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Welcome to Walter J. Baird Middle School where learning comes first! Our strengths lie in our professional, highly qualified, caring teachers and our diversity. As a faculty we have 650 plus years of experience in education working with young people. Our goal is to help all students be successful academically, socially, and in all facets of life. A plethora of activities, in addition to TN standards based academics, are available for students to discover their talents.

We offer a variety of sports including football, wrestling, volleyball, soccer, golf, basketball, cheerleading, dance team, softball, and baseball. Other activities include band, choir, Extend, Beta Club, Art Club, Student Outreach and Resilience (S.O.A.R.), The Rise Up Club, Pizza with the Principal, Drama, Student Government, FCA and Invention Convention.

School News

WJB Counselor Newsletter

Click on the WJB Counselor Newsletter to find out a little more about what is going on at WJB.

Let's Stand Together Against Cyberbullying

Parents and students, staying safe online is just as important as staying safe in person. Cyberbullying affects all ages, but together, we can prevent it and keep our digital spaces positive and supportive.

Enough IS Enough

Join us Thursday, December 5th to learn how to keep our kids safe from tactics used by adult predators online.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Resource Events

LSSD Family Resource Center hosts two opportunities to sign-up for holiday assistance.

Jimmy Floyd Youth Leadership Academy

Check out this unique opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills to positively impact the community and equip them with skills for the future!

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50 Years at WJB

2024-2025 marks the 50th year since the opening of Walter J Baird Middle School.

Lebanon Junior High located just a few blocks away from our current location was the school students attended prior to the opening of WJB.

The last class at Lebanon Junior High spent only one day at WJB. It was for their graduation ceremony.

Look through the website photo albums to see some pictures we have kept through the years, and look for many more to come. We are working on adding photos to the website often.