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November 11 - Turkey Train
November 20 - Thanksgiving Lunch
December 4 - Christmas Pictures
December 4 - BBS Spirit Day
December 8 - K5-2nd Christmas Program
December 10 - 3rd-5th Christmas Program
December 17 - K3/K4 Christmas Program
December 17 - Christmas Parties/Half Day of School
StuCo Turkey Drive - Did you know 1 in 6 children face hunger in our area? Brainerd Baptist School will be participating in the Chattanooga Area Food Bank Turkey Train on Wednesday, November 11th. Student Council members, along with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, will be collecting turkeys during the morning drop off at the main school entrance ONLY. Details below:
Turkeys must be frozen
Weigh 10 lbs or less
Please do not place turkeys on the ground
Packaging can not be torn or punctured
If turkeys are brought in prior to November 11th, they MUST be stored in a freezer
Unfortunately, we cannot accept turkey donations after morning drop off.
Thanksgiving Lunch - Brainerd Baptist School invites your family to join us for Thanksgiving Lunch on Friday, November 20th.
Menu: Turkey, dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes, roll & dessert
| BBS Cafeteria | Time |
|---|---|
| K2 | 11:00–11:35 |
| K3 | 11:10–11:45 |
| K4 | 11:20–11:55 |
| K5 | 11:30–12:05 |
| The BX | Time |
|---|---|
| 1st | 11:00–11:35 |
| 2nd | 11:10–11:45 |
| 3rd | 11:20–11:55 |
| 4th | 11:30–12:05 |
| 5th | 11:40–12:15 |
RSVP HERE or use the link on our website’s homepage.
Cost: $10 per adult and $8 per student. Students with a yearly meal plan, 30-day ticket, or 10-day ticket may use their plan or ticket for lunch.
This is a full day of school. If your child will leave after lunch, please check out with your child’s teacher or the main school office.
Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup! SIGN UP HERE
Thanksgiving Break Childcare - Here’s the scoop:
Dates: Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Who: Students in K3 through 5th grade
Cost: $120 total for both days, billed through Brightwheel
Registration deadline: Sunday, November 15
Click here to register for Thanksgiving childcare!
Advance registration is required. The flat fee covers both days; hourly and prorated options are not available.
Please note: A minimum number of students must register for us to offer childcare.
If you have any questions about childcare or registration, please email Zoë at zcorcoran@brainerdbaptist.org.
Financial Aid - We understand that the cost of independent education is a legitimate concern for many families. At Brainerd Baptist School, our small class sizes, rigorous curriculum, personalized attention, and exceptional faculty mean that the actual cost per student exceeds tuition. We recognize that families make sacrifices to provide this education, and we strive to balance a high-quality academic program with affordability.
Brainerd Baptist School offers need-based financial aid for students in K5 through 5th grade on an annual basis. Each year, we award approximately $325,000 in financial aid, with roughly 20% of families receiving support. Typical awards range between 30% and 40% of tuition.
Residents of Hamilton County may also qualify for state programs such as Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs). Beginning in 2025, Tennessee residents can also apply for the Educational Freedom Scholarship (EFS). You can learn more about both of these programs here.
Students receiving financial aid are expected to maintain both academic and behavioral standards. Brainerd Baptist School uses FACTS to verify all submitted financial information.
Parents: To apply for financial aid for the 2027-28 school year, click here.