About Us
The Bayard School
200 S. DuPont Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 429-4134
School Hours:
- 7:30 am-4:30 pm - School Office Hours
- 8:30 am-3:30 pm - Grades 1-8
Administration
- Principal: Dr. Tongela Ginyard
- Assistant Principal: Dwayne Pritchett
- Assistant Principal: Johayne Walrond
- Teacher on Assignment: Karen Knight
Quick Facts
- Grades: 1-8
- Mascot: Bulldogs
- Colors: Blue / White
- Dress Code: Uniform Dress Code
- Athletics: Schedules and Information
Thomas F. Bayard
The Bayard School has named in honor of Thomas F. Bayard for his significant contributions to the State of Delaware education in the Newark area.
#ChristinaStrong
The Bayard School is proud to be a part of the Christina School District, where we are committed to educating every student for excellence.
Welcome to The Bayard School!
The mission of The Bayard School is to cultivate a culture of care, connection, and belonging where every voice matters and every person belongs.
Through high-quality instruction, student ownership of learning, strong relationships, and meaningful partnerships with families and the community, we empower all students to achieve academic excellence, lead with confidence, and thrive in school and beyond.
Our Vision
The Bayard School will be a premier learning community where every voice matters, every person belongs, and every student is empowered to achieve excellence with no exceptions.
We envision a future where:
- Every learner is challenged.
- Every educator inspires growth.
- Every family is an engaged partner.
- Every student graduates prepared to succeed in high school, college, careers, and life while making a positive impact on the world around them.
The Bayard Way
At the Bayard School, our core values guide every interaction, every decision, and every opportunity to serve students. These values define who we are as a learning community and establish the expectations that unite us as one Bayard.
What It Means
- Respectful - We treat ourselves, others, and our school community with dignity, kindness, and respect.
- Responsible - We take ownership of our actions, learning, and decisions while demonstrating integrity and accountability.
- Kind - We demonstrate empathy, compassion, inclusion, and encouragement in all that we do.
- Safe - We create and maintain an environment where everyone feels physically and emotionally secure.
- Achievers - We set high expectations, persevere through challenges, celebrate growth, and continuously strive for excellence.
Who We Serve
The Bayard School serves a diverse student and staff population and is proud to be part of the westside community in Wilmington, Delaware. Approximately 61% of our students are African-American, 31% Hispanic or Latino, 3% white, 4% Multi-Racial, <1% Asian-American, <1%Native American and <1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander.
Bayard Excellence
The Bayard School is home to the Bayard Brchestra, an award-winning middle school band and orchestra ensemble known for its amazing drum line. We are also a multiple-time winner at the Delaware TSA State Leadership Conference.