June 2023 Student Spotlights

Baldwin County High School recently held its annual prom celebration. During the event, the Prom Court was introduced and the Prom King and Queen were announced. Prom Court members included, from left, Gavin Jerkins, John David Weatherford, Langston Lewis, Sam Day, Jicaris Baldwin, Ky McNulty, Arionna Tutor, Kailee Cox, Haley Wicker, Shyanne Wise, Audrey Garrett and Kierra Means. Prom King is Ky McNulty and the Prom Queen is Arionna Tutor.

Daphne Elementary School would like to thank their AMAZING PTO for all their hard work this school year. They work together as a team to make sure school-wide events are extra special for the students at DES. One of their school beautification projects this year was to plant flowers and raised garden beds in one of the student garden areas on campus. They also go above and beyond to make sure the students, faculty and staff feel loved and supported all year long!

Robertsdale High School NJROTC (including Elberta High School Cadets) has once again been named by the Navy as a Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors. Only 12 units in the five-state area can achieve this status. It was another great year for us with a #5 finish at the Orienteering USA National Championship, a #9 finish at the NJROTC Air Rifle National Championship, a top 12.5% national finish in CyberPatriot, and we will be at the International SeaPerch Championship later this week in Maryland. Additionally, we will be traveling to Ohio in shoot in the CMP Junior Olympics and Cadet Haley Wheeles finished #9 out of 6,400 shooters nationally at the All-Service JROTC National Championship in Ohio. Please congratulate our cadets when you see them.

GlenLakes Golf Club owners entered their 10th year of business they wanted to give back to their community in a big way. What better way to give back than by assisting the youth, our future leaders, with a college scholarship. GlenLakes developed the GlenLakes Junior Golf League Scholarship and is proud to announce the 2023 GlenLakes Junior Golf League Scholarship Recipients are:
Olivia Akins, Elberta High School
Olivia was a participant in the first GlenLakes Junior Golf League in 2019. She took lessons from David Musial, PGA General Manager at GlenLakes, and became the #1 Golfer on the Elberta High School, Girls Golf Team.
Channing Cantu, Orange Beach High School
Channing joined the GlenLakes Junior Golf League in 2020. She took lessons from David Musial, PGA General Manager at GlenLakes, and was awarded a Golf Scholarship to Jefferson State College in Birmingham, Alabama. She played on the Orange Beach High School, Girls Golf Team since her family moved to Alabama.
Cayden Horton, Foley High School
Cayden played for (2) seasons on the Foley High School, Varsity Boys Golf Team. Cayden won the Junior League – Stroke Play Tournament in 2023. Cayden takes lessons from David Musial, PGA, and aspires to play Collegiate golf. He joined the GlenLakes Junior Golf League in 2021.
Congratulations to the three graduating seniors. We are proud of you and wish you much success. Pictures are the winners and presenter, Linda B. Spangrud.

Gulf Shores Middle School has been named the CLAS District 1 Banner School for 2023, thanks to their unique, student-centered programs that focus on promoting health and wellness among students. During the 2021-2022 school year, the school implemented several activities, including cycling, movement, and gardening programs that have helped students improve their physical and mental health, as well as their overall wellbeing.
One of the most notable activities implemented by the school was the cycling program, which began with stationary bikes in the media center and select classrooms, and then expanded to include 60 mountain bikes that were used in physical education classes, science classes, and the after-school care program. The program not only helped students improve their focus and attention, but also increased their self-esteem and confidence, resulting in improved attendance and test scores.
The school also implemented “moving breaks” that allowed students to walk, play, and compete during breaks, while promoting social interaction and overall wellness. Students were provided with FDA-approved “Smart Snacks” that were devoid of artificial colors and additives and adhered to strict nutritional guidelines. The school created graphics showcasing the benefits of these snacks, which helped students understand the importance of good nutrition.
In addition to these activities, the school also focused on gardening by providing classrooms with Aerogardens, small hydroponic setups that allowed students to grow their own food. The school also had raised beds, herb gardens, and a composting system, and science classes went on foraging trips. The school received a grant to build an outdoor greenhouse, which will focus on tomatoes and cucumbers to be used in the school cafeteria, highlighting the importance of a true Farm-to-Table experience.
The success of the program was evident through several measures. Improved attendance and behavior were observed, leading to increased academic achievement. The cycling program also helped students improve their physical fitness and mental health, resulting in improved test scores. The school’s unique approach to promoting health and wellness among students has been recognized by CLAS, making Gulf Shores Middle School the CLAS District 1 Banner School for 2023.
PHOTO (left to right):
GSMS Principal Robert McCartney, GSMS Assistant Principal Ram Talantis, GSCS Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin, GSHS Principal Cindy Veazey, and GSCS Career Tech Coordinator Mrs. Jessica Sampley

Kinley Abrams, a third-grade student in Mrs. Daves’ class at Daphne Elementary School, was one of four Baldwin County Red Ribbon leaders recognized for her hard work during a ceremony at the Drug Education Council building in Mobile. The theme for her service project was honoring first responders and veterans. With the help of DES PTO, they put together a spectacular luncheon for police officers, firefighters and EMT thanking them for their service. This was just one of the four components of her thoughtful project. Way to go Kinley! You make Daphne Trojans proud!

As turtle season begins for the “Share the Beach” Turtle People (volunteers), it also begins for many second graders. “Over 700 second grade students in Baldwin County Elementary Schools (Elberta, Foley Florence Mathis, Foley Elementary, Newton Elementary, Magnolia Elementary, and Swift Elementary Schools) have received a copy of Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud’s book “Miss Sandra and the Turtle People”.
Miss Sandra portrays the story of a young turtle volunteer who comes to a life decision about her future and describes how she assists the Gulf Coast with environmental awareness. Miss Sandra, after guidance from her turtle friends, realizes it is more important to follow your dreams and passions. It informs children and families of the appropriate etiquette and rules for turtle protection and environmental protection guidelines in a playful story line with colorful turtle illustrations empathizing with the “Leave Only Footprints” initiative.
Spangrud is thrilled that so many students will be able to hear the story and learn how to help save the turtles and protect our beach environment. She is speechless on all the funders who donated to the cause and wishes to thank them publicly. Mayor Ralph Helmrich and Alabama Credit Union for funding the books for Foley Elementary School and Florence Mathias Elementary Schools, James Lipscomb & Sons for Magnolia Elementary School, 5 Star Air Conditioning for Swift Elementary School, Centennial Bank for Elberta Elementary School, and Oak Hollow Farms for Newton Elementary School.

Announcing the 5th recipient of the Hardy E. Calloway Memorial Scholarship!
Please help us congratulate our 2023 award recipient, Maddox Davis.
Maddox will be attending Delta State University this fall for his Bachelor of Commercial Aviation degree in Flight Operations. He received a certificate along with a check for $1,000 presented at the Fairhope High School awards night.
The scholarship committee focused on how the financial support may be able to help a graduating Senior in the transition to college and how they exemplify the attributes of Hardy E. Calloway. In the application, Maddox shared his perspective on teamwork, honoring our Veterans, and being a leader amongst peers.
Thank each one of you who have supported this scholarship to make this possible and to continue remembering and honoring Hardy E. Calloway.

The choirs from Robertsdale high school, and Robertsdale elementary joined forces on Tuesday night to present a concert of beautiful music before family and friends. Great job students and directors.

J Larry Newton students recently sent their Special Olympians off in style with a school wide parade! 6th graders, Maddie Tindle and Aubree Gill led the parade with a sign showing this year’s theme “It’s Cool to Be Kind”. JLN Special Olympians pictured from left to right: Arysmel Cedillo, Cullen Ruffner, Jabrail Johnson, Nora Bennett, Aiden Garrett, and Dakota Cartwright. Educational aides, Wendy Littlejohn, Shannon Finch, Kimmie Williams and special education teacher Maegan McDonald were excited to go and root them on during their events!

4th, 5th & 6th grade classes at Robertsdale Elementary did an Earth Day breakout activity. If they are able to breakout in the 40 minutes of library, they will receive a gold token. Pictured here are two winners!

Perdido School Raiders track and field team recently competed in the championship meet with much success. Traegan James was a standout performer, winning the 100- and 200-meter races, and leading the way in the 4×100 relay team alongside Jerry Sellers, Swayden Byrd, and Brantley Vinson. Presley Roberts also shone, winning the 100 meter race and leading the 4×100 team to victory with Saddie Wiggins, Mya Martinez, and Alley Hall.
Gavin Brandt gave a spectacular performance in the 1600 meter race, breaking his personal record with an impressive time of 5:51. Paisley Coley also put on a stunning display, winning both the 1600- and 800-meter races, and receiving the MVP award for her outstanding performance.
The boys’ team continued their dominance, winning the 1A championship for the third year in a row under the leadership of Coach Vincent Coley. The girls’ team also put up a commendable effort, placing second in the 1A division.
Coach Coley said none of this would have been possible without the support of the Perdido School community. “We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the team, from the cafeteria staff who provided nourishment and fuel to principal Phillip Stewart and assistant principal Alysson Maxwell who cheered them on every step of the way. The team has truly made their school and community proud, and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future.”

Gulf Shores Middle School proudly introduces the “Trash Collection”. Mrs. Michaelson’s Advanced Art class used donated clothing and recycled material to create these beautiful pieces of art for Earth Day.

The king’s crown was stolen during a jousting match and Ms. Ward’s classes solved numerous puzzles about Medieval Europe to find where the thief hid it. Thanks to Mr. Harbin for a fun breakout day.

What a special way to end the school year. At the United States Sports Academy, three Robertsdale High School students placed in the 2023 USSA Athletes In Motion art contest.
Violet Bantin took the Overall prize winning $1,000 for our art class along with a cash prize, Lilly Garrison took home 2nd place in her category and Olivia Baehr took 3rd place in her category. Congratulations to all of the winners of this years USSA art contest.

The Baldwin County High School Class of 2023 were raining memories at graduation, held May 15 at Lyle Underwood Stadium in Bay Minette. This served as the tenth – and final – graduation ceremony for Principal Craig Smith who has announced plans to retire at the end of this school year. Smith quipped at the beginning of the ceremony that he was nine for nine with no rain-outs and hoped to make it through another one without rain. And they nearly did make it as the rains came pouring down near the end. The downpour did not wash away the celebration of the accomplishment.
*Academic Banners were displayed on the backs of students who dedicated themselves to excellence in academics and involvement in their school and community. To receive the banners, the senior students must have a 21 ACT score or better, involved in two or more extracurriculars, 3.5 GPA or better, and completed a Career Ready Credential.
Pictured: Principal Craig Smith presents a diploma to Kierra Means.

J Larry Newton teachers, Mandy Ward, Laura Dendy, Richard Simmons…oops…we mean Jake Lewis, and Adrienne Smith wowed their 6th graders on Decades Day with their interpretation of “Sweating to the Oldies” to represent the 1980s!

Foley High honored the outgoing students at the annual Senior Awards Banquet. There was just shy of $7 million dollars that were awarded to the senior students. Thank you to Mrs. Ivey and Ms. Gosa for hosting such a great event!

What a wonderful Saturday during the 4th Annual Toro Foundation Miss Spirit of Spanish Fort pageant. This year we crowned 11 young ladies, ranging from 18 months to high school in their respective categories.
Miss Little Mini Miss ~ Deanna C
Miss Mini Miss ~ Esther T
Miss Tiny Miss ~ Lily F
1st Grade Tiny Miss ~ Fabiana R
2nd Grade Little Miss ~ Hannah W
3rd Grade Tiny Miss ~ Stella L
4th Grade Young Miss ~ Victoria H
5th Grade Young Miss ~ Mary Beasley
Young Miss ~ Paige B
Miss Spirit of Spanis Fort ~ Gretchyn S & Brylee T (not pictured)
Congratulations to ALL the young ladies who participated this year. It takes a lot of courage to get in front of an audience and EVERYONE was absolutely beautiful and shined brightly

Students enjoyed a beach themed day in Mrs. Mathison’s class at Foley Elementary
Students “laid out” while playing reading games on their Chromebooks.
The class completed a walk the room—found beach photos and wrote the words down.
First grade was a ball! The students worked together to create a list of the top 10 things they thought were the best during first grade.
To be silly, students colored the most unusual pair of flip flops.
To wrap up Beach Day, students enjoyed Hawaiian Punch and shark gummies.

A special dedication was held this afternoon at Foley Middle School for Mrs. Susan Norman.
Mrs. Norman has been an educator for over 50 years, 34 of which have been in the Baldwin County Public School system. Mrs. Norman is an acclaimed librarian who mentors students, helps students develop a love of reading, and encourages students daily while supporting the staff and administration at Foley Middle.
Some of Mrs. Norman’s former students include NBA legend Magic Johnson who she taught in Michigan before relocating to Baldwin County. Mrs. Norman also taught NFL players Julio Jones and D.J. Fluker who are both Foley alumni. Joining her at the reception were former Foley Middle Administrators Mr. Shoots and Mr. Phildus.
Mrs. Norman received a special plaque at the ribbon-cutting at the dedication of the “Susan Norman Media Center.” Former administrators and staff members at Foley Middle were on hand to celebrate as well as current teachers staff and administrators.
Congratulations Mrs. Norman and thank you for your years of continued service to students.

Foley High honored the outgoing students at the annual Senior Awards Banquet. There was just shy of $7 million dollars that were awarded to the senior students. Thank you to Mrs. Ivey and Ms. Gosa for hosting such a great event!

Florence B Mathis Elementary School hosted its 2nd Annual STEAM Scholars’ Bowl. After 3 rounds, Team 4 (Elliot, Landon, Walker, and Brody) won!All teams answered questions relating to the topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Congratulations to all of our participants! #baldwinproud #STEAM
A special thank you to Rep. Frances Holk-Jones, our state representative for the City of Foley, for sponsoring the 2022-2023 Scholars’ Bowl Team.

Congratulations to the Spanish Fort High French students who were inducted into the French Honor Society today. Over 45 students from Mrs. Dismukes and Mrs. Daniels classes participated in the event which inducted them into SFHS Chapter of the National French Honor Society, La Société Honoraire de Français (SHF).
To meet the requirements for admission to the SFHS Chapter of the National French Honor Society, La Société Honoraire de Français (SHF), students must:
Complete or be enrolled in French II or higher
Be enrolled in grades 10, 11, or 12
Earn an “A” in all French coursework attempted
Maintain a “B” average or higher in all other coursework
Maintain an exemplary discipline record
Members of the National French Honor Society excel in the areas of scholarship, character, and leadership. The goals of the organization are to promote and reward high standards of scholarship, stimulate interest in the study of French, and create enthusiasm for and an understanding of francophone culture and civilization.
Following the ceremony and certificate presentation students and families enjoyed a reception in the school library. Congratulations to all inductees and the SFHS French Club.

5th Graders came to school today dressed in their future career attire! We know all of our Foley Lions will achieve any goal they set their mind to!
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Spanish Fort Middle enjoyed celebrating the 8th graders and are so proud of everything they have accomplished during their time at SFMS. We wish them all the best of luck in high school! Go Toros!

Summerdale School 5th grade has enjoyed their camp out this week. Students have read campfire stories and worked together to build tents for their indoor camp out.

Bayside Academy congratulates its 2023 winners for the Baldwin County Soil and Water Conservation District Poster Contest. This year’s theme was “One Water.” Our first-place winners will advance to the next level of competition.
2023 First Place Winners
Lucas Brooks ‘35 – Grades K–1 First Place
Addie Babcock ‘28 – Grades 7–9 First Place
We are so proud of these students!
Pictured: Lucas Brooks and Addie Babcock

A special congratulations goes out to five Bayside Academy students who participated in St. Michael High School’s Third Annual Spring Model UN Simulation held on Saturday, March 18. Adriane Clemens ‘25, Amelia Hicks ’27, and Lanee Imperato ‘25 served on the Main Committee: Social Humanitarian (SOCHUM) Committee with the topic of Eliminating All Forms of Discrimination against Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Decriminalizing Homelessness. Nate Bullock ‘27 and Sophia Haines ‘25 served on the Crisis Committee: Disarmament (DISEC) Committee with the topic of Preventing the Weaponization of Outer Space. All of our delegates represented the Bayside Academy’s student talent very well.
In addition, Amelia Hicks was recognized during the closing ceremony and received an Honorable Mention award for her position paper.
In the past three years, impressively, Bayside Academy delegates have won four awards at the Spring Cardinal Model UN Conferences.
Pictured: Bayside Academy’s Model UN Sponsor Liz Mulligan with students Amelia Hicks, Nate Bullock, Lanee Imperato, Adriane Clemens, and Sophia Haines.

The Original Oyster House awarded its 18th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to Maggie Britt of Bayside Academy and Alice Raybosh of Fairhope High School. Britt plans to attend Mississippi State University and Raybosh plans to attend Auburn University this fall.
In 2006, the scholarship was founded in loving memory of Chelsea Garvin, who was an exceptional employee, a volunteer Fish River Fire Department Rescue Diver and a talented artist. Tragically at age 19, Chelsea died in a boating accident while volunteering.
This year’s awardees reflect Chelsea Garvin’s spirit and artistic talent. Britt submitted a multimedia piece with brilliant colors finished with an epoxy resin. Drawing from her rich heritage, her application stood out. “I am the 5th generation of women living on Mobile Bay. The water is my happy place. I have memories of making projects with my grandmother out of oyster shells and other bay articles. Seafood plays a major role in our family gatherings, from catching, to cooking and eating,” said Britt.
Raybosh’s stunning textural oyster earned the most votes from this year’s scholarship committee. Her community work also made an impact. “I am very dedicated to volunteer work in my community especially with the youth. Previous volunteer projects have included youth lacrosse coach, assistant teacher to an elementary classroom as well as a tutor,” wrote Raybosh.
The winning artworks will be on display at both Original Oyster House locations for patrons and tourists to enjoy.

Congratulations to Trip Duke and Miles Miller of Fairhope High Men’s Golf for being named to the 7A All-Star golf team. They will have the chance to compete in the North-South all star match in July in Montgomery.

Bayside Academy students brought home big accolades from the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) State Visual Arts Competition. The state competition was held at Faulkner University in Montgomery.
Bayside Academy First Place Winners
Wilder Nelson ’35: 1st Place, Mixed Media 3D (K–1st Grade Division)
Lucas Brooks ’35: 1st Place, Painting (K–1st Grade Division)
Cora Rochofski ’35: 1st Place, Black & White Drawing (K–1st Grade Division)
Branch Thomas ’33: 1st Place and Best of Show, Collage (2nd–3rd Grade Division)
Alexander Green ’32: 1st Place, Printmaking (2nd–3rd Grade Division)
Samuel Carpenter ’23: 1st Place, Photography (9th–12th Grade Division)
Bayside Academy Second Place Winners
Augustin Robinson ’33: 2nd Place, Color Drawing (2nd–3rd Grade Division)
Charlotte Denniston ’31: 2nd Place, Mixed Media (4th–5th Grade Division)
Harrison Foster ’25: 2nd Place, Arts and Crafts Pottery (9th–12th Grade Division)
Fennel Hamilton ’23: 2nd Place, Painting (9th–12th Grade Division)
Harrison Foster, Wilder Nelson, Lucas Brooks, and Samuel Carpenter will have their work advance to the Southeastern Commission of Independent Schools (SECIS) Art Show. The SECIS encompasses the independent school associations of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
Photo 1: Bayside Academy’s Early Childhood Center winners: Wilder Nelson, Cora Rochofski, and Lucas Brooks
Photo 2: Bayside Academy’s Lower School winners from front to back: Augustin Robinson, Branch Thomas, Alexander Green, and Charlotte Denniston. Branch is wearing her Best of Show medal.
Photo 3: Bayside Academy’s Upper School winners: Harrison Foster, Fennel Hamilton, and Samuel Carpenter

It’s eMINTS Graduation night, and our FEES teachers Mrs. Clements, Mrs. Alman, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Farmer, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Hood, and Mrs. Washington (not pictured) had a chance to celebrate their success! They have each completed the 2-year comprehensive eMINTS training, and are now certified eMINTS teachers! Thank you for going above and beyond for your students. We are PIRATE PROUD of you!

FWES Reading/STEAM Garden is coming along!! Students have learned, planned, and worked to help this garden come together for the school! Thank you to all that have helped!! Thank you Tynes at Jubliee Landscape for helping us till and move plants, Chad Galloway and Darryl Chesser from Landscape Workshop for providing/installing irrigation!! Thank you to our amazing parents Jessie Patterson, Kristy Hicks, and Amy Smith for countless hours working with students in the garden! Also, this plan could not have come together without Carmen Flammini from Alabama A&M 4-H Extension.

Fairhope West National Elementary Honor Society completed their Bay Cleanup Service Project in recognition of Earth Day. 52 students, parents, and faculty members picked up 12 bags of trash. Happy Earth Day!

Daphne East Elementary 6th graders heard from several speakers for Career Day. They heard from a lawyer, two local businessmen, a lineman supervisor, a therapist, and a helicopter medic/firefighter. Thank you so much to Sarah Young, Abe Harper, Chase Waddle, Torren McGaster, Jason Johnson, and Corey Delafosse for coming!

Teacher Appreciation Week is in full swing in the Digital Marketing classes. Students interviewed teachers and then created word art just for them! They were printed, laminated and delivered to teachers to proudly display in their classrooms and always know they are loved by their students!

Congratulations to the newly inducted members of the DMS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society! Go Trojans!

Bayside Academy senior Ty Postle has been named a WKRG Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
An AP Scholar, Ty is a National Merit Finalist with a 4.48 weighted GPA. Additionally, he is a member of the Bayside’s Scholars Bowl team and Honor Council, as well as the National Honor Society and is an Eagle Scout.
Ty also excels as a runner. He has been named All-State in cross country three times, was the 2021 4A AHSAA Cross Country individual runner-up, and was a 2022 AHSAA Cross Country All-Star. In track and field, he was the 2022 3A AHSAA Outdoor individual runner-up in the 800 meter run, 1600 meter run, and 3200 meter run. He has also been named Outdoor All-State six times and Indoor once. Ty has been a member of three AHSAA State Title teams (2020 1A–3A Indoor, 2021 4A Cross Country, and 2022 3A Outdoor) and a member of six AHSAA State Runner-Up teams. He is the son of Melissa and Eric Postle.
Pictured: Bayside Academy senior Ty Postle with his mother Melissa, Dr. Katrina Wahlstrom of the United States Sports Academy, and coach Joe Swagart.

Color Spanish Fort Elementary 6th graders ready for middle school! We had a fun day celebrating them with volleyball, kickball, football, jumpy, wiffle ball, and the color competition! It was an amazing day full of memories with their friends.

The BCS Varsity cheerleaders recently participated in the Beach Blast cheerleading competition in Orange Beach. While there, they performed a game day routine and walked away as All Girl School Division champions. Congratulations, BCS Varsity Cheer!

Students, teachers, and staff at W. J. Carroll Intermediate School were excited to get to celebrate former students during their Senior Walk this morning. We are so proud of these young men and women that returned to walk WJC halls one last time as a Daphne Trojan! Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!” – Dr. Seuss

8th grade students at CTKCS put all their learning to the test when they created their final Physics project at CTKCS. Students created different activities based on principles of physics. Then younger students were able to come play these games and activities while learning how it works. The creativity of these games was outstanding! Great job CTKCS 8th Grade!

Renaissance School has been chosen to pilot IdeaMapper, a new mind mapping software out of the UK! #RenaissanceSchool #ReawakeningEducation

Congratulations to the eight $20,000 winners of the Alabama Arts Education Initiative awards. Each art or band teacher will receive $20,000 for their program for a total of $160,000 coming to schools in Baldwin County.
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) is committed to the development of comprehensive, interdisciplinary arts education programs for students to support a well-rounded education.
The Alabama State Department of Education offers $20,000 – $25,000 grants to public schools and community organizations in order to strengthen the development and implementation of a comprehensive arts education program in the schools. Grants may provide additional support to schools having a current plan designed to provide quality arts instruction.
Congratulations to Fairhope East Elementary, Bay Minette Middle, Silverhill Elementary, Fairhope High, Spanish Fort Elementary, Foley Elementary, and Baldwin County High School.

BCS 6th-grade students enjoyed a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. last month! So many wonderful memories were made, and so many amazing memorials were seen!

A big congratulations to the Daphne High School Men’s Soccer Team and Coach Burt who are now the 7A State Champions for the 2nd year in a row!

Congratulations to kindergarten graduates at Saint James School

Christ the King Catholic School has been given the gift of having Mrs. Karen Wilson as a teacher at our school for the past 21 years. Mrs. Wilson’s current 5th grade class wishes her the very best as she begins her new journey of retirement. You have touched the lives of so many and we are forever grateful you shared your passion of teaching with us. “We thank God every time we think of you.” – Philippians 1:3

BCS first-grade students enjoyed a fun-filled day last month learning all about jungle animals! The students really showed some creativity with all their costumes.

Three Baldwin County High School seniors have been awarded Will Brooks Memorial Scholarships: Sam Day, Jaelyn Gray, and Mallory Hastings. The Will Brooks Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and family of Will, a 2019 honor graduate of BCHS. Will was a freshman at Troy University when he died in a tragic accident on Christmas Eve in a tragic accident. The scholarships are awarded to graduating young people who exhibit the vibrant spirit of Will and his love of life. The scholarships were presented by Will’s family during the BCHS Senior Awards Night Ceremony.

Renaissance School Science Fair was remarkable. Pictured below are Amelia-Rose and Kyah. Their presentation detailed a new vaccine that can actually cure cancer! #RenaissanceSchool #ReawakeningEducation

Renaissance School staff enjoyed Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to everyone that participated! #RenaissanceSchool #ReawakeningEducation

Renaissance School Executive Director/Head of School was privileged to spend an entire school year learning about local job opportunities and high demand career paths. Thank you SAWDC for including us! This will truly help prepare our students for their future! #RenaissanceSchool #ReawakeningEducation

Congratulations to the following Daphne Middle School students for being selected to participate in All-State Honor Band this weekend in Huntsville!
Makenzie Howell
Kathryn Chakwin
Samantha Neely
Braxton Peoples
Cody Caldwell
Aedean Driscoll (not pictured)

Tuesday, May 9th was an emotional day for the St. Michael Catholic High School class of 2023, as they participated in the “Senior Walk.” The halls of the school were lined with teachers, younger students, coaches and parents, as the seniors walked the school halls as a class for the last time as SMCHS students. This is a bittersweet tradition we love! Pictured: Anna Randle and Morgan Blackinton.

Congratulations to Patrice Williams, teacher at Daphne East Elementary, for being selected as a recipient of the Joshua Eric Hall Baldwin Proud Memorial Scholarship. In honor of our former colleague Josh Hall, the Joshua Eric Hall Baldwin Proud Memorial Scholarship has been created to recognize an employee who is enrolled in a Teacher Certification program or for an employee’s child who is enrolled in a teacher certification program. We want to thank everyone who donated. Josh loved children and loved life.

Christ the King Catholic School’s tiny Saints have been hard at work all year. To celebrate the arts, parents were invited to attend an art walk through the campus. The walls were lined with each child’s name and art work they have created throughout the year! From painting, to directed drawings, to cutting, and handprints, the students have grown their fine motor skills while making the sweetest pictures ever! We can see why this event is a favorite for many families!

BCS second-grade classes had the best time traveling back to ancient Egypt today! Students studied and created projects of famous Pharaohs and Queens of the Nile! Clarence, the camel, showed up to offer camel rides back through time!

Congratulations to the rising 6th Graders at Belforest Elementary who were inducted into our National Elementary Honor Society!

The Baldwin County High School Class of 2023 took a walk down memory lane today (Monday, May 15). Following their graduation practice, students held a Senior Walk through the hallways of Bay Minette Elementary School. They were met with the cheers from the younger students as well as many of their former teachers. Local elementary schools will also hold similar Senior Walks this morning for their alumni students. The procession was led by the two newly-named principals for BMES and BCHS: Allison Maxwell and Richard Paul, respectively. Graduation will take place tonight at 7 p.m. at Lyle Underwood Stadium.

Congratulations to our Nature Connect Outdoor School students on graduating from kindergarten! You have spent a year learning about the wonders of the natural world, all while learning to read sight words & add numbers. We are so proud of you. As you move on to the next chapter in your education, always remember to keep exploring, learning, and stay curious!

A special congratulations to Spanish Fort Middle teachers Monica Shaner & Angela Dailey for completing their eMints Certification!

In honor of National College Decision Day Renaissance School Seniors publicly and contractually agree to their next step. Congratulations to everyone! #NationalCollegeDecisionDay #RenaissanceSchool #ReawakeningEducation

A little rain didn’t stop these 1st Graders from having fun on a rained-out Field Day! A heartfelt “Thank you” to our wonderful Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Mabire. She along with Mrs. Ward (the BEST counselor around), hosted a dance party and special story time.

St. Michael held its annual Senior Art Show recently. Our Art teacher, Mrs. Pippin, beautifully displayed the incredible paintings, drawings and ceramics in our front lobby for all visitors to the school to enjoy. The week-long display kicked off with an evening “Opening” and reception. We are proud of these creative Cardinals! FRom left to right: Josh Kurz, Izzy Garriz, Lily Navarre, Lucy Lalisan, Ava Cocke, M.E. Roh, Caroline Rivers.

A great time was had by all at St. Michael Catholic School’s annual “Battle of the Houses”! The House of O’Sullivan claimed the House Cup (sorry Quinlan, Portier and Allen), but everyone participated and had fun! It was a great way to end the year of House competitions. Hats off to our fabulous student government leaders for organizing this afternoon! School spirit is alive and well, Go Cardinals!

Stonebridge Elementary 3rd grade students enjoyed a virtual author visit with Logan S. Kline. He discussed the process of making his debut picture book, Finding Fire.

3rd grade has been studying ways they can care for and help Earth. Students put what they learned into action by planting trees.