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• 8/28-30: Stampede T-shirt Sale in the cafe/lunch hours $6
  

• 8/29: Back to School Night 7 p.m.
• 8/29 & 8/30: Modified Bell Schedule
  
• 8/30: Half Student Attendance Day - HS 8:30 - 11:15
  
• 9/2: Labor Day No School
• 9/9-13: SAFETY WEEK
• 9/9: PTO Meeting
  
• 9/11: Senior Advisory - all periods in the Auditorium
  
• 9/12: Q & A Seniors/Parents with Post-Secondary Counselors
• 9/26 & 27: Modified Bell Schedule
  
• 9/27: Half Student Attendance Day - HS 8:30 - 11:15
  
• 9/27: Filly Football
  
• 9:28: Homecoming Parade/Game/Dance
• 9/30-10/3: School Photos
• 10/1: YHFL Screening
  

As the first week of school ends, thank you for your patience and support. From navigating the new parking lot configurations and cafeteria to responding to the police incident in town, it has been a week that required adaptability from students, staff, and families. That said, traffic flow and cafeteria seating have improved throughout the week.

Congestion and traffic flow issues are always an issue during the first few days of school. As drivers learn the parking lot patterns, student drop-off and pickup processes become more efficient. This year has been no exception. To further help with the process, we are adding signs and cones in strategic areas.

Like the parking lots, the lunch room always seems crowded at the beginning of the week. This was particularly the case this week during fifth-period lunch, our largest lunch period. Typically, it takes a few days for students to settle into their lunch periods. Still, the variety of seating options in the renovated cafeteria and the Atriums added to the congestion. We adjusted seating configurations on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, which have provided more seating options. This afternoon, there were multiple open tables available during each lunch period. In the coming weeks, we will refine our seating plan as needed.

This is a quick note about attendance. The state has adjusted the requirements for being excused for a doctor or dentist appointment. We must now get a doctor's or dentist's note to explain the absence. The note simply needs to confirm the appointment. We understand that offices know this requirement, and getting a note excusing the absence is easy.

We look forward to seeing you next week at Back-to-School night. Also, remember that we have a special schedule next week. Friday is an early release day.

Please join us for our annual Back to School night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. We hope you take advantage of the evening to get to know your student's teachers, the classroom expectations, and how we are all "empowering personal excellence in every learner."

Be sure to bring a copy of your student's schedule or have it viewable in Infinite Campus.

Below you will find the bell schedule for the evening. Parking is available in the Hart Road lot and at the District Administration Center.

Please enter through doors 1, 27, or 34.

Stop by the coffee bar on the main level. during an open or lunch period. It will be open.

Young Hearts for Life® (YH4L) is pleased to offer all Barrington High School students a free, potentially life-saving ECG screening on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Parent/Guardian pre-authorization is necessary for a student to be screened. Student ID # is needed for registration!

Register here
YH4L, the largest ECG screening program in the United States, will provide a FREE heart screening called an electrocardiogram (ECG) to identify young adults (age 12-24) at risk for Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). More than 60 young adults die each week in the United States from SCD. Since 2006, YH4L has screened over 320,000 students and has identified more than 3,400 with previously undiagnosed heart conditions. Please be aware that repeat ECG testing is recommended every two (2) years.

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Volunteers are needed to help provide ECG screenings to the students. More than 150 volunteers are needed for this event!

Sign up for training here

Quest is proud to be your dining partner and we are committed to providing a nutritious program for all students.

You will find in the link below information on using the FD Meal Planner App and allergens, where the ingredients are sourced as well as the menu planning food philosophy.

How to load funds on your student Infinite Campus account and how to connect with Quest are also included.

Quest Information

WELCOME BACK BHS!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR FIRST PTO MEETING:

Sept 9th @ 9:15 in Room C271

For more information Please visit our webpage:

https://bhs.barrington220.org/families/pto

Celebrate your last year at BHS with an official Senior Class of 2025 t-shirt. Order your class
shirt to display your pride in your accomplishments and excitement for graduation. As an added
benefit, profits from this sale help pay for senior celebration events this spring.
Order Deadline: August 23 @ 11:59PM
Cost: $20 (additional cost for 2XL & 3XL sizes)
Click Here to Order: Tee Shirt
Pickup information will be shared after the sale is closed. Please watch for communications with
times and the location.
For more information, please contact the BHS PTO at barringtonhspto@gmail.com.

Website: https://bhs.barrington220.org/
Location: 616 W Main St, Barrington, IL, USA
Phone: 847-381-1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BHS220/
Twitter: @BarringtonHS220