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WJB honored as National BETA School of Merit

Walter J. Baird is a 2025-2026 National Beta School of Merit.

The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus.

The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year 6,103 clubs across the country received this award.

Update: Skyward is open (and a quick heads-up!)

Skyward is working again! You can now login and register your students. We are very sorry for the trouble this caused. We also want to share some new information. Skyward will close again on Thursday to move our data.

Closes: Thursday, July 16th

Reopens (Expected): Monday, July 20th

Flyer for food drive with details on texting for assistance and contact information.

Need Food? LSSD Families only- Text: 615-804-2460 Saturday Morning, July 25th

Need Food? LSSD Families only- Text: 615-804-2460
Saturday Morning, July 25th
First 100 Families to TEXT will be added! You MUST text your NAME to be added to the list.
Text by July 23rd to arrange for pick up information!

Back to School Event Flyer with bright colors

Grandfamilies Event at Jimmy Floyd: July 31st 5:30 - 7:30pm

A free Back to School event for Grandparents raising grandchildren! Swimming, Games for children and Resource Vendors available! Click here to register!

list of dates on flyer with upcoming events

Upcoming District-wide Events: July - September

Mid-Summer Check In to get geared up for Back-to-School

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Upcoming Events

3 Aug

First Day of 2026- 2027 School Year

4 Sep

Stockpile Day: No School for Students

7 Sep

Labor Day: No School for Students

24 Sep

Abbreviated Day: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Time: 7:55 AM – 9:55 AM

2 Oct

True Blue Day

5 Oct

Fall Break

6 Oct

Fall Break

7 Oct

Fall Break

8 Oct

Fall Break

9 Oct

Fall Break

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About Us

The Lebanon Special School District’s mission is “committed to a community of excellence”. The district provides instruction for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, as well as, services for children qualifying for special education. The Lebanon Special School District of Wilson County, Tennessee, was established by a special act of the Tennessee General Assembly in 1901. Originally, the school district corresponded to the Tenth Civil District. It has been enlarged twice, taking in areas of the Third Civil District.

Vision: Equipping students to be compassionate, lifelong learners.

Mission: The community of Walter J. Baird Middle School is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment with rigorous and engaging academic curriculum while equipping students to discover their value and potential.

WJB Social Media

Check out our X/Twitter accounts:

@WalterJBaird (Main WJB site)
@WJBbluedevils (Info about WJB sports)
@WJBBeta (WJB's State and National award winning BETA Club)
@WJBRelatedArts
@WJBFCA

@WJBFootball
@WJB_GirlsSoccer

@WJBBoysSoccer

@WJBvolleyball

@WJBwrestling

Check us out on Instagram:

@wjbdevils
@wjb_beta
@wjbcheer
@wjb_football_
@wjb_devilettes_soccer
@wjbvolleyball

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WJB honored as National BETA School of Merit

Update: Skyward is open (and a quick heads-up!)

Need Food? LSSD Families only- Text: 615-804-2460 Saturday Morning, July 25th

Grandfamilies Event at Jimmy Floyd: July 31st 5:30 - 7:30pm

Upcoming District-wide Events: July - September

Upcoming Events

First Day of 2026- 2027 School Year

Stockpile Day: No School for Students

Labor Day: No School for Students

Abbreviated Day: Parent/Teacher Conferences

True Blue Day

Fall Break

Fall Break

Fall Break

Fall Break

Fall Break

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