🎨🌟 BPA Artist of the Week: Ella Lewis! 🌟🎨
Breakfast Point Academy is proud to celebrate the creativity of our Stingrays by recognizing Ella Lewis, 3rd grade, as our BPA Artist of the Week!
Ella's artwork showcases wonderful creativity, attention to detail, and a true love for the artistic process. Her imagination and dedication to her work shine through in every piece she creates, and we are so proud of the effort she puts into developing her artistic talents.
Our BPA art program continues to inspire students to explore their creativity, think outside the box, and express themselves through art. A big thank you to our amazing art teacher, Ms. Sam, who helps our Stingrays discover and grow their artistic abilities every day. 🎨
👏 Congratulations, Ella! We are so proud of you—keep creating and sharing your talent! 🖌️
#BPAProud #StingrayCreativity #YouthArtMonth
Breakfast Point Academy is proud to celebrate the creativity of our Stingrays by recognizing Ella Lewis, 3rd grade, as our BPA Artist of the Week!
Ella's artwork showcases wonderful creativity, attention to detail, and a true love for the artistic process. Her imagination and dedication to her work shine through in every piece she creates, and we are so proud of the effort she puts into developing her artistic talents.
Our BPA art program continues to inspire students to explore their creativity, think outside the box, and express themselves through art. A big thank you to our amazing art teacher, Ms. Sam, who helps our Stingrays discover and grow their artistic abilities every day. 🎨
👏 Congratulations, Ella! We are so proud of you—keep creating and sharing your talent! 🖌️
#BPAProud #StingrayCreativity #YouthArtMonth
🏃♂️ BPA Middle School Track & Field Tryouts 🏃♀️
Calling all Stingrays! If you’re interested in joining the Boys or Girls Track & Field Team, mark your calendars for tryouts.
📅 Tryout Dates: March 23 & March 24
⏰ Time: After school until 3:15 PM
✅ Eligibility Requirements:
• A valid sports physical uploaded
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• No more than 1 F in Quarter 3
📝 Important:
Students must sign up BEFORE tryouts. See Coach Robinson, Coach Arms, or Coach Pocernich to register.
Lace up your shoes and get ready to run, jump, and throw for BPA! 🏃♀️
Calling all Stingrays! If you’re interested in joining the Boys or Girls Track & Field Team, mark your calendars for tryouts.
📅 Tryout Dates: March 23 & March 24
⏰ Time: After school until 3:15 PM
✅ Eligibility Requirements:
• A valid sports physical uploaded
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• No more than 1 F in Quarter 3
📝 Important:
Students must sign up BEFORE tryouts. See Coach Robinson, Coach Arms, or Coach Pocernich to register.
Lace up your shoes and get ready to run, jump, and throw for BPA! 🏃♀️
📣 Now Enrolling: Voluntary Pre-K at Breakfast Point Academy!
Exciting news for our Stingray families: Breakfast Point Academy will offer Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) next school year, and spots are available! 🎉
If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1, they are eligible to enroll in VPK. This is a wonderful opportunity to help your child get a strong start before kindergarten.
VPK is so much more than childcare. In our program, students will:
✏️ Learn classroom routines
🤝 Practice sharing and teamwork
✂️ Build fine motor skills like writing and using scissors
🌟 Grow in independence and confidence
🏫 Be on campus and a part of all the amazing things happening at BPA, helping them feel comfortable and prepared for success in kindergarten
All of these experiences help our youngest Stingrays feel ready, confident, and excited for kindergarten.
📌 Register today:
www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/voluntary-pre-k-vpk
Join the Stingray family early. We are excited to welcome our future learners!
Exciting news for our Stingray families: Breakfast Point Academy will offer Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) next school year, and spots are available! 🎉
If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1, they are eligible to enroll in VPK. This is a wonderful opportunity to help your child get a strong start before kindergarten.
VPK is so much more than childcare. In our program, students will:
✏️ Learn classroom routines
🤝 Practice sharing and teamwork
✂️ Build fine motor skills like writing and using scissors
🌟 Grow in independence and confidence
🏫 Be on campus and a part of all the amazing things happening at BPA, helping them feel comfortable and prepared for success in kindergarten
All of these experiences help our youngest Stingrays feel ready, confident, and excited for kindergarten.
📌 Register today:
www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/voluntary-pre-k-vpk
Join the Stingray family early. We are excited to welcome our future learners!
📢 Your Voice Matters! Share Your Feedback
We're inviting all parents and guardians to participate in the Cognia Stakeholder Survey—a quick way to help us improve our schools! 🎓
✨ Why your input matters: Your honest feedback helps us strengthen teaching, learning, and support systems so every student can thrive.
📋 The Survey:
Part 1: Share your experiences with your child's school
Part 2: Help us plan family engagement programs & more
🔒 Completely Anonymous — Your responses are confidential!
📅 Open Now Through March 13, 2026
Ready to participate?
Part 1: https://bit.ly/26bdsparent
Part 2: https://bit.ly/bdsparent26
💬 Need a translated version? Contact your school's front office!
Together, let's Put the 'A' Back in Bay and ensure every student succeeds! 💙
We're inviting all parents and guardians to participate in the Cognia Stakeholder Survey—a quick way to help us improve our schools! 🎓
✨ Why your input matters: Your honest feedback helps us strengthen teaching, learning, and support systems so every student can thrive.
📋 The Survey:
Part 1: Share your experiences with your child's school
Part 2: Help us plan family engagement programs & more
🔒 Completely Anonymous — Your responses are confidential!
📅 Open Now Through March 13, 2026
Ready to participate?
Part 1: https://bit.ly/26bdsparent
Part 2: https://bit.ly/bdsparent26
💬 Need a translated version? Contact your school's front office!
Together, let's Put the 'A' Back in Bay and ensure every student succeeds! 💙
🎨🌟 BPA Artist of the Week: Hadley! 🌟🎨
At Breakfast Point Academy, we are proud to celebrate creativity during Youth Art Month, and this week, we are excited to recognize our Artist of the Week — Hadley!
Hadley’s artistic talent, creativity, and dedication to her work truly shine. Her artwork reflects imagination, effort, and a love for the arts that inspires those around her. We are so proud of the hard work she puts into developing her skills and expressing herself through art.
A big thank you to our amazing art program and teachers who encourage our Stingrays to explore their creativity every day. 🎨
👏 Congratulations, Hadley! Keep up the amazing work!
At Breakfast Point Academy, we are proud to celebrate creativity during Youth Art Month, and this week, we are excited to recognize our Artist of the Week — Hadley!
Hadley’s artistic talent, creativity, and dedication to her work truly shine. Her artwork reflects imagination, effort, and a love for the arts that inspires those around her. We are so proud of the hard work she puts into developing her skills and expressing herself through art.
A big thank you to our amazing art program and teachers who encourage our Stingrays to explore their creativity every day. 🎨
👏 Congratulations, Hadley! Keep up the amazing work!
🎨✨ Exciting News, BPA Families! ✨🎨
Our talented 5th grade artists have been accepted into the Florida Tag Art Project, in partnership with the Bay County Tax Collector’s Office! Last year this program was a trial with only 3 schools—this year it’s grown to 7, and BPA jumped right in!
Every item sold supports our art classroom, helping us purchase supplies and materials. Our students put heart into every design, connecting their art to themselves, their families, and our community. 💛
Here’s how you can support your artist:
🖌 Key Fob (ONLY) – $6
🖌 Tag (ONLY) – $16
🖌 Standard Value Kit (One tag + one key fob) – $20
👉 Check out the designs: View Tags Here
📌 BPA OSP Website: Order Tag Art Here
💡 Important: When ordering on the BPA OSP site, be sure to add your artist’s tag code (starting with 25-BC-BRE-XXX) to the “Purchase Notes” field so the correct design is shipped!
Thank you for supporting our artists and helping put the A in Bay with the Arts! 🎨💫
💙💛 BPA ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY IS ALMOST HERE! 💛💙
Get ready, Stingrays! 🐠☀️ Field Day is happening March 10th & 11th, and we can’t wait for two days full of fun, games, and Stingray spirit!
Parents, we would love to have you join us on campus for this exciting event! Please stop by the front office by Monday, March 9th, with your identification to receive your pre-printed badge.
📅 MARCH 10TH
🟡 Kindergarten: 8:00–9:15 AM
🟡 Second Grade: 9:30–10:30 AM
🟡 First Grade: 11:15–12:30 PM
📅 MARCH 11TH
🔵 Fifth Grade: 8:00–9:15 AM
🔵 Fourth Grade: 9:30–10:30 AM
🔵 Third Grade: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
🍧 Kona Ice & ☕ Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee will be on campus for families to enjoy!
We’re looking forward to an exciting couple of days filled with teamwork, laughter, and Stingray pride! 💙💛
Get ready, Stingrays! 🐠☀️ Field Day is happening March 10th & 11th, and we can’t wait for two days full of fun, games, and Stingray spirit!
Parents, we would love to have you join us on campus for this exciting event! Please stop by the front office by Monday, March 9th, with your identification to receive your pre-printed badge.
📅 MARCH 10TH
🟡 Kindergarten: 8:00–9:15 AM
🟡 Second Grade: 9:30–10:30 AM
🟡 First Grade: 11:15–12:30 PM
📅 MARCH 11TH
🔵 Fifth Grade: 8:00–9:15 AM
🔵 Fourth Grade: 9:30–10:30 AM
🔵 Third Grade: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
🍧 Kona Ice & ☕ Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee will be on campus for families to enjoy!
We’re looking forward to an exciting couple of days filled with teamwork, laughter, and Stingray pride! 💙💛
📚✨ Reminder: March 2–6 is Read Across America Week at Breakfast Point Academy! ✨📚
Breakfast Point Academy families, we’re excited to celebrate Read Across America Week all next week! Students are invited to join in the fun by dressing up each day as we promote a love of reading across our campus. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity on display while we celebrate books, imagination, and literacy together!
📅 Dress-Up Days:
🌍 Monday – Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
✈️ Dress Like a Tourist
🫖 Tuesday – Alice in Wonderland
👯♀️ Twin with Your Best Friend
🎨 Wacky Wednesday – A Bad Case of Stripes
🤪 Crazy Hair & Mismatched Clothes
🐷 Thursday – Charlotte’s Web
🚜 Dress Like a Day on the Farm
🦸♂️ Friday – Dog Man
💥 Dress Like a Superhero
Let’s make it a fantastic week of reading and school spirit at BPA! 💙💛
Breakfast Point Academy families, we’re excited to celebrate Read Across America Week all next week! Students are invited to join in the fun by dressing up each day as we promote a love of reading across our campus. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity on display while we celebrate books, imagination, and literacy together!
📅 Dress-Up Days:
🌍 Monday – Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
✈️ Dress Like a Tourist
🫖 Tuesday – Alice in Wonderland
👯♀️ Twin with Your Best Friend
🎨 Wacky Wednesday – A Bad Case of Stripes
🤪 Crazy Hair & Mismatched Clothes
🐷 Thursday – Charlotte’s Web
🚜 Dress Like a Day on the Farm
🦸♂️ Friday – Dog Man
💥 Dress Like a Superhero
Let’s make it a fantastic week of reading and school spirit at BPA! 💙💛
💧 9:00 AM UPDATE – Water Service Restored 💧
Water has been restored across our campus, and water bottles have been delivered to all classes and students. We appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility this morning as we worked through the situation.
🚰 Important Reminder: Please continue to pack a water bottle with your Stingray over the next few days, as we will remain under a boil water notice from the City.
Thank you for your support and partnership! 💙
Water has been restored across our campus, and water bottles have been delivered to all classes and students. We appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility this morning as we worked through the situation.
🚰 Important Reminder: Please continue to pack a water bottle with your Stingray over the next few days, as we will remain under a boil water notice from the City.
Thank you for your support and partnership! 💙
📣💙 Attention Future Stingray and High School Cheerleaders! 💛📣
Are you ready to bring the spirit, energy, and pride to the sidelines next year? We have exciting opportunities for our Stingray students interested in joining either the BPA Cheerleading Team or the Arnold High Cheerleading Team!
✨ Breakfast Point Academy (Middle School) Cheer
📅 Parent Meeting: March 2nd
📣 Tryouts: March 30th – April 2nd
👟 BPA Coach: Lauren Hess
📧 Questions? Contact Coach Hess at hesslg@bay.k12.fl.us
✨ Arnold High School Cheer
📅 Parent Meeting: March 9th
📣 Tryouts: March 23rd – March 27th
👟 Arnold Coach: Brittany Paglicco
📧 Questions? Contact Coach Paglicco at paglibm@bay.k12.fl.us
If your student is interested in becoming part of one of these outstanding programs, please make plans to attend the appropriate parent meeting for important information about expectations, requirements, and the tryout process.
This is an exciting opportunity to build leadership skills, school spirit, teamwork, and lifelong friendships — all while proudly representing our Stingray family!
Let’s go, Stingrays! 💙💛
Are you ready to bring the spirit, energy, and pride to the sidelines next year? We have exciting opportunities for our Stingray students interested in joining either the BPA Cheerleading Team or the Arnold High Cheerleading Team!
✨ Breakfast Point Academy (Middle School) Cheer
📅 Parent Meeting: March 2nd
📣 Tryouts: March 30th – April 2nd
👟 BPA Coach: Lauren Hess
📧 Questions? Contact Coach Hess at hesslg@bay.k12.fl.us
✨ Arnold High School Cheer
📅 Parent Meeting: March 9th
📣 Tryouts: March 23rd – March 27th
👟 Arnold Coach: Brittany Paglicco
📧 Questions? Contact Coach Paglicco at paglibm@bay.k12.fl.us
If your student is interested in becoming part of one of these outstanding programs, please make plans to attend the appropriate parent meeting for important information about expectations, requirements, and the tryout process.
This is an exciting opportunity to build leadership skills, school spirit, teamwork, and lifelong friendships — all while proudly representing our Stingray family!
Let’s go, Stingrays! 💙💛
💖🍦 A Sweet Valentine’s Shoutout! 💖
Our faculty and staff at Breakfast Point Academy felt the love today thanks to Culver’s Panama City! 💖 Your thoughtful Valentine’s Day treats brought smiles, warmth, and a little extra sweetness to our day. It’s gestures like this that remind us how lucky we are to have such a caring community supporting our school family. 💖
Thank you, Culver’s, for spreading joy and making our day extra special! 💖
Our faculty and staff at Breakfast Point Academy felt the love today thanks to Culver’s Panama City! 💖 Your thoughtful Valentine’s Day treats brought smiles, warmth, and a little extra sweetness to our day. It’s gestures like this that remind us how lucky we are to have such a caring community supporting our school family. 💖
Thank you, Culver’s, for spreading joy and making our day extra special! 💖
🎩📜 You’re Invited! Second Grade Historical Wax Museum 📜🎩
Second grade families are warmly invited to attend our Annual Historical Wax Museum Presentations!
Our students have been hard at work researching famous historical figures and are excited to bring history to life.
🗓 Wednesday, February 18th
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 BPA Cafetorium
Come stroll through history, press a “button,” and watch our second graders shine as they share their knowledge and creativity. We hope to see you there for this special morning of learning and celebration! 💙💛
Second grade families are warmly invited to attend our Annual Historical Wax Museum Presentations!
Our students have been hard at work researching famous historical figures and are excited to bring history to life.
🗓 Wednesday, February 18th
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 BPA Cafetorium
Come stroll through history, press a “button,” and watch our second graders shine as they share their knowledge and creativity. We hope to see you there for this special morning of learning and celebration! 💙💛
💙⚽ Lady Rays Shine at Home! ⚽💛
What a day on the pitch! The Lady Rays dominated at home with an impressive 5–0 victory over Rutherford!
🔥 Romag was on fire, finding the back of the net and distributing the ball to her teammates throughout the match, creating opportunities all over the field.
⚽ Pavlov added another goal to keep the momentum rolling.
💪 The midfield was locked in with strong, steady play from Campbell, setting the tone all game long.
🛡️ A total team effort on defense led to a clean sheet, highlighted by a great showing from Mincey in goal.
👏 A huge thank you to fill-in Coach Brack for stepping in and leading the Lady Rays to a well-earned victory this afternoon.
Proud of this team and the teamwork they showed from start to finish! 💙💛
What a day on the pitch! The Lady Rays dominated at home with an impressive 5–0 victory over Rutherford!
🔥 Romag was on fire, finding the back of the net and distributing the ball to her teammates throughout the match, creating opportunities all over the field.
⚽ Pavlov added another goal to keep the momentum rolling.
💪 The midfield was locked in with strong, steady play from Campbell, setting the tone all game long.
🛡️ A total team effort on defense led to a clean sheet, highlighted by a great showing from Mincey in goal.
👏 A huge thank you to fill-in Coach Brack for stepping in and leading the Lady Rays to a well-earned victory this afternoon.
Proud of this team and the teamwork they showed from start to finish! 💙💛
🎉 Big news, Stingray families! 🎉
VPK is officially returning to BPA next school year! 🏫💙
We can’t wait to reopen our doors to PreK and welcome our newest Stingrays into the BPA family.
Get ready for learning, laughter, and lots of little smiles! ✨
VPK is officially returning to BPA next school year! 🏫💙
We can’t wait to reopen our doors to PreK and welcome our newest Stingrays into the BPA family.
Get ready for learning, laughter, and lots of little smiles! ✨
📘✨ Yearbook Reminder, BPA Community! ✨📘
The final date to purchase a BPA Yearbook is February 28th - don’t miss your chance to capture all the memories from this school year!
🎓 8th Grade Families:
Be sure to purchase your 8th Grade Ad by January 30th to celebrate your student’s big milestone.
Once the deadlines pass, no additional orders can be accepted. Secure yours today and make this year one to remember! 💙💛
The final date to purchase a BPA Yearbook is February 28th - don’t miss your chance to capture all the memories from this school year!
🎓 8th Grade Families:
Be sure to purchase your 8th Grade Ad by January 30th to celebrate your student’s big milestone.
Once the deadlines pass, no additional orders can be accepted. Secure yours today and make this year one to remember! 💙💛
📣 You’re Invited! 📣
Breakfast Point Academy families and community members are invited to join us for our upcoming School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share your voice, and partner with us in supporting our school.
🗓 Thursday, January 29th
⏰ 2:30 PM
📍 BPA Media Center
We value your input and hope to see you there as we continue working together to support Every Ray, Every Day! 💙💛
Breakfast Point Academy families and community members are invited to join us for our upcoming School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share your voice, and partner with us in supporting our school.
🗓 Thursday, January 29th
⏰ 2:30 PM
📍 BPA Media Center
We value your input and hope to see you there as we continue working together to support Every Ray, Every Day! 💙💛
Breakfast Point Academy Families!
This year BPA has a goal to raise $30,000 for Chromebooks & IT needs. We are nearing our fundraising goal, but still need your help to keep the momentum going!
You’ve completed the first step to helping our school — Signing up your student on MyBooster.com! The next step is to SHARE your student's fundraising link with family and friends, and DONATE to our school if you are able.
If you're looking for the easiest way to ask for donations you can…
📸 Upload a photo of your student to MyBooster.com to create a personalized Student Star Video. This fun video starring your child can be shared by email or social media to connect with sponsors and ask for a donation!
✉️ Enter emails using the Easy Emailer tool on your Student’s Dashboard. It makes connecting with family and friends simple!
📲 Share your student’s fundraising link via social media, text, and other communication platforms!
Head to MyBooster.com today! Thanks for supporting BPA during our fundraiser this year!
This year BPA has a goal to raise $30,000 for Chromebooks & IT needs. We are nearing our fundraising goal, but still need your help to keep the momentum going!
You’ve completed the first step to helping our school — Signing up your student on MyBooster.com! The next step is to SHARE your student's fundraising link with family and friends, and DONATE to our school if you are able.
If you're looking for the easiest way to ask for donations you can…
📸 Upload a photo of your student to MyBooster.com to create a personalized Student Star Video. This fun video starring your child can be shared by email or social media to connect with sponsors and ask for a donation!
✉️ Enter emails using the Easy Emailer tool on your Student’s Dashboard. It makes connecting with family and friends simple!
📲 Share your student’s fundraising link via social media, text, and other communication platforms!
Head to MyBooster.com today! Thanks for supporting BPA during our fundraiser this year!
❄️🏀 January Middle School PBIS Event 🏀❄️
Get ready, Stingrays! Our Winter Pep Rally & Basketball Showdown is coming, and it’s going to be EPIC!
We’ll kick things off by introducing our Winter Sports Teams, then the excitement heats up as faculty and staff take on our boys and girls basketball teams in an unforgettable showdown in the gym.
🎯 Remember: This is a PBIS reward event! Stingrays, be on your best behavior and continue to live the Rays Expectations to make sure you earn your spot at this high-energy event.
📅 When: Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Gym
Let’s show that Every Ray, Every Day attitude, and bring the energy, sportsmanship, and school spirit! 💙💛
Get ready, Stingrays! Our Winter Pep Rally & Basketball Showdown is coming, and it’s going to be EPIC!
We’ll kick things off by introducing our Winter Sports Teams, then the excitement heats up as faculty and staff take on our boys and girls basketball teams in an unforgettable showdown in the gym.
🎯 Remember: This is a PBIS reward event! Stingrays, be on your best behavior and continue to live the Rays Expectations to make sure you earn your spot at this high-energy event.
📅 When: Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Gym
Let’s show that Every Ray, Every Day attitude, and bring the energy, sportsmanship, and school spirit! 💙💛
We want to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause our families, staff, and community. Beginning today, the bridge that connects Breakfast Point Academy and Arnold High School will be closed for necessary repairs. We know this impacts many of our Stingray and Marlin families and may affect daily routines and travel plans.
Please know that these repairs are essential to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors. Safety will always remain our top priority. We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as this important work is completed. We will continue to communicate updates and will share more information as soon as we know the expected timeline for completion.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to keep our school communities safe.
Please know that these repairs are essential to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors. Safety will always remain our top priority. We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as this important work is completed. We will continue to communicate updates and will share more information as soon as we know the expected timeline for completion.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to keep our school communities safe.
🎤 BPA Speech & Debate on the Move! 🗣️
Mrs. Daniel’s Speech and Debate classes took a field trip to Gulf Coast State College today, where students explored research tools and generative AI, gaining valuable insight into how technology and information shape effective communication. 💡📚
A huge thank you to Liam O’Leary and the GCSC team for providing such an engaging and informative experience for our students! 👏🎓
Mrs. Daniel’s Speech and Debate classes took a field trip to Gulf Coast State College today, where students explored research tools and generative AI, gaining valuable insight into how technology and information shape effective communication. 💡📚
A huge thank you to Liam O’Leary and the GCSC team for providing such an engaging and informative experience for our students! 👏🎓