Everything you need to get ready for your first day — explore our Minecraft campus tour, watch orientation videos, and discover what it means to be an Explorer.
From beginner decodables to advanced chapter books — our library has the perfect book for every Explorer. Browse by level from aa through Z2, search by title, and read instantly in your browser.
Our campus has been recreated block-by-block in Minecraft Education Edition. Walk the halls, find your classrooms, and get familiar with the school before your first day!
Four easy steps to explore your new school before your first day!
Use your Fresno Unified student email (@fresnounified.org) to log into Minecraft Education Edition for free.
Click the "Download World File" button above to save the .mcworld file to your computer or tablet.
Open Minecraft Education, click "Play," then "Import World." Select the downloaded .mcworld file.
Load up the Baird world and explore the campus. Look for signs at key locations with helpful info for new students.
Watch these short orientation videos to get ready for your first day as an Explorer. New videos added regularly!
Principal's welcome message for all incoming Explorers and their families. What to expect in your first week.
A guided walkthrough of the main building, finding your locker, and navigating to your first-period class.
Your go-to spot for studying, printing, and checking out books. Learn how to use your student library card.
How to read your schedule, what A/B days mean, and how to find all your classrooms on the first day.
How to sign in to your Fresno Unified Chromebook, use Google Classroom, and submit assignments digitally.
Baird's positive behavior expectations, PBIS reward system, dress code, and what it means to be a great Explorer.
When and where your lunch period is, how to get free/reduced lunch, and cafeteria expectations.
Explore Baird's 40+ clubs, intramural sports, Student Council, and how to sign up for activities.
Fire drill and lockdown procedures, who to talk to if you feel unsafe, and mental health resources.
Missed family night? Watch the full recording covering bell schedules, grading, communication tools, and parent resources.
How grades work at Baird, when progress reports come out, and how to check your grades in the parent/student portal.
Current Baird students share their best advice, favorite hidden spots on campus, and what they wish they'd known on day one.
Important links and information for your first weeks at Baird.
3,000+ leveled readers from Level aa through Z2, plus 14 decodable sets — free for all Baird Explorers, readable instantly.
Open Reading Library →Download the full 2025–2026 bell schedule. Find A/B day schedules, passing periods, and lunch times.
View Bell Schedule →Find your bus number, stop location, and arrival times for all Baird bus routes.
Bus Information →Required immunization records, the nurse's office location, and how to submit medical forms.
Health Resources →Log in to Q Parent Connect to view grades, attendance, and teacher contact information in real time.
Open Portal →Need help adjusting to middle school? Our counselors are here for academic guidance and social-emotional support.
Meet Your Counselor →Visit the full Baird Middle School website for the latest news, calendars, athletics schedules, and more.