Welcome
Our History
Our History
Named for Henry Barnard (1811-1900)
Named for Henry Barnard (1811-1900)
Built in 1913, originally grades K-4
Built in 1913, originally grades K-4
Green Facility
Green Facility
Outdoor Classroom and Exploration Opportunities for Students
Outdoor Classroom and Exploration Opportunities for Students
- Schoolyard Habitat
- Courtyard Garden
- Barnard Nature Center
- Rooftop Garden
Solar Panels provide majority of school's energy
Solar Panels provide majority of school's energy
Three classroom greenhouses
Three classroom greenhouses
Awards
Awards
Connecticut Green Leaf Schools
Connecticut Green Leaf Schools
U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
Magnet Schools of America Distinction
Magnet Schools of America Distinction
We are an award-winning world-class Magnet School and a leader in environmental studies. Our school campus supports outdoor exploration that lends itself to experiential learning opportunities. We have one of the largest School-Based Gardens in the district, as well as an established School Yard Habitat, both of which act as outdoor classrooms where students engage in authentic learning experiences. Our Campus extends across Ella T. Grass Blvd. to the Barnard Nature Center, allowing for student-led investigations of the West River. With all the opportunities for exploration and inquiry, students develop the skills they need for the 21st Century and beyond!
We are an award-winning world-class Magnet School and a leader in environmental studies. Our school campus supports outdoor exploration that lends itself to experiential learning opportunities. We have one of the largest School-Based Gardens in the district, as well as an established School Yard Habitat, both of which act as outdoor classrooms where students engage in authentic learning experiences. Our Campus extends across Ella T. Grass Blvd. to the Barnard Nature Center, allowing for student-led investigations of the West River. With all the opportunities for exploration and inquiry, students develop the skills they need for the 21st Century and beyond!