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• 9/9-13: SAFETY WEEK - See schedule below
• 9/9: PTO Meeting
  
• 9/11: Senior Advisory - all periods in the Auditorium
  
• 9/12: Q & A Seniors/Parents with Post-Secondary Counselors
• 9/12: Paying for a College Education - Live, Virtual @ 7-8pm
• 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
  

During the first half of 2024, more than 2,500 community members collaborated on a plan to continue to improve Barrington 220's aging school buildings. The final $64M community-driven plan will go to you, the voter, for approval as a referendum question on this November 5 election ballot. If successful, the referendum will:

• Increase Safety & Security throughout Barrington 220
• Build a New Community Auditorium at Barrington High School
• Enhance STEAM and Instructional Spaces for Students

Join us at one of our upcoming community meetings to learn more about the referendum, tour current spaces, and see why these improvements are needed:

• 6pm Monday, Sept. 9 at Barrington High School
• 6pm Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Station Campus
• 6pm Thursday, Sept. 19 at Barbara B. Rose Elementary
• Noon Saturday, Sept. 28 at Barrington High School (immediately following the homecoming parade)

Due to a change in school code by the Illinois State Board of Education, this school year a medical note is required for parents/guardians who select the: “MEDUE: Medical/Dental Appointment” excuse option for their student in Infinite Campus or call their student out of school for a medical/dental appointment.

The revised school code defines "valid cause" for absence as the following: Illness, including the mental or behavioral health of the student; attendance at a verified medical or therapeutic appointment; appointment with a victim services provider. Please note that the student’s absence will be marked unexcused in Infinite Campus until a medical note is provided.

We understand this is a change in practice from previous years. Please know that our front office is here to help answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Parents, please read the letter regarding the Barrington 220 anti-bullying policy. Spanish version available here.

Mon 9/9 - Welcome to Safety Week Video (3rd Period)

Tue 9/10 - Run Hide Fight Lockdown Drill & Video (7th Period)

Wed 9/11 - Severe Weather Drill & Video (3rd Period)

Thu 9/12 - Fire Evacuation Drill & Video (2nd Period)

Fri 9/13 - Transportation Rail Safety Videos (1st Period)

LIVE VIRTUAL PAYING FOR A COLLEGE EDUCATION

College bound juniors and seniors and the parents / guardians are invited to the virtual event on Wednesday, September 12th from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM. Link to this event will be emailed to junior and senior families before the event.

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

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: September 30 @ 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.

WELCOME BACK BHS!!

Join us for the FIRST PTO MEETING OF THE YEAR ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 at 9:15am. Get the latest info from the counseling department, the latest updates from Principal Steve McWilliams, as well as hear from PTO committee chairs on upcoming events and initiatives. Park in the Visitors Parking section (Main Street entrance), and enter in the main entrance (to the left of the new atrium). Be sure to bring a photo ID. For faster check-in on Monday, please RSVP BY TODAY (FRIDAY 9/6) to

barringtonhspto@gmail.com.

Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://barrington220.zoom.us/j/84408588148?pwd=kFbw7tNBM9Xn4XCNbJaMWTSYufGKdK.1
Passcode: 102048

Or One tap mobile:
+13092053325,,84408588148# US
+13126266799,,84408588148# US (Chicago)

Or join by phone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
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Webinar ID: 844 0858 8148
International numbers available: https://barrington220.zoom.us/u/kpE9DjWjE

When

Monday Sep 9, 2024 ⋅ 9am – 11am (Central Time - Chicago)

For more information Please visit our webpage:

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

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