New Barnard Families

Barnard Families

Welcome to Barnard! This page contains tools and resources for newly-enrolled and already-enrolled Barnard families.  

ATTENTION ALL 2024 INCOMING BARNARD FAMILIES: Please read this welcome letter from PTA President Jeanette Woodward and complete our 2024-2025 family contact form to stay informed of school events and other important information. This form includes registration for the New Parent Mentor Program.

Resources to help all families prepare for school:

  1. New Parent Mentor Program: Join this program if you want to be matched with a seasoned Barnard family who can guide you through your first few months at our school. Parents of incoming students in any grade are welcome to participate in this program. More information can be found here for new incoming parents and here for current Barnard parents interested in being a mentor. To register for the 2024 mentor program as a new or seasoned Barnard family please complete the PTA mentor form
  2. District Menus & Nutritional Information: Check out the current cafeteria breakfast and lunch menus.
  3. SDUSD Academic Calendars: Find all district holidays and breaks for the academic year.

Sign up for school and PTA communications here:

  • eBlast: Don’t miss out! Enter your information to receive the PTA’s weekly newsletter.

    • Facebook: Follow our public page for new about Barnard! Join our private Facebook group on or after June 7, 2024 for important updates, reminders, and conversations about life at Barnard. Out of respect for the privacy of our families and students, only families of current Barnard students can join the group. Incoming parents will be admitted in at the start of the school year. Please do not request to join our group before then. The New Family Contact Form must be submitted prior to joining our group.
    • Peachjar: Peachjar is the school’s electronic flier mailing system. Visit this page to see all Barnard fliers.

    Need more information? Have more questions? Contact the Barnard Welcome Committee. We’re happy to help!