JOYFUL LEARNERS GROW HERE
The Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences offers an innovative preschool through 8th grade education that integrates the humanities, art, math, and science. Small class settings foster a culture of joy, support, and excellence. Skilled teachers engage each child in an academically challenging environment that promotes imagination, exploration, growth, and achievement.
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Preschool
Learning Through Play -
Lower School
Nurturing Lifelong Learners -
Middle School
Preparation for Success
List of 8 items.
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1969
Founded -
7:1
Student Teacher Ratio -
23%
Families Receive Financial Aid -
38%
Students Who Identify as Students of Color -
46
Field Trips a Year -
60
Average Minutes Outside Per Day -
10
Average Lower School Class Size -
15
Average Middle School Class Size
IMAGINE... a Barnesville Summer full of adventure!
School News
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5th Grade Adventures in Gettysburg
Barnesville 5th-grade students tackled their first overnight trip away to Gettysburg! The trip was full of historical sightseeing, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to foster independence. -
Celebrating Earth Day & Green School Certification
On Friday, April 22, 2022, Barnesville students participated in an all-day earth day celebration full of service-learning opportunities, outdoor activities, and celebrating 11 years as a Certified Green School. -
7th-Grade Students Celebrate Individuals with Disabilities
Awareness, acceptance, inclusion. These values are at the core of the 7th-Grade Disability Project. Each year, in April, students complete an Independent Research Project about an individual with a disability. -
Experimenting with Human Anatomy
Fourth-grade students completed a hands-on science experiment to explore the digestive system from food to finish! -
3rd Graders Spread Joy to Local Friends of Barnesville School
Each year, Mrs. Gekas’ third-grade students participate in a Valentine’s Day celebration that honors traditions and neighbors in our surrounding community. Visits to friends in the community followed by a traditional tea exemplify values like respect and kindness that we call “The Barnesville Way. -
Service Learning Project to Support The Children's Inn at NIH
As part of our #CharacterEducation, students participate in both grade-specific and school-wide service learning efforts each year. -
"BE the Difference" Peace Week Tradition Continues
Each January, Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences celebrates Peace Week with lessons and activities that honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while also exploring the broader concept of peace that inspired and guided him. This year’s theme was “BE the Difference.” -
Honoring our Veterans at Barnesville School
Students, staff, and Barnesville families gathered on November 11, 2021 to honor our veterans and thank them for their service to our country. -
Middle School Science in Action!
Barnesville’s Middle School Science Lab has been buzzing with activity as students learn concepts through hands-on activities. Middle School Science Teacher, Helen Miller, shared, “The best thing about Science is that it can easily be seen,” and she has already brought to life several concepts in her classroom. -
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Barnesville Students are JOYful learners who IMAGINE, EXPLORE, GROW & ACHIEVE through our Arts & Sciences program. We encourage you to visit and experience #TheBarnesvilleWay.
Barnesville School
21830 Peach Tree Road
PO Box 404
Barnesville, MD 20838
p: 301.972.0341
PO Box 404
Barnesville, MD 20838
p: 301.972.0341
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