
A huge thank-you to our amazing PTO for funding the materials for our Outdoor Learning Classroom in the courtyard! Our students love taking their learning outdoors, and we’re so grateful to have a beautiful space that makes these experiences possible. Mrs. Allgier recently led a “Bear Chat” with our staff, sharing fresh ideas and inspiration for making the most of this special space. We’re excited to see all the ways our educators and students will continue learning and growing outdoors!
Meanwhile, our new STEM Lab is buzzing with curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning! Our students are loving the opportunity to explore, experiment, build, and problem-solve in this exciting new space. We can’t wait to see where their ideas and imaginations take them!
We’re also incredibly proud of Mrs. Lango and Mrs. Schrum for representing Barley Sheaf and sharing their expertise at the Inspiring Sustainable Futures through Innovative K–5 STEM Conference! We love seeing our educators share ideas, inspire others, and continue to grow as leaders in STEM education.
Thank you to our PTO, our incredible educators, and everyone who helped make these learning spaces and opportunities possible. Together, we’re creating meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, innovation, and a love of learning!








Please click to view the October 5 FRSD Broadcast with Dr. Burns: https://youtube.com/shorts/PTJ3L6mYuz0?si=4SUdY-LiQ88Vz3Z7
Check out our other videos on YouTube and follow us for more content all year long:
https://www.youtube.com/@flemington-raritanregional2517


Let's Get Ready for the Week of Respect: October 5-9! Click to view themes for the week.
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The PTO would like your help making our yearbook extra special with candid shots from you!! Check out their flyer for details on how to share pictures.

Please click to view a special update on the November 3 Bond Referendum: https://app.smore.com/n/radknu.
Also, please join us for our 1st Referendum Town Hall tomorrow, September 30, at 6:30 PM at J.P. Case Middle School.
If you are unable to join in person, use this livestream link to view the session virtually: https://www.youtube.com/live/78KhMaAB_Vo

October At-A-Glance: Check our events calendar for the latest updates to activities across the district: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UWzLirm8CJXUSBpffBrjsYiqpxxEA2KzKNbWr1D_Uqc/edit?tab=t.0

Click to view our Headlines & Virtual Backpack for the week ending 9/25/26: https://app.smore.com/n/56j4w

What a great morning! Our first Walk to School Day was a huge success, and our Barley Bears had a wonderful time walking, talking, and starting the day together!
Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Tomorrow, 9/25, is our first Walking School Bus! Please check your email for specific information about our walking routes.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our PTO Ice Cream Social on Friday night! It was such a fun and successful evening filled with smiles, sweet treats, and great memories.
A big thank you to our amazing PTO, families, staff, and volunteers for making it such a wonderful event!








This Friday, September 25, is our first Walking School Bus of the school year! Please see your email for information about our four walking routes and pickup locations. We hope you’ll join us as we walk or roll to school together! We can’t wait to see you there!

The Flemington-Raritan Regional School District is proposing a $30.3 million referendum centered on the unifying vision of strengthening our schools while preserving our future.
Please view this video which outlines school improvements, a comprehensive plan and the project budget:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bRc3fBdnhQ&t=4s
To participate in the upcoming November 3, 2026 election, residents must be registered to vote by 10/13/26.
Visit our Referendum Information Hub for details and attend an info session on September 30 or October 28 at 6:30 PM, at J.P Case Middle School.



What a wonderful way to kick off the new school year! Our students gathered together for a fun-filled Back-to-School Assembly filled with the Barley Sheaf spirit!
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!



Please note that September 22 is an early dismissal day, with students dismissed at 1:20 p.m. Also, please be aware that Back to School Night is an adults-only event. We look forward to seeing you on September 22!




