Family & Community Newsletter - November 8, 2024

The Baird High School Student Council will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Assembly on

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the HS Auditorium.

Immediately following there will be a luncheon for all Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families in the Rock Gym.

We look forward to seeing you and honoring you as we celebrate Veterans Day.

Baird ISD is now accepting referrals for students who may need Gifted/Talented Services for the school year. This program is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative thinking abilities at an extraordinary level, not normally served in the regular classroom. Services are provided only upon identification of the educational needs of the student. 

Anyone wishing to refer a student attending Baird ISD, in first through twelfth grade, this school year is asked to fill out the  online referral form . All kindergarten students will be given a basic screener, and if additional testing is recommended for a student, Mrs. Williams will contact the child's parent/guardian. This form must be returned to the school by December 13. Those unable to fill out the form online should call 325-854-1400 ext. 105 to request a form be sent to them.

For more information on the G/T program, go to the  Baird ISD website .

Starting November 8, 2024, you are invited to visit First Bank Texas in Baird to pick up an application form for the Bear Tree program, where you can nominate your child(ren) for assistance.

The Bear Tree will be displayed in the First Bank Texas building in downtown Baird. For privacy, each child's information will be represented by a unique number, without names. The application form will ask for details on clothing sizes, as well as items your child needs or wishes for.

Please remember to write your child's name at the top of the form and include an accurate phone number, so we can reach you if any questions arise.

This program is open to Baird 15D students from Pk through 6th grade. To participate, please return the completed form to First Bank Texas in Baird by November 22nd, 2024. We cannot accept late applications, so please be sure to submit yours by this deadline.

Thank you for your time and participation,

The Baird Bear Tree Committee

You are invited to the Class of 2025 Pie Party to honor our seniors.

Baird ISD students Lacey Isenhower, Westen Isenhower, Taelor Stephens, Jake Gerngross, and Brennan Patton were mentored by the City as they worked on their Texas Midwest Community Network Leadership project. The project involved designing and producing 911 signs to aid residents in identifying their addresses.

They presented their project before a panel of judges at McMurry on Wednesday, October 23. The winning projects will be announced on Wednesday, November 13th.