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Spain Selects Baylor School as National Team Base Camp Training Site

Barbara Kennedy

Jan 30 2026 2:35 PM

Updated Jan 30 2026 3:31 PM

The Spain national football team has selected Baylor School as its official Team Base Camp Training Site for summer 2026, bringing one of the world’s most accomplished international football programs to Chattanooga.

Baylor is proud to announce that Chattanooga has officially been selected as the Team Base Camp for the Spain National Football Team, in partnership with the Chattanooga Host City Authority, including the City of Chattanooga, Baylor School, Vision Hospitality Group, Hamilton County, Chattanooga Tourism Co., and the Sports & Events Corporation!

One of the world’s most iconic and successful squads, commonly known as La Roja, will call Chattanooga its home away from home as it prepares for the planet’s largest sporting event, taking place June 11–July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for Baylor and for the Chattanooga community,” said Baylor Head of School Chris Angel. “Baylor has long embraced a global focus, and we are both honored and thrilled to be selected as a training site for such a prestigious international sporting event. Hosting Spain places our school on the world stage and reflects the exceptional quality of our campus, facilities, and infrastructure to support elite athletic performance.”

For more information, please visit www.baylorschool.org/baylor-welcomes-spain!

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Construction on Rike Field Reaches New Heights

January 30, 2026 3:41 PM

Updated January 30, 2026 3:41 PM

The elevator shafts and stairwells of the new Rike Field Complex are taking shape! Pictured in the photo above are (left) the south side elevator shaft and (right) the north side stairwell. Note the future windows for the attic and second and third floors on the north stairwell. These openings offer a glimpse of the building’s overall height and signal that construction on this stairwell is nearing its highest point. In addition, wind screens have been installed along the chain link construction fence surrounding Rike Field.

New Parking Area

A new gravel parking area just beyond Roddy Theater toward TNACI (formerly the overrun parking for the Baylor/McCallie football game) has been created to offset the loss of parking on Rike and the art studio/music building lot.

Construction begins next month on Baylor’s new central energy plant that will support campus growth on the Rike Field Complex currently under construction, as well as Weeks, Roddy, the Ireland art studio, and the music building.

The location of the energy plant is behind the art studio and music building, and the estimated completion date is December 2026.

The project will temporarily eliminate 12 parking spaces between the art center and the music building. A new gravel parking area just beyond Roddy Theater toward TNACI (formerly the overrun parking for the Baylor/McCallie football game) has been created to offset the change, and no major disruption to daily campus activity is expected.

A central energy plant functions as a shared engine for campus buildings, providing heating, cooling, and power more efficiently and reliably than individual systems in each facility. While much of the work will take place out of sight, the project is an important investment in campus infrastructure that will allow Baylor to support new construction while improving long-term energy efficiency across campus.

TIMELINE

Monday, Feb. 9 - Construction fence installation begins (parking lot outside of the art studio/music building closes)

Monday, Feb. 16 - Erosion control and demolition begin.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 - Digging of ground floor basement walls and foundation begins.

December 2026 - Estimated completion date.

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Alumni Weekend 2026 is Oct. 1-3

January 30, 2026 3:38 PM

Updated January 30, 2026 3:38 PM

Classes ending in “1’s” and “6’s” will be enjoying milestone reunions!

Make plans to return to campus Oct. 1-3 for Alumni Weekend 2026. We are putting together planning committees and teams for our fall alumni weekend, and classes ending in “1’s” and “6’s” will be enjoying milestone reunions!

If you want to be a part of your reunion planning team, or assist with weekend events, please reach out to our team at lmiller@baylorschool.org or msnyder@baylorschool.org.

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Check out Baylor's Summer Camp Offerings for 2026!

January 30, 2026 3:35 PM

Updated January 30, 2026 3:35 PM

Overnight camps will provide opportunities to develop athletic skills, explore the outdoors, and build leadership and entrepreneurial experience.

Several new overnight camps will join Baylor’s summer offerings in 2026, providing campers with opportunities to develop athletic skills, explore the outdoors, and build leadership and entrepreneurial experience.

The expanded overnight lineup includes:

Launchpad to Leadership: Entrepreneurship Camp (June 19-21) for rising eighth-tenth grade boys and girls;
Camp Walkabout, outdoor adventure for boys and girls ages 8-16 (multiple camps throughout summer);
Sporting Clays for boys and girls ages 13-18 (June 15-July 19);
Boys Bbasketball Camp for ages 9-16 (July 6-10);
Stars in the South Lacrosse Camp for boys ages 8-16 (July 10-12);
Wrestling Camp for boys ages 8-16 (June 12-14).

Of course, we have our traditional Raider Days, enrichment camps, sports camps, and Walkabout for campers interested in day camps, too!

To view our new camp catalog with all summer 2026 listings, click here.

To see the full summer camp calendar, click here.

Early Bird Discount Deadline is March 1

Spaces are limited, so act early! Register by March 1 to receive a discount on select sessions. In some instances, families may be eligible for additional savings for returning campers or friend referrals.

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New Scholarships Announced at Annual Dinner

December 12, 2025 2:50 PM

Updated December 12, 2025 2:50 PM

The annual scholarship dinner took place on Nov. 20, to celebrate named scholars, their families, and the supporters who make more than 42 endowed scholarships possible.

Pictured (left to right, front row) are Kerrie Harrison, David Bennett and his daughter, sophomore Kate Bennett (the John Harrison '84 Scholar), and Natalee Oldham Hindman '10; (back row) Miles Marks '86, Jenny Marks, Andy Tucker '86, and Shaw Wilson '84.

The annual scholarship dinner took place on Nov. 20, to celebrate named scholars, their families, and the supporters who make more than 42 endowed scholarships possible. The event also announced new endowed scholarships for qualified students, including the Kathy Taft Scholarship, the Jimmy Duke Scholarship, and the Jan/Chi Family Scholarship.

A highlight of the evening was hearing from seniors Henry Allen, Emily Betterton, Cody Coppage, Hank Etzler, Zoe Misenhimer, and Sarah Elizabeth Watson, who spoke about what attending Baylor has meant to them.

View photos of the event here.

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Construction Update for Rike Field

December 12, 2025 2:40 PM

Updated December 12, 2025 2:46 PM

Rike Field is now completely fenced in and construction on the new complex is well underway.

Rike Field is now completely fenced in and construction on the new complex is well underway, marking an exciting first step toward a transformational addition to Baylor’s campus. Windscreens will be added to the fencing in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned for updates as progress continues!

You May View Renderings Here.

QUESTIONS?
Interested in learning about naming opportunities and how you can support this project? Please contact Chief Advancement Officer Tiffany Townsend, 423-757-2521.