IMPORTANT DATE CHANGES:
Please note the Board of Education approved changes to the 2020-2021 calendar the District. All offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Friday, May 28, 2021, and for the new Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 18, 2021. Students and staff will not report. The last day of instruction for elementary students moved from June 24 to June 22. Please note, if emergency days are necessary between now and June 22, 2021, this will be adjusted. Revised 2020-2021 District Calendar
Important Graduation Information - Responses Required
Please click here for important information regarding the 2021 graduation
Attn: Grades 7 - 12 Students & Families
Click here for an update from Principal Carter regarding year-end events
Vaccine Clinic Information - Updated May 13, 2021
Niagara County Department of Health has expanded its Pfizer clinics to allow for registration of individuals 12 years of age and older. Moderna is available for those 18 and older.
For questions regarding the clinic and/or vaccine, please contact the number provided on the flyer. Thank you.
Teen COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Information:
For your information only, if you would like information on and/or are considering the COVID-19 vaccine that is available for your teenager, there is now an online resource (see link below) to the state-run COVID-19 clinics for teens:
https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
Once you enter a little information, including zip code, the Niagara Falls site should appear and one would be able to see any appointment times still available. Additionally, one can call the NYS COVID Vaccine Hotline at 1-833-697-4829.
This information is also available at: niagaracounty.com if you click on blue/vaccination quick link. The NYS resource (mentioned above) can be found in the light blue section of the NCDOH vaccination webpage.
NCDOH is also holding a vaccine clinic at BCS on May 18, 2021, see above section which was updated May 13, 2021 for information and linked flyer.
BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION - The Annual Budget Vote and Trustee Election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Herbert F. Ludwig Fine Arts Hall in the Barker High School at 1628 Quaker Road, Barker, New York. For more information on the budget please click on the link. To see information on the propositions and candidates, please see The Banner being released on May 11, 2021.
BARKER'S REVISED REOPENING PLAN
Please click on one of the links below to read Barker Central School's Back to School Plan for 2020 - 2021 which is reflective of revisions dated April 19, 201. If you have any questions regarding the material please contact the school at 716-795-3201
February 23, 2021 - Please see the link below regarding rules pertaining to spectators at home sporting events per Section VI as of February 24, 2021. Spectators at Home Sporting Events per Section VI
February 8, 2021 - Please see the link below for information on P-EBT Payments and the free and reduced price meal application
Click Here for Information Regarding P-EBT payments
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
See Below For COVID-19 Updates:
May 11, 2021 - Please see the attached update from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
April 30, 2021: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding two positive COVID cases in the District.
April 22, 2021 - Please see the attached update from Superintendent Reimer regarding two positive COVID cases in the District.
March 29, 2021 - Please see the link below with a letter from Superintendent Reimer regarding the need for the Jr. Sr. High to move to fully remote through April 1, 2021.
March 26, 2021 - Please see the attached update from Superintendent Reimer regarding two positive COVID cases in the District.
March 25, 2021 - Please see the attached update from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
March 3, 2021 - Please see the attached update from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
February 25, 2021 - Please see the attached update from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
February 23, 2021: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding two positive COVID cases in the District.
February 18, 2021 - Please see the attached update from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
February 5, 2021 - Please see the attached update from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the learning community, a Winter sports update, as well as a reminder for the upcoming break.
Click Here for February 5, 2021 Updates from Superintendent Reimer
January 20, 2021: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding two positive COVID cases in the District.
January 19, 2021: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
January 13, 2021: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding two positive COVID cases in the District.
January 12, 2021: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
December 23, 2020: Please see the link below for information regarding travel related protocols/reminders and returning to school after break.
December 22, 2020: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
December 21, 2020: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
December 21, 2020: Please see the attached information from Principal Carter regarding student survey results and supporting students' needs.
Click Here to see information on continued work to support students
December 8, 2020: See link below for key actions to take if you test positive for COVID from the Niagara County Department of Health
December 7, 2020: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
December 4, 2020: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
December 3, 2020: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
November 24, 2020: Please see the time sensitive and important information below from Superintendent Reimer regarding if the school were to be designated a yellow zone, and the need for consent of testing for staff and students to continue in-person instruction.
IMPORTANT Please Click on the Links Below
1.) Letter to Barker Learning Community from Superintendent Reimer Dated 11/24/2020
2.) Testing Consent Form to Complete
3.) Protocol for Covid-19 Testing - Yellow Zone Designation for Barker CSD
4.) Video on how testing is performed
November 18, 2020: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District.
November 13, 2020: - Please see the link below for a COVID-19 update from Superintendent Reimer regarding the impact of the Governor's micro-cluster strategy on the learning community if infection rates increase.
November 10, 2020: Please see the attached information from Superintendent Reimer regarding a positive COVID case in the District along with information from the Governor’s regarding his "Micro-Cluster" Plan.
Click Here for COVID Notification and Cluster Metric Information
Influenza (flu) season is upon us, below is recommended information from the Department of Health and CDC regarding the flu and the benefits of flu vaccination at the start of flu season in early fall. NYS DOH notes that this year, it is more important than ever to be vaccinated because the flu and the virus that causes COVID-29 may both spread.
Parents Guide Regarding The Flu From NYSDOH
Please click on the link below for important information regarding requesting meals for Remote Learning. Meals will be free to all students through the end of the school year but a signed consent by the parent/guardian is needed to register and for delivery.
Students & Families - Please see the information below regarding access Google Classroom Classes:
Click Here to Read the Letter From Mr. Carter on How to Access Google Classroom Classes
On the left-hand side of the home page, under "Site Shortcuts" you will find a link titled "BCS Email/ O365 Portal." Click on that link.
If you would like to join Mr. Carter’s Google classroom for regular updates and information, please navigate to Google Classroom on your device and use the following code to join the class. pasfuy5
Please also see this attached link for an update of news from Principal Carter before school starts next week.
We are looking for part-time Cleaners/Disinfectors and Cafeteria Monitors for the start of the school year. Please see below for additional information.
Below is a link containing a compilation of the questions asked at the three parent/guardian forums regarding the reopening of school. Please note that the information in the FAQ is subject to change as guidance changes in the future. Please continue to check back periodically for updates to this.
Elementary Student Pickup Authorization
Please see the important letter from Superintendent Reimer regarding the plan for reopening of school this fall.
Below is the Barker Central School District's plan for operations in the event of a declared public health emergency involving a communicable disease as of March 8, 2021.
Remote Learning - Specific Information Click Here for Specific Information on the Continuity of Learning: Remote Instruction
Protocols for Asymptomatic/ Postive COVID-19 and Asymptomatic Staff & Students as of February 2021
Please note that the protocol link above and its contents are subject to change as developements occur and the situation changes. As such, please continue to check the website link for the most up to date information on this item.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing & Testing as of February 3, 2021
Click Here for Key Actions to Take Regarding COVID Symptoms and/or Exposure
Please note that the contact tracing/testing link above and its contents are subject to change as developements occur and the situation changes. As such, please continue to check the website for the most up to date information these matters.
Barker Central's Reopening Plan was designed around meeting the requirements set forth by the NYS Department of Health and the NYS Department of Education. There are many limitations and factors from these documents that had to be taken into account while developing the school's plan. Please see below the links to the guidance:
1.) NYSED Guidance
Click Here to Link to the NYS Education Department Guidance
2.) NYSDOH Guidance
Below is the link to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH):
Below is the link to the Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH):
Below is the link to the Center for Disease Contral (CDC):
Tri-component Budget Is Available For Review
The latest issue of The Banner is now available online and will arrive in district homes the week of May 10th. The publication includes budget information, candidates for the Board of Education, and articles with many pictures from events that have taken place at Barker Central School since the first of the year.
NYSPHSAA, Section VI, Niagara-Orleans League, and team accolades listed.
Students participated in fun Easter activities.
18 readers surprised the students with stories.
Scavenger hunt takes place at Pratt Elementary School.
Dance routine performance from the group available for viewing.
Barker Jr./Sr. High School is pleased to announce students who received high honor, honor or merit roll recognition for the 3rd quarter of the 2020-2021 school year.
April Students of the Month recognition now posted.
Hard Workers of the Month for April now posted.
Swim meets and basketball games available on YouTube.
Tax bill information is available online through Systems East, Inc. Please click on the headline title above for access and payment information.
