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Pre-K PROGRAM APPLICATION

***There is no application fee for this program*** Alabama's nationally recognized First Class Pre-K is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021school year. Enrollment is open to all children four years of age who reside in one of these school attendance zones.

January 21 – February 14, 2020 All applicants must provide two (2) proofs of residence and Certified Birth Certificate at time of application. (Child must be four years of age on or before September 2, 2020) At that time, you will also schedule the appointment for your child’s screening. For full details please see this link: Pre-K Application Link

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Are you interested in a career in shipbuilding? Are you seeking employment after high school? Have you considered a career at Austal? You can earn $8 and hour next semester through the Austal Youth

Apprenticeship Training Program. Learn more by downloading the attached flyer and apply with this link. The deadline for applications is December 19. Apply today. #baldwinproud

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Students are generally referred to Baldwin County Public School System social workers by guidance counselors, school nurses, or administrators. Referral reasons may include mental health issues, financial difficulties, medical concerns, behavioral problems, parent-child conflict, family crises, suspected child abuse/neglect, poor academic performance, and truancy/excessive tardiness.

If you need additional counseling services please feel free contact one of these resources in the Baldwin County area.

Mental Health Resources

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SERVICES. If you are in need of services for your student or if you want more details on bullying, suicide or other topics check out this link

The Baldwin County Public School System is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment in which all members of the school community are treated with respect. Consequently, bullying, violence, and threats of violence, and intimidation are prohibited and constitute unacceptable behavior that will not be tolerated. #baldwinproud

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The Baldwin County Board of Education, in cooperation with HNH Immunizations Inc., will once again offer the influenza (FLU) vaccines in schools October 21-22, 2019. The vaccination will be made available to all students, except for students who are dependents of parents insured by the Public Education Employee Health Insurance Program (PEEHIP). Employee’s children are given the opportunity to participate in the Alabama Department of Public Health Wellness school clinics and arenot eligible for this program.

The live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), also known as the nasal spray, is not available for the 2019-2020 School Year. We will only offer the injectable vaccine.

Consent forms were sent to all parents directly from the school. The consent form must be completed and signed by the parents. Please return the form to your child’s school nurse. Students will not receive the vaccine without a properly signed consent form.

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The Baldwin County Public School System is committed to the provision of excellent educational opportunities for all students. For students to take advantage of these opportunities, it is essential that students attend school on a regular basis. Daily attendance is monitored by each school so that both parents and educators can work together to ensure compliance with the district’s attendance policy.

Parents please read for additional information:

English or Spanish

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Studies have shown that students who eat breakfast are more likely to reacher high levels of achievement in reading and math, score higher on standardized tests, have better concentration and memory, be more alert and maintain a healthy weight.

Breakfast is available throughout the year in select Baldwin County Public Schools. The price for breakfast is $1.75 for K-12. For more information or to see if breakfast is available at your school please contact the school office.

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Parents – This is the time of the year for colds, flu and other childhood illnesses. A common childhood nuisance that is often seen is head lice. Anyone can get head lice.

Learn more what you can do and what you should do for prevention.

Head Lice Tips

Head Lice Parent Information

Head Lice Q & A

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Baldwin County Afterschool Care Hiring Now!

The Baldwin County Afterschool childcare program is now accepting Worker Applications, click here for more details.

#baldwinproud

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Online registration is now closed for returning students please contact your school for registration information. Online registration for students new to Baldwin County Public Schools (never have been enrolled) is now open. If you've not visited our New Families page, please do. It offers a wealth of information. New students please see these links for more details on registration:

Click here for more registration information in English

Click here for more registration information in Spanish

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STRATEGIC PLAN. The Baldwin County Board of Education has approved the Strategic Plan. The plan includes four Strategic Priorities. Please see the below link for more details. click here

#baldwinproud

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FREE & REDUCED MEALS. The 2019-2020 school year Free and Reduced Meal Application is now available online at www.bcbe.org/applyforlunch.

Parents, apply online as paper applications will not be sent home this year. If you have additional questions, please call 251-970-4402. #baldwinproud

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