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School Hours: 9:20 a.m.-3:50 p.m. | Phone: 651-425-4800 | Attendance line: 651-425-4806
Welcome to Bailey Elementary
welcome!
Bailey Elementary School serves students in Preschool through fifth grades and is part of SoWashCo Schools. Students at Bailey Elementary School reach academic excellence by learning in a supportive and caring environment. In 2017, the school was one of 342 nationwide to become a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School.
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SUN Bucks, formerly S-EBT, is an income-based food support program that supports families.
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Students using South Washington County Schools bus transportation for summer school should keep their 2024-2025 bus ID card for use during summer school.
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Amid the excitement, students’ deep gratitude for the teachers who guided, inspired and supported them along the way stands out.
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The month of May hosts many celebrations and recognitions.
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Our elementary classes celebrated Earth Day this year in inspiring ways.
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AVID and Kids Club students are finishing the final phase of a yearlong service learning project supported by an Innovation in Service Learning Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education.
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SoWashCo Schools has donated more than 10,000 pounds of food to the local food shelf, Basic Needs, since the beginning of the school year.
It’s all part of the Food Rescue Program, a partnership between SoWashCo Schools and Basic Needs.
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On Thursday, Feb. 13, SoWashCo Schools hosted its first Indigenous Storytelling event.
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Students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11 will participate in MCAs beginning April 1
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SoWashCo Schools' Indigenous Education invites you to join us for the upcoming Winter Storytelling Event hosted at East Ridge High School on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6-8 p.m.
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SoWashCo Schools AVID and Kids Club students raised $5,000 to provide healthy snacks to students in need.
Thank you to those who donated!
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The Minnesota Gopher's Football team visited Bailey Elementary.
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Bailey Elementary Discount Cards Available NOW. Purchase yours today and enjoy discounts until November 2025
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24-25 Yearbook Ordering Information
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View some photo highlights of the first days of the school year.