Broncho Update: 2024 in Review

Bronchos, Families and Friends,

Welcome to Winter Break! With everyone gone from our campus, we figured it was a great time to look back at the past year.

2024 was full of amazing things. We graduated a stellar senior class, continued to learn and grow together, and made countless memories.

To help celebrate one last time — this is our wrap on the year, fit for reading anytime between now and when we welcome students back on January 6. Have a safe break!

On this day, Bayless Elementary had its night at the Magic House.

On this day, the junior high boys basketball team went to Nottingham school to eat lunch and play a game together. Nottingham is a school-to-work program for students with developmental delays, and the annual Bayless-Nottingham game is one of our favorite traditions!

On this day, Eltaf Maiwaind (left) won the Bayless Elementary Spelling Bee. Kevin Tran (right) came in second.

On this day, the high school band played at the Missouri Music Educator's Association Spring Conference, which is a top-honor for bands in Missouri.

On this day, Bayless was recognized by the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce for commercial renovations at Bayless Junior High and Bayless High School. We thank everyone who has supported us as we work to improve our campus.

On this day, students celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as 100-year-olds.

On this day, teachers from across Bayless performed a dance routine at a basketball halftime show.

This day was World Read Aloud Day, and students, staff and administrators read to Bayless students.

On this day, the junior high had its Valentine's Dance, which included live music from students at the end of the dance.

On this day, the Early Childhood Center had Itty Bitty Bingo Night.

On this day we kicked off Read Across Bayless week with a visit from the St. Louis Cardinals' Fredbird.

On this day, senior Emma Bolden presented her CAPS presentation on amputees to Ms. deJong's second grade class.

On this day, the Early Childhood Center had its Vehicle Visit Day, with firetrucks, boats and more.

On this day, BHS HOSA went to its state conference, and Amina Murgic placed first in Dental Science, which earned her a spot in the national competition.

On this day, Bayless Theatre Company opened its spring musical — Little Shop of Horrors.

On this day, we observed the partial eclipse that passed over St. Louis.

On this day, elementary math specialist Courtney Duffy was named the Bayless Teacher of the Year.

On this day, we celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

On this day the Goldfish Swim School came to the ECC to teach students about water safety.

On this day, we revealed that a group of seniors had written letters to teachers who impacted them.

On this day, Bayless Elementary students had a blast at field day.

On this day, the Class of 2024 walked through the schools one final time.

On this day, the Class of 2024 graduated from Bayless High School.

On this day, senior Ava Eckhard and Choir Director Tamara Simmons were recognized as nominees by the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards for their work on Little Shop of Horrors!

During the final week of school, groups from all schools celebrated their transition to a new building.

This day was the last day of the school year!

On this day, Bayless was named a St. Louis Top Work Place by the Post-Dispatch.

Summer Journey at Bayless Elementary was a grand time.

On this day, sixth graders came to BJH to get their schedules during Sixth Grade Bash.

This day was the first day of the 24-25 school year!

On this day, Jobs for America's Graduates classes were visited by the construction firm S.M. Wilson.

On this day, fifth graders at BES had an impromptu track meet.

On this day, Bayless School Resource Officer Eric Middendorf came to the Early Childhood's Blue and Orange Rooms to talk about his job and keeping the school safe.

On this day, BJH wrapped up spirit week, which included great costumes on twin day.

On this day, BHS had its first home football game of the year.

On this day, BJH had its annual Bayless Games, which featured a variety of student competitions.

On this day, Bayless Parents as Teachers hosted a Fall Family Social.

On this day, Bayless had its Homecoming Parade and Festival, capping off a great community week.

On this day, Courtney Duffy was recognized as a Teacher of the Year Semifinalist at Missouri's Teacher of the Year Banquet.

On this day, senior Selma Hadzic was recognized by St. Louis County as an Outstanding Student Leader in the region.

On this day, we learned that alto senior Selma Jugovic was accepted into the Missouri All-State Choir!

On this day, the Bayless boy's soccer upset Affton in the district playoffs.

On this day, third and fourth graders had pirate-themed musicals at Bayless Auditorium.

On this day, a group of JAG students at Bayless Junior High won the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge in Chesterfield.

On this day, elementary student Omar Enayat was recognized via the Do The Right Thing program, a collaboration between local police departments, schools, and other community organizations. Omar is bilingual and helps students who are learning English in his class.

On this day, Bayless Theatre Company opened its fall play; Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a School of Magic and Magic. A junior high performance came the following weekend.

On this day, the cafeteria in Bayless High School did its first international recognition lunch, which is happening monthly through the school year. The food was from the Kurdistan region, which several of our food service workers are from!

On this day, it was announced that senior Grade Ladouceur was named to the Class 3 All-State Volleyball team.

On this day, it was announced senior Sam Reece was named to the Class 2 Second Team All-State Soccer team.

On this day, Louie from the St. Louis Blues visited several elementary classes that participated in the team's Blues Bookwork Program.

On this day, the last of the winter concerts, which included elementary, junior and high school students, finished!

On this day, the Junior High Student Council hosted a finals pep assembly, complete with high school students speaking on the importance of trying hard on the tests.

On this day, Jah'ser and Bari Franklin were recognized by Do The Right Thing after they were seen filling up a neighbor's front-porch Halloween Candy basket with candy from their own bags.

On this day, Supt. Amy Ruzicka visited Bayless Elementary in a gingerbread costume.

On this day, Bronchos went on break! Have a great Holiday.