Northside Newsletter

Check out our new and approved website at https://northside.bay.k12.fl.us/o/northside

One of our favorite features of the new website is that it is linked to our Viking Family Calendar, so you can look ahead for upcoming events. Our newsletters can be found in the NEWS section. All the brag worthy moments can be found under the LIVE FEED, which is also linked with our Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Bay District Schools is asking parents and guardians to share their feedback through the Cognia Parent Survey. Your input helps shape decisions, strengthen our schools, and support every student as we work to Put the “A” Back in Bay.

Completely anonymous and only takes a few minutes!

The survey is open February 13 – March 13, 2026.

Take the survey here:

Part 1: https://bit.ly/26bdsparent

Part 2: https://bit.ly/bdsparent26

• Reminder: Students should not be dropped off on Northside Dr. Please use the car line so we can ensure that all students are safe.
• Schoolwide Communication: While we allow our teachers to use class dojo for class announcements, all schoolwide announcements will only be shared through parent portal. We will share important information on our website and social media, but our primary means of communication will continue to be announcements and emails through parent portal.
• Photo ID: We will host end-of-year awards in May. Those events will be pre-screened events only, meaning guests will have to pick up a visitors pass during the allotted window. You must present a physical ID that can be scanned through our Raptor system to be issued a pass. No exceptions will be made.

Monday, March 2- Friday, March 6: Read Across America Week (see flyer below)

Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20: No School (Spring Break)

Wednesday, March 25- Jr. Olympics @ Tommy Oliver (invitation only)

Tuesday, March 31- 4th Grade State Writing Test

Wednesday, April 1:

• 5th Grade State Writing Test
• SAC Meeting 8:00
• Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

Thursday, April 2: Autism Awareness Day- Wear Blue

Friday, April 3: No School (Good Friday)

• Media Specialist Appreciation Day

Monday, April 6: Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

Tuesday, April 7: Cap and Gown Pics (PK, K, 5th only)

Monday, April 13- Friday, April 17: PTO Carnival Ticket Pre-sale (see flyer below)

Wednesday, April 15: No School (PLC Day for teachers)

Friday, April 17:

• Purple Up Day
• PTO Spring Carnival 4:30pm - 6:30 PM

Tuesday, April 28: Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Friday, May 1: Principal Appreciation Day

Monday, May 4- Friday, May 8: Teacher Appreciation Week (see flyer below)

Tuesday, May 5th:

• 3rd Grade FAST Reading
• 5th Grade FAST Science

Wednesday, May 6:

• 4th Grade FAST Reading
• School Nurses' Day.

Thursday, May 7:

• 5th Grade FAST Reading

Tuesday, May 12:

• 3rd Grade FAST Math

Wednesday, May 13:

• 4th Grade FAST Math

Thursday, May 14:

• 5th Grade FAST Math

Wednesday, May 20:

• Seussical Performance 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm

Thursday, May 28: Last day of school (early release)

PTO needs help setting up for the Carnival. Please reach out to Tiffany Forrester at pto.northside.elementary@gmail.com if you would like to help.

As the weather begins to warm up, we would like to remind families of our school dress code expectations.

Shorts, skirts, and dresses must fall at mid-thigh or longer. Additionally, jeans may not have rips or tears.

We appreciate your support in helping ensure that students come to school dressed appropriately and ready to learn each day!

Top Colors (including hoodies and all shirts): navy blue, yellow, white, and gray

Bottom Colors: navy blue, khaki, denim, black, gray

Coats & Jackets: Any combination of colors, but school school colors preferred.

The Full BDS Dress Code is found on the district webpage at https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/dress-code

Email: nes@bay.k12.fl.us
Website: https://northside.bay.k12.fl.us/
Location: 2001 Northside Drive, Panama City, FL, USA
Phone: (850) 767-1506
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthsideVikings