On Thursday, our students enjoyed Fire Prevention Day, learning important fire safety tips and getting an up-close look at firefighting equipment! A big thank you to our local firefighters who took the time to visit and make this special day possible. We are so grateful for all you do to keep our community safe!







Our 5th graders are having a wonderful time exploring at White Memorial! 🌿🍂




Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Vasile for National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day! We are so lucky to have her supporting our Barkhamsted students and staff each day!

Happy Custodial Day!


Last Friday, our students enjoyed our annual River Day! Students spent the day learning, exploring, and connecting with the incredible Farmington River right here in our own backyard. A huge thank you to all of the community partners, presenters, and volunteers who helped make this special day possible!



Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Take a moment to thank our amazing custodians for all they do each day to care for our school, students, and staff!

Kindergarten earned a PJ Party! 🎉 Students celebrated with cozy pajamas, big smiles, and a movie!



Ahoy, mateys! 🏴☠️ Our 5th graders had some pirate fun celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day! ⚓️



There’s nothing better than reading with a buddy! Our students enjoyed spending time with their Barkhamsted Buddies and building connections across grade levels!

The tie-dye has begun! Our students are busy creating their school T-shirts!
A big thank you to Mrs. Hedenberg for leading the fun and to our PTO for generously funding the shirts!
A big thank you to Mrs. Hedenberg for leading the fun and to our PTO for generously funding the shirts!

Our 5th graders and kindergarteners are having fun learning together during Book Buddies!
Our students have been busy learning, laughing, making new friends, and settling into a fantastic new school year! 💙




🦅 Come join our Barkhamsted School family! We’re looking for an Integrated Preschool Teacher to join our amazing team. ❤️

🦅 Come join our Barkhamsted School family! We’re looking for a School Psychologist to join our amazing team. ❤️

Happy First Day of School!






Let’s start the day strong! ☀️ All students can enjoy a free school breakfast—a delicious way to fuel up and get ready to learn! 💙
Calling all incoming kindergarten students! KidsPlay and the Northwest CT Early Childhood Collaborative are hosting a Regional Kindergarten Ice Cream Social. Check out the flyer and scan the QR code to learn more and register!

We can't wait to welcome our newest kindergarten students! Join us on Thursday, August 20 at 9:30 a.m. for our Kindergarten Bus Ride & Classroom Visit.

🎒 The countdown is on! The first day of school is Wednesday, August 26. We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for another amazing year! For important dates throughout the school year, be sure to check out the 2026-2027 School Calendar on our website.

We're hiring! The Barkhamsted School is seeking a caring Aftercare Lead Teacher. Apply on our website today!

