Bailey Middle School

Bear Necessities

September 12, 2025 Volume 5

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Website: bailey.austinschools.org

School Twitter: @BMSBears

Athletics Twitter: @BMSAthletics_

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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

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Principal's message

Bailey Families,

We've had a fantastic start to the school year! Students are settling in well and becoming familiar with both the campus and classroom routines. Thank you for your patience as we’ve worked through levelling classes. Those changes should significantly slow down now that most of the leveling process is complete.

We’re excited to kick off our Fun Friday clubs next week; however, we still need nearly 200 consent forms to be turned in. As a reminder, three different consent forms are required for every student this year due to new legislation. These forms can be found in the "Important Links" section of this newsletter. If you’re unsure whether we’ve received your student’s forms, or if you’d prefer a paper copy, feel free to contact the front office at 512-414-4990.

In other news, Bailey Athletics is in full swing! Our Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball teams are working hard this season. Please check out the flyer below for our Athletics fundraiser. Any contribution is appreciated, and spreading the word helps us tremendously.

A huge thank you to Coach Avila for his outstanding leadership and for elevating both the athlete experience and our facilities here at Bailey. GO BEARS!

-Mr. Lancaster


Bears of the Week

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

6th Grade

Gigi Zirkle

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Craig Yarbrough

7th Grade

Kaia Keene

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Sylas Hall

8th Grade

Kaya Skapple

and

Rayelle Cowsert

Bailey Happenings

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Bailey Cheerleaders perform at halftime of football game! Go Bears!

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Bears in action at home!

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Ms. Stevens is our September Teacher of the Month! Congrats!

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Volleyball teams working hard! Lets Gooooo!

Upcoming Events:

Sept 8- 7A/8A Football vs. OMS @ Burger

Sept 9- Football vs. OMS (7B Away/8B Home)

Sept 10- School Pictures (order form below)

Sept 11- CAC Meeting @ 4:05


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Girls Friendship Tribe for Teens

🌸 New this Year at Bailey Middle School! 🌸 ✨

A weekly after-school program for teen girls to build confidence, friendships, and leadership practices. What is Girls Friendship Tribe? A safe, supportive space where girls can: 💜 Build strong, healthy friendships 💜 Learn communication & confidence skills 💜 Explore mindfulness & stress management 💜 Have fun through games, activities & discussions

Where: Bailey Middle School

When: Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (weekly) Beginning September 30th

Cost: $175 Fall semester fee

Who: Open to Bailey Middle School girls (6th - 8th grades) 🌟

Family Introduction Meeting 🌟 Come learn more before we begin! 🗓 Tuesday, September 16th at 5:00 PM 💻 Virtual on Google Meet 👉 Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vqr-gmbd-iyi How to Join ✔ Sign up online GFT Baily Enrollment Form or contact Debbi@peaceandclarity.org 512.658.8585

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