Barnes Elementary School

In Kelso School District, we are fortunate to have 20 dedicated and compassionate principals leading our schools. The role of a principal is crucial in education. Principals set t...

Please see the latest edition of Barnes Elementary Newsletter here: October 2024 Newsletter

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...

Parents come and join us this Thursday, September 19th from 4:45-6:30p.m. For more information please see: Slide into Recess

Please see the latest edition of our Barnes Newsletter here: September 2024 Newsletter

Kelso Virtual Academy principal Cindy Cromwell received the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) Annalee Braley Membership Award for her dedication, support, and advo...

Butler Acres Elementary was one of 78 schools in Washington recognized for making significant advancements in closing opportunity gaps during the 2022-23 school year! Congratulati...

Zach Claypool, a paraeducator at Lexington Elementary School in the Kelso School District, has been recognized as the 2024 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year. This pre...

Back to School Night August 21 4:30-6:00 p.m. Classrooms will be open! Drop off supplies! Meet with friends!

2024-2025 Kelso School District Calendar

24-25 School Supply List

These are the summer hours for Barnes Summer 2024

Please see the latest edition of our Barnes Newsletter here: June 2024 Newsletter

You wont want to miss Our Big Barnes Bear BBQ! May 30th 5:00-6:30

Three Kelso School District staff members were recently recognized at the Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce Crystal Apple Awards. Colleen Shuttleworth, K-12 Teacher of the Y...

May 3 is School Lunch Hero Day, and we couldn't be more proud our Nutrition Services team! Over the last couple of years, Kelso School District Nutrition Services Supervisor and R...

Please see the latest edition of our Barnes Newsletter here: May 2024 Newsletter

5th Grade Transition Night May 9th 5:30-7:30 at Huntington

Do you have a student that will be 5 years old by August 31, 2024? Join us for Kinderpalooza May 7th, 5:00 - 6:30 at Coweeman Middle School. Please click on the link below for mor...

Please see the latest edition of our Barnes Newsletter here: April 2024 Newsletter