Apri 3, 2025

This spring, the Barrington 220 Fine Arts Department is proud to present three musicals at the middle school and high school levels. Prairie Campus will present Disney's Moana Jr., Station Campus will perform Roald Dahl's Matilda Jr., and Barrington High School will stage SIX: Teen Edition. Here are the dates and details:

• Moana Jr. @ Prairie Campus Cafeteria, April 10-12
• Matilda, Jr. @ Station Campus Cafeteria, April 10-13
• SIX: Teen Edition @ BHS Black Box Theater, May 1-3

Tickets for all performances can be purchased through our online box office. Please note that tickets for SIX will go on sale starting April 7.

Reminder: Half Day School Improvement April 17

Thursday, April 17 is the last remaining Half Day School Improvement Day for the 2024-2025 school year. This day will provide staff with valuable opportunities to review student data, plan instruction, and engage in professional development. These essential activities enable staff to continue refining and delivering rigorous, student-centered curriculum across the district. The school schedules for April 17 are:

• Elementary: 8 am - 11:15 am
• Middle School: 8:52 am - 12:07 pm
• High School & BTP: 8:30 am - 11:45 am

Please note that there is no school for Early Learning Center students on this day.

Barrington 220's Transform 220 initiative is currently in the design phase, which will continue through January 2026. Throughout winter and early spring, focus groups met with team leads—staff members with direct connections to each planned project—to identify opportunities, discuss challenges, and share inspirational images. District administrators have taken multiple site tours and are meeting frequently with team leads and DLA Architects to further define the objectives for each Transform 220 project. To view additional information on Transform 220, including a detailed timeline, click here.

Attention to Attendance: Checking In

Barrington 220 values student attendance. Each month we're sharing attendance facts with you in our Attention to Attendance section. This month’s focus is on what to do when a student returns to school following an appointment.

Please remember that if your child is going to a medical or dental appointment, a note from the healthcare provider is required for the absence to be excused. The note can be uploaded using the Parent Portal when entering the absence, or can be brought to the attendance office upon the student's return to school. Even if the note has been uploaded via the portal, students still need to stop in at the front office or attendance desk to check in. Students who do not check in will continue to be marked absent.

Orchesis Spring Dance Concert: ELEVATE Part II

The BHS Orchesis Spring Dance Concert, ELEVATE Part II, will be held Friday April 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday April 12 at 7 p.m., and Sunday April 13 at 2 p.m. in the BHS auditorium. Come see the team that placed in the top 15 in the state at the Illinois High School Dance Festival! Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for general admission. Purchase tickets HERE!

BStrong Together and Barrington Area Library

Host Stress Better® Expert

BStrong Together and the Barrington Area Library will host professional educator, mindfulness coordinator, and creator of the Stress Better® Framework, Dr. Matt Dewar, on Wednesday, April 23 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Program attendees will learn about the connection between stress and its far-reaching effects and leave with practical strategies for self-awareness and self-care. Tweens, teens, and adults are welcome! For more information and to register, click here.

Barrington 220 is teaming up with the Barrington Area Library to highlight the district's new PK-12+ social-emotional learning program, Character Strong. The Children’s Department at the library has dedicated a bookshelf highlighting the Character Strong titles for each theme throughout the year. Families can also stop by the children's section to receive a free, specially designed bookmark!



• March 1 – April 13: Perseverance, Honesty & Cooperation
• April 14 – May 30: Courage & Creativity

Save the Date: Golf Fore 220

The Barrington 220 Educational Foundation will host its Golf Fore 220 fundraising event on Monday, June 9, at Kemper Lakes Golf Club. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome! Registration will start at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. After playing, golfers can enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and entertainment. More details and the sponsorship form are available here.

The Barrington Junior Women's Club invites children entering kindergarten or first grade to register for Safety Town 2025. Safety Town is a week-long educational summer program that teaches participants vital safety lessons through activities and demonstrations. An outdoor miniature town gives children a hands-on experience using safety skills while riding trikes and acting as pedestrians. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on April 3, 2025! Click here to learn more.

This week students in our Kindergarten Lab program visited the BHS ceramics classroom, where they worked with Mr. Burke and high school ceramics students to create pinch pots that resemble the Cookie Monster and other well-known characters! Click here to learn more about our innovative Kindergarten Lab program.