What's Bruin in Baldwin

Check out Baldwin Union Free School District's official digital newsletter for the most recent highlights about our schools, innovative curriculum and programs, accolades, acts of kindness, celebrations and more! For more Baldwin UFSD news, visit www.baldwinschools.org and connect with us on social media.

During the November Board Meeting, the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) recognized Baldwin Union Free School District as a “Champion of Change” for the Baldwin Schools Wellness Center and the Brookside Shark Tank Project. The award celebrates programs that optimize resources to address issues of equity, demonstrate strong student academic performance and introduce unique learning environments that are innovative and future oriented. Baldwin UFSD is now a four-time award winner and was previously recognized with this honor for the Hello Neighbor Project and the high school’s Education Academy. Learn more >>

Baldwin Middle School Raises $2000 for Local Families in Need

Students, staff, and families organized a series of charitable events and initiatives that exemplify the spirit of the holiday season. Read more >>

See all of the district's latest news stories on the Baldwin UFSD website at www.baldwinschools.org/news.

As part of the district's “School2Career” curricula and programs, Plaza Elementary School welcomed nearly 80 students from Baldwin High School’s Education Academy, the Future Teachers of America club, and Baldwin Middle School’s Education Pre-Academy for a hands-on learning experience. The secondary students stepped into the role of “teacher” for the day, educating the younger grades, K-5, on financial literacy. This marked the first time for an entire elementary school to participate. Watch coverage on CBS and PIX11 >>

With assistance from the high school's Algebra II class, the Brookside Elementary School second graders participated in a “Leaving2Learn” excursion at Baldwin High School, where they completed three math challenges: estimating and measuring the Bruin bear's length, the end zone, and a 20-meter dash alongside high school students. Read more to learn about the unique learning experience and for the final results >>

11/26 – SEPTA Thanksgiving Pie Pickup, HS
11/27–11/29 – Schools Closed (Note - Day Before Thanksgiving Schools Closed)

12/3 – Academic Academies Informational Meeting for 8th Grade Families, MS, 6:30 PM
12/3 – High School Information Night, Grade 8 Parents, MS, 7 PM
12/4 – AP Information Night, HS, 6 PM
12/5 – Report Cards (K-5)
12/5 – Parent/Teacher Conferences, K-5, 6 PM – 9 PM
12/6 – Schools Closed for Elementary Students
12/10 - FAFSA Workshop, HS, 6 PM (Note Date Change)

12/11 – Board of Education Meeting, Lenox, 8:00 PM

​12/18 – Progress Reports Published to Portal, 2nd Marking Period, HS & MS

12/3 – Plaza Winter Music Presentation, Grades K-1, 9 AM; Grades 2-3, 9:45 AM; Grades 4-5, 10:30 AM

12/10 – Lenox Winter Music Presentation, Grades K-1, 9 AM; Grades 2-3, 1:45 PM
12/10 – Steele Winter Music Presentation, Grades K-3, 9:30 AM; Grades 4 -5, 1:30 PM
12/10 – Middle School Winter Concert, Grade 8, 7:30 PM
12/11 – Meadow Winter Music Presentation, Grades K-1, 9:30 AM; Grades 2-3, 10:15 AM

12/12 – Meadow Winter Music Presentation, Grades 4-5, 9:30 AM​
12/12 – High School Winter Concert I, 7:30 PM​
12/13 – Lenox Winter Music Presentation, Grades 4-5, 9 AM​
12/16 – Middle School Winter Concert, Grade 7, 7:30 PM​
12/17 – High School Winter Concert II, 7:30 PM

12/18 – Brookside Winter Music Presentation, Grades K-3, 9:30 AM; Grades 4-5, 1:30 PM​
12/19 – Middle School Winter Concert, Grade 6, 7:30 PM

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