Barnes Elementary School

🌞 Join us for Mid-Del's Summer Sunrise! 🌞 📅 July 19th | 9 AM–12 PM 📍 Mid-Del Learning Services Center – 4731 Judy Drive in Del City Summer Sunrise is your one-stop shop to connect with Mid-Del staff, grab school resources, and make sure you're ready for the new school year! 📋 Need to finish enrollment? If you haven’t completed Phase I of Enrollment, we encourage you to stop by during Summer Sunrise! 📌 Phase I Details: ✔️ On April 21, families should have received an email with a Snapcode for each student. ✔️ This Snapcode is required to complete the re-enrollment process. ✔️ Phase I lets you verify and update contact info, address, and more. ✔️ Phase I must be completed before you can move on to Phase II (residency verification). ❗ Didn’t receive a Snapcode? No problem! Visit us at Summer Sunrise or contact the Enrollment Center for help. Let’s get enrolled, connected, and excited for the 2025–26 school year!

Carl Albert Orchestra's Summer Strings Music Camp has been cancelled.

It was a day full of celebration at Barnes Elementary! We started the morning by recognizing our hardworking 3rd and 4th grade Honor Roll students. Their dedication and achievements this year have been outstanding—way to go, Bluejays! 🏅 Next, we lined the halls for our 5th Grade Promotion Walk, cheering them on as they took their final walk through Barnes. It was a proud and emotional moment for students and staff alike. 💙🎓 We wrapped up with the 5th Grade Promotion and Honor Roll Ceremony, where we celebrated their academic accomplishments and their big step forward to middle school. We are so proud of each and every one of them!

Super Kids' Day Fun at Barnes Elementary! Our students had an amazing time at Super Kids' Day today! From exciting games to friendly competition, it was a day full of energy, smiles, and unforgettable memories. A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Fleming for all of his hard work putting this fantastic event together and to our wonderful PTA for providing the snacks and drinks to keep everyone fueled up! We are so proud of our Super Kids! 💙

Thank you TNT Estate Sales for sponsoring a lunch during Staff Appreciation Week at Barnes Elementary.

Congratulations to our ABC Students of the Month for the month of May! We are so proud to celebrate these outstanding individuals who have excelled in academics, demonstrated exemplary behavior, and shown remarkable character. Your hard work and dedication inspire us all! Keep shining bright and setting a fantastic example for your peers. Way to go, students!

🩺💙 Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! 💙🩺 Today, we’re celebrating the heart and compassion of our incredible school nurse at Barnes Elementary. She’s the one who keeps our students healthy, comforts them when they’re hurt, and supports them through every sniffle, scrape, and upset tummy. Thank you for the care, patience, and dedication you show every day. We appreciate you!

Titan Cross Country meeting Tuesday, May 13th, at 5:30 PM in the Carl Albert High School Field House for grades 2nd-12th . If you are interested in running cross country this fall, please join us for a meeting in the CA field house lobby starting at 5:30. We will discuss the summer/fall calendar, summer camp dates, Rankone and physicals for Middle school and High School students. We are looking forward to seeing you there. If you are unable to attend or have any questions, please contact one of the following coaches. Thank you! Elementary 2nd -5th grade: Coach Case …. wcase@mid-del.net High School girls: Coach Case……. wcase@mid-del.net Middle School girls: Coach J. Johnson …… jjohnson@mid-del.net Middle School boys: Coach Thomsen …… athomsen@mid-del.net High School boys: Coach McMahan…… jmcmahan@mid-del.net

🍎 Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and we’re celebrating our amazing Barnes Elementary cafeteria ladies! These incredible women serve up more than just delicious meals—they dish out kindness, smiles, and love to our students every single day. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, they keep everything running smoothly with care and dedication. Thank you for being everyday heroes in the heart of our school! 🥪🍽️

👔 DRESS LIKE MR. BECKER DAY! 👔 Today at Barnes Elementary, we celebrated Principal Appreciation Day by dressing just like our amazing principal, Mr. Becker! Students and staff showed up in suits, ties, polos, sweater vests—even knee braces—to honor the one-of-a-kind leader who makes our school such a special place. Mr. Becker is the heart of our school—kind, patient, fun-loving, supportive, dedicated, and a true role model for students and staff alike. He leads with integrity, compassion, and a big smile every single day. 📸 Check out these awesome look-alikes and fun moments from a day full of smiles and appreciation!

🎓 Welcome Back, Class of 2025! 🎓 Today we had the joy of welcoming the Class of 2025 back to Barnes Elementary for their Senior Walk! These soon-to-be graduates walked the halls where it all began, visited with former teachers, enjoyed some refreshments, and even took a trip down memory lane on the playground. 💙💛 We’re so proud of the amazing young adults they've become, and it was such a special moment to celebrate their journey. Once a Bluejay, always a Bluejay!

🎶🐷🎤 EIEI OOPS! First Grade Program 🎤🐮🎶 Our 1st graders took the stage today and stole the show with their performance of EIEI OOPS! From dancing chicks to singing cows, they brought the farm to life with laughter, music, and fun! We’re so proud of their hard work and energy. 💚🎵 📸 Check out these adorable moments from the performance below!

The NED Show, originally scheduled for May 21st, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for next school year. We will not be accepting any yo-yo orders at this time. Any orders that have already been submitted will be returned.

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 Today we’re celebrating the amazing ladies in our office here at Barnes Elementary! 💐 Thank you for everything you do to keep our school running like clockwork—from answering calls and caring for students to juggling a million things behind the scenes. You are truly the heart of our school! To show their appreciation, our students made heartfelt cards to say thank you—and let’s just say, the smiles said it all. 💛📬 We’re so grateful for your dedication and kindness every single day.

🚌💛 Today, on National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the amazing individuals who make sure our students get to and from school safely each and every day! Our bus drivers are more than just drivers—they’re friendly faces, early risers, and the first “good morning” many students hear. To show our appreciation, we surprised our drivers with baskets full of goodies—and a whole lot of gratitude. Thank you to our incredible transportation team! You keep everything rolling. 💛🚌

First grade planting milkweed (for our butterflies we are hatching) and Oklahoma wildflowers for Earth Day

Current Mid-Del Families, It’s time to begin Phase 1 of the enrollment process for the 2025–2026 school year! Phase 1 opened at 8:00 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, for all current Mid-Del students—especially those moving to a new school site as they advance from elementary to middle school or middle school to high school. You should have received an email on April 21 containing your child’s Snapcode, which is required to complete re-enrollment. This step allows you to verify and update your student’s information, including contact details and residency. Important: You must have your student’s Snapcode to begin. If you do not receive your Snapcode, please contact your student’s school directly. Once Phase 1 is complete, you’ll be ready for Phase 2, which begins July 15 and includes submitting your updated proof of residency. We look forward to serving your family for another great year in Mid-Del! Mid-Del Enrollment Team

Reminder for Mid-Del Families: All Mid-Del Schools will be closed for students on Friday, April 18th, as previously scheduled. This is not an instructional day. Please note that Mid-Del administrative offices will remain open during regular business hours. Enjoy the extended weekend! #mdpurpose

🌞 Check out our brand new Hammock Garden at Barnes! 🌞🪵 We’re so excited to give our students a cozy, shaded spot to hang out and read. These hammocks are the perfect place to relax with a good book during the school day! Huge shout-out to Mrs. Thomas for writing the grant that made this possible 🙌 and to our amazing Mid-Del Maintenance Crew for installing the posts and getting everything set up just right. 💪🔧 We can’t wait to see how classes use this special space – from reading and writing to mindfulness and reflection time. It’s perfect for: 📖 Independent reading or listening to audiobooks ✍️ Outdoor journaling or creative writing 🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness and brain breaks 🎨 Art and sketching sessions 💬 Small group discussions or book clubs 🌱 Nature observation and science reflections It’s going to be a favorite spot for years to come! 💚

💜 Purple Up Day at Barnes! 💜 Today, our students and staff proudly wore purple to show their support for military children and to recognize the incredible strength and sacrifices of our military families. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military, and by wearing it, we stand together in appreciation of the unique challenges and contributions of military-connected students. Thank you to our military families for your service, your resilience, and the important role you play in our school community. We are proud to stand with you today and every day!