PTA Meeting
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Check ParentSquare on the day of the meeting for Zoom info.

LVBES Reading and Writing Night
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for Barnsley Reading and Writing Night! We’ll have fun creative writing activities, reading and word games, and free books! Bring the family for a fun night celebrating reading and writing!

PTA International Festival
2026-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
In collaboration with the PTA, Barnsley Staff is planning to host a school wide international festival. Please RSVP via this form to let us know if you would be interested in participating, attending or volunteering to help make this multi-cultural family event a success. We need your help and want to embrace and celebrate the diverse cultures of our students and their families.

In addition, we are asking all families and students to participate in a Culture Character Project. Project information was sent home before spring break. All decorated characters will be proudly displayed along our school hallways to celebrate the incredible diversity of our Barnsley community. We can’t wait to see your beautiful creations from around the world!

Villa Maya Fundraiser
2026-05-20 15:00 - 22:00 | Villa Maya, 5532 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Join us to support our Barnsley PTA and local favorite restaurant Villa Maya! Between 3-10 pm, 20% of all dine-in and carry-out orders will go directly to our school PTA. Download the flyer here. Don’t forget to mention Barnsley!

No School - Memorial Day
2026-05-25 00:00 - 23:59

No School - Non-Instructional Day
2026-05-27 00:00 - 23:59

Scholastic Book Fair
2026-06-01 00:00 - 2026-06-05 23:59
The Scholastic Book Fair will take place at Barnsley on Monday June 1 – Friday, June 5. The Book Fair will be open during school hours and families can shop on Tuesday, June 2 from 6–8 PM, during the PTA End-of-Year Picnic!
Visit the Book Fair website to up an eWallet or donate to Share the Fair to help us buy books for students and teachers.
We need your help to make it all happen — sign up to volunteer today!

PTA End-of-Year Picnic
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Join us for a fun community event to celebrate the end of the school year! We’ll kick things off with a music performance by K and 1st graders at 6 pm, following by brief PTA announcements. Don’t worry about dinner – DM Sliders and Kona Ice food trucks will be there!

5th Grade Promotion
2026-06-15 00:00 - 23:59
Check with your child’s teacher for details.

Last Day of School - Early Release
2026-06-18 00:00 - 23:59

Kindergarten Playdate
2026-07-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Calling all incoming kindergarteners – join us at the Barnsley playground to meet your future classmates!

Barnsley Night at Lone Oak Farm
2026-08-05 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Barnsley fundraiser at Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company! Come out for a fun summer evening reconnecting with Barnsley friends over good food and drinks. Families welcome! 10% of proceeds from the evening will be donated to Barnsley PTA.
Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company
5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd
Olney, MD 20832

Rockville Day
2026-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
This back-to-school community event focuses on school spirit, health, and wellness. The entire Rockville cluster is invited! Join us to play fun carnival games, learn more about community groups and health resources, pick up free school supplies and books, and much more! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Come on out for a great afternoon of community fun!
Find out more about Rockville Day

Kindergarten Playdate
2026-08-18 15:30 - 16:45 | Lucy V. Barnsley Playground, 14516 Nadine Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Calling all incoming kindergarteners – join us at the Barnsley playground to meet your future classmates before the school year starts!
Please spread the word to your friends – we can’t wait to welcome you to Barnsley!

MCPS Back-to-School Fair
2026-08-22 13:00 - 16:00
MCPS is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 22! Join us to learn about the school system, along with county programs and services. Enjoy children’s activities, music, entertainment and giveaways.
This year, the Back-to-School Fair is being held at six regional high schools. Barnsley is in Region 6, so our regional fair will be held at Richard Montgomery High school from 1 to 4 pm.
Click here for more information and updates, including the locations of the other regional Back-to-School Fairs!

Student Transition Day
2026-08-24 00:00 - 23:59
Student Transition Day is designed to help students prepare for the first day of school. Students will have a chance to tour the school, meet teachers and staff, participate in icebreaker activities, and get a preview of specials.
Student Transition Day is for students entering Grades K and 4th Grade CES. These families will receive more details from the school.
Read more about Student Transition Day

First day of school!
2026-08-25 00:00 - 23:59

No school - Labor Day
2026-09-07 00:00 - 23:59

Early release day for students
2026-09-18 00:00 - 23:59

No school - Non-instructional day for students
2026-09-21 00:00 - 23:59
