2022

March/April

A BHS Greenhouse Renovation Is Underway

The Barrington 220 Educational Foundation helps support growth of Horticulture education for Barrington 220 students.

January / February

A Focus on Areas of Strength and Growth for
Barrington 220

One year ago, the Barrington 220 Board of Education approved Dr. Robert Hunt as the district’s new Superintendent of Schools.

2021

November/December

A Note from Dr. Robert Hunt

The holiday season provides an opportunity for reflection and appreciation. I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to serve as Barrington 220’s Superintendent of Schools.

September/October

Building a Better Future in Barrington 220

When Barrington 220 students and staff returned to school in August, three of their school buildings looked a lot different from when they ended the year last May.

July/August

Meet Barrington 220’s New Superintendent
Dr. Robert Hunt

On July 1, 2021, Dr. Robert Hunt began his role as Barrington 220’s new Superintendent of Schools. He comes to Barrington from Chagrin Falls, Ohio, where he was recently named “Ohio Superintendent of the Year” by the American Association of School Administrators.

May/June

Reflections Before Retirement

At the end of June 2021, Dr. Brian Harris will retire after serving seven years as Barrington 220’s Superintendent of Schools and a total of 34 years in public education.

March/April

Student Volunteering Victories

Barrington High School students help others with passion and creative volunteering solutions.

January/February

Support Resources for Barrington 220 Students and Their Families

At this time last year, none of us had any idea how a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic would soon hit the United States and drastically change our lives. From school closings, to social distancing, it has now been nearly a year of ups, downs, and crazy twists and turns.

2020

November / December

“It’s Time for Change”

Barrington 220’s first-ever director of equity, race, and cultural diversity initiatives opens up about his experiences as a black man and shares his hope for the future.

September / October

What I Know That Is Certain

The 2020-21 school year marks my 34th year working in public education. In that time I’ve worked in different posi-tions, at different schools, and in different school districts.

July / august

Barb Romano Interview

At the end of June, Barb Romano retired after serving 15 years as principal of Barrington 220’s Early Learning Center (ELC).

May / June

#Binspired in Barrington 220

The mission of the Barrington 220 School District is: “Inspiring All Learners to Achieve Excellence”. From students, to staff, to alumni, each of us finds inspiration in our own unique way.

March / April

Your Barrington 220 Vote Matters

As one of the highest rated school districts in Illinois, Barrington 220 inspires all learners to achieve excellence. However, some of the district’s buildings are showing their age.

January / February

Barrington 220’s Bridge to the Future

As one of the highest rated school districts in the entire state, Barrington 220 inspires all learners to achieve excellence. Here are some of the highlights about our students and the school district that serves them.

2019

November / December

Barrington 220 Aces The Taste Test

From Sushi Mondays at Barrington High School to fresh fruit smoothies at Barrington 220 middle schools, students have enjoyed healthier options and more variety in their school cafeterias for the past few months.

September / October

Barrington 220 Kicks Off School Year with Safety Week

During the week of September 23–27, 2019, Barrington 220 will hold its 2nd annual Safety Week. The goal is to raise awareness about school safety among Barrington 220 students, staff, and community members.

July / August

Introducing Penny Kazmier as Barrington 220 Board President

In 2011, Penny Kazmier was voted the Daily Herald “Cook of the Year”, but she still knows the phone number to Rosati’s Pizza by heart. It came in handy many nights, while raising and juggling the schedules of her four children.