Community Town Hall: Bond Information Meeting

Posted Date: 10/09/25 (8:39 AM)

Please join us for a community town hall on Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 pm in the BHS auditorium. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information about our upcoming bond and answer your questions.

Learn more ahead of time at our bond information site:
https://www.bairdisdbond.com/

All families and community members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Family & Community Newsletter - October 3, 2025

Posted Date: 10/03/25 (5:23 PM)

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The Bear Bulletin

Family & Community Newsletter

October 3, 2025

Upcoming Events

District

Tues, 10/14 - Baird ISD Town Hall - Bond Informational Meeting

Elementary

TBA - October PTO Meeting
Tues, 10/21 - 5th Grade - Callahan Co. Ag & Natural Resource Field Day

Secondary

Sat, 10/4 - Big Country Marching Festival

Mon, 10/6

Fall Sports Pictures (JH FB, XC, Band, Cheer beginning at 10:00)
Project Graduation Meeting (5:30 pm, cafeteria)

Tues, 10/7 - Football Community Information Meeting (6:30 pm, cafeteria)

Wed, 10/8

District Cross Country @ Gordon (HS Girls at 2:30, HS Boys @ 3:00, JH Girls @ 3:30, and JH Boys @ 4:00)
Student Council District Convention (8:30 - 3:00)
Baird FFA Meeting

Thurs, 10/9 - JH & JV Football vs. Gorman

Fri, 10/10 - Varsity Football @ Gorman

Sat, 10/11 - Concho Classic Marching Festival

Mon, 10/13 - Go for the Gold - 8th Grade

Wed, 10/15 - HS Industry Tour (Manufacturing)

Thurs, 10/16 - JH & JV Football @ Lingleville

Fri, 10/17 - Varsity Football vs. Lingleville (HOMECOMING)

Sat, 10/18 - UIL Marching Contest

Community

Announcements

UPCOMING TESTING

Tues, 10/28- ACT Testing (11th & 12th Grade)

Community Information Meeting Regarding Football

Dear Community Members and Staff,

Since the recent announcement regarding the possible move back to 11-Man Football for next

season, we understand there have been many questions, comments, and concerns.

The Baird ISD Athletic Department invites you to a Community Informational Night on:

📅 Tuesday, October 7th

🕡 6:30 PM

📍 Baird ISD Cafeteria

During this meeting, we will share information about the transition, discuss the benefits for our

student-athletes, and provide time for your questions.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our athletes.

Sincerely,

Coach Kirk & the Baird Football Staff

Homecoming Program Ads

Yearbook is selling ads for the Homecoming Program.

Ads are $50.00 for a full page

$25.00 for a half page

$15.00 for a fourth of a page.

You may bring your ad copy by the high school or email it to pgrimes@bairdisd.org before October 14th.

If you have questions, please contact Peggy Grimes at the above email or call 325-854-1400 ext 2126.

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Big Red Cub Club

The Big Red Cub Club members are enjoying having breakfast together on Thursdays!

Homecoming Parade, Pep Rally, & Coronation

For questions or to enter your group, please email pgrimes@bairdisd.org or call 325-854-1400 ext. 2126.

A flyer announces the Baird Homecoming Parade, including date, time, and route details.

Illustration of graduates wearing caps and gowns, celebrating their achievement.

Project Graduation Fundraisers

The parents of the Class of 2026 are doing several fundraisers to help cover the cost of Project Graduation.

Every home football game we will be doing a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $1 each and the drawing is held at half-time!

Raffle tickets are being sold for a 1/4 Wagyu beef from Railhead Market. Tickets are $20 (see attached flyerfor more information).

Selling tattoos and other spirit items at home football games!

A graphic promoting 'JH Spirit Days Colors' with a speech bubble and megaphone.

JH Football Color Thursdays

10/9 - Camo

10/16 - Jersey Day

10/23 - Pink Out

10/30 - Pink Out

Red background with white bursts and text: HS SPIRIT DAYS.

Varsity Football Friday Themes

10/10 - Neon/Construction

10/17 - Homecoming Week - see below

10/24 - Color Wars (elem - red, JH - yellow, 9th - Orange, 10th - Green, 11th - Blue, 12th - Pink)

Homecoming Week:

10/13 - No school
10/14 - USA (Red, White & Blue)
10/15 - Wild Wednesday (Safari/Jungle)
10/16 - Jersey Day
10/17 - Red Out/Baird Spirit

Technology Tips

TikTok Challenges Can Have Big Consequences

Law enforcement officials in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, have charged two young drivers in connection with dangerous TikTok challenge videos that led to devastating outcomes.

June 1, 2025: 17-year-old David Nagy was killed while riding on a table tied upside down to the back of a car. The driver allegedly whipped the table into a parked vehicle while filming for social media, causing fatal head injuries. That driver is now facing involuntary manslaughter charges.

March 18, 2025: In a separate incident, a 19-year-old woman allowed a friend to “car surf” on the trunk of her vehicle while attempting another challenge. The passenger was thrown from the car and suffered a permanent brain injury. The driver has been charged with aggravated assault and aggravated assault by vehicle.

Officials stressed that these incidents are a sobering reminder of how quickly a social media stunt can turn deadly, leaving lasting harm for everyone involved.

Parents are encouraged to use this story as an opportunity to talk with their teens about the risks of online challenges. Remind them that while many videos may look entertaining, these stunts can lead to irreversible injury or even death.

Family Discussion Questions:

Why do you think some teens feel pressure to try online challenges?
If you saw friends attempting a risky stunt, what could you do to help them stay safe?
How can we work together as a family to make good choices online and offline?

Ring the Bell!

Celebrating Success

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New School Record!

Congratulations to Brayden Kitchens for breaking a school record in Track last year! He got to put his name up on the board at the pep rally on 10/3.

The previous record holder was his brother Dakota Kitchens.

#RTB

Elementary Awards

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Pre-K

1st Six Weeks Awards

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Kindergarten

1st Six Weeks Awards

A group of elementary school students proudly hold certificates of achievement.

1st Grade

1st Six Weeks Awards

A group of children stand on steps, holding certificates of achievement.

2nd Grade

1st Six Weeks Awards

3rd Grade

1st Six Weeks Awards

A group of students stand on steps, holding certificates of achievement.

4th Grade

1st Six Weeks Awards

A group of students stand on steps, each holding a certificate of achievement.

5th Grade

1st Six Weeks Awards

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Western Day

Award Winners

Whistle Stop Pocket Park Revealed

This year, four of our outstanding Baird High School students — PJ Luper, Kyera Byars, Brooklyn Manasco, and Kendell Miller — worked under the mentorship of Gloria Dayton and Lori Higgins to complete a project that will have a lasting impact on our community.

Through the TMCN Leadership Program, these students gave their summer, their energy, and their hearts to create a new Whistlestop Pocket Park downtown. Their work not only provided a safe outdoor space for the Little Bear Learning Academy but also strengthened childcare access for families, which is vital to the growth of Baird schools, businesses, and our community as a whole.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to the students and their families, our mentors and leaders, and all the sponsors and supporters who invested in this project. Your dedication helps make Baird an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

#RTB

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Children play on a playground with a slide, tunnel, and basketball hoop.

Baird Students Create Change That Strengthens School and Community

Posted Date: 10/03/25 (12:51 PM)

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Texas Midwest Community Network (TMCN) Leadership Program Highlight

This year, four of our outstanding Baird High School students — PJ Luper, Kyera Byars, Brooklyn Manasco, and Kendell Miller — worked under the mentorship of Gloria Dayton and Lori Higgins to complete a project that will have a lasting impact on our community.

Through the TMCN Leadership Program, these students gave their summer, their energy, and their hearts to create a new Whistlestop Pocket Park downtown. Their work not only provided a safe outdoor space for the Little Bear Learning Academy but also strengthened childcare access for families, which is vital to the growth of Baird schools, businesses, and our community as a whole.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to the students and their families, our mentors and leaders, and all the sponsors and supporters who invested in this project. Your dedication helps make Baird an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Baird Athletics Community Meeting Announcement - Possible Move to 11-Man Football

Posted Date: 9/30/25 (2:37 PM)

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Dear Community Members and Staff,

Since the recent announcement regarding the possible move back to 11-Man Football for next season, we understand there have been many questions, comments, and concerns.

The Baird ISD Athletic Department invites you to a Community Informational Night on:

📅 Tuesday, October 7th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Baird ISD Cafeteria

During this meeting, we will share information about the transition, discuss the benefits for our student-athletes, and provide time for your questions.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support our athletes.

Sincerely,
Coach Kirk & the Baird Football Staff

Whistlestop Playground Reveal

Posted Date: 9/27/25 (4:28 PM)

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Whistlestop Pocket Park Reveal

The Texas Midwest Community Network (TMCN) has a Leadership program that connects high school students with mentors and community leaders during the student’s junior year carrying on through their senior year.

A student or group of students will have the opportunity to undertake and complete a significant project within their community and compete for a cash prize that can be used towards college, trade school, or to start a business. Students will have the opportunity to be mentored equipped with the leadership skills needed for tomorrow, and given an inside look as to how much of a difference one can make within a community.

The City of Baird is proud to mentor these students as they present their community project in front of selected judges for their chance to win prizes and recognition at the annual TMCN Leadership Conference in October 2025.

This year’s group of (now) Seniors heard the town Daycare was in desperate need of a new outdoor playground area. By law they are required to provide an outdoor space. The location of the daycare is in the downtown business district and has no outside space therefore the Little Bear Learning Academy is leasing a space from a homeowner across the alley. Clint and Shauna McArthur (the current owners of the daycare) stated they had out grown their current playground area. This left the McArthur’s no choice but to start looking at possibly moving to another location or maybe even leaving the city of Baird.

The students were presented with this problem and wanted to help keep the only daycare in town. With the help from the City of Baird and both economic development boards a lot was purchased next to the daycare. It was decided this space would serve the community and the daycare. The front section of the lot will be open to the public as a “pocket park” or "community park" and the back part will be leased to the daycare for a small fee allowing the McArthur’s to stay in Baird.

This project will be completed next week and we would love for you to join us for the Reveal on Friday, Oct. 3rd at 10:00am. Please help us recognize these students for their dedication and hard work in completing this amazing project!

A Work in Progress

Here are some pictures of the original playground and work being done along the way.

A children's playground with play structures and toys on a wood chip surface.

A group of people work together to clean up a debris-filled area near a brick archway.

A trailer is loaded with debris, including metal sheeting and branches, parked on a gravel surface.

A person walks through a courtyard with stone walls and a checkered path.

A group of people paint a wall blue outdoors, using rollers and brushes.

Town Hall: Bond Information – Monday, Sept 15 at 5:30pm

Posted Date: 9/12/25 (4:20 PM)

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Baird ISD will host a community town hall on Monday, September 15 at 5:30pm in the Baird High School auditorium. We’ll share information about the upcoming bond election and answer questions.

Details:

When: Monday, September 15, 5:30pm

Where: Baird HS Auditorium

Topic: Information and Q&A about the November bond

Can’t make it? We’ll hold a second town hall in October (date and time to be announced).

For background information, visit bairdisdbond.com.

We hope to see you there!

Baird ISD - Campuses in Secure posture

Posted Date: 9/11/25 (11:28 AM)

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Baird ISD has placed all campuses in a SECURE posture this morning. This means that all exterior doors are locked, and students and staff are remaining inside the building. Classes are continuing as normal.

The reason for this action is that Clyde ISD has placed its campuses on lockdown due to anonymous threats received. Baird ISD has not received any threats, and we have no information indicating that our students are at risk. We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff.

During this time, we ask that parents do not come to the school unless there is an urgent reason. Limiting traffic in and out of the building helps us maintain a secure environment.

We will continue to monitor the situation and remain in contact with local law enforcement. If conditions change, we will update you immediately.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

No Classes – Thursday, September 4, 2025

Posted Date: 9/03/25 (4:24 PM)

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Due to ongoing water service issues in the City of Baird, there will be no classes at Baird ISD tomorrow, Thursday, September 4, 2025.

The business office and campus offices will remain open. Athletic practices and games will continue as planned, and Coach Kirk will provide additional details and any schedule changes directly to students and families.

At this time, we expect classes to resume on Friday. We are monitoring the situation closely and will share any updates as soon as more information is available. Please watch for notifications on ParentSquare, our district website, and social media channels.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to keep students and staff safe.

Purple Star Campus Designation

Posted Date: 9/03/25 (9:13 AM)

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Baird Elementary & High School Earn Purple Star Campus Designation!

Baird ISD is proud to announce that Baird Elementary and Baird High School have been awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years!

This honor, given by the Texas Education Agency, recognizes schools that provide outstanding support for military-connected students and families. To earn this distinction, campuses:

✅ Appoint a military liaison
✅ Maintain a dedicated webpage for military families
✅ Implement student transition programs
✅ Participate in initiatives like Month of the Military Child and partnerships with military liaisons

“This recognition highlights our district’s commitment to serving all students and families,” said Superintendent Tim Little.
Look for the Purple Star proudly displayed on our campuses and on TXSchools.gov!

Family & Community Newsletter - August 29, 2025

Posted Date: 8/29/25 (4:00 PM)

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The Bear Bulletin

Family & Community Newsletter

August 29, 2025

Upcoming Events

District

Fri, 8/29 - 3 Week Grade Check

Mon/ 9/1 - Labor Day (no classes)

Elementary

TBA - September PTO Meeting

Secondary

Fri, 8/29 - Varsity Football vs. Milford

Tues, 9/2 - Cross Country @ Eula (HS @ 9:00 am, JH @ 4:00 pm)

Thurs, 9/4 - JH & JV Football vs. Bryson

Fri, 9/5 - Varsity Football @ Bryson

Wed, 9/10 - Cross Country @ Hawley

Thurs, 9/11

TX Farm Bureau Student Success Series (8th & 9th graders)
Jr./Sr. Jostens Meeting
JH & JV Football @ Highland

Fri, 9/12

Tarleton Greenhand Ag Discovery Day
Varsity Football vs. Highland

Wed, 9/17

Cross Country @ Hamlin
Go for the Gold - 8th grade

Thurs, 9/18

Jr./Sr. Jostens Meeting
JH & JV Football @ Veribest

Fri, 9/19 - Varsity Football vs. Veribest

Community

Announcements

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Football Live Stream

If you are unable to attend one of the football games, watch the live stream here!

Football Tickets

Our athletic tickets are now live and available for purchase. This season we will be offering a Bears All-Sports pass that you pay one price for a family of 5. A purchase of this pass will also include a gift. The All-Sports pass can only be purchased online using Hometown Ticketing and is NOT available at the gate or for cash purchase.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at bairdathletics@bairdisd.org

https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/bairdisd/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D

A bright yellow flyer announces a Grandparent's Day event at Baird ISD Cafeteria. Friday 9/5, 7:30 - 8:00 am, BISD Cafeteria, $4/tray cash or check only, bring exact change

University Tours

Juniors and Seniors need to talk to Mrs. Collins for information and sign up. Information is being sent to students' school email addresses.

Texas Value Card Fundraiser for Elementary

We’re excited to kick off our Texas Value Cards Fundraiser — a simple, effective, and rewarding way to support your child’s group while helping your community save money! Forms will be sent home with your child today Friday August 15.

Why Participate?

This fundraiser is EASY, FAIR, and QUICK — and it offers real value for everyone involved!

TVC Mini-Booklets sell for just $20
Your group earns $12 profit per booklet (60%)
Each offer provides $10–$12 in average savings — most supporters make their money back quickly!

What’s Inside?

48 Buy One Get One Free offers — categorized for easy use
Offers start immediately and are valid through 12/31/2026

Booklets will be distributed once payment is received. If paying by check, please make it payable to Baird Elementary.

JH Football Color Thursdays

9/4 - White Out

9/11 - Red Out

9/18 - Red & White

9/25 - Baird Spirit Shirt

10/2 - Neon

10/9 - Camo

10/16 - Jersey Day

10/23 - Pink Out

10/30 - Pink Out

Varsity Football Friday Themes

9/5 - Hawaiian

9/12 - Military/First Responders

9/19 - Western

9/26 - Twin

10/3 - Pink Out

10/10 - Neon/Construction

10/17 - Homecoming Week - see below

10/24 - Color Wars (elem - red, JH - yellow, 9th - Orange, 10th - Green, 11th - Blue, 12th - Pink)

Homecoming Week:

10/13 - No school
10/14 - USA (Red, White & Blue)
10/15 - Wild Wednesday (Safari/Jungle)
10/16 - Jersey Day
10/17 - Red Out/Baird Spirit

Technology Tips

A cartoon hand holds a phone with social media icons, promoting the 'Hot Water Challenge'.

Hot Water Challenge - A Dangerous Prank

A dangerous online “prank” called the Hot Water Challenge has resurfaced, leading to serious injuries. In a recent case, a 12-year-old in Pennsylvania poured boiling water on his sleeping 9-year-old brother, causing severe burns and criminal charges. While some videos online may be staged, any prank involving real hot water can cause life-altering harm, or even death.

Parents and caregivers are urged to stay alert to online trends, monitor kids’ digital activity, and talk openly about why certain “challenges” are unsafe. Remind children that a quick laugh or social media post is never worth risking someone’s health or safety.

For more information, click here.

Need Help?

Brought to you by our school counselors.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Resources

Big Country Navigator App

Big Country Navigator is a Texas-based mobile and desktop app designed to share services, resources, and information with young people and families, particularly those experiencing homelessness. As well as, counselors, administrators, and teachers. While using the app, users can search for and request assistance with services and resources in their current location, local communities, and throughout the Big Country region of Texas to connect them with helpful supports. such as food pantries, housing, mental health, etc.

You can find mor information and resources on the Region 14 McKinney-Vento Resource Page.

Ring the Bell!

Celebrating Success

Football players in red and black uniforms practice on a green field.

Football Field

The new turf is done and we're ready for that first home game!

#RTB