The Barstow School

Welcome to the Upper School. Barstow’s mission “to promote sound scholarship and to give symmetrical development to mind, body and character” has withstood the test of time and continues to guide the school as we seek to create a culture which fosters a holistic development of the young people in our care. The importance of what we accomplish through our academic offerings cannot be devalued. Certainly everyone is well aware of our challenging curriculum and the pride we have in our “promotion of sound mind.” Yet our calling clearly extends beyond the classroom. In meeting our mission to nearly 200 young people in the Upper School, we rely on philosophically sound policies and procedures to enhance and foster the development of every student. I invite those who serve in supporting roles for our students to partner with us as we develop resilient young men and women strong in character and ready for the challenge of life beyond Barstow.

Greg Griffeth

Head of Upper School