Special thanks to our Barr PTA for putting together a special slideshow for our grade 8 students and their families. The link to the slideshow was sent home to all students. In addition, families will be able to view and order the Lifetouch photographs taken at the Moving Up ceremony by visiting https://my.photoday.com/ and using the code 49492GY25.
Enjoy!
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 had any changes in address, phone numbers or primary/emergency contacts.
Raising the Barr - June Summer Edition
Previous editions are archived on the bottom right of the web page.
On May 7th, we had the pleasure of hosting our "Incoming Grade 5 Parent Orientation" which gave parents a glimpse of life at Barr so they would know what to expect when their child entered 5th grade. We look forward to welcoming the grade 4 students for their special orientation next week. Before we know it, September will be here and we will be opening our doors to our newest members of the Knights family!
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 2024-2025 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) or online in the Food Service Department section of the district’s website.
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
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.
On March 11, 2025, the Barr team presented an update to the BOE, specific to the goals and priorities of the 2024-2025 year. Our focus this year centered around communication and being literate across content areas, which are two specific areas found within the Portrait of a Graduate profile. Click the link below to view the presentation slides. You will also find a link on the last slide which takes you to a feedback form, which will be live until March 30, 2025. We hope you enjoy the glimpse into some of high quality teaching and learning taking place at Barr!
2024-2025 Barr Goals and Priorities Presentation at the 3/11/24 BOE meeting
Clubs for the 2024-2025 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.
Dear Barr Families,
As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our families for your support, encouragement, and partnership throughout the year. Your involvement has helped our students grow, learn, and thrive in so many ways.
To celebrate the journey and look ahead, here’s a little poem for our students and families:
Growing and Glowing
This year we learned, we laughed, we grew,
Through successes and challenges, we cared about each other too.
We solved, we shared, we tried our best,
And now it’s time for summer rest.
We wish you a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break. Keep reading, keep wondering, keep setting goals, and we’ll see you in the fall—ready to grow even more!
* Supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year will be posted in early July.
— Your Middle School Team
Mrs. O'Sullivan, Mrs. Oates and Mr. Arvanites
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!
