Student Life

Character Education

Core Values

Nine core values are at the core of our character education curriculum, with a different value serving as the focus each month: Kindness, Service, Perseverance, Respect, Initiative, Courage, Cooperation, Responsibility, and Honesty.

These concepts are integrated into Morning Meeting, assemblies, Buddy activities, classroom discussions, and community service learning.

We value social responsibility and the development of personal values. Starting with the first handshake in the morning, Barnesville School's atmosphere encourages respect, responsibility, honesty, integrity, perseverance, and concern for self and others. We believe students develop social responsibility and values by their involvement in community service programs and through a curriculum where adults model and reinforce these values in school, the broader community, and the world.
— Barnesville School Philosophy Statement

Service Learning

Barnesville students and faculty participate in both grade-specific and school-wide service learning efforts each year. Annually, our school-wide efforts include a Help-the-Homeless mini-walk, a Veterans' Day celebration to raise money for the Fisher House and an adopt-a-family holiday gift program for The Dwelling Place. In addition, the School provides the location, as well as student and volunteer support for the annual Lymphoma Research Foundation Ride each September.

Students Honor Those Who Served on Veteran's Day
11/11/2022
Students, staff, and Barnesville families gathered today to honor our veterans and thank them for their service to our country.
Barnesville Students Awarded the Kupferberg Cup & Cohen Scholarship
6/13/2022
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 student recipients of the Kupferberg Cup & Cohen Scholarship!
Celebrating Earth Day & Green School Certification
4/27/2022
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.
3rd Graders Spread Joy to Local Friends of Barnesville School
2/28/2022
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
2/14/2022
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
2/4/2022
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.”