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November 13
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
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.
Christmas Pictures - Christmas Picture Day is December 4th!
Children dressed in Christmas attire will be photographed. Please pack a school uniform (K5-5th) and tennis shoes for him/her to change into after pictures are taken.
If your child is not dressed in Christmas attire, we will understand that you have chosen not to participate in Christmas pictures.
We look forward to capturing these sweet Christmas memories!
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.
Uniform Guidelines - We wanted to share a few friendly uniform reminders to help our students stay warm, comfortable and in dress code.
GRADES K5 – 5th
Pants and Shorts
Navy or khaki uniform-style pants and shorts (no cargo styles or sweatpants).
Shorts may be worn year-round.
Solid, ankle-length leggings or tights in white, gray, or navy may be worn under skirts, dresses, or skorts.
Jackets
Any jacket may be worn outside.
Inside the classroom, only plain navy, gray, chambray (light blue), or cobalt blue jackets are permitted. Jackets do not need to display the BBS logo. Any non-BBS logos must be smaller than a credit card.
Sweaters
Plain white, chambray (light blue), navy, or gray sweaters and sweater vests are permitted.
Monogramming is not required.
Sweatshirts
Brainerd Baptist School sweatshirts in navy, gray, cobalt blue, white, and light blue may be worn.
Solid navy, gray, chambray (light blue), or cobalt blue sweatshirts are permitted.
Approved sweatshirts may be worn at any time, but must have a uniform shirt underneath.
You can purchase approved sweatshirts and other Brainerd Baptist apparel at our Spirit Store or in the front office. You can also find our full dress-code HERE. Thanks so much for adhering to these guidelines.