Baker High School

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Stay Informed: Free Real-Time Bus Updates with TextCaster

The City of Baker & Helix Community Schools, in partnership with DS Bus South, is proud to utilize TextCaster—a free text messaging service designed to keep our entire school community instantly updated on school bus statuses, service delays, and important transit notices.

We highly encourage both parents and school staff to enroll in this service. For staff, subscribing to the buses that serve your school ensures you receive the exact same real-time notifications as parents, making it easier to assist with transportation inquiries. For parents, it brings peace of mind and timely information straight to your phone, reducing the need for stressful morning phone calls.

How to Enroll:

Step 1: Visit the official TextCaster Enrollment Page.
Step 2: Input your preferred text/contact information.
Step 3: Scroll down to select Helix Community Schools and check the boxes for the specific bus route(s) you need to track.

Already Enrolled? You do not need to register again. However, if your child changes buses or you get a new phone number, simply return to the enrollment page and click "Update Message Preferences" to keep your account current.

a graphic of the juniors and seniors selection list for Baker High School in 2026-2027 school year

SummerMeals Information

Free, healthy meals are being served by organizations in our community this summer. No application or registration needed, just stop by and enjoy. To find meal sites near you: Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish; Text FOOD to 914-342-7744. Or go to https://www.schoolfoodsolutions.org/site-finder and enter your address.

Este verano, organizaciones de nuestra comunidad servirán comidas saludables y gratuitas. No es necesario realizar ninguna solicitud ni registrarse, simplemente visítenos y disfrute. Para encontrar sitios de comida cerca de usted: envíe un mensaje de texto con COMIDA al 914-342-7744, o visite https://www.schoolfoodsolutions.org/site-finder e ingrese su dirección.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the County Extension Center or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Conforme a la ley federal y las políticas y regulaciones de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Unidos (USDA), esta institución tiene prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, venganza o represalia por actividades realizadas en el pasado relacionadas con los derechos civiles.

La información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas además del inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios de comunicación alternativos para obtener información sobre el programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra agrandada, grabación de audio y lenguaje de señas americano) deben comunicarse con County Extension Center o con el TARGET Center del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Transmisión de Información al (800) 877-8339.

Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el reclamante debe completar un formulario AD-3027, Formulario de queja por discriminación del programa del USDA, que se puede obtener en línea, en USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, en cualquier oficina del USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida al USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del reclamante, y una descripción escrita de la supuesta acción discriminatoria con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR, por sus siglas en inglés) sobre la naturaleza y la fecha de la presunta violación de los derechos civiles. La carta o el formulario AD-3027 completado debe enviarse al USDA por medio de: (1) correo postal: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; o´ (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; (3) correo electrónico: [email protected].

Esta institución ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

BHS: Awards Day Ceremony

Baker High School Parents,

The City of Baker School System and Helix Community Schools invite you to a very special Awards Day Ceremony. We are so proud of our students’ achievements this year, and we know they couldn't have done it without your constant support.

Come join us as we celebrate your child’s dedication and success!

Ceremony Information

🗓 Date: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Baker High School Auditorium (3200 Groom Rd.)

We can’t wait to see those proud smiles in the audience. Let’s celebrate our Buffaloes together! 🐃❤️

#BakerHigh #ParentPride #AwardsDay2026 #StudentAchievements #BuildingBakerForward

Flyer for Baker High School Awards Program

BHS: High School Musical

The City of Baker School District & Helix Community Schools Fine Arts proudly present Disney's High School Musical ON STAGE!

Bring the whole family for a high-energy, feel-good night of spectacular singing, dancing, and Wildcat pride. You won't want to miss it!

📅 Show Details:

When: May 15 & 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Baker High School Auditorium (3600 Groom Road, Baker, LA)
Tickets: $20

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Scan the QR code on the flyer to grab your seats before they sell out!

#HighSchoolMusical #BakerLA #HelixCommunitySchools #BakerHighSchool #LocalTheatre #Buffaloes #MusicalTheatre #CommunityArts #BHSM

🎬📸Certified and Industry-Ready! 📸🎬

Our Digital Media students are officially Adobe Certified! 🏆

Shout out to the 40 Baker High School students who crushed their Adobe Visual Design exams under the guidance of Ms. Elizabeth Jones. These students are now validated in Adobe Premiere Pro, meaning they’re ready to take on the professional world of video editing and design.

Major props to our high-scorers:

⭐ Ryleigh Burris (961)

⭐ Madisyn Harris (950)

⭐ Zion Thomas (939)

From resumes to college apps, these students are setting a standard of excellence. We can’t wait to see the incredible content you create next!

#BakerHigh #FutureDesigners #Certified #DigitalMedia #IndustryBasedCertification #AdobeVisualDesign

Photo of Baker High Students

Baker High School Summer LEAP 2026 Re-Testing Information

Prepare. Attend. Succeed.

Baker High School is providing eligible students with the opportunity to participate in Summer LEAP 2026 re-testing. This notice serves as an official reminder to families regarding summer re-testing expectations, dates, location, arrival time, and student requirements.

Families of eligible students have been contacted through school calls/messages, JCampus communication, and school social media platforms. If your child is scheduled to re-test, they are expected to report on their assigned testing day(s), on time, and prepared to test.

Summer LEAP re-testing is an important opportunity for students to demonstrate proficiency on required assessments and remain on track with course and graduation-related requirements. Families are asked to review the information below carefully and make all necessary arrangements in advance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This information applies to Baker High School students who are eligible for Summer LEAP re-testing.

Students who participated in summer remediation and/or were identified for LEAP re-testing should report as scheduled for their assigned assessment(s). If your child has been notified that they are eligible to test, attendance is expected.

TESTING DATES AND SUBJECTS

Monday, June 22 – Tuesday, June 23

English I
English II

Wednesday, June 24 – Thursday, June 25

Algebra I
Geometry
Biology

Students should report only on the day(s) they are scheduled to test.

TESTING LOCATION

COBSS / Baker School Board Office

14750 Plank Road, Baker, LA 70714

Students should not report to Baker High School for Summer LEAP re-testing unless otherwise directed.

DAILY TESTING SCHEDULE

Student Report Time: 7:30 a.m.
Testing Begins: Promptly after check-in
Estimated End Time: Approximately 12:00 p.m.

Important Timing Information

Families should understand that 12:00 p.m. is an estimated dismissal time, not a guaranteed pickup time for every student.

Students may finish later than 12:00 p.m. if:

They receive testing accommodations that allow for extended time, or
They are completing missed testing sessions due to an absence on a scheduled testing day

Students who miss a scheduled testing day will still be expected to complete all required sessions and will be required to remain beyond 12:00 p.m. if necessary in order to finish make-up testing.

Families should plan transportation accordingly.

WHAT STUDENTS MUST BRING

Each student must:

Arrive by 7:30 a.m.
Wear their school uniform
Bring their school-issued computer/device
Be prepared to remain until testing is fully completed
Follow all testing procedures and staff directions

Personal laptops, tablets, and computers may not be used for testing.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

To maintain a secure state testing environment, students may not have access to unauthorized electronic devices during testing.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Cell phones
Smart watches
Earbuds / headphones
Tablets
Any other unauthorized electronic device

Electronic devices will be collected upon arrival and returned once testing is complete.

ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS

Attendance for Summer LEAP re-testing is extremely important.

If your child is scheduled to re-test, it is the responsibility of the family to ensure the student:

Reports on the correct testing day(s)
Arrives by 7:30 a.m.
Brings their school-issued device
Wears their school uniform
Remains for the full testing session, including any required make-up time

If a Student Misses a Scheduled Testing Day

Missing a testing day does not remove the expectation to test.

Students who miss a scheduled testing day:

Will still be required to complete all missed test sessions
Will be scheduled to make up missed sessions during the testing window
Will be required to remain after 12:00 p.m., if necessary, to complete missed sessions
Must report on the next assigned testing day prepared to complete all remaining sessions

Families should not assume that a missed day means the testing requirement is waived. Students are still expected to complete all required sessions within the state testing window.

WHY RE-TESTING MATTERS

Summer LEAP re-testing gives eligible students an additional opportunity to demonstrate proficiency on required assessments and remain on track for graduation and other academic requirements.

This is an important opportunity for students, and timely attendance matters. Students who arrive late, miss scheduled days, or fail to complete required sessions create delays in the testing process and may be required to return for additional make-up testing.

For that reason, families are strongly encouraged to make transportation and scheduling arrangements in advance and to ensure students report as directed.

IMPORTANT FAMILY REMINDER

Baker High School has made every effort to communicate summer remediation and re-testing information with families through:

School messenger calls/messages
JCampus communication
School social media posts
Direct school communication

This website notice is being posted to ensure that all families have access to the full Summer LEAP re-testing information in one place. Please review it carefully and make sure your child reports as scheduled.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions regarding your child’s Summer LEAP re-testing schedule or participation, please contact Baker High School at 225-775-1259.

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