We are so excited to begin the 2026-2027 school year with all of our Baker-Butler Bears!
Here are some helpful resources to get you started.
Open House will be, Monday, August 10, 3:30-6:00.
We are so excited to have our bears return to school! Open House is an opportunity to meet their teachers, see their classrooms, and pick up an orientation packet with important information regarding dismissal procedures and parent information. Other support staff will be present to support with registration, Parent Square, lunch, transportation, counseling services, etc.
Here are the preferred times for families to arrive to ensure adequate parking. If these times do not work, families can visit at the time of their choosing.
• 3:30-4:00: Last Name: A-G
• 4:30-5:00: Last name: H-O
• 5:30-6:00: Last Name: P-Z
*You can pick up your car number tags during Open House*
If you need support obtaining school supplies, please email one of our school counselors at ahukill@k12albemarle.org or cdrew@k12albemarle.org. We will have free backpacks and lunches available at Open House.
Families can access class placement starting, Friday, August 7th via the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
The building opens at 7:40 AM.
First bell is 7:45 AM.
Every grade level begins their day in Morning Meeting at 7:55 AM
Breakfast is available during arrival.
Dismissal begins at 2:20 PM.
*You can pick up your car number tags during Open House*
Arrival
Cars will loop down the hill past the baseball field and back up to the school entrance. Drive slowly and follow staff directions. Do not pass other cars in the loop.
Students should remain in the car and not enter the building until 7:40 AM.
Staff will assist in opening car doors and direct traffic to ensure student safety. Parents, please remain in your car.
Walkers and bikers will enter through the main entrance. There is a bike rack located by the main entrance.
NOTE: We ask that parents DO NOT enter the building during arrival, as staff will assist students getting to their classroom.
If you arrive after 7:55, park in the lot and walk your child(ren) to the office to check them in.
Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 2:20pm. Please stay in your vehicle upon arrival. Dashboard tags are used for car pick-up. All families have been issued unique family numbers for the school year. Staff members will record your tag number and call your child to the parent pick-up loop.
Cars may begin lining up no earlier than 2 PM. Be sure to display your dashboard tag.
All dismissal changes should be made prior to 1:00 pm. Please submit changes by 1:00pm by scanning the QR code on the back of your dashboard tag or calling the main office.
Early dismissal must be prior to 2:00 pm. If this is not done by 2 PM, the school will not be able to accommodate your request.
If picking up early, please park in the staff parking lot and proceed to the front office. All early pick ups must occur prior to 2pm.
*Permanent and Emergency dismissal changes are to be completed via this form.
*Daily dismissal changes are to be completed via this form.
*Save these links for future use.
Bus Drop-Off
State law requires an adult 18 years or older to be present to release Preschool and Kindergarten students from the bus.
Red tags have been issued for students requiring afternoon bus supervision. Please use the authorized pick-up cards at the stop to show that you are approved.
Green tags indicate adult supervision is not required. For students in first to fifth grade, please let us know if your afternoon bus supervision needs have changed.
For safety reasons, family names will not be written on the tags. If you are a returning family, we have done our best to keep your number the same.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe! Please be patient and allow extra time during the first few days of school.
The type of information that is available varies by school level (elementary, middle, and high). Information may include: school announcements, attendance, grades, schedules, and lunch balances.
The portal may also be used by parents and students to manage course requests for middle and high school. For more information about the parent portal and exactly which types of information are available, please contact your child’s school.
Please visit the Parent Portal for class placements on Friday, August 7th.
Quick-Start Videos & Guide
Creating Parent Portal Account (video)
Crear una nueva cuenta de Portal de Padres PowerSchool (video)
Add Student to Account (video)
Agregar estudiantes a la cuenta del Portal de Padres en PowerSchool (video)
Parent Portal Guide
PDF versions of the Parent Portal Guide:
Online Access to Elementary Report Cards:
Albemarle County Public Schools is excited to introduce you to ParentSquare, our new communication platform.
From now on, you’ll receive division, school, and classroom updates through ParentSquare. Whether it’s school news, announcements, event reminders, or classroom updates, ParentSquare keeps all your school communication in one place.
Getting Started with ParentSquare
View the Getting Started Guide to learn how to activate your account, access helpful resources, and download the free ParentSquare app.
Once you activate your ParentSquare account, you’ll have access to ParentSquare features, including the ability to:
Choose how and when you receive messages
Reply to messages from staff
View calendars and sign up for events
Complete forms and permission slips
Receive messages in your preferred language
Want to learn more? Watch this ParentSquare Overview for Parents & Guardians.
To get the most out of ParentSquare, we encourage you to download the free ParentSquare mobile app.
Download for iPhone: App Store
Download for Android: Google Play
You can also access ParentSquare from any web browser at parentsquare.com.
We’re excited to discover all that ParentSquare has to offer alongside our students and families. As we continue learning and improving, we look forward to hearing about your experience with ParentSquare.
Please take advantage of the options to prepay your student's meal accounts.
Prepaid meal accounts help the lunch lines go faster and gives students more time to eat, relax, and play.
It also gives you the peace of mind of not having to worry about looking for lunch money every day or worry that it might get lost, stolen or used for other things other than lunch.
Online payments are a simple, safe and secure way to make payments to your students account 24 hours a day at your convenience.
Hardship Fund Donation Form
You can always bring money personally or send it with your student. Please place it in an envelope marked clearly with your student's name, their ID #, their teacher's name, the $ amount and the check #. Turn in prepaid deposits to the cafeteria cashier(s) or school office.
If you choose to bring money to school personally or send it with your student, please put it in an envelope clearly marked with the student's first and last name, their ID #, their teacher's name, and the amount enclosed.
Reminder: You must apply annually
You May Also Still Apply Using the Paper Application:
En Español
For More Information on the Free and Reduced Meal Application Process in other lanquages please see the USDA's Translated Applications web page.
Please call or email our school nurse, Emily Sims, if your child has medical needs that need to be shared. She will have a table at Open House with medical forms to fill out for allergies, medications, and other health conditions.
Call: (434)-974-7777
Email: esims2@k12albemarle.org
Volunteering is a great way to get involved. In order to best match volunteer opportunities, interests, and talents, please click and complete the ACPS volunteer interest form. The completion of this form is required to attend field trips. Any questions, including volunteering requirements, can be found here.
Please visit the ACPS transportation page to learn more about the bus program and pick up/drop off requirements.
Anyone who is picking up a child who requires supervision from the bus stop must bring their Bus Stop Pickup Card or a photo ID.