September 3, 2024

Join us at a community meeting this month!

During the first half of 2024, more than 2,500 community members collaborated on a plan to continue to improve our aging school buildings. The final $64M community-driven plan will go to you, the voter, for approval as a referendum question on this November 5 election ballot. If successful, the referendum will:

• Increase Safety & Security throughout Barrington 220
• Build a New Community Auditorium at Barrington High School
• Enhance STEAM and Instructional Spaces for Students

Join us at one of our upcoming community meetings to learn more about the referendum, tour current spaces, and see why these improvements are needed:

• 6pm Monday, Sept. 9 at Barrington High School
• 6pm Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Station Campus
• 6pm Thursday, Sept. 19 at Barbara B. Rose Elementary
• Noon Saturday, Sept. 28 at Barrington High School (immediately following the homecoming parade)

Every fall Barrington 220 hosts a Safety Week where all schools participate in safety drills that are mandated by the State of Illinois, including fire drills, tornado drills, lockdown drills, and bus evacuation drills. Our 6th Annual Safety Week will be held September 9-13. During this week you will receive daily emails with videos that have important safety tips on the following topics:

• Welcome to Safety Week (See Something, Say Something!)
• Law Enforcement Drill (Run, Hide, Fight)
• Weather Emergencies
• School Evacuations
• Transportation (Railroad & Crosswalk Safety)

Last spring the Board of Education approved Teresa Reiche as the district's new Director of Safety & Security. Reiche previously worked as Barrington 220's Assistant Superintendent for HR & Talent Acquisition and as the district's Director of HR. She holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from National Louis University, a master's degree in Teaching & Leadership from Saint Xavier University, a master's degree in School Leadership from Concordia University, and she is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Concordia.

Kindergarten Lab Program kicks off at BHS

The district's innovative new "K-Lab" opened at the start of this school year at Barrington High School! The full-day program offers a one-of-a-kind educational experience for our youngest learners, as well as our high school students who plan to work in the field of education. The K-Lab includes two specially designed kindergarten classes inside BHS. The classrooms are connected by an observation lab for high school students enrolled in early childhood education classes. Watch this video of students wrapping up their first week of school by running across Barrington Community Stadium!

BHS students and K-Lab students taking a break with a dance party.

Planting poinsettias for the BHS greenhouse with BHS horticulture students.

Creating class kindness bracelets with BHS students.

Barrington 220 is #ThePlaceToB

Each school year year Barrington 220 selects a theme for the entire district. The theme is designed to inspire and guide our school community throughout the year. The theme for the 2024-25 school year is The Place to B. Join us this year as we make every school, every classroom, every learning opportunity The Place to B for our students!

VIDEO: Dr. Winkelman welcomes staff to the 2024-25 school year

On August 15 Dr. Craig Winkelman welcomed all Barrington 220 staff to the 2024-25 school year with a special opening day presentation. A few of the presentation topics included our theme for the school year, a tribute to retiring D220 staff members, and a mini-musical performance by our students. Click here to watch the full video!

Homecoming 2024: Under the Stars

This year's homecoming theme is Under the Stars. The 2024 Homecoming Parade will be held on Saturday, September 28. The parade will kick off at around 10:15am near the Metra lot and continue west on Main Street to BHS. If you would like to participate in the parade, please fill out this application by Sept. 20. The Broncos take on Conant High School at Barrington Community Stadium starting at 1:00pm. Did you know that this fall marks the 100th Anniversary of Bronco Football?!

Three more early release days this school year

Barrington 220 contracts with Quest Food Management Services Inc. for all meals served in grades K-12. 

• K-8 Menus: Visit the LINQConnect page and select your school from the dropdown box at the top.
• BHS Menu: To view the weekly menu at BHS, visit the Meal Planner website and type in "Barrington High School" in the search bar. 

Instead of sending fliers home in student backpacks, Barrington 220's Virtual Backpack is a place for parents to find important fliers and information from community groups, schools, and the district. Please also "like" Barrington 220 on Facebook and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to keep up with the latest photos, video clips, and news from across the district. You can also view upcoming events on the district calendar.

Fall community wellness walk on Sept. 22

Join BStrong Together and BHS Broncos Committed students at the 3rd Annual Joe Kelsch Memorial Community Wellness Walk & Family Health Fair. This fun, FREE event will be held on Sunday, September 22 from 12pm - 2pm at Citizens Park. Click here to learn more.