Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application for 2026–27
Bay View Academy will continue offering free meals to all students for the 2026–2027 school year.
Homepage
Bay View Academy is a
TUITION-FREE
Title 1 Public TK–8 Charter School.
Title 1 Public TK–8 Charter School.
Two campuses. One continuous
TK–8 community in Monterey.
About Us
Bay View Academy (BVA) is a public, independent TK–8 charter school, free and open to all students. BVA was initially authorized by the Monterey County Office of Education in 2011.
Founded on the core principles of community, innovation, and a passion for learning, BVA offers a broad academic program using thematic-based instruction.
Learn More About Us →Mission
We build strong, collaborative relationships to fuel a diverse, inclusive community committed to lifelong learning.
2 UNIQUE CAMPUSES IN MONTEREY
A seamless TK–8 experience across two welcoming campuses.
_1793218668.png)
Lower Campus (TK – 4th Grade)
222 Casa Verde Way, Monterey, CA 93940
K–4th Grade Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesdays (minimum day)
8:30 AM–12:50 PM
TK Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
8:30 AM–1:15 PM
Wednesdays (minimum day)
Dismissal at 12:50 PM
_1793218669.png)
Upper Campus (5th – 8th Grade)
190 Seeno Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Upper School Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
8:15 AM–3:15 PM
Wednesdays (minimum day)
8:15 AM–1:05 PM
Why Bay View?
Tuition-free public education (TK–8)
Engaging, hands-on learning
Enrichment in art, music, PE, Spanish and 3D design
Sports & physical education (including swimming)
Small class sizes and supportive teachers
Field trips and real-world experiences
Before and after school care
A strong, inclusive school community
Meet The Leadership Team
Ronda Griffith-Harman
Director
Directora
Julia Kim
Special Education Director
Directora de educación especial
Katie Balesteri
Lower School Principal
Directora de escuela primaria
Gelavij Myrold
Upper School Principal
Directora de escuela superior
Latest News
Stay up to date on exciting news, events and more with the ParentSquare app!
July 15, 2026
Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application for 2026-27
Dear BVA Families,Bay View Academy is excited to announce that we will continue offering free meals to all students for the 2026–2027 school year.We ask that all households complete the Free and Re...
May 13, 2026
Summer Camp: Registration is now live!
Dear Bay View Academy Families,Summertime is here!! Bay View Academy is excited to once again partner with the YMCA and now also with SparkMakers (formerly known as STEAM831) to offer a fun, engagi...
March 3, 2026
LAST WEEK to buy Spring Gala Early Bird discounted tickets!
Payments on this post have expired. To purchase Spring Gala tickets, please see this post: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/69990062Spring Gala $75 single/ $150 couple tickets end this Sunday Mar...
January 21, 2026
Spring Gala Tickets - Saturday April 18th 4:30-8:30pm at Elks Lodge Monterey
The 2026 "Under the Sea" Spring Gala is a semi-formal adult fundraising event at the Monterey Elks Lodge on Saturday April 18th from 4:30-8:30pm and includes: Photo booth with printed photos all ni...
