💙 Valentine’s Day Fun at Barnes!

Our Barnes Bluejays had a wonderful time celebrating Valentine’s Day during their classroom parties! Students enjoyed sharing smiles, treats, crafts, and special moments with their classmates.

A huge thank you to all of the parents and family members who came out to help make the day so special, and to our amazing teachers for planning and putting together such fun celebrations for our students.

We love seeing our Bluejays surrounded by kindness and community! 💙
4 months ago, Bluejay News
Images of students during their Valentine's parties.
Images of students during their Valentine's parties.
Images of students during their Valentine's parties.
Images of students during their Valentine's parties.
Images of students during their Valentine's parties.
Images of students during their Valentine's parties.
Images of students during their Valentine's parties.
Images of students during their Valentine's parties.
✨ Science Fun at Barnes! ✨
Our Bluejays had an amazing time yesterday participating in the Dr. Elliott and Pam Schwartz AEIOU Foundation Science Show! Students were engaged and excited by the hands-on experiments and interactive learning.
A huge thank you to the Dr. Elliot and Pam Schwartz AEIOU Foundation for providing STEM/STEAM experiences at no cost to Title 1 schools like Barnes. We are so grateful for their support and inspiration!
4 months ago, Bluejay News
Images of students watching and participating in a science show.
Images of students watching and participating in a science show.
Images of students watching and participating in a science show.
Images of students watching and participating in a science show.
Congratulations to Mrs. Corey, our Barnes Teacher of the Month for February!

Mrs. Corey was selected for Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. She consistently shows empathy, takes time to listen, and works to understand where others are coming from. Her caring and thoughtful approach helps create a supportive environment for students and staff alike.

We are so grateful for the kindness and compassion she brings to our Bluejay family each day. Congratulations, Mrs. Corey!
5 months ago, Bluejay News
Image of Mrs. Corey and Mr. Becker.

Congratulations to Mrs. Warlick, our Barnes Adjunct Teacher of the Year!

As a dedicated 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Warlick works tirelessly to support her students and help them grow academically and personally. Her kindness, commitment, and passion for teaching make a lasting impact in our school community.

We are so thankful for all she does for our Bluejays. Congratulations, Mrs. Warlick — we are proud to celebrate you!

5 months ago, Bluejay News
Image of Mrs. Warlick receiving her Adjunct Teacher of the Year certificate from Mr. Becker.
Congratulations to Mr. Sargent, our Barnes Support Staff Member of the Year!

As our dedicated ISR teacher, Mr. Sargent makes an impact on our students each day. He is always willing to pitch in wherever he is needed and goes above and beyond to support our school community.

We are so grateful for his hard work, kindness, and commitment to our Bluejays. Congratulations, Mr. Sargent — we are proud to celebrate you!
5 months ago, Bluejay News
Image of Mr. Sargent receiving his Support Staff of the Year certificate from Mr. Becker.
Congratulations to Mr. Fleming, our Barnes Elementary Teacher of the Year! 🏆

Mr. Fleming goes above and beyond each day to support our students and staff. He brings energy, encouragement, and dedication to everything he does, making PE a place where students learn teamwork, discipline, and respect while having fun.

We are so grateful for all he does for our Bluejays and our school community. We are proud to celebrate you, Mr. Fleming!
5 months ago, Bluejay News
Image of Mr. Fleming receiving his Teacher of the Year plaque from Mr. Becker.
February ABC Award Winners!

Congratulations to our February ABC Award Winners! These outstanding Barnes Bluejays were chosen for their achievements in Academics, Behavior, and Character.

We are so proud of the hard work, positive attitudes, and leadership these students show each day. Thank you for setting a great example for others and representing Barnes so well!
5 months ago, Bluejay News
Images of February Students of the Month.
Images of February Students of the Month.
Images of February Students of the Month.
Images of February Students of the Month.
Images of February Students of the Month.

🚀 5th Grade Fun at STAR BASE! 💙

Our Barnes Bluejay 5th graders had an amazing time participating at STAR BASE! Students enjoyed hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math while exploring exciting activities that encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.

It was a fantastic opportunity for our Bluejays to learn in a fun and engaging environment — we are so proud of them for representing Barnes so well!

5 months ago, Bluejay News
 Image of students participating at Star Base.
 Image of students participating at Star Base.
 Image of students participating at Star Base.
 Image of students participating at Star Base.
 Image of students participating at Star Base.
 Image of students participating at Star Base.
Reminder for our 5th Grade Parents: Tonight is Parent Night at the CAHS Performing Arts Center at 6:00 pm.
5 months ago, Bluejay News
5th grade students Tonight is Parent Night @ the CAHS PAC @ 600
💙 Happy School Counselor Week! 💙

We are so thankful for our amazing school counselor, Mrs. Paris! She supports our Bluejays with kindness, patience, and care, helping students grow socially, emotionally, and academically every day.

Mrs. Paris is always there to listen, encourage, and guide our students and staff, making Barnes a safer, happier place to learn. We are truly grateful for everything she does for our school community!

Thank you, Mrs. Paris, for the heart you bring to Barnes — we appreciate you this week and every week! 💙
5 months ago, Bluejay News
Photograph of Mrs. Paris.

🚀⭐ 5th Grade Fun at STARBASE! 💙💛

Our Barnes Bluejay 5th graders had an amazing time participating at STARBASE! Students enjoyed hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math while exploring exciting activities that encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.

It was a fantastic opportunity for our Bluejays to learn in a fun and engaging environment — we are so proud of them for representing Barnes so well!

5 months ago, Bluejay News
Image of students participating at Star Base.
Image of students participating at Star Base.
Image of students participating at Star Base.
Image of students participating at Star Base.
Image of students participating at Star Base.
Image of students participating at Star Base.
Image of students participating at Star Base.
CAMS 5th Grade Parent Night will be Feb. 3 at 6 PM at the CAHS Performing Arts Center.
5 months ago, Bluejay News
5th Grade Parent Night 2026
After our team drove throughout the district this morning, we are ready to be back in school. Welcome back!

The roads aren't perfect. There are still some slick spots in neighborhoods, along with a few intersections near Barnes, Schwartz, and Pleasant Hill Elementary. We encourage families to plan for extra time getting their students to school. Bus routes may run a little more slowly in these areas as well.

We will ask schools to be mindful of these conditions when marking students tardy at the beginning of the school day.

We understand that parents have the ultimate responsibility to decide what's safe for your child. Our school parking lots and sidewalks have been cleared, and we will have warm meals. If you can't get out of your neighborhood, please call your child's absence into their school.
5 months ago, Mid-Del News
After our team drove throughout the district this morning, we are ready to be back in school. Welcome back!  The roads aren't perfect. There are still some slick spots in neighborhoods, along with a few intersections near Barnes, Schwartz, and Pleasant Hill Elementary. We encourage families to plan for extra time getting their students to school. Bus routes may run a little more slowly in these areas as well.   We will ask schools to be mindful of these conditions when marking students tardy at the beginning of the school day.  We understand that parents have the ultimate responsibility to decide what's safe for your child. Our school parking lots and sidewalks have been cleared, and we will have warm meals. If you can't get out of your neighborhood, please call your child's absence into their school.
An important message from Dr. Cobb.

Good afternoon -

We have been out driving roads and are seeing some improvement. Of course, better doesn't mean great. The forecast shows temperatures hovering around the freezing mark overnight. Right now, I'm 50/50 on being in school tomorrow. The final decision will be made when my team and I get up early in the morning and test roads in different parts of the district. Our decision will be made by 5:00 am, at which point we will send out messages, either way.

I know that leaves our families and staff in limbo, and I'm sorry for that, but I never take the responsibility of this decision lightly. As much as I'd love to have the right answer right now, I'm going to ask for your patience. The goal is always to teach our students and be safe doing it.

With that in mind, stay warm and safe. Hopefully, we'll see you tomorrow.
5 months ago, Mid-Del News
Message from Dr. Cobb: Good afternoon -  We have been out driving roads and are seeing some improvement. Of course better doesn't mean great. The forecast shows temperatures hovering around the freezing mark overnight. Right now, I'm 50/50 on being in school tomorrow. The final decision will be made when my team and I get up early in the morning and test roads in different parts of the district. Our decision will be made by 5:00 am, at which point we will send out messages, either way.  I know that leaves our families and staff in limbo, and I'm sorry for that, but I never take the responsibility of this decision lightly. As much as I'd love to have the right answer right now, I'm going to ask for your patience. The goal is always to teach our students and be safe doing it.   With that in mind, stay warm and safe. Hopefully, we'll see you tomorrow.
Mid-Del Families,

Due to continued hazardous road conditions, Mid-Del Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day, and no classes will be held. Mid-Del Technology Center daytime classes are canceled.

While progress has been made to clear some streets across our communities, there are still areas that remain unsafe for buses, student drivers, and families. As always, the safety of our students and staff guides every decision we make.

Please continue to stay warm and safe. We appreciate your patience and understanding. ❄️
5 months ago, Mid-Del News
Due to continued hazardous road conditions, Mid-Del Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Mid-Del Families,

Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Mid-Del Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day, and no classes will be held. Mid-Del Technology Center will also be closed.

Our teams are continuing to clear parking lots and sidewalks across our facilities. In making this decision, we carefully consider road conditions throughout all of the communities we serve to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Please stay warm and safe.
5 months ago, Mid-Del News
Mid-Del Families, Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Mid-Del Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day, and no classes will be held. Mid-Del Technology Center will also be closed.  Our teams are continuing to clear parking lots and sidewalks across our facilities. In making this decision, we carefully consider road conditions throughout all of the communities we serve to ensure the safety of our students and staff.  Please stay warm and safe.
❄️ Weather Update – School Closure ❄️

Due to inclement weather, Mid-Del Schools will be
CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be a traditional
snow day, and no classes will be held.
Mid-Del Technology Center will also be closed.
Please stay warm and safe!

#mdpurpose
5 months ago, Mid-Del News
❄️ Weather Update – School Closure ❄️  Due to inclement weather, Mid-Del Schools will be  CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be a traditional  snow day, and no classes will be held.  Mid-Del Technology Center will also be closed.  Please stay warm and safe!  #mdpurpose
Weather Update – Remote Learning Day

Due to inclement weather, Friday, January 23, will be a REMOTE LEARNING DAY for all Mid-Del students.

Students should follow the remote learning schedule posted on their school’s website and watch for communication from their teachers regarding assignments and expectations.

Please note: Mid-Del Technology Center daytime classes are canceled for Friday, January 23.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support. Please stay safe and warm.

#MidDelSchools #OneDistrictOneFamily
5 months ago, Mid-Del News
Weather Update – Remote Learning Day   Due to inclement weather, Friday, January 23, will be a REMOTE LEARNING DAY for all Mid-Del students.  Students should follow the remote learning schedule posted on their school’s website and watch for communication from their teachers regarding assignments and expectations.  Please note: Mid-Del Technology Center daytime classes are canceled for Friday, January 23.  Thank you for your flexibility and continued support. Please stay safe and warm.  #MidDelSchools #OneDistrictOneFamily
⭐️Attendance All-Stars! ⭐️
We are so proud of our Barnes Bluejays who had outstanding attendance during the 2nd 9 weeks of school! Students who missed 0, 1, or 2 days got to sign our Attendance All-Stars boards.
Great attendance helps our Bluejays learn, grow, and soar! Keep it up!
5 months ago, Bluejay News
Image of students signing the Attendance Board.
Image of students signing the Attendance Board.
Image of students signing the Attendance Board.
Image of students signing the Attendance Board.
Image of students signing the Attendance Board.
Congrats to our students who made the principal’s and teacher’s honor roll for the 2nd quarter!
Congratulations to our amazing students for their outstanding achievements in the second nine weeks! We are thrilled to recognize our Principal's Honor Roll students for earning all A's—your hard work and dedication truly shine! We are also thrilled to recognize our Teacher's Honor Roll students, who achieved A's and B's. Your commitment to excellence is inspiring! Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! We’re so proud of you!
5 months ago, Bluejay News
Image of Barnes Honor Roll recipients.
Image of Barnes Honor Roll recipients.
Image of Barnes Honor Roll recipients.
Image of Barnes Honor Roll recipients.
Image of Barnes Honor Roll recipients.
Image of Barnes Honor Roll recipients.