Due to the high heat Friday, June 12th, there will be an eary dismissal at 1:30pm. Please make sure you make arrangements for your child to be picked up or have someone meet them at the bus stop.
Grade 4 Field Trip to Mystic has been postponed! We are looking at Wednesday, June 17th, your classroom teacher will update you with the confirmed day.
Grade 8 Lake Compounce Field Trip is STILL ON! Please plan accordingly to have your child picked up from school. Make sure to send them with plenty of water.
Come on out and join us for the Final Show of Shrek The Musical today at 4 PM!
You don't want to miss it. It's an absolutely amazing show! Barnard students are free with a paid adult. Tickets $3.00
We hope to see you there!
The BEST PTO wants you!
Come on out and join us for Shrek the Musical! It's going to be an amazing show. - the students have worked incredibly hard are excited to perform. Wednesday - 6/3 6:00 - 8:00pm Thursday - 6/4 4:00 - 8:00pm Friday - 6/5 4:00 - 8:00pm Saturday - 6/6 4:00 - 6:00pm Please make sure you come out and support! Tickets- $3.00 per person Concession available from the Best P.T.O
Tonight, from 4-6pm, is our PTO sponsored, Palette and Plate, family event! Come see your child's artwork in the gymnasium and if you can, bring a small dish to share! PTO will provide hotdogs and hamburgers. Students in grades 6-8 will also perform their Spring Concert starting at 4:30pm in the Cafeteria. If you arrive early, you may visit the Scholastic Book Fair with your child. Today is the last day and all items are "Buy One Get One Free"!
Palette and Plate is tomorrow Friday, May 22! See student artwork and our students Grade 5-8 perform their spring concert! Also, bring a dish to share with our BEST community; PTO will supply hotdogs and hamburgers.
Use the link below or scan the QR code to sign up. This will let help us prepare the correct amount of food and supplies!
https://forms.gle/cZdZHEhQisZco1QV9
Barnard Gymnasium - Art Exhibition 4:00 - 6:00PM
Cafeteria - Spring Concert 4:30PM
Early dismissal today at 1:30pm. Please make arrangements for your child to be received off the bus or picked up at school. There are no after school programs, including play rehearsal, soccer, and IRIS. The Title 1 Awards Ceremony this evening at Hillhouse has also been cancelled.
Scholastic Book Fair will be next week! Students will have time to preview the store Monday, May 15th and write down any books they wish to buy. Each class will be scheduled for a day and time Tuesday-Friday. Please check with your child's teacher for the day they are attending.
The easiest way to pay is to set your child up with an eWallet! You can go to the school's Scholastic website to sign up https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/barnardenvrnmntstudies
Palette and Plate is next Friday, May 22! See student artwork and our students Grade 5-8 perform their spring concert! Also, bring a dish to share with our BEST community; PTO will supply hotdogs and hamburgers.
Use the link below or scan the QR code to sign up. This will let help us prepare the correct amount of food and supplies!
https://forms.gle/cZdZHEhQisZco1QV9
May 22nd
4-6pm
Barnard Gymnasium
PTO flower sale is live! Stop by the lobby to pick up some for the mothers in your life or for your own garden!
$20 Hanging Baskets
$10 8inch Geraniums
$5 4 inch geraniums
$5 for a tray or $25 for the flat (begonias)
Cash app or Venmo @BarnardPTO give cash to Ms. Williams in the office.
We appreciate the support!
$20 Hanging Baskets
$10 8inch Geraniums
$5 4 inch geraniums
$5 for a tray or $25 for the flat (begonias)
Cash app or Venmo @BarnardPTO give cash to Ms. Williams in the office.
We appreciate the support!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
To our incredible staff, We thank you for the passion, dedication, and care you bring to our school each and every day. Your commitment to students goes far beyond lessons and assessments; you inspire confidence, curiosity, and kindness, and you make a lasting difference in the lives of our children and families.
We are deeply grateful for your hard work, resilience, and unwavering belief in what our students can achieve. Please know how valued and appreciated you are not just this week, but always.
With sincere thanks and admiration,
Mrs. Thomas, Ms. Skiba, Ms. Papandrea, and The B.E.S.T PTO
Grab your Spring Flowers from the B.E.S.T. PTO!
Purchase plants at dismissal on May 7th and 8th. You can also pre-order your plants and pickup May 6th between 3-4pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedypzSMTHib4sWVysVC-_4z6UNEaxlzUy-KhRJzfWTMKanfw/viewform
Purchase plants at dismissal on May 7th and 8th. You can also pre-order your plants and pickup May 6th between 3-4pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedypzSMTHib4sWVysVC-_4z6UNEaxlzUy-KhRJzfWTMKanfw/viewform
Get those yearbook order in before its too late!
Use the QR code or link below to oder online. You can also send in money to Mrs. Velasquez to order for you.
https://tinyurl.com/BESTyearbook26
Deadline to order is May 15, 2026
Use the QR code or link below to oder online. You can also send in money to Mrs. Velasquez to order for you.
https://tinyurl.com/BESTyearbook26
Deadline to order is May 15, 2026
Join us Friday for our annual Recycled Runway! Students in grades PreK-3 will showcase their creations. This year's theme is "Animal Habitats"
Join NHPS for a Mental Health Awareness Night at the Q House.
Good Morning and Happy Earth Day!
Don't forget to join PTO after dismissal for a schoolyard cleanup, 4:00-5:00pm.
Then stay to enjoy food and fun at our Eco-Fest, 5:00-7:00pm!
Along with pizza and family-fun activities, we will have a special guest showing us how to grow mushrooms and an icy truck!
Don't forget to join PTO after dismissal for a schoolyard cleanup, 4:00-5:00pm.
Then stay to enjoy food and fun at our Eco-Fest, 5:00-7:00pm!
Along with pizza and family-fun activities, we will have a special guest showing us how to grow mushrooms and an icy truck!
Get ready for Spirit Week!
Monday: Hat Day
Tuesday: Inside Out Day
Wednesday: Rainbow Day
Thursday: Hat Day
Friday: Disney or Superhero Day
Monday: Hat Day
Tuesday: Inside Out Day
Wednesday: Rainbow Day
Thursday: Hat Day
Friday: Disney or Superhero Day
A friendly reminder, today is an early dismissal for all students. Please make arrangements to pick up your child at school or meet them at the bus.
Pre-K pickup is 1:15pm
K-8 pickup and bus dismissal is 1:30pm
Pre-K pickup is 1:15pm
K-8 pickup and bus dismissal is 1:30pm
Last chance! The school climate survey will close tomorrow, March 6th. Get your voice heard...let us know what you think! We will use the information from families to continue to make Barnard the BEST learning community!
Use the link bit.ly/NHPS2026 to complete the survey. Multiple languages are offered. Send a screenshot of your completed survey to your child's teacher to enter to win a raffle prize!
Save the date! Thursday, March 26th we will be hosting a Math and Science Night from 4-6pm
