Day two at Tybee is full of great activities like shark dissections, surf sleuth, coastal critters, and many more things.

This post offers highlights from the first full day of activities for the annual 5th-grade trip to Tybee Island. You can visit the school’s Facebook page for pictures from the day.

At BBS, we believe that every child learns differently, and understanding how each student learns best allows us to teach with purpose, compassion, and impact. That’s why we’re excited to announce that our 3rd-grade students will participate in the MindPrint Learning Assessment on December 8th and 9th.

We are thrilled to share that K4 teacher Joann Hellmann has been honored with the TAIS Hubert Smothers Award, recognizing outstanding service and dedication to independent education in Tennessee. This prestigious award celebrates educators who go above and beyond in their commitment to students, colleagues, and the mission of independent schools. Mrs. Hellmann exemplifies these qualities each day through their passion for teaching, care for students, and unwavering pursuit of excellence

We’re excited to announce a new partnership - Brainerd Baptist School is now a member of the Council for Educational and Spiritual Accountability (CESA).

Now, you might be wondering, “What does that mean for me?” This is a fair question, especially in education, where acronyms abound. Off the top of my head, here are just a few that are significant to schools like BBS: SAIS, NWEA, ERB, MAP, IEP, TAIS, SSAT, TACS, NAIS, ACSI, MISBO, NBOA, ESHA, TABS. Most parents may not know what all of these mean, and that’s okay. You’ve still trusted us with your children, not because of the acronyms we use, but because of the values we uphold and the strong education provided.

At Brainerd Baptist School, we believe that some of the most powerful learning happens when students step outside the traditional classroom and into real-world experiences. That’s exactly the goal of our CAT Day, which we do annually for 5th-grade students. This day stands for Curiosity, Adventure, and Thought.

Our track team recently wrapped up a successful season, with our students proudly representing BBS. The team was coached by Mrs. Connell and Caitlin Rogers, and included more than 40 student-athletes. Weekly meets were held at either Bright or St. Peter’s, where many of our students consistently placed in their events. The season concluded with a championship meet hosted at Chattanooga Christian School last week. The results from that meet are listed below:

Day three of our trip is quickly coming to a close, and it’s been another exciting and educational day. The schedule today closely mirrored yesterday’s, beginning with morning classes focused on the diverse wildlife native to this region.

Our first day at Burton 4-H Camp is coming to a close, and it has been a full and exciting one! The students began stirring a little after 6:00 AM, and by 6:30, they were already outside exploring. Right outside our cabins, we have volleyball and basketball courts, tetherball, gaga ball, and even a giant Jenga game—all of which the students can enjoy during their free time.

A few years ago, Tennessee began offering Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs) to Hamilton County residents who meet certain eligibility requirements and complete the application process. Several BBS families currently participate in this program.

This blog post introduces a new scholarship opportunity that is available to many of our families. This program has fewer income restrictions than the ESA program. The Educational Freedom Scholarship (EFS), launching for the 2025–26 school year. There will be two scholarship options available: