Barnes Elementary School

Take a moment to read June 2025 Newsletter.

Please come join us May 29th for Big Bear BBQ from 5:00 to 6:30p.m.

Summer Meals

Kelso School District is closed Monday, May 26, in honor of Memorial Day.

Life science in Kelso elementary schools includes a new hands-on unit of study. For the first time, all elementary schools received salmon eggs, and with them the opportunity to s...

You can influence how we integrate AI in our classrooms by taking this survey . Participating in our AI survey is crucial for advancing our K-12 educational system. Your in...

This week, we celebrate the heart of our schools—our teachers. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor the more than 350 dedicated teachers who serve across Kelso School Distri...

Our lunch heroes are highly trained, experienced staff serving an average of 5,000 meals daily from nine kitchens. Undergoing yearly continuing education training empowers them ...

Take a moment to read May 2025, Newsletter

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 ...

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.

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...