💙 We’re Hiring Paraprofessionals! 💙
If you’re passionate about supporting students, building relationships, and being part of a purpose-driven school community, we’d love to hear from you. Come make an impact with us.

Your Voice Matters, BDS Families!
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
✔️ Takes just a few minutes
✔️ Helps improve communication, family partnerships, and student support
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
Thank you for partnering with Bay District Schools!
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
✔️ Takes just a few minutes
✔️ Helps improve communication, family partnerships, and student support
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
Thank you for partnering with Bay District Schools!

Today we are spreading the love to some of our favorite Valentines with a gourmet popcorn bar. We ❤️ our MKL staff! Happy Valentine's Day!






Our Eagles had a great time this afternoon participating in the Krewe of St. Andrews Children's Mardi Gras parade. "Les bon temps rouler!"









📣 Reminder:
Tomorrow is a PLC Day for teachers, and there will be no school for students.
We’ll see our Eagles back in the nest on Thursday, 2/5/26. 🦅💙
Tomorrow is a PLC Day for teachers, and there will be no school for students.
We’ll see our Eagles back in the nest on Thursday, 2/5/26. 🦅💙

We are so proud to announce Rachael Silas of Margaret K. Lewis School as the 2025–2026 Ann F. Smith Support Employee of the Year for Bay District Schools!
As a dedicated nurse serving medically-fragile elementary students, Rachael brings compassion, skill, and unwavering advocacy to our schools every single day. She supports students and families with empathy and heart, always standing up for those who may not have a voice. Her strength, resilience, and nurturing spirit make a lasting impact, both in the classroom and beyond.
Congratulations, Rachael!
As a dedicated nurse serving medically-fragile elementary students, Rachael brings compassion, skill, and unwavering advocacy to our schools every single day. She supports students and families with empathy and heart, always standing up for those who may not have a voice. Her strength, resilience, and nurturing spirit make a lasting impact, both in the classroom and beyond.
Congratulations, Rachael!

This weekend, we had the pleasure of celebrating and recognizing three exceptional ladies. Teacher of the Year: Liz Waldron, Rookie Teacher of the Year: Tamatha Carpentier, and Support Employee of the Year: Rachael Silas. Each of them is a true example of the finest educators and advocates. We are so proud of you and thankful for the opportunity to share your greatness with the entire community. 🦅💙




Bay District Schools Support Employee of the Year, Rachael Silas. Congratulations, Rachael! You are truly a SOARING EAGLE! 🦅💙💛🦅💙💛

🦠💥 GERM BUSTERS SUPPLY DRIVE! 💥🦠
Margaret K. Lewis School is teaming up to bust those germs and help our Eagles SOAR! 🦅
📣 Class Challenge Alert!
✔️ Each class is a team
✔️ Donate germ-fighting supplies
🏆 Winning class earns a CLASS PARTY! 🎉
🧼 Items Needed:
• Kleenex
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Disinfectant Spray
• Hand Sanitizer
📅 All donations are due by FEBRUARY 27th!
Let’s work together to keep our school healthy and clean! 💙💛
#MKLEagles #BlueAndGold #GermBusters #ClassChallenge
Margaret K. Lewis School is teaming up to bust those germs and help our Eagles SOAR! 🦅
📣 Class Challenge Alert!
✔️ Each class is a team
✔️ Donate germ-fighting supplies
🏆 Winning class earns a CLASS PARTY! 🎉
🧼 Items Needed:
• Kleenex
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Disinfectant Spray
• Hand Sanitizer
📅 All donations are due by FEBRUARY 27th!
Let’s work together to keep our school healthy and clean! 💙💛
#MKLEagles #BlueAndGold #GermBusters #ClassChallenge

We will have a School Advisory Council meeting on Monday, February 9th at 2:45 in the MKL Media Center.
Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Watson's class - they are this month's Class of the Month. This honor reflects their positive attitudes, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.

Thank you to The Grace of Sunshine for their very generous gifts to our Eagles. We have some very excited students who will be very cozy over their winter break!!

Way to go, Mrs. Palmer's class! You've earned Class of the Month honors by demonstrating MKL's SOARing expectations and a great love of learning. We're so proud of you!

