What's Bruin in Baldwin

Check out Baldwin Union Free School District's official digital newsletter for the most recent highlights about our schools, innovative curriculum and programs, accolades, acts of kindness, celebrations and more! For more Baldwin UFSD news, visit www.baldwinschools.org and connect with us on social media.

Inspired by the “Hello Neighbor Project” founded by Portland, Oregon photojournalist and artist, Julie Keefe, Baldwin Union Free School District launched a similar concept on Long Island but with students taking the lead. The district first introduced the project in spring of 2020 at Brookside Elementary School and this week, added Meadow Elementary School. Read more >>

Baldwin Union Free School District is thrilled to share some of the latest updates on capital projects happening across the schools. These improvements are a testament to the district's commitment to creating safe, modern, and inviting learning environments for students, staff, and the community.

See brief overview of the latest developments >>

See all of the district's latest news stories on the Baldwin UFSD website at www.baldwinschools.org/news.

To help transform the historic solar eclipse that occured on April 8, 2024 into a rich and rewarding educational experience for families, Baldwin teachers Ms. Lynette O’Brien, Mr. Dan Baxt, Mrs. Dawn Thompson, and Ms. Teresa Leite and Director of Curriculum, Dr. Stephanie Rengifo, created a custom online resource, featuring a plethora of information and materials pertaining to the eclipse to use at home.

Read more in the Baldwin Herald >>

The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant (PA) Studies welcomed more than 20 juniors and seniors from Baldwin High School as part of the 26th Baldwin Shadow Day. The exclusive partnership allows Baldwin High School students with specific post-secondary goals to visit the university and explore the academic programs within that area of interest.

Learn more about the unique "Leaving2Learn" >>

Visit www.baldwinschools.org/prek for more information.

Visit www.baldwinschools.org/budgetinfo for more information, including upcoming presentations. The Annual Budget Hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at 6 pm at Baldwin High School. Attend to learn more about the capital projects' scope of work and to ask questions.

Street Games 2024

Saturday, May 18, 3 PM – 5 PM
All Baldwin Elementary Schools

Rain Date: June 1

Details Forthcoming!

4/22–4/30 - Spring Recess/Schools Closed

5/1–5/17 - Computer-Based Testing Window for Grades 3-8, NYS ELA, Math and Science Assessment
5/2 - Pre-Academies Informational Meeting for 7th Grade Families, MS, 6 PM
5/2 - Bruins Booster Club, HS, 7:30 PM
5/2 - PTA Sponsored Candidates Forum, DO, 8 PM (if necessary)
5/3 - Universal Pre-K Pre-Registration Lottery Deadline, 12 PM

5/4 - SAT & SAT II
5/4 - Grade 5 Transition Program, MS, 10 AM
5/6–5/17 - AP Exams, HS
5/6 - Baldwin Foundation for Education (BFE), DO, 7:30 PM
5/6 - PTSA Meeting, HS, 7:30 PM
5/7 - Spring Concert, Plaza, Grades 3-5, 7 PM
5/8 - Annual Budget Hearing, HS, 6 PM
5/8 - Board of Education, Student Achievement Honors, HS, 7 PM

5/18 - Street Games 2024, 3 PM-5 PM (Rain Date: 6/1)

5/21 - Budget & Bond Vote, 7 AM-10 PM, HS

For School-Specific Events and Awareness Days: Check your school's website or newsletter

For the District Calendar (Both Full and One-Page Calendar): Visit www.baldwinschools.org/calendar

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