Welcome Back Packets

Information will be distributed through ParentSquare before school starts. This includes mandatory forms for the start of the school year. In August, this information can also be found on the Baird Welcome Back page . For assistance, please contact the front office at (559) 451-4310 .

Pictures and Supply Lists

Every student will take pictures for their student ID on August 24, 2026. Students will be provided with temporary IDs to wear daily until their official IDs arrive.

Back-to-School Night

Transportation

You can find your student’s bus route and schedule on the FUSD Transportation Website ↗ . We encourage families to download the ZUM app to receive updates and track their child’s bus transportation.

After-School Program

The After-School Program will begin on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and will operate from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Nutrition

All students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch.

Daily Schedule

The school day begins at 9:00 a.m. and dismissal is at 3:30 p.m. On Early Release Tuesdays, dismissal is at 2:40 p.m.

Open House

April 22, 2027, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

I am truly excited to join the Baird community as your new principal. It is an honor to be part of a school that is committed to supporting students and families. I look forward to working together to make this a great year for all of our students. I am excited to meet you soon!

We look forward to a wonderful 2026–27 school year!

Respectfully,

Ashlee Chiarito, Ed.D.

Principal, Baird Middle School