I AM BARBERTON SCHOOLS

It's not just a slogan. It's the real, action-based philosophy of the entire community preparing children to thrive in a competitive world. And it’s a journey that begins in Barberton City Schools.

We are ALL Magics

We live in a culture with lots of divisions. You see it on the news and on social media every day. That’s why it’s great to come to a place every day where we can all say together: We are ALL Magics! We celebrate and respect our differences by taking diversity and inclusion seriously. This helps us appreciate the great thing we have in common even more: We are ALL Magics!

Where Schools and Community Prepare Students to Thrive

Supportive Schools

The Barberton City School District offers academic, athletic and arts programs that give each student the opportunity to grow in knowledge, confidence and integrity.

We offer specialized services for ALL grades and ALL children, including gifted and accelerated programs beginning in 3rd grade. Plus, FREE after-school tutoring includes FREE busing.

Our many services and extracurricular activities also empower students to be ready for the real world whether they choose college, work or service to our country. 

Caring Community

The Barberton City School District is proud to be in a community that cares so much about its children.

Businesses and organizations sponsor programs that inspire growth, learning and good citizenship. They include the Barberton Community Foundation, the Kiwanis, the YMCA, the Barberton Library, the businesses that provide training to Four Cities Educational Compact, and many more. This shows that Barberton is a community that believes in our children by supporting our schools.

We are grateful to organizations and individuals whose contributions benefit the Magic City Kiwanis Esther Ryan Shoe Fund, which provides students with safe and warm footwear. The Ben Curtis Family Foundation addresses food insecurity by giving Birdie Bags filled with meals, snacks and toiletries to students. 

Every child deserves a safe, secure place to learn. That’s why we strive for a learning environment with guidelines for responsible, respectful behavior. Even during remote learning, these following principles were taught to all students:

WE LOVE OUR STUDENTS!

The district follows best practices from leading health agencies to keep our schools safe. We have also make sure every student has a Chromebook laptop computer to keep up with studies.

WE DON’T DO THAT HERE!

Bullying is not tolerated at Barberton schools and this is made evident through posters, stickers and the way we teach. We encourage students to call out bullying behavior. Students and families can rest assured, Barberton schools puts a stop to any bullying behavior right away.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!

Every morning, our students pledge to be responsible, respectful, safe and ready to learn. If they see something that’s dangerous or disrespectful, they are encouraged to tell an adult. We promise our students that we will listen – and we do.

SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!

Students can achieve their best work when they are focused - this is why every school building in the district has a School Resource Officer (SRO), providing safety and positive interactions with the police in the community.

We believe that when you start smart, it builds a strong foundation for learning that stays with children throughout their entire education. Give your 3-to-5-year-old child the environment to explore, discover, socialize and build confidence with Barberton! 

Our preschoolers acquire the skills and development needed to prepare them for the Ohio Kindergarten Readiness Assessment. Our preschoolers also start preparing for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee Mandate. As parents, you can take comfort in knowing our preschool teachers have all earned licenses from the state of Ohio.

Our kindergartners are welcomed with a special t-shirt featuring their graduation year. Our certified teachers provide a multi-faceted learning environment complete with experiential field trips–preparing them academically and socially from the very beginning. We prioritize working hard and being kind to your peers!

We hope to meet with you soon! Kindergarten registration happens in the spring.

Barberton primary and intermediate schools provide a rock solid foundation for a lifetime of learning. The Ohio Kindergarten Readiness Assessment helps us immediately begin to pave a path to success for each student. This has led to strong performances by our 3rd graders meeting the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. As they build skills, Barberton primary and intermediate students also learn other essentials – such as receiving free swimming lessons in the 2nd Grade Water Safety Program provided by the YMCA and supported by the Barberton Community Foundation. 

Exposure to the arts builds character and imagination, so Barberton elementary students attend shows at Magical Theatre Company, NE Ohio’s only professional children’s theater, inspiring many of them to participate in our choir and theater activities.

There is no “end of the road” in a Barberton education, only crossroads to exciting places: college, trade careers, service to country and more.

Some will stay, deepen their roots and continue the best Barberton traditions while creating new ones for the next generation to cherish. Others move on, bringing the best of Barberton with them. Our children will follow their own paths, but it will always lead back to a community that values education and character. Most of all, Barberton schools give every child an opportunity to discover and grow their gifts and talents.

Barberton is just the beginning of the road to their future success!