Vision
To be a leader in bringing out the best in each individual in our community.
Mission
We will provide a school environment that fosters respect, compassion,
tolerance, and nurtures life-long learners who make meaningful contributions
to society.
Foundational Values
• FAMILY - A belief that the health, fulfillment and kinship of family
members is essential to sustenance, satisfaction, stability, and/or legacy.
• INTEGRITY - A sincere commitment to truth, trust and reliability.
• KINDNESS - A commitment to a disposition for pleasantness,
tenderness and consideration towards others.
• HONESTY - A commitment to factual and objective straightforwardness.
• LOVE - Having a deep affection for another (or for others) that causes
one to put their needs ahead of one’s own.
• COMPASSION - Taking into account the feelings and needs of others.
Please see the information from Superintendent Reimer dated May 10, 2022, regarding changes to the 2021-2022 school year calendar at year-end as well as for Memorial Day. Click Here for Letter
SCHOOL BUILDING NOTICES - Keep up with notifications for both Pratt Elementary School & Barker Jr.-Sr. High School by clicking on the link for the desired school.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID AND SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
January 17, 2022 Update - Please read the important update from Superintendent Reimer and related documents regarding the test to stay plan for the District which was approved by the Niagara County Department of Health.
1) Letter from the Superintendent
2) Parent/Guardian Testing Guide & Test to Stay Information Sheet
3) NCDOH Flow Chart for Close Contact of COVID-19 Positive Person
4) NCDOH Flow Chart for Symptomatic Individuals in PK-12 Schools
ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE UDPATE
January 7, 2022 - Please see the attached documents with regard to changes to how isolations/quarantines are managed for all Niagara County residents.
Superintendent Reimer letter dated January 7, 2022 summarizing changes
NYSDOH Updated Isolation & Quarantine Guidance
May 6, 2022 - NCDOH COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Schedule Update
May 2022 Clinic Schedule - Trott
CAFETERIA TABLES - Please click on the link to a letter from Principal Carter regarding students sitting at tables in the cafeteria for lunch.
December 15, 2021 - Please review the letter linked here from Principal Carter regarding school safety drills and the emergency response card. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
August 31, 2021 - Please see the letter from Superintendent Reimer regarding updated information for the return to school and masking.
Click Here for the letter from Mr. Reimer
Click Here for the Return to School Protocols Framework
Ridge Road Express is looking for bus drivers. Apply at stacareers.com and contact Lynn Walker with questions at 716-795-3816.Click Here for Info
Request school supplies by completing this School Supply Request Form. Please submit completed forms to: Youth Mentoring Services of Niagara County, 86 Park Avenue, Lockport NY 14094.
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.
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, 2021. If you have any questions regarding the material please contact the school at 716-795-3201
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
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.
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):
Download the program from the evening to view all the awards and recognition.
Check out our graphical slideshow of elementary, high school, and district announcements.
Our channel continues to grow with an archive of older events now 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.
June Students of the Month recognition now posted.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Code of Conduct & Safety Plan Hearing
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting