We are so excited to get the 2026โ2027 school year started! We can't wait to welcome our Stingrays back to campus and begin another wonderful school year together. To help make the first morning run as smoothly as possible, please review the following information.
We will have three gates open on the first morning:
Gate A: Bay Park's main entrance by the flagpole
Gate F: 3-Minute Zone on Erie Street
Gate H: Handicap Gate on Erie Street, also known as the Library Gate
Gates will open at 8:40 a.m.
๐งโ๐ซ Where Students Go
Grades Kโ5:
Students should enter campus through one of the three open gates and head to the blacktop to meet their teachers. Teachers will be on the blacktop to welcome students and get them ready for the start of the school day.
TK:
TK students will go directly to their classrooms to meet their teachers.
๐ First Day Bell Schedule
8:40 a.m. โ Gates open
8:58 a.m. โ First bell rings
At this time, we ask families to begin saying their goodbyes and preparing to leave campus.
9:00 a.m. โ Instructional day begins
When the 9:00 a.m. bell rings, we ask that all families say their final goodbyes and exit campus through one of the three open gates.
Once all families have exited, we will close and secure the gates so that we can begin our school day safely.
๐ซ Housekeeping & Arrival Reminders
To help keep the first morning organized and safe for everyone, please keep the following in mind:
Please keep all hallways clear. Kโ5 students should wait for their teachers on the blacktop. When teachers take their classes to their classrooms, families should not follow their students into the hallways or classrooms. Our hallways are narrow, and with multiple classes moving to their classrooms at the same time, they can quickly become crowded and confusing. We appreciate your help in allowing teachers and students to move safely and efficiently to their classrooms.
๐ 3-Minute Zone โ Erie Street
The 3-Minute Zone on Erie Street is for loading and unloading only. Please do not park in the 3-Minute Zone and walk your student onto campus.
The 3-Minute Zone runs from Gate F south to the end of the block at Lister Street.
Please do not drop students off in areas marked with cones or red curbs.
If you are using the 3-Minute Zone, please remain with your vehicle and keep the line moving.
The handicap parking space is for handicap parking only.
๐ถ Walking to Campus
If you choose to park and walk your student onto campus, please make sure you are parked legally in the neighborhood. Do not park in front of or block our neighbors' driveways.
We are grateful to be part of the Bay Park community and ask everyone to please be kind and respectful to our Bay Park neighbors. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for our students, families, staff, and community.
We know the first day of school is an exciting and sometimes emotional one for both students and families. Thank you for helping us create a smooth, safe, and positive start to the 2026โ2027 school year!
Welcome back, Stingrays!ย
We are so excited to see you! ๐๐
