Barnes Elementary School

Take a moment to read May 2025, Newsletter

Spring Break 2025 is coming up! It is scheduled for April 7-11, with an early release on Friday, April 4 at 1:55pm. School will resume on Monday April 14.

Early Learning Registration Opens March 1 in Kelso Registration and applications opened March 1 for early learning programs in Kelso. TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN (TK) Transi...

HearMeWA is a program provided by the WA State Attorney General's Office for young Washingtonians up to age 25 that is committed to being antiracist, trauma-informed, and youth-c...

Kinderpalooza, a fun event for Kelso kindergartners, early learners, and their families, is Tuesday, May 6, at Coweeman Middle School (2000 Allen St, Kelso) from 5:00 pm - 6:30 p...

On Administrative Professionals Day, we recognize your invaluable efforts in supporting our schools and staff. Your efficiency, kindness, and hard work make our district a better p...

A huge shoutout to our incredible bus drivers who go above and beyond every day to ensure our students get to and from school safely. Thank you for being the friendly faces that gr...

In acknowledgement of Kelso School District’s commitment to building and sustaining a robust employee wellness program, the district received the Zo8 Award for the third year in a...

Please take moment to read the Barnes April 2025 Newsletter.

Thank you for your valuable input in our budget survey! Last month, we invited our community to share their priorities as we move toward necessary budget reductions. Your voic...

Are you a student teacher set to graduate in spring or summer 2025? Or a current teacher interested in working for Kelso School District? Join us for coffee and see if KSD is a ...

During Education Support Professionals Week (March 10-14, 2025), we want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for Kelso School District's Education Support Profess...

Friday, March 7th is a snow make-up day. We look forward to seeing your student at school.

The Kelso community is invited to preview the proposed K-5 English Language Arts materials for adoption during a two-week-long open house at the Ruth E. Clark Instructional Service...

Please take moment to read the Barnes March Newsletter.

Registration and applications open March 1 for early learning programs in Kelso. PRESCHOOL PUPS Preschool Pups is a FREE , inclusive preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds...

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure our schools are aligned with enrollment patterns, we are considering a boundary change for the 2025/26 school year that will affect approx...

Each February we are honored to celebrate National School Counselor Appreciation Week. The counselors in Kelso play a vital role in our school community by creating a nurturing en...

Kelso District schools (including Barnes Elementary) will have make up days on Friday, March 7th AND Friday, June 13 (Barnes students will be released at 11:10 a.m. on 6-13-25).

Kelso School District has a strong tradition of providing excellent education and many opportunities for students to learn and grow. We are dedicated to helping every student succe...