Bear Necessities

 

February 13th, 2026                                           Vol. 21

 

Stay Connected

 

Website: bailey.austinschools.org

School Twitter: @BMSBears

Athletics Twitter:@BMSAthletics_

Bear

Important Links

  • Austin ISD Dress Code

  • BMS Student Success Guide

  • Bell Schedule

  • Staff Directory

  • Parent Information Hub

  • Consent Forms

Love on Our Amazing Staff

Acknowledge a great Bailey staff member with a

❤️

RAVE AWARD
(click above)

Mural
 

Principal's message

6th & 7th Grade Families,

It’s time for our current 6th and 7th grade Bailey Bears to select courses for next school year! Please review the resources below and complete the electronic Universal Choice Sheet (Google Form), which is the official course request form. Choice Sheet Due: Wednesday, February 18

Quick Links:

Electronic Choice Sheet (Official Form): Google Form Link

Explanatory Video: Choice Sheets Video Guide

Course Descriptions: Course Descriptions Link

Paper Worksheet 8th: Paper Worksheet 8th Link

Paper Worksheet 7th: Paper Worksheet 7th Link

What to Know:

The Google Choice Sheet is the official form. Paper forms may be used as a planning worksheet.

If the form is submitted more than once, the most recent submission will be considered the official preferences.

If course requests are incomplete or are missing, counselors will select courses for the student.

Note: some courses require prerequisites or teacher approval and may not appear on the form.

Choice Sheet Due: Wednesday, February 18

 

-Mr. Lancaster

 

 

Bears of the Week

Each week teachers nominate students that have shown growth or leadership in class and/or on campus. Next week we will celebrate the following students:

6th Grade

Ainsley Wasicek

and

Poppy Jeffers

 

 

7th Grade

Amelia Boyle

and

Adylon Pilon

8th Grade

Steven Pavon

and

Lucas Calley

 

 

Bailey Happenings...

Valentines creative station in the library. Thank you, Ms. Grumbles!

Boys basketball in action! GO BEARS!

Students getting dramatic in Ms. Kauffman's class.

 

Upcoming Events:

 

 

2/16- NO SCHOOL

2/17- Parent Conference Day           (NO SCHOOL)

2/18- NJHS Meeting

2/19-Boys BB vs Paredes MS          (7 Home/8 Away)

 

 

Get you Bailey MS gear                  HERE

All proceeds go directly to the Athletics Booster Club.  We have shirts, hats, and sweatshirts.