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2026-2027 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Lauren Dunbar, our Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Dunbar is also our District Middle School Teacher of the Year!! We couldn't do it without you!!!
RRW

Reminder of Red Ribbon Week

This week, our students are participating in Red Ribbon Week. Check out our themed dress up days in pledging to be drug free.

On Friday, students will have a choice to wear the theme for that day or wear their Halloween costumes. Remember no masks or full face paint. Be a Hero, Make a Difference, Be Drug Free!
Attendance Flyer 10/28 at Winfree Bryant from 8am - 1 pm

Have questions about attendance?

We have the answers! Join us next Wednesday, 10/28, at Winfree Bryant. Drop in the PD Center anytime between 8am - 1pm with your questions about truancy, attendance and any other general LSSD Questions.
The Family Resource Center and District Translators will be in attendance as well!
Halloween

Halloween Glow Dance

Get ready to Glow if You Dare! The Halloween Dance is coming up next Friday, October 30th. Tickets are $8 each and will be on sale starting next Monday morning through Friday morning. Remember, no tickets will be sold at the door! Make sure you're up to date on your attendance and behavior requirements to attend. Check the Announcements Google Classroom page for all the details!
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A Challenge has been issued: Which School will Win?

The LSSD Reading Challenge: A winner will be announced on December 18th!

Today begins the district-wide contest for students to read 100 minutes a week. The highest percentage of students reading 100 minutes a week by Dec. 17th will be the official Reading Champions! Which school will win?
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Blue Devil Mascot & WJB Cheer Team

Blue Devil Mascot & Cheer Team '25

WJB Cheer Team

Cheer Team '25

WJB Band

Band '25

WJB Dance Team

Dance Team '25

6th Grade Class of 2032

6th Grade Class of 2032

WJB Dance & Cheer

Cheer & Dance '25

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.
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WJB Football

Blue Devil Football '25

Dance Team '25

Dance Team '25

Devilettes Soccer '25

Devilettes Soccer '25

Devilettes Volleyball

Devilettes Volleyball '25

WJB Tennis '25

Tennis Team '25

Devilettes Basketball '25

Devilettes Basketball '25

Blue Devil Basketball '25

Blue Devil Basketball '25

WJB Cheer

Cheer Team '25

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Check out our X/Twitter accounts:
@WalterJBaird (Main WJB site)
@WJBbluedevils (Info about WJB sports)
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@WJBBoysSoccer
@WJBvolleyball
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