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Navigating school enrollment, choices, and resources for military families at Tyndall AFB.
If you cannot establish a home address prior to registration, use the Tyndall Lodging address for enrollment and VPK applications:
Welcome to Bay County! Bay District Schools utilize "School Choice," meaning you may choose what school you would like your student to attend. However, parents are responsible for transportation if the school is outside your zoned area.
Tyndall Academy (K-8) is a public school located just outside the Tyndall AFB entry gates. It is a popular choice for families in temporary lodging.
Note on Zones: You may start at Tyndall Academy and transfer later under "School Choice" unless the target school is at capacity. If you move out of zone but wish to stay at Tyndall Academy, you must file a Hardship Waiver (Military status is a valid hardship).
Tyndall Medical Group cannot transcribe shot records to Florida forms. You must utilize the Florida Health Department.
To: baymedicalrecords@flhealth.gov
Subject: Immunization Record Transfer Request
Physical Location: 597 West 11th St. Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 850-872-4455
*Physicals have a 30-day grace period, but shot records are required at registration.
Charter • K-8 & K-12
Separate schools requiring separate waitlist registrations. Military priority during lottery (Feb/Mar).
Charter • Pre-K - 8th
Provides military family priority on the waitlist during lottery season (usually January).
Charter Options
International Baccalaureate (IB)
AICE Program
MAPPS Program
SAIL Program
Aims to immerse students in a collegiate environment. Military priority given.
Full directories available at Florida School Choice.
Located East of the base in Gulf County School District.
Approximately 1,000 students in Bay County are home schooled.
Free for all children age 4 on or before Sept 1st. Offered at 18 public school campuses.
Tyndall Academy, Callaway, Cedar Grove, Cherry Street, Deer Point, Hiland Park, Lucille Moore, Lynn Haven, Northside, Parker, Southport, Tommy Smith, Waller, Deane Bozeman, Arnold HS.
Access grades and communicate with teachers. Registration is available once your student is enrolled.
Note: There is currently no specific app for BDS Focus.
Bay District Schools is a Purple Star Delegation District.
100% of Bay District Schools are Purple Star Schools. Teachers and staff understand the unique challenges of military life.
Full-day care for infants through preschoolers.
Care for children 5-12 years old (must have started Kindergarten).
Smooth transition help for kids.