Barnes Elementary School

Congratulations to Mrs. Cranford and Mr. Hammons for winning the Canned Food Drive Contest and helping families in need. Great job Blue Jays!

Congratulations to Our November ABC Award Winners! We are so proud to announce the students who have been selected for the ABC Awards this month! These students were chosen for their outstanding achievements in Academics, Behavior, and Character. They have truly demonstrated what it means to be role models in our school community. Keep up the amazing work!

Happy National Parent Involvement Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible impact of parents, guardians, and families who partner with our schools to support student success. Your involvement—whether volunteering, attending school events, helping with homework, or simply encouraging your child’s learning journey—makes a difference. We're building a brighter future for every student, one step at a time together. We have an exciting opportunity for our families through a series called Engage: Parenting with Purpose sessions. We invite you to attend Engage: Parenting with Purpose, a series designed to equip parents with effective strategies for fostering connection and empowerment in their relationships with their children. When: January 21st, 6:00–8:00 PM Where: The Learning Services Center, 4731 Judy Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73115 This eight-week program consists of two-hour sessions each week, focused on parenting approaches that strengthen the parent-child bond. During our time together, we will explore a variety of corrective strategies that promote positive communication and healthy discipline, while offering practical tools to help guide your child through life's challenges. Register by using this link: http://tinyurl.com/MidDelParentingWithPurpose We look forward to having you join us for this enriching experience! #mdpurpose #NationalParentInvolvementDay #OneDistrictOneFamily

Student Council did a great job making ornaments for teachers for a leadership project.

A BIG thank you to Lewis Orthodontics for helping put a bright smile on the faces of the staff at Barnes Elementary! 😊Thanks to their incredible generosity and the amazing support from all of YOU who voted for us, we were able to win the Donut Battle against John Ross Elementary in Edmond! 🍩

Good morning Mid-Del Families, Due to ongoing weather threats this morning that would impact the morning drive and bus routes, we have canceled school for today, November 18, 2024. This is an inclement weather day, NOT a virtual day. Stay safe!

🏆Huge congratulations to Mrs. Dayer and the Barnes' students for their incredible victory in today's Brain Bowl! Your hard work, determination, and teamwork paid off in a big way, and you all made us so proud! Keep up the amazing work – the future is bright for these brilliant minds! 👏

Bingo Night at Barnes was a blast!

We are proud to honor our Veterans for their bravery and sacrifices that safeguard our freedoms. While our schools will be closed, our administrative offices will remain open. Thank you for your service! #mdpurpose #TeamTinker #VeteransDay #OneDistrictOneFamily

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive. Items will be donated to The Rock Church to help those in need this holiday season. Great job Blue Jays! We collected over 400 items!

Congratulations to Mrs. Corey, Barnes' Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025! Mrs. Corey truly exemplifies what it means to be a remarkable educator. Her kindness, welcoming attitude, and easygoing, positive energy creates an environment where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. She goes above and beyond, always caring for her students and creating a space where everyone feels valued. We’re so lucky to have her as part of the Barnes family! Here’s to many more years of making a difference, Mrs. Corey! We’re proud of you!

A huge thank you to Mrs. Curren and our incredible 5th grade students for their hard work and dedication in putting together such an amazing Veterans Day Program today. You all did a beautiful job honoring our veterans and their families, and we couldn't be prouder of the effort and heart you put into the performance. Your respect and gratitude truly shone through. To our veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice. We are deeply grateful for everything you’ve done for our country. ❤️💙

🎓📚 College & Career Tech School Shirt Day! 💼👕 Today, we celebrated our future goals and dreams by rocking our college and career tech shirts! 💪 Whether we're gearing up for higher education or getting ready to dive into the workforce, we're proud to represent the paths that will lead us to success! 🚀 Check out our awesome photos from the day—let's keep pushing forward and making those future plans a reality! 🌟

Tomorrow is Mid-Del College and Career Tech School Shirt Day! Check out where our Barnes staff went to school!

IMPORTANT: The Resource Drop Off Station will be open TOMORROW, November 5. We will not be collecting donations today, November 4. Please help our Mid-Del students and staff affected by the November Tornadoes. We will have a Resource Drop Off Station on Tuesday, November 5th from 10am-6pm at the Mid-Del Administration Building located at 7217 S.E. 15th Street in Midwest City. We will be accepting items listed in the graphic as well as gift cards for families. You can also make a tax exempt monetary donation online by using this link provided by the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation: https://middelfoundation.flipcause.com/hosted_widget/hostedWidgetHome/Njk5MTQ= ONE District. ONE Family. #mdpurpose

Good morning Mid-Del Families. We have made the decision to cancel school due to inclement weather. This is not a virtual day. Please be weather aware today and stay safe. We will still operate our tornado resource donation drop off from 10am-6pm weather permitting. Thank you.

Please help our Mid-Del students and staff affected by the November Tornadoes. We will have a Resource Drop Off Station on Monday, November 4th from10am-6pm at the Mid-Del Administration Building located at 7217 S.E. 15th Street in Midwest City. We will be accepting items listed in the graphic as well as gift cards for families. You can also make a tax exempt monetary donation online by using this link provided by the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation: https://middelfoundation.flipcause.com/hosted_widget/hostedWidgetHome/Njk5MTQ= ONE District. ONE Family. #mdpurpose

Shoutout to our Attendance All-Stars! We’re so proud of our amazing students who achieved stellar attendance this first quarter, with no more than 2 absences! They’ve shown dedication and commitment to their education, and to celebrate their hard work, they got to sign the Attendance Wall! 🖊️📅 Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! Let’s continue to make every day count! 🙌💪 Let's have even more students sign the wall next quarter!!!

Congratulations to our amazing students for their outstanding achievements in the first 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!

🦃 Thanksgiving Food Drive Reminder! 🦃 Dear Parents, We’re excited to announce our Thanksgiving Food Drive on November 8! This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and support those in need. Please send your donations in a disposable bag or box. Here’s a list of : suggested items: Canned corn Canned beans Boxed stuffing Boxed mashed potatoes Gravy mix packets Boxed brownie mix Thank you for your generosity and support! Let’s make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for our community. Happy Holidays! 🍂❤️