August 19, 2026
Welcome Back to Barney Ford Elementary!Welcome Back to Barney Ford Elementary!
Dear Barney Ford Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We are so excited to welcome our students and families back to Barney Ford Elementary. We look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, connection, and joy!
Please take note of the following important dates and arrival information:
🌟 Soft Start
Thursday, August 20: Kindergarten–2nd Grade, 7:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Friday, August 21: 3rd–5th Grade, 7:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On both days, classroom teachers and staff will meet students on the front lawn and help them get settled into their classrooms.
📚 First Full Day for All K–5 Students
Monday, August 24: 7:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Teachers will meet students on the front lawn.
Breakfast will be served in the classroom.
🥣 Beginning Tuesday, August 25
Breakfast will be served in the café before school, from 7:30–7:45 a.m.
Beginning Tuesday, all students will enter through the main school entrance.
Staff will be inside the building to welcome students and help them find their classrooms.
⏰ Daily Pick-Up / After-School Care
Students must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. each day unless they are enrolled in Discovery Link, the district’s after-school program.
We are thrilled to begin another school year together and are grateful for your partnership. Thank you for entrusting your children to us. We are committed to creating a school where every student feels welcomed, valued, supported, and ready to learn.
Here’s to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
Warmly,
Principal Conroy
Barney Ford Elementary School