Orientation & Registration

Welcome Back!

The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 15. Please review the information your family needs for registration, orientation and the first day to ensure a smooth transition into the new year.

Middle & Upper School Tue., Aug. 13

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  • Middle & Upper School Checklist

    Students and families should complete the following activities at Registration & Orientation from 1-4 p.m.:
    • Have your school picture taken in the Varsity Gym. Senior formal pictures are 8 a.m.-noon. Grades 6-11 pictures are 1-4 p.m.
    • Meet Dr. Jenny Marien, director of upper school, and Debra Raffety, interim head of middle school.
    • Walk your schedule and say hello to your teachers!
    • Attend the Information Fair in the Varsity Gym.
      • Visit with BPA representatives to learn about volunteer opportunities for parents, Booster Club and Friends of The Arts.
      • Learn about middle and upper school athletics.
      • Make sure all required forms are submitted.
      • Visit the spirit wear pop-up shop or scan a QR code to to order new Knights gear.
      • Families of seniors can pick up their Class of 2025 yard sign.
    • Students will attend grade level activities and meetings, and enjoy Kona Ice! 

  • Middle School Orientation Schedule

    • 1-1:30 p.m. Grades 6-8 Student & Parent Welcome
      • Raymond B. White Auditorium
    • 1:30-1:50 Grades 6-8 Parent Meeting
      • Raymond B. White Auditorium
    • 1:30-4 p.m. Grade Level Activities
      • Various locations on campus.
    • 1-4 p.m. Parent Fair
      • Learn about athletics and extracurricular offerings, parent support organizations and volunteer opportunities.
      • Varsity Gym

  • Upper School Orientation Schedule

    • 1:15-4 p.m. Parent Fair
      • Learn about parent support organizations and volunteer opportunities. 
      • Varsity Gym
    • 2 p.m. Upper School Students & Families Meeting
      • Raymond B. White Auditorium
    • 2:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 9-10 Student Retreat
      • Raymond B. White Auditorium
    • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Grade 11 College Counseling Meeting and Community Building
      • Upper School Commons

School Pictures

  • Senior formal pictures: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8 a.m.-noon, Varsity Gym. This picture is used in the yearbook, class composite and commencement program.
  • Grade 6-11 school pictures: Tuesday, Aug 13, 1-4 p.m., Varsity Gym.
  • Preschool prep-grade 5 school pictures: Friday, Aug. 23.
  • Preorder here using CODE 87108SF for grades 6-11 or CODE 88141E for preschool prep-grade 5. 

Early Childhood & Lower School Wed., Aug. 14

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First Day of School Thursday, Aug. 15

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Extended Care

Extended Care for students in preschool-grade 8 is available beginning Thursday, Aug. 15. Students may attend on a drop-in basis or parent may sign an Extended Care contract.
  • AM Care is offered Monday-Friday, 7-8 a.m.
  • PM Care is offered Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.
Visit the Extended Care page for more information or review information in the Student-Parent Handbook.

Important Dates

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Faculty & Staff Directory

Getting Started

Annual online student information forms are available through MyBarstow, and must be submitted prior to the first day of school. Homeroom teacher information or schedules may be withheld until all required forms are on file. 

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  • MyBarstow Accounts

    MyBarstow is the school’s communication and education management portal.

    For Parents/Guardians: Access MyBarstow using the link in the menu bar at the top right of our website. Your username is your email address. Select "Sign In With Google" or "Sign In With Apple" and use your email credentials to complete the single sign-on process. MyBarstow accounts are linked to email accounts with BlackbaudID.

    For emails that are not associated with Google or Apple, use your email address and the password you chose when you set up your account. 

    You must set up a MyBarstow account to access and complete student information forms that are required to attend school. If you have a problem, contact our IT department for assistance. 

    For Students: Students in preschool-grade 5 do not log in to MyBarstow or receive email addresses. Students in grades 6-12 will receive Barstow emails and MyBarstow login information at a technology training this summer.

  • Student Information Forms

    Several forms are due before the first day of school. You will receive and submit an annual profile update, emergency contact form and others through myBarstow. Homeroom teacher information or schedules may be withheld until all required forms are on file. 

    If you have questions about these forms, please contact our admission enrollment manager.
    Email Ms. Schwartz

  • Health Forms

    Forms that require a physician's signature must be downloaded and returned to the health office.

    New students and those entering preschool, kindergarten, grade 6 and grade 9 must submit a new physical exam form that occurred within the calendar year and is completed and signed by a non-parent healthcare provider.
    Email Nurse

  • Athletics Forms

    Barstow is a member of the Missouri State High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA). Middle & upper school students who participate in athletics must submit MSHSAA Pre-Participation forms before practicing with any team. Create a student-athlete profile through PRIVIT and upload required documents before the first day of practice.
    Email Ms. Foster

Downloads

  • Student Athlete Forms

    • PRIVIT
      All students participating on a Barstow athletic team must create a PRIVIT profile and upload required health forms before they may practice and compete.

Technology

Reliable access to technology and readily available assistance is an important part of ensuring student success at Barstow. Our technology team helps students and families with initial device set-up and provides ongoing support.

1:1 Program Requirements

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  • Lower School

    • Device specifications: school-owned iPad for every student (Aug-May).
    • Cost: $10/month for apps and support.
    • Parent action required: accept & electronically sign lower school iPad agreement form during first week of school.
    • All iPads must be returned to the technology department one week prior to the last day of school.

  • Middle School

    • Device requirements: iPad or iPad Pro, minimum 64GB, recommended AppleCare+ (or third party accidental damage insurance).
    • Costs:
      • iPad $350 or more.
      • AppleCare+: $99.
      • Keyboard case.
      • Apple Pencil or Logitech Crayon.
      • Barstow technology fee: $10/month for 10 months for apps and support.
    • Parent action required:

  • Upper School

    • Device requirements: 
      •  Windows laptop, plus AirParrot for Windows ($18 charged to student account)
      • MacBook laptop (AirParrot not required)
    • Other requirements:
      • 8 GB memory minimum
      • Increased processor/memory requirements only necessary for students planning to use Adobe products. 
      • Adobe products required and supplied by Barstow for BTVN, yearbook and photography classes.
    • Parent action required:
      • Purchase device.
      • Training for new students Wednesday, Aug. 7 , 6-8 p.m.

School Day Information

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  • Campus Traffic

    The Barstow School has a large campus for children from preschool through grade 12. This wide variety of grade levels along combined with extended care after-school requires unique traffic guidelines.

    • Drive with caution while on campus adhering to posted speed limits and traffic-related signage.
    • Pay close attention to pedestrians.
    • The main circle drive and soon-to-open middle school circle drive are for immediate drop-off and pick-up of students. 
    •  Double parking for entering or exiting vehicles in the circle drive is prohibited.
    • Do not park or leave your vehicle unattended in the circle drives.
    • Use caution when driving through, parking and exiting the circle drives.
    • Follow directions of Barstow personnel assisting with the flow of traffic.

  • Parent Parking

    Parents can park in Lot C and Lot D to enter the school. Additional parking will be available at the middle school entrance when the second driveway opens.

    • Circle Drives — No parking. Drop off and pick up only.
    • Lot A — Faculty parking. Handicap accessible spaces available.
    • Lot B — Student and faculty parking.
    • Lot C — Visitor and faculty parking. Handicap accessible spaces available.
    • Lot D — Visitor and faculty parking (behind lower school). Handicap accessible spaces available.
    • Lot E — Faculty and overflow parking (by athletic fields).

  • Student Parking

    Students must park in the assigned lot only (Lot B) and car doors should be locked at all times. Student cars may not be parked in the front circle, in the visitor parking, or in faculty/staff parking areas.

    • Circle Drives — No parking. Drop off and pick up only.
    • Lot A — Faculty parking. Handicap accessible spaces available.
    • Lot B — Student and faculty parking.
    • Lot C — Visitor and faculty parking. Handicap accessible spaces available.
    • Lot D — Visitor and faculty parking (behind lower school). Handicap accessible spaces available.
    • Lot E — Faculty and overflow parking (by athletic fields).

  • Building & Grounds

    Situated on the east side of State Line Road, the Barstow campus encompasses forty acres of land in south Kansas City, Missouri. Campus includes our main building (classrooms, dining hall, auditorium, gymnasiums and offices), multiple playgrounds, athletic building and fields, orchard, school gardens, ample parking and abundant green space for outdoor learning and activities.

  • Lunch & Snacks

    Preschool prep through prekindergarten students are served lunch each day in the COVE dining area. Kindergarten through grade 12 students select from cafeteria-style options in the servery and eat in the  dining hall, classrooms and outdoors.

    Lunch Schedule

    • Early childhood–grade 2 — 11–11:30 a.m.
    • Grades 3–5 — 12:25-1 p.m. 
    • Grades 6–8 — 12:00-12:30 p.m. (Mondays), 11:55 a.m.-12:25 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday)
    • Grades 9–12 — 11:35 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
    Daily lunch options are available from Sage Dining Services.
    View Menu

SCHOOL HOURS

2024–2025 School Year

  • Lower School
    8 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Middle & Upper School
    8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Important Numbers

Main Number — 816-942-3255
Lower School Administrative Assistant — 816-277-0324
Middle & Upper School Administrative Assistant — 816-277-0320
School Nurse — 816-277-0359
Attendance Line — 816-277-0459
The Barstow School

Fax: 816-942-3227

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