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Sat, 8/23 - Meet the Bears
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TBA - September PTO Meeting
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Wed, 8/20 - Baird FFA Livestock Raiser / Interest Meeting
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Fri, 8/22 - BHS JV & Varsity Scrimmage @ Newcastle
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Mon, 8/25 - Baird FFA Ice Cream Social
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Wed, 8/27 - HS Cross Country @ Haskell
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Thurs, 8/28 - BHS JV Football @ May
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Fri, 8/29 - BHS Varsity Football vs. Milford
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Students that are in grades 2-12 and are wanting to raise a livestock animal this school year, or learn more about the opportunity, will need to attend the Baird FFA Show Team informational meeting on Wednesday, August 20th at 6:00 PM at the Baird ISD Ag Building with a parent/guardian. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Baker at lbaker@bairdisd.org.
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For Pre-K through 5th Grade
$25
High school football, cheer, band, and cross country students will "buddy" with elementary students to foster school spirit and school pride.
Each Bear Cub will receive a t-shirt, complimentary popcorn at home football games, and free entry to home football and basketball games when wearing the club t-shirt, as well as special recognition and events throughout the season.
Complete the attached registration form and return to school by August 22 OR sign up at Meet the Bears, Saturday, August 23 @ 6:30 pm in Downtown Baird.
Funds go toward the Jr. Class Prom.
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Add it to your budget now - order details coming soon!
- Short sleeve only on a light gray shirt.
- Dri-fit or cotton
- $18 each or 2 for $30 (plus $2 for 2XL and up
See Sally Walker or any of the cheerleaders for more information.
Last day to order is August 29th.
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We’re excited to kick off our Texas Value Cards Fundraiser — a simple, effective, and rewarding way to support your child’s group while helping your community save money! Forms will be sent home with your child today Friday August 15.
Why Participate?
This fundraiser is EASY, FAIR, and QUICK — and it offers real value for everyone involved!
- TVC Mini-Booklets sell for just $20
- Your group earns $12 profit per booklet (60%)
- Each offer provides $10–$12 in average savings — most supporters make their money back quickly!
What’s Inside?
- 48 Buy One Get One Free offers — categorized for easy use
- Offers start immediately and are valid through 12/31/2026
Booklets will be distributed once payment is received. If paying by check, please make it payable to Baird Elementary.
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9/4 - White Out
9/11 - Red Out
9/18 - Red & White
9/25 - Baird Spirit Shirt
10/2 - Neon
10/9 - Camo
10/16 - Jersey Day
10/23 - Pink Out
10/30 - Pink Out
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8/29 - Camo
9/5 - Hawaiian
9/12 - Military/First Responders
9/19 - Western
9/26 - Twin
10/3 - Pink Out
10/10 - Neon/Construction
10/17 - Homecoming Week - see below
10/24 - Color Wars (elem - red, JH - yellow, 9th - Orange, 10th - Green, 11th - Blue, 12th - Pink)
Homecoming Week:
- 10/13 - No school
- 10/14 - USA (Red, White & Blue)
- 10/15 - Wild Wednesday (Safari/Jungle)
- 10/16 - Jersey Day
- 10/17 - Red Out/Baird Spirit
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Instagram has launched a “Map” tool that allows users to share their live location with selected contacts whenever the app is open. While it’s promoted as a way to make connecting easier, digital safety experts warn that it can also create new privacy risks, especially on a platform with billions of users.
How It Works
The feature goes beyond occasional check-ins by showing your movements on a live map in real time. Similar tools on other platforms have raised safety questions, and with Instagram’s enormous reach, those concerns take on greater weight.
Potential Risks
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Personal Safety Threats – Continuous location sharing could be exploited for stalking, harassment, or controlling behavior.
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Blurred Boundaries – Co-workers, acquaintances, or less-trusted contacts could see activities you’d rather keep private.
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Trust Gaps – Even with “friends” lists, it’s easy to unknowingly give access to strangers or impostors.
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Data Use & Profiling – Although Instagram says it won’t target ads based on this feature, movement patterns still create valuable data for marketing or criminal targets.
Expert Insight
Security professionals stress that location sharing can be safe only if users fully understand who can see their information and limit it to trusted individuals. Criminals often piece together small bits of data—like routines and locations—to build detailed personal profiles for scams or identity theft.
Smart Safety Steps
If you choose to use Instagram’s Map, check your privacy settings, restrict access to people you genuinely trust, and switch it off when not needed. Your location tells a detailed story of your life; keeping control of that story is a core part of online safety.
For more information and immediate action steps, visit this site.
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Big Country Navigator App
Big Country Navigator is a Texas-based mobile and desktop app designed to share services, resources, and information with young people and families, particularly those experiencing homelessness. As well as, counselors, administrators, and teachers. While using the app, users can search for and request assistance with services and resources in their current location, local communities, and throughout the Big Country region of Texas to connect them with helpful supports. such as food pantries, housing, mental health, etc.
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We are anxiously awaiting posting a lot of good news once everything gets up and running this year!
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