Our Blue Jays donated over 400 items to Rock Church to help provide meals for those in need. We are so proud of our Blue Jays for showing kindness and making a difference in our community!
about 9 hours ago, Bluejay News
🧱💙 A LEGO Surprise for Mrs. Green’s Class! 💙🧱

What a fun surprise for one of our Barnes classrooms! Bricker Bricker 1-9, a LEGO resale store in Midwest City, organized a community LEGO drive, collecting donations from the community. They then invited everyone to nominate their favorite teachers, and we are excited to share that Mrs. Green was one of the teachers selected! 🎉

As a result, Mrs. Green’s class received approximately 30 POUNDS of LEGOs to use in their classroom! 🧱 The possibilities are endless, and her students can use their new LEGOs in whatever ways they choose to enhance learning, spark creativity, build problem-solving skills, and have fun along the way!

A HUGE thank-you to Bricker Bricker 1-9 and everyone in the community who donated LEGOs and helped make this possible. What a wonderful way to support teachers and create exciting learning opportunities for students!

We are so excited to see what Mrs. Green’s Bluejays build! 💙
4 days ago, Bluejay News
🎉💙 Congratulations to the Barnes 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, Meghan Bridges! 💙🎉

We are beyond proud to celebrate Mrs. Bridges! She is truly an amazing teacher and an amazing person. Her caring heart, genuine kindness, dedication, and passion for her students shine through in everything she does. She has a way of making others feel valued and cared for, and her kindness makes a difference every single day.

Mrs. Bridges works hard to make sure her students feel supported, valued, and have every opportunity to succeed. She doesn't just show up for her students; she goes above and beyond for them every single day. That same dedication carries over into everything she does, including the way she supports and encourages her coworkers.

She is the kind of teacher who makes a lasting difference, not only in the lives of her students but throughout our entire Barnes family.

Barnes is so lucky to have Mrs. Bridges! Thank you for all you do, Meghan. This recognition is so well deserved! 💙👏
7 days ago, Bluejay News
Barnes Elementary Veteran Day Program will be November 10th @ 9:30 am in the gym. Preregister for faster check in with the Blue Jay Fast Pass at https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/4013
11 days ago, Bluejay News
Show Your College & Career Tech Spirit!

This Wednesday, November 4, we're celebrating College & Career Tech T-Shirt Day across Mid-Del Schools!

We encourage our students, staff, and families to wear their favorite college, university, or career technology center T-shirt as we inspire our students to dream big and explore the exciting opportunities waiting for them beyond graduation!

Whether it's college, career tech, or another pathway to success, we're proud to support our students as they plan for their futures!
Don't forget to snap a picture and show us your college and career tech spirit!

#ChooseMidDel #mdpurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily #CollegeAndCareerReady
12 days ago, Mid-Del News
Fall Fun at Barnes!

We wrapped up the week with lots of fun! Our Bluejays showed off their favorite costumes, enjoyed Trick-or-Treating the Halls, and celebrated with their classroom fall parties! 🍬🍂

There were plenty of smiles, sweet treats, and fun memories made throughout the day. We love seeing our Barnes family come together to celebrate and enjoy these special moments!

Thank you to our teachers, families, and everyone who helped make the day so much fun for our Bluejays! 💙
13 days ago, Bluejay News
Red Ribbon Week at Barnes!

Our Bluejays had a blast celebrating Red Ribbon Week with fun dress-up days and an important reminder to live drug-free! We had a different theme each day:

🛌 Monday – Putting Drugs to Bed: We kicked off the week in our pajamas!

🌟 Tuesday – Being Drug Free is Legendary: Our Bluejays dressed like legends!

🌺 Wednesday – Lei Off Drugs: We brought the island vibes with our Hawaiian outfits!

🤪 Thursday – Crazy About Being Drug Free: Crazy hair, crazy socks, and crazy clothes were the name of the day!

👻 Friday – Boo to Drugs: We wrapped up the week in our favorite costumes!

We loved seeing everyone participate and show their creativity and school spirit throughout the week! Most importantly, we hope our Bluejays remember the message behind Red Ribbon Week and the importance of making healthy, drug-free choices.

Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a fun week at Barnes!
13 days ago, Bluejay News
Way to Go, 5th Grade Bluejays!

Congratulations to our 5th grade students who earned Teacher Honor Roll and Principal Honor Roll for the first nine weeks! 📚⭐

We are proud of the effort, responsibility, and dedication these students have shown in their learning. Your hard work is paying off, and we hope you continue to challenge yourselves and reach new goals!

Keep up the great work, 5th graders! We are proud of you! 👏
17 days ago, Bluejay News
Celebrating Our 4th Grade Honor Roll Students!

Congratulations to our 4th grade Bluejays who earned Teacher Honor Roll and Principal Honor Roll for the first nine weeks! 🎉

We are proud of these students for their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to doing their best in the classroom. Keep reaching for your goals and making us proud, Bluejays! ⭐👏

Way to go, 4th graders!
17 days ago, Bluejay News
Congratulations, 3rd Grade Honor Roll Students!

We are so proud of our 3rd grade Bluejays who earned Teacher Honor Roll and Principal Honor Roll for the first nine weeks! 📚⭐

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning have paid off, and we are excited to celebrate your accomplishments!

Way to go, 3rd graders! Keep up the great work and continue to soar, Bluejays! 👏
17 days ago, Bluejay News
⭐Attendance All-Stars! ⭐

We are proud to recognize our Attendance All-Stars who missed 0 or just 1 day of school during the first nine weeks!

Way to show up, Bluejays! Your commitment to being at school and ready to learn deserves to be celebrated! Keep up the great work!
17 days ago, Bluejay News
🏆💙 October Dojo Point Leaders! 💙🏆

We are excited to recognize our Dojo Point Leaders from each grade level for the month of October! These Bluejays have been making positive choices, showing responsibility, and demonstrating great behavior throughout the school day.

We love seeing our students working hard, being respectful, and showing what it means to be a Barnes Bluejay!

Congratulations to our October Dojo Point Leaders! Keep up the great work! We are so proud of you! 💙👏
21 days ago, Bluejay News

We are so proud to recognize our October Students of the Month! These Bluejays have been shining in the areas of Academics, Behavior, and Character, and we love celebrating their hard work, positive choices, and kindness toward others.

Our students continue to show what it means to be a great Barnes Bluejay, and we are excited to recognize their efforts and accomplishments!

Congratulations to all of our October Students of the Month! Keep up the great work, Bluejays! We are so proud of you!

21 days ago, Bluejay News
Fall Break is almost here, Mid-Del families! No school on October 16–20. Tuesday, October 20, is a staff professional development day.

Students return Wednesday, October 21. Enjoy your break, Mid-Del family!

#ChooseMidDel #MDPurpose #OneDistrictOneFamily
about 1 month ago, Mid-Del News


What a fun time at our Barnes Carnival! Our Bluejays had a great time enjoying the games, activities, and all the fun that made this such a special event! We love seeing our school community come together to make wonderful memories for our students and families.

A HUGE thank-you to our Barnes PTA and everyone who helped plan, organize, set up, volunteer, and make the carnival possible. These events take lots of time and hard work, and we are so grateful for everyone who pitched in to make it an amazing carnival!
about 1 month ago, Bluejay News
🚒🚜 Touch a Truck at Barnes!

Our PreK, kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade Bluejays had a blast at Touch a Truck! The students loved getting an up-close look at the vehicles, exploring, and learning more about the people and equipment that help our community.

A HUGE thank-you to everyone who pitched in, brought vehicles, volunteered their time, and came out to make this special day possible for our students! We appreciate everyone who helped create such a fun and memorable experience for our youngest Bluejays!
about 1 month ago, Bluejay News
Career Day at Barnes!

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Bluejays had a great time exploring different career opportunities during Career Day! It was a wonderful chance for our students to learn about future possibilities and discover new interests. ✨

A big thank-you to Mid-Del Tech Center for taking the time to visit Barnes and share with our students! We appreciate you helping our Bluejays learn about the many opportunities available to them as they think about their futures.
about 1 month ago, Bluejay News
Thank you Student Council for helping set up our carnival!
about 1 month ago, Bluejay News
Color Run Fun at Barnes!

Our Bluejays had a great time at this year’s Color Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

We had another year filled with colorful fun, big smiles, and plenty of Bluejay spirit! We love seeing our students enjoying time together and making fun memories here at Barnes.

What a fun day! 💙
about 1 month ago, Bluejay News
💙 The Woot Woot Wagon rolled through Barnes today! 💙

Mr. Becker and Mrs. Paris brought some special snacks around to our teachers today, and it was definitely appreciated! 🍪😊

A little treat and a little extra appreciation can go a long way. Thank you for thinking of our teachers and helping brighten their day!
about 1 month ago, Bluejay News