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Bay City ISD is facing the most critical financial challenge in our history

Superintendent Chris Townsend explains:
Why our budget is in crisis


How “Disaster Penny” tax adoption will help for 2025–26


Why a November 2026 VATRE vote will be critical to safeguarding our students’ education and the survival of the district


How we plan to offset tax rate changes so the overall school tax rate does not increase
Your support matters now more than ever. Together, we can keep Blackcat Pride strong.

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Bay City ISD By The Numbers

  • 1950 Year Established
  • 3,600 Students Attending
  • 100% Attendance Rate
  • Pk-12th Grades Taught
  • 95% Faculty Hold
    Advanced Degrees
  • 60% Students
    Receiving
    Financial Aid

Campus Hours

Cherry Elementary 8:10 a.m - 3:40 p.m.
 
Linnie Roberts Elementary 7:50 a.m - 3:20 p.m.
 
Tenie Holmes Elementary 8:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m.
 
Bay City Junior High 7:40 a.m - 3:10 p.m.
 
Bay City High School 7:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
 
 
Administration Building
 
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-Th)
 
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fridays)
 
Summer Hours
 
8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. (M-Th)
 
Closed Fridays