Rich Capel, Principal

66 DeStefano Street
Amsterdam, NY 12010
518-843-1850 (ph)
518-843-6183 (fax)

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• New student council members elected

Mission Statement

We, the faculty and staff at the William H. Barkley Elementary School, will guide our students to learn all they are capable of learning in a positive atmosphere, which fosters mutual respect and appreciation for individual differences and promotes responsible decision making.

Welcome to Barkley Elementary School!

It is with a great deal of pride and enthusiasm that we welcome you to Barkley Elementary School. Barkley School is a unique community school within the Greater Amsterdam School District. It is a small, child centered and family supported school. Each faculty and staff member has a commitment to focus on providing the very best for their students.
Personally, it is so exciting to be the principal in such a great environment. Together the Barkley community is meeting the challenges that come our way and working together as a "community of learners" to prepare our students for life in the 21st century.

Your child is the #1 priority for you and all of us at Barkley. Please join with us to support and participate in your son or daughter's educational journey.

Please feel free to call at anytime or stop in to discuss any questions you
may have about Barkley School.

Most sincerely,

Rich Capel, principal

Belief Statements

We believe...

• Children are the future.

• Learning is a life-long process.

• Everyone has something to teach and share.

• Diversity brings the world together.

• Education is a team effort.

• Every individual deserves a successful education achieved with dignity.

• Everyone is capable of learning.

• Everyone deserves a safe place to learn.

• Individuality deserves celebration.

• Education is a building block for life.

Featured Activities

• Adopt-A-Grandparent

• Chorus

• Compact for Learning Shared Decision Making Team

• Cultural Arts Program

• D.A.R.E.

• DUNCAN Program

• Extended Day Tutoring

• Family Math

• Gifted and Talented Programs

• Instrumental Music

• Junior Achievement

• NY Kids Grows Program

• Operation Brainstorm

• Parent Workshops

• P.A.R.P.

• PAY Tutoring Volunteers

• P.T.A.

• School Store

• Student Council

• Support Services

• "Terrific Kid" Program