Ella Barnes Elementary

Ella Barnes Elementary Ella Barnes Elementary where the brightest Stars shine!

🚨STARTING TOMORROW!! 🚨Interested in joining our Charming Stars Dance Team? ✨We are looking for dedicated dancers to join...
08/16/2026

🚨STARTING TOMORROW!! 🚨
Interested in joining our Charming Stars Dance Team? ✨
We are looking for dedicated dancers to join our performance and competition team this
school year. 🎉

📣 TRYOUTS BEGIN TOMORROW!
1️⃣ Mandatory Parent Meeting: August 17th @ 6:00 in the Barnes Cafeteria.
2️⃣ Tryout Clinic: August 18th-21st
3:30-4:20
‼️ An adult must attend the mandatory parent meeting and dancer must attend ALL tryout days in order to tryout! ‼️

⭐️ If interested: fill out the attached Google form no later than August 17th after the meeting! Can’t wait to see our Barnes stars shine!

08/11/2026

* New Dismissal* Important Update

Parents and guardians,

If you are coming from Oso Parkway and turning into the staff parking lot, please DO NOT stop or wait in the middle of the roadway while attempting to enter the lot. If the entrance is backed up, please continue moving so that traffic on the main road is not blocked.

⚠️ Please keep the roadway clear at all times. Stopping in the road creates additional congestion and, most importantly, a safety concern for everyone.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to make dismissal safer and more efficient for our students, families, and community.

Thank you! 💙

✨ WHAT A FIRST DAY! ✨Thank you, Barnes families, for making our first day back absolutely incredible! 💙💛There is nothing...
08/11/2026

✨ WHAT A FIRST DAY! ✨

Thank you, Barnes families, for making our first day back absolutely incredible! 💙💛

There is nothing better than seeing those smiling faces, excited hugs, new friendships, and even a few growth spurts! 😍📚✏️ Our hallways were filled with energy, excitement, and so many reasons to smile.

And while our students were busy learning and growing, we made sure our amazing staff had the fuel they needed to keep that energy going! ☕️❤️ We treated our team to Tom’s Traveling Coffee because our teachers and staff deserve a little extra boost as they pour their hearts into our students each day!

The first day is officially in the books, and we are already looking forward to an incredible year of learning, growing, leading, and shining together! ✨

Welcome back, Barnes Family! This is going to be a GREAT year! 🎉📚💙💛

🚨 NEW DISMISSAL PROCEDURE 🚨Dear Parents and Families,To help alleviate the long pickup line along our one-way route from...
08/10/2026

🚨 NEW DISMISSAL PROCEDURE 🚨

Dear Parents and Families,

To help alleviate the long pickup line along our one-way route from Toronto, we are making an adjustment to our dismissal procedures:

PK–2nd Grade & Older Siblings: Pickup will continue through the “horseshoe” drive-up area.
3rd–5th Grade: Pickup will now take place through the drive-thru on the staff parking lot side.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we make this change to help dismissal run more safely and efficiently for everyone.

Thank you for your support!

The 2025-2027 National PTA Schools of Excellence have been announced and Ella Barnes is on the list! Our PTA demonstrate...
08/10/2026

The 2025-2027 National PTA Schools of Excellence have been announced and Ella Barnes is on the list! Our PTA demonstrated what can be achieved when schools and families work together to accomplish common goals. Effective family-school partnerships enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students, which is more important than ever.

STUDENTS… HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT YOUR TEACHERS DO THE WEEK BEFORE YOU GET TO SCHOOL?! 👀 While you’re enjoying those...
08/08/2026

STUDENTS… HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT YOUR TEACHERS DO THE WEEK BEFORE YOU GET TO SCHOOL?! 👀 While you’re enjoying those last days of summer ☀️😎, your teachers are already at school getting EVERYTHING ready for YOU! 🧹 Classrooms are getting organized 📚 Lessons are being planned 🎨 Rooms are getting their finishing touches 📝 Materials are being prepared 🤝 Teams are collaborating ☕ And yes… there may be A LOT of coffee involved! 😂 Because when you walk through those doors on the first day, we want you to feel one thing: ✨ WE ARE READY FOR YOU! ✨ The countdown is ON! ⏰🎉 Barnes Family, get ready… WE ARE READY! 💙💛

We are HIRING!
08/06/2026

We are HIRING!

Meet the Teacher is Almost Here! The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to cam...
08/06/2026

Meet the Teacher is Almost Here!

The countdown is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to campus!

Friday, August 7th:

Pre-K/Kinder Camp
10:00-11:00 am

Meet the Teacher
🕙 2:00 -3:00 PM

Pre-K: Students and parents will report directly to their classrooms.

Kindergarten: Students will go to their classrooms while parents will attend an informational session in the cafeteria.

🎒 Don’t forget to bring your school supplies! Dropping them off during Meet the Teacher helps make the first day of school smoother and allows students to settle in and start learning right away.

Our staff has been working hard to prepare for an incredible year, and we are so excited to welcome everyone back.

⭐ Are YOU ready? Because WE are READY! We can’t wait to see your smiling faces and kick off an amazing school year together!

Our Leadership Retreat was a wonderful way to kick off the new school year! 💙This year, our focus is on well-being, stay...
07/31/2026

Our Leadership Retreat was a wonderful way to kick off the new school year! 💙

This year, our focus is on well-being, staying grounded, and leading with purpose. We began the day with some fun and relaxing Teacher Yoga, enjoyed a delicious potato bar lunch, and spent meaningful time engaging in conversations that will shape the year ahead.

Together, we embraced our commitment to mentorship—supporting one another, leading by example, and investing in the growth of those around us. As a leadership team, we’re committed to going beyond the surface and doing the deep work that makes a lasting impact on our students, staff, and school community.

We’re excited for a year of growth, connection, and purpose. Here’s to a fantastic school year at Ella Barnes! 💙✨

Calling All Future Charming Stars! Are you an incoming 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader who loves to dance, perform, and have fun...
07/22/2026

Calling All Future Charming Stars!

Are you an incoming 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader who loves to dance, perform, and have fun?

The Barnes Charming Stars Dance Team is holding tryouts for the 2026–2027 school year, and we’d love to see you there! Join an award-winning team, build confidence, make new friends, and represent Barnes with pride.

📅 Check out the flyer below for important dates, including the mandatory parent meeting, tryout clinic, and tryout day.

✨ We can’t wait to meet our next Charming Stars! ❤️💙

Address

2829 Oso Parkway
Corpus Christi, TX
78414

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+3618787330

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