Sixty-two seniors in the Class of 2024 will matriculate to distinguished institutions around the world this fall. The class received an impressive 422 acceptances to 186 schools.
Senior Paranjay Sharma has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. Paranjay is one of only three seniors from Kansas and 161 nationwide to receive this honor.
Students in Honors Spanish classes take the National Spanish Exam each year. This year, 14 Barstow students earned awards and 19 earned honorable mentions based on their exam results.
Student-athletes who earned one or more sports awards from spring of 2023 through this spring were recognized in an awards ceremony the evening of Thursday, May 9
For the third time in six years, the boys tennis team had both doubles entries advance to the individual district finals, which guarantees advancement to the state championships.
Barstow's middle and upper school summer reading program reminds students of the joys of imagination, the thrill of adventure and the necessity of compassion.
Upper school arts students were honored at Applause Night on April 29. Afterward, students and families were invited to the opening of the Senior Art Show in the Upper School Commons' Embry Gallery.
Fifth grade students return from a week in Washington D.C. on Friday, May 3. They learned about government, history and leadership, and made an extra stop at Andrews Air Force Base.
Senior Tyler McNeive won the Crossroads Conference golf tournament on Monday, April 29. Barstow placed second overall. Junor David Williams and senior Dylan Markey received all-conference honors.
Family members of third graders were invited to IDEA Space on Thursday, May 2, for a game of mini golf on a course designed and built themselves by students themselves.
Barstow Knights had a strong showing at the Crossroads Conference track meet on Wednesday, May 1. Sophomore Mo Darboe, senior Zoey Hrabe and the girls 100 meter relay team all placed first in their events.
Grade 6 students presented their integrated learning capstones to an audience of experts, faculty and families during the Environmental Project Showcase at Dan & Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space on Wednesday, May 1.
In seventh grade, Elyse Nelson asked her parents if she could go to Barstow. She noticed that her older siblings — who all attended Barstow — received individualized attention at the school and came home having learned so much.
Middle and upper school students and faculty gathered at the track Thursday, April 25, for a two- lap Kindness Walk, hosted by the SevenDays Kindness Club.
Junior Ethan Brunell-Wright is bringing home a gold medal for his piano performance at the MSHSAA State Solo Competition in Columbia on Friday, April 26.
Members of the varsity debate team competed in the National Debate Coaches Association Championship in Bloomington, Indiana last week. This is the first national competition Barstow has qualified for since 2021.
Upper school French, Spanish & Chinese language students competed in the UCM Foreign Language Film Festival on Thursday, April 11. Barstow won 28 awards overall.
Congratulations to four seniors who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The group signed commitments in the Varsity Gym on Thursday, April 17, surrounded by family and friends.
Knights track & field athletes are competing in the KU Relays on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20. This meet in Lawrence, Kansas attracts athletes at high school, college and Olympic levels.
Lower and middle school students earned top division awards at the Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair March 27-30. Seventh Grader Diya Krishnan also qualified for a national innovation award.
Upper school English teacher Scott Guldin is the 2024 Betsi Brooks Krumm Award recipient. Each year, an outstanding faculty member is given the award in honor of Betsi Brooks Krumm '90, an alumna who dedicated her career to teaching prior to her passing in 2003.
Middle and upper school students interested in health and biomedical science are participating in a club organized by sophomore Sanjana Akkulugari and science teacher Amie Buckner. HOSA encourages entry into global health care fields.
FIRST Robotics Team 1939 received the Judges' Award at the Greater Kansas City regional FRC event last weekend. It recognizes creativity, commitment and teamwork.
A star of "Finding Nemo The Musical" at Walt Disney World visited the lower school musical cast on Thursday, April 11, taking them behind the scenes and under the sea.
Sixth grade began an interdisciplinary unit at IDEA Space this week anchored around the novel "Trash." The unit incorporates multiple disciplines in innovative ways.
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. Kansas City will experience a deep partial eclipse beginning at 12:37 p.m. The school will provide glasses that meet ISO standards to students in grades 1-12 so they may safely view the eclipse while on campus.
In the dynamic landscape of education, the integration of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) has become a cornerstone for fostering holistic learning experiences. Eighth grade English students at The Barstow School recently completed an integrated learning project as they delved into Sandra Cisneros' "The House on Mango Street."
The middle school Science Bowl teams, coached by Dr. Ben Ozenberger, competed at a state contest at Washington University in St. Louis on Saturday, March 2.
Congratulations to junior Afraah Hawa, recipient of the Congressional Award Gold Medal, Congress’ highest honor for youth. Established in 1979, this award honors young people for setting goals, creating an action plan and completing challenges. Recipients complete specific goals based on voluntary service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration.
Upper school students attended a KC Rep theatre production on Tuesday, Feb. 20, marking the return of the theatre field trip for the first time since 2019.
FoTA Trivia Night includes a live auction of one of a kind art masterpieces, created by students in grades 1 through 5. The collaborative art series is called "Fruits of Our Labor."
Congratulations to Barstow's 2024 Homecoming Court! Representatives from each upper school class were announced during the middle & upper school meeting on Friday, Jan. 26.
Students and families are invited to a community service project after school onf Friday, Feb. 2, to help us prepare for the Barstow Cultural Enrichment Festival.
Senior Dylan Markey is representing Barstow in Missouri's All-State Choir this week in Osage Beach. He is one of only 192 vocalists chosen from across Missouri to perform with this elite group.