About - Bayside Elementary

Bayside Elementary School is located near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the gateway to the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland. The school opened in 1991 to accommodate a growing student population that exceeded the capacity of Kent Island Elementary School.

Today, BES is home to approximately 370 students in the 3rd – 5th grades, as well as our regional PACS (Program for Academic and Community Success) classroom. We are an inclusive school that offers students instruction in the core subject areas of Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies as well as Music, Art, Physical Education, and Media.

Message from the Principal

Welcome to the new Bayside Elementary School Website! We are excited to get our new website up and running and hope that this becomes a useful tool for our families to stay connected and up to date on the latest Bayside happenings. Please be sure to subscribe to our news feed to stay updated when new content is added.

– Ms. Louisa Welch, Principal

School Leadership & Staff

BES is home to a dedicated team that loves seeing our students succeed! Please use the links below to access staff contact information and bios.

Instructional Leadership

Administrative Support

Custodial Team

Sodexo Food Service Team

Blue Ribbon School

Bayside Elementary was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2020. This prestigious recognition reflects the dedication and teamwork of the BES staff, students, and families.

According to the U.S. Department of Education website:

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes outstanding public and non-public schools. In identifying several hundred outstanding schools annually, the program celebrates school excellence, turn around stories, and closing subgroup achievement gaps. The Award is both a high aspiration and a potent resource of practitioner knowledge.

Water Test Results

Water test results for all QACPS schools, including BES, may be found at the following link:

Water Test Results