact johnkohler@charter.net      

Junior High Softball Flyer

BJH Supply pick-up

We will have material and supply pick-up this week, Wednesday, September 2 through Friday, September 4.  Your student, regardless of the virtual option chosen will have materials to pick-up.   The times below are suggested times, if they do not work for you, please come up anytime within these times.

6TH GRADE - Wednesday, September 2      8:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 4:30
7TH GRADE - Thursday, September 3          8:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 4:30
8TH GRADE - Friday, September 4               8:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 4:30

If you ordered a yearbook they can be picked up at the same time you get your supplies.  

Grade Level Helpful Resource Links

Please use the appropriate grade level link to find useful "how to" videos and information for you and your student.

6th Grade 
7th Grade
8th Grade

Back to school updates

Dear Families,

Bayless Junior High teachers and staff have been working diligently to prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 31.  The students' schedules are available on Infinite Campus and reflect the virtual learning option chosen.  We will be updating information to this website this week regarding device and yearbook distribution, supplies, and what the first day of school will look like for students.  Your support and patience is greatly appreciated.  

Did you know that qualifying for Free/Reduced lunch at BHS allows you to set up the internet at a discounted rate?  Do you need quality, reliable, internet at your home?  Virtual learning at home does require quality, reliable, internet service and two companies have options for you as you seek to set up this service. 

Here is the info for both AT&T and Spectrum options:
AT&T:  https://www.att.com/internet/access/Access from AT&T provides low-cost internet service for eligible households.

• Free installation and in-home Wi-Fi
• No annual contract
• No deposit

Internet service for $10/mo. or less based on the maximum speed available at your address up to 30Mbps.
While the site still mentions 150GB of data allowance, it provides 1TB.
$10/mo with data allowance of 150GB; $10 for additional 50GB and speed up to 30Mbps. Internet data overage fees waived until 9/30/20. To qualify for the service plan, one of the following needs to be met:

• Supplemental Nutritional Access Program (SNAP)
• Income (Temporary), more info at the link above.
  
• National School Lunch and Head Start Programs (Temporary)
  

Spectrum: https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist

Spectrum makes it simple for qualified households to sign up for low income Internet assistance.

•  $17.99/mo
• Free Internet modem
•  High-speed Internet at 50 Mbps
•  No data caps
•  No contracts
•  Optional in-home WiFi service at $5/mo

One or more members of your household must be a recipient of one of the following assistance programs:

•  National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
•  Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP
•  Supplemental Security Income (for applicants age 65+ only

Again, both these are the best options for families who need good reliable internet access at their homes.  Please reach out directly to these companies should you need in home internet services.  



​Christine Prosser, ED.S
Bayless Junior High Principal
256-8690

​​BJH Virtual learning updates

Dear Bayless Families,

The Bayless School District is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for all of our students.  As we prepare for our return to instruction on Monday, August 31, we would like to share two learning options for our students. Both options are very different from the emergency e-Learning during the Spring 2020 semester.  These options include a structured daily schedule, instruction on new content, attendance requirements and other components that may not have been included in the emergency e-Learning last spring.  In addition, both virtual options may provide students the opportunity to come to school for appointments for tutoring and interventions as well as athletics/activities.

Please choose one of the following options by Wednesday, August 12.  A video explaining these options can be found HERE. 
A video transcript can be found HERE.


Option 1-  Full Virtual with the Plan to Return to In-Person Instruction as COVID Allows.  This option is a semester-long commitment to Bayless curriculum with Bayless teachers providing instruction. Students will likely maintain their current schedule. Those who select this option will participate in full virtual classes and hopefully In-Person instruction when Covid 19 allows. Students will follow a set daily schedule where students will receive live instruction for each of their courses.

Option 2-  Virtual Academy.  This option is a semester-long commitment to coursework through Edgenuity curriculum facilitated by Bayless teachers. Students who select this all virtual instruction option should have time-management skills, computer and technical skills and previous success in a virtual classroom.  Edgenuity curriculum is aligned to Missouri standards.  Virtual Academy classes are 100% virtual with no option to return to in-person during the first semester.  Students and parents will receive regular updates on progress and grades.  Coursework for Virtual Academy is submitted through Edgenuity.   Click HERE to access the Virtual Academy Manual.

Click HERE to complete the required VIRTUAL registration confirmation. 

Our community will get through this together.  Bayless faculty and staff are committed to making this the best learning experience possible under these difficult circumstances. We are in this together and are here to help you, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you need assistance.

Christine Prosser, ED.S
Bayless Junior High Principal
256-8690

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2020-202 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.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION

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.

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PBIS - Positive behavior intervention
and  Support

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.

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Quick Contacts

Main Contact Number
(314) 256-8690

Ms. Christine Prosser - e-mail
Principal
cprosser@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8690

Mr. Andrew Mertens - e-mail
Assistant Principal
amertens@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8690

Ms. Holly Kennedy - e-mail
School Counselor
hkennedy@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8690

Ms. Erika Schreffler - e-mail
School Counselor
eschreffler@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8690

Ms. Sanela Jugovic - e-mail
Administrative Assistant
sjugovic@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8690

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

Ms. Susie Jozipovic- e-mail
School Nurse
jsjozopovic@bayless.k12.mo.us
(314) 256-8690

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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