Construction underway at last four Barrington 220 schools! | |
We hope your summer is off to a great start! It's a busy time in Barrington 220 as major construction is underway at Barrington High School, as well as the last four schools in the district. Beyond increased safety and security measures, as well as general repairs and maintenance, the following key projects will be completed at each school.
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Arnett C. Lines Elementary: The third floor will be renovated to include a new STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, Math) lab, an art room, and one classroom. A new sensory room for students will also be created in an existing space. Construction is anticipated to be completed in the fall. Click here to view photos/video!
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Barbara B. Rose Elementary: A new STEM lab will be constructed using a portion of the current outdoor courtyard. It is anticipated to be completed this winter. A new sensory room for students will also be created using space in the current library. It is anticipated to be ready for the start of the 2023-24 school year. Click here to view photos/video!
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North Barrington Elementary: A new STEM lab will be constructed using a portion of the current outdoor courtyard. It is anticipated to be completed this winter. A new sensory room for students will also be created using space in the current library. It is anticipated to be ready for the start of the 2023-24 school year. Click here to view photos/video!
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Barrington Early Learning Center: Constructed in 2010, improvements at the Early Learning Center primarily include safety and security upgrades, which will be completed for the start of the 2023-24 school year.
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Major construction happening at BHS this summer | |
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Construction is underway to reconfigure the front parking lot on the south side of the building. Beginning this fall, drivers will no longer have to drive around the entire building to exit the campus. Instead, the front parking lot will connect to the Hart Road parking lot on the west side. Click here to view a rendering!
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Construction continues this month on the new front atrium addition, which will be a commons area that serves as a flexible learning space, as well as a place where students can eat lunch, meet in groups or work on individual projects. It is anticipated to be completed after the start of the 2023-24 school year. Click here to view video!
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Construction is underway in the athletic wing of the high school, where there will be a new auxiliary gym, weight room, fitness center, and dance studio. These projects are anticipated to be completed by the start of the 2023-24 school year. Click here to view video!
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Construction is also underway on the lower level of the building, in order to create a dedicated Student Services area which will include counseling, attendance, health services, and the dean's office. This new area will improve the student experience by making it easier for students to access these services in a central location. These projects are anticipated to be completed by the start of the 2023-24 school year. Click here to view video of the new Nurses' Office!
- Construction is now underway on a new state-of-the-art culinary arts lab that will be located near the coffee bar in the current commons area. This is anticipated to be ready by the start of the 2023-24 school year.
- Construction crews are expanding the main entrance of the high school, which is located at Door 45 (just west of the new front atrium addition). The newly renovated entrance will include a new reception area, as well as an exterior canopy that helps guide visitors to the entrance. It is anticipated to be completed by the start of the school year.
- DLA Architects are currently reviewing stakeholder feedback collected this past spring about the fine arts spaces at BHS. They will develop design options this summer for the Board of Education to consider in the fall.
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Reminder: no summer school on June 19 | |
As a reminder, there will be no academic summer school on Monday, June 19. The district will be closed for Juneteenth, a state and federal holiday. Summer school will resume on Tuesday, June 20 and run through Friday, June 23. | |
VIDEO: BHS 2023 graduation ceremony | |
On June 2, 2023, 728 students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas at the Barrington High School graduation ceremony. Student speakers included Annika Singh, Senior Class President, Toby Cotner, Student Council President, and Narayan Tripathy, who shared the Senior Speech. The faculty speaker was Katie Schmitt. Click here to watch a video of the ceremony!
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Barrington 220 to celebrate 50th anniversary | |
Throughout the 2023-24 school year, Barrington 220 will celebrate its 50th anniversary. In 1973 the district officially became a pre-K thru 12 unit school district. The district is currently looking for local businesses that would like to join us in celebrating this important milestone. If your business is interested in participating, please fill out this form.
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ICYMI: Barrington 220's strategic plan | |
Earlier this month, the Board of Education approved the district's new strategic plan, Framework 220, which will guide the district's work over the next few years. The plan consists of six strategic priorities that were developed through a community engagement process over the past year. Within each priority, there are measurable objectives that were established through a collaborative effort between district leaders and staff members. Click here to learn more about Framework 220.
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Parents/Guardians: submit fall 2023 health records | |
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Nurses are now accepting Pre-K, K, 6, 9, and 12 mandated health examinations, dental records, and vaccination records. These are due BEFORE September 1, 2023. Please submit forms directly via email to: districtnurseoffice@barrington220.org or deliver them to the District Administrative Center at 515 W Main St., Barrington, IL. Click here to learn more.
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