Grades 7 & 8 Final Exam Schedule & Transportation Information
Please see the link below for the Grades 7 & 8 Final Exam Schedule and Transportation Information:
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News & Announcements
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8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony - Tuesday, 6/23/26 1:00 PM
Dear Eighth Grade Families:
The Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony will be held at Clover Stadium (formerly known as Boulder Stadium) on Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:00 pm. On the morning of June 23rd, we will be holding our dress rehearsal and all eighth graders must be present for the entire half-day, which runs from 7:39-10:30 am. The schedule for the day is as follows:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
7:39-10:30 AM - Half Day of School for 7th & 8th grade students at Barr Middle School (Grade 7 & 8 students will take their regular bus home at 10:30am)
12:30 PM - Students report to Clover Stadium, 1 Phil Tisi Way, Pomona, NY 10970
1:00 PM - Moving Up ceremony
This is a large venue, so seating is not limited. In addition, there will be a Livestream of the event to allow family members to watch the event off-site. For more information about the ceremony, click the following links for:To sign up to view pictures from the Moving Up Ceremony, visit this LINK after June 23rd.
There is no color theme regarding clothing, but we request students dress appropriately for the ceremony. Students will not be carrying any type of bag onto the field for the ceremony. They will be walking on grass and climbing stairs to get their Moving Up certificates, so it is best to wear flat shoes since any type of heel will sink into the grass.
Families are not permitted on to the field during or after the ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony, students will proceed off the field, moving up onto the first floor of the stadium using the stairs closest to first base. The first floor of the stadium is where families and students will reunite.
Thank you all for your cooperation. We are looking forward to a wonderful celebration! If you have any additional questions, please call our guidance office at 627-4050.
Sincerely,
Michelle O’Sullivan
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School to Home Communication System: Parent Square
The district uses a communication system called Parent Square to send alerts out to parents, guardians and the community. Follow this video to set notification and language settings in the app or website. The Parent Square app can be downloaded from your app store. Note: The Parent Square system is synced with our eschool system, so it is VERY IMPORTANT you notify the district if you have any changes in address, phone numbers or primary/emergency contacts.
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MESSAGE FROM FOOD SERVICES
Families,
All students need healthy meals to learn! The Nanuet School District offers healthy meals (both breakfast and lunch) every school day. All students are eligible for ONE breakfast meal and ONE LUNCH meal per day. A second breakfast can be purchased @ $1.65 and a second lunch can be purchased @ $3.00. Assorted choice of milk is included in breakfast and lunch meals; water must be PURCHASED separately, see monthly menu for a la carte item prices.
Families are encouraged to complete the 2025-2026 Household Income Eligibility form. To apply, please complete this form found in the summer packet (these forms are mailed home prior to the first week of school). We have also linked the form below.
These forms have benefits beyond free meals. The forms might allow eligible families to have the following:
-Fee Waivers for SATS & ACTS
-Fee Waivers for College Application
These forms also allow the district to apply for grants and classroom resources.
Upon completion, please return the form to:
-The main office of your child’s school
-Or mail to:
Ms. MaryAnn Gregor, Food Service Director
Nanuet School District
101 Church Street
Nanuet, NY 10954
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Home Access Information
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Parents and Guardians: Translation Support for Personal Cell Phones
If you need translation services for Meet the Teacher and Parent Teacher Conferences, one option is to download Microsoft Translator onto a personal device.
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2025-2026 A MacArthur Barr Clubs Listing
Clubs for the 2025-2026 school year are in session! Please see the Clubs document below and check our Upcoming Events bulletin board just off the main lobby for more information. Students can join a club at any time during the year. A club is a great way to make new friends or explore an interest.
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Staff Contact Information on Website
The link to the Faculty and Staff directory, located on the bottom of the school web page, is currently not active. If you need to contact a staff member, please call the main office at 627-4047 and we will be happy to provide you with assistance.
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GRADE SHINING KNIGHTS AWARD CEREMONY
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DISTRICT WIDE SPIRIT DAY!
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BARR CAFE
RED CLUB INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
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OEC COLOR RUN/WALK
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NANUET STREET FAIR-MAIN STREET 10-5PM
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GRADE 6 DARE GRADUATION BARR CAFE
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INCOMING GRADE 5 PARENT COFFEE MEETING
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PTA -- 8TH GRADE DANCE
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Barr PTA Meeting 7:30pm
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BOE Meeting
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Message from Principal Michelle O'Sullivan
Left to Right: Assistant Principal Khris Arvanites, Principal Michelle O'Sullivan, Assistant Principal Latoya Oates
Principal’s Message
Dear A. MacArthur Barr Middle School Families,
As we enter the final quarter of the 2025–2026 school year, it is a great time to reflect on how far our students have come and to focus on finishing strong. As the saying goes, “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” These last months provide an important opportunity for students to demonstrate perseverance, responsibility, respect, resilience, and pride in their work.
Please note that the final two months of the school year are especially busy. We encourage families to regularly check the school website, review the daily bulletin (linked at the bottom of the website), and stay up to date with the weekly Digital Backpack, which is posted online and shared via ParentSquare.
For parents of Grade 7 and 8 students, your child's course selections for the 2026–2027 school year are available in the Parent Portal. The deadline to request any course changes is May 1st. If you have questions or need additional information about the course change process, please contact the Guidance Office at 627-4050. Please note that we cannot guarantee any course changes request submitted after May 1st.
We are excited to share that Mrs. O'Sullivan’s student book club is currently reading The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price. This engaging graphic novel explores the mental health effects of screen use and offers practical strategies for reducing social media consumption while strengthening real-world connections. Special thanks to our Barr Parent Compact for previewing this book earlier in the year and supporting this important initiative.
We are pleased to report that our PBIS launch has gone very well this year. We look forward to celebrating our students and staff at our schoolwide PBIS celebration on June 12th. In late April, students and staff will complete PBIS surveys, and the committee will use this feedback to help guide planning for next year.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to make these final months successful. We are proud of our students and look forward to ending the year on a strong and positive note.
At Barr, we value high quality education, communication and having families feel welcome and valued. As a result, we are always appreciative of feedback which helps us to reflect and grow. Please feel free to click this link to provide us with feedback.
Warm regards,
Mrs. O'Sullivan
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At A. MacArthur Barr, we feel it is important for our families and community to feel connected to the rich learning taking place throughout the year. We love to spotlight a variety of learning experiences, athletics, accomplishments, students, faculty, staff and so much more! We encourage you to click the "Raising the Barr" newsletters below! If there is something you would like to see included in a future edition, please give the Main Office a call at 845 627-4040!
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