When parents only ask about grades and goals, kids infer that achievement comes first. To signal that we value their well-being and character, we should also ask about happiness and kindness: -What made you feel joyful? Sad or worried? -Who did you help? Who helped you?

SAVE THE DATE: The Barrington 220 Fine Arts Department proudly presents the 5th Annual Winter Wonderfest celebration December 13-14 at BHS! ✨❄️#ThePlaceToB TICKETS: app.arts-people.com/index.php?tick…

Digital devices are part of the lives of many young children leading to a decline in their emotional well-being. Join us to learn practical strategies to help support your children's health & wellness. RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET TODAY at bit.ly/3zX9IhL

That’s a great sign on the Catlow! #FastFillies State Champs 2024

This week soooo many students, teachers & community members are hard at work preparing for Winterfest at BHS. Check out awesome pictures from Doc Doles documenting some of the behind the scenes work in #ThePlacetoB Tickets- app.arts-people.com/index.php?tick…

Check out the 600 (!) ornaments BHS Ceramics students have made for Winterfest 2024! Audience members will decorate the ornaments Friday & Saturday as one of the many hands on experiences at the event. Ticket link in bio #ThePlacetoB 🔥

Congrats to the BHS Bands and 8th graders from Prairie & Station for an amazing winter concert tonight! #ThePlaceToB #JingleBells

Thank you first grade fur teaching us about holidays around the world! Janet Blake Barbara Rose Elementary School

Thank you to BHS-TV student Aiden Kelly & Doc Doles for creating a video highlighting many aspects of Winterfest 2024. We love how the event brings Barrington 220 and our wider community together! #ThePlacetoB

2025 BHS Baseball Tryouts: March 3 - March 7 Tryout Information: bhsbaseball.org/2025-tryouts 2025 Player Tryout Registration Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Let's get 2025 off to the best possible start and create a sense of hope for the year ahead 🌈 Join us for #HappierJanuary and find new ways to boost your wellbeing actionforhappiness.org/happier-january

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We invite Middle School Families to join us for the Extended Art Showcase and Fine Arts Open House on Thursday, January 9, 6pm-7:30.Extended artwork from Prairie and Station will be displayed in the Clair E. Smith Art Gallery and you can speak with fine arts students & staff.

Do you have a child entering kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year? Save the date for our Kindergarten Round-Up parent info session on Monday, Feb. 3! Learn more about Barrington 220's kindergarten programs and register for the Round-Up here: barrington220.org/.../kindergart…

Barrington 220 Student Services and Support is hosting four Special Education Parent Advisory Group educational sessions open to parents and guardians of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/2nrtjpw4

Save the date: the Barrington Broncos will face the Hersey Huskies in their annual Special OIympics basketball matchup on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. AWAY at Hersey High School! 🏀 Read about the game and much more in the January newsletter: conta.cc/41ZtAfB

5th graders all across Barrington 220 learned about the Extended Art Program last week. We will all be excited to see you portfolios. Barbara Rose Elementary School Alexis Siddons Mrs. Walter Mary Donlon Miss Blessman's Class @MrsMakro Melissa Atteberry Barrington 220 Fine Arts

Thank you fourth grade and Janet Blake for singing to us about friendship this afternoon! Barrington 220 Fine Arts Barbara Rose Elementary School is #ThePlaceToB !

All players and parents are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting.  Coach Wire will be discussing information about tryouts, player selections, team assignments, and the upcoming season.

Broncos will be taking 5 wrestlers to the IHSA State Tournament, who will begin action on Thursday. Thanks to everyone who helped once again host an amazing Barrington Sectional. Your qualifiers are- 113 Pratt 2nd 120 Dorn 1st 126 Ramirez 2nd 150 Blanke 3rd 215 Jackson 3rd