School Parking Lot

When utilizing the main parking lot at drop off and pick up, all cars must enter from Walden Parkway.  Entrance or exit from Longwood is strictly prohibited during arrival and dismissal times.

There are two options for drop off in the main lot, a quick drop off lane, or park and walk your child to the school entrance.  Please see the map for proper lanes and usage.

Additional drop off information - 

Drop off and pick up are NOT allowed on Longwood Dr.

Due to current construction at the church, the west side of Longwood is for construction vehicles only. Drop off and pick up are never allowed on Longwood's east side.

Northside of School: 101st Street 

To prevent traffic back-ups and keep our students safe, 101st Street may only be utilized for students exiting the car quickly and independently. If your child needs assistance getting out of the vehicle (help with safety buckles, assistance with backpacks, etc.) or if you wish for an extended farewell, please use the main parking lot or 101st Place.

Near the Church: 101st Place, west of Longwood

Drivers may park and walk or allow students to exit and walk from 101st Place. Stopping a vehicle near the crosswalk or no-parking zone directly in front of the church is not permitted at any time. Also, be mindful that 101st Place is a one-way residential street, please absolutely no blocking of driveways. The small lot west of the church is reserved for Parish staff and visitors only.

Revised Parade Route

Football and Cheer team members and their families are invited to gather in the Christ the King parking lot at 9am on Saturday morning to decorate cars. The parade takes off from the CK lot at 9:30am and proceeds through the Christ the King and St. Barnabas Parishes. Please see the map for the revised route, and come cheer on the team!

Game Times

The combined St. Barnabas - Christ the King football teams take on the St. Christina Cardinals at Beverly Park. The action-packed activity begins with our 4th grade team and their 11am kick-off. Men’s Club will be there throughout the day selling food and drinks.

8TH GRADE GRADUATION PICTURES

Graduation pictures will take place Wednesday, October 18 for the 8th grade students. A cap and gown will be provided, from the photographer, for use that day. Click for details on clothing recommendations and ordering photos. 

SCHOOL BAND

Students in grades 4 - 8, are invited to participate in the school band.  All 4th grade students will be given a brief intro to band during the school day on October 20.  Interested parents/guardians are invited to the Band Info Night on Wednesday, October 26 from 6-8pm in the school cafeteria.  You’ll have the opportunity to meet Band Director, Phil Enns, learn more about the program, and coordinate instrument purchase or rental.  

5th - 8th grade students who are not yet involved are welcome to join this year.  5-8th grade students will not attend the October 20 demo, but parents/guardians are invited to the Wednesday, October 26 Info Night to learn more.

Virtual Book Club

As we prepare for the Advent Season, all are invited to join the St. Barnabas Virtual Book Club from November 13 - December 24. The featured book is Portrait of Jesus by Joseph F. Girzone.

Open Forum Meeting Notice 

Each school year, in October and April, the School Advisory Board holds an Open Forum at the regularly scheduled board meeting. The first Open Forum for the 2022-23 school year will be on October 24, 2022, at 7 pm in the church. The Open Forum represents an opportunity to share with the Board and the School Administration your ideas and thoughts on how things are progressing thus far or what could be done to make improvements. All members of the St. Barnabas School community are invited to the meeting. Those that wish to address the School Advisory Board must submit a request in advance. Click the Open Forum Procedures for more information on how to submit a request.

FSA Eat and Earn -

Home Run Inn, order by October 26

Take a break from the kitchen, and enjoy a night of Home Run Inn! Pre-order Home Run Inn for pick up October 31 - November 2 and they will donate 30% back on all purchases. Help the FSA meet their goal of $1,850 in sales (that’s around 75 pizzas!) and they will earn $500.

Winter Sports Registration,

Early Bird Discount ends on Saturday

Don’t delay…Early Bird Discount through this Saturday! Registration for St. Barnabas Boys Basketball (3rd through 8th grade) and Girls Volleyball (4th through 8th grade) is open until October 24.

Pack the House - Friday, October 21

Come out for the 7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball Pack the House next Friday at 5:30! All students and families are welcome at the gym to cheer on our Buckeyes!

Important Dates

The next virtual committee meeting is Tuesday, October 18th at 7pm. For more details or the meeting link, reach out at community@stbarnabasparish.org.

Save the Date - Friday, April 28, 2023 for the All School Service Day. Parent/Guardian volunteers are welcomed, encouraged, and needed!

Let’s Ride Witches - Saturday, October 22

Join in for the inaugural event of the St. Barnabas School Parent Foundation! Let’s Ride Witches hopes to bring awareness to the new St. Barnabas School Parent Foundation. Adults are encouraged to dress as witches, ride, cackle, and toss candy throughout the streets of St. Barnabas Parish. The event wraps up with a celebration at Open Outcry.

Support for Danny

St. Barnabas School parent, Danny DeHoyos, was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of acute leukemia. Blood and stem cell donations play an important role in treating leukemia. To honor and support Danny, The Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive on November 5 from 8am 1pm. Be the Match will also be onsite to register potential stem cell transplant donors. Inquiries at moiraocurran@gmail or 773-339-2940.