May 2, 2025

Innovation Showcase & INCubator Pitch Night at BHS

Join Barrington 220 and the Barrington 220 Educational Foundation at the annual Innovation Showcase at Barrington High School on May 21 from 4:30pm to 6pm! BHS students enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE) courses will showcase their portfolios, and attendees will learn more about the innovative spaces and career programs offered at BHS. It’s a great way for families, especially those with younger kids, to see what’s ahead as their students move through Barrington 220 schools.

Following the showcase, head to the BHS auditorium, where the 12th annual Business INCubator Pitch Night will begin at 6pm. Student groups will pitch their companies to investors during a "Shark Tank"-style presentation. Believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, the Business INCubator program was started at Barrington High School during the 2013-14 school year. Since the program’s inception, it has grown nationally and internationally.

This summer, new flooring will be installed at Arnett C. Lines Elementary School as part of the district's Transform 220 initiative. This will mark the initiative's first construction project to get underway. All other projects are currently in the design phase, which will continue through January 2026. Over the past few months, 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 project. To view additional information, including a detailed timeline, click the link below.

Attention to Attendance: Chronic Absenteeism

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 chronic absenteeism.

The Illinois State Report Card is the state's official resource for public school information in Illinois. It provides families, researchers, policymakers, and community members with access to important data about schools, such as academic performance, school environment, educator, and student details. Chronic absenteeism is included in the District Snapshot. Please remain attentive to your child's attendance as we work hard to bring the percentage of students who are chronically absent down. 

Barrington 220 is looking for members for its newly formed Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC). Membership is open to parents/guardians of students in D220 with IEPs or 504 plans, community members with disabilities, and community members who run or work with organizations that support students with disabilities. If you’re passionate about positively impacting our schools and supporting students with diverse needs, please fill out this application by May 9.

Academic summer school courses begin on Monday, June 9. Registration for both high school sessions will close on June 2, and registration for elementary and middle school classes will close on June 12. To learn more about program locations this summer and to view course guides, click the link below.

Online Registration for 2025-26 is Now Open

Online Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Families planning to attend Barrington 220 Schools in August need to complete registration as soon as possible. Students are not officially considered enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year until Online Registration is complete, submitted, and approved. The link to Online Registration is in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Questions? Contact the Parent Help Desk during normal business hours at campusportal@barrington220.org.

BHS Seniors Select Staff Members for Impact Award

Last month, BHS seniors had a chance to recognize one staff member who had a positive impact on them during their time in Barrington 220. Recipients of the "Impact Award" are invited as guests of honor to the BHS graduation ceremony on May 30. Click here to view the 2025 Impact Award recipients!

BHS Graduate Wins Big on Jeopardy!

This 2021 BHS graduate and current University of Chicago student recently appeared on the popular game show Jeopardy! where he took home six straight wins. The question: Who is Liam Starnes?

Starnes, who was Captain of the BHS Scholastic Bowl team during his time in Barrington 220, will now advance to next season's Tournament of Champions, where players will compete for a $250,000 prize. Click here to watch a video interview with Starnes.

If you're on the hunt for the perfect Mother's Day gift, or you're looking to spruce up your yard this spring, the BHS Horticulture Program is selling vegetables and flowers on May 7-8 from 4pm-6pm in the BHS greenhouse. Enter the BHS parking lot via Main Street and turn right. Use the intercom to let security know you're there for the plant sale. Prices range from $5 to $20. Credit card and check payments will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the BHS Horticulture Program and BHS FFA Club.

Save the Date: Golf Fore 220 on June 9

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 11am, followed by a shotgun start at 12:30pm. After playing, golfers can enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and entertainment. More details and the sponsorship form are available here.