May 17, 2024

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• 5/18: Prom
• 5/20: Junior Parking Survey opens @ 6:00 p.m.**
  
• 5/20-21: Elementary School Walks
• 5/20-21: Continuation of Senior Checkout
  
• 5/21: Senior Celebration Boat Cruise
• 5/22 Innovation Showcase
• 5/22: Barrington Education Foundation Incubator Pitch Night
• 5/23: Class of 2024 Graduation
  
• 5/23-28: Capstone Days
  
• 5/27: Memorial Day - No School
• 5/28: Last Day of School
• 6/3: Summer School Session 1 Begins
  

** Denotes newly added events to the calendar

There is a delay in receiving this year's Corral Yearbook due to production scheduling problems.

This year the Senior Class will have their yearbooks mailed to the address of record in Infinite Campus.

If you need to make and address change, please email the Registrar, slidbury@barrington220.org

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will be able to pick up their yearbooks in August when they return to school.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Parking for the Field of Dreams request will be going out via Campus Messenger on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6pm and will close on June 7, 2024 at 2pm. The parking pass will be for one semester only at the Field of Dreams only. Please be on the lookout for the email to request parking for your student.

Online Registration for the 2024-25 school year will opened on Wednesday May 1st! Families planning to attend Barrington 220 Schools in August will need to register and update student and family demographic information before May 31st. Students can not be officially registered for the 2024-25 school year until Online Registration is completed.

Please note: students can only be registered by their legal guardian (of student(s) primary household.)

The link to registration will be in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

• Once logged in, refer to the left side of the homepage

• Select and click the More option

• Once the list expands, select and click the Online Registration option.

Parents are asked to update family and student contact information, and medical information, and answer all required annual parent permission forms when completing Online Registration. Following a review of your registration documents, a confirming email will be sent. Please allow 5-7 working days for that email to arrive.

Please note: If your student will be a senior during the 2024-25 school year, you will request parking when completing on-line registration.

Please be aware that if there are any outstanding balances on your student's account they will not be able to get parking until those fees are paid in full.

As the end of the year approaches and the seniors finish school (5/17) all juniors, with an approved parking tag, must continue to park at FOD. The main lot will not be available for parking from 5/20 through the end of the day on 5/22"

If you have a new address or if you need to add a new student since your last registration, you will need to submit proof of address along with your registration application.

For further information about the registration process, you can click on this link: https://www.barrington220.org/our-district/register-a-new-student

As we approach prom and graduation season, parties are a wonderful way for teens to celebrate, socialize, and relax with their friends. Planning is key to hosting fun, safe, and successful parties. Here are some important tips for when your teen wants to host a get-together at your house to keep everyone safe - including you.

Safe Party Tips (in English)

Safe Party Tips (in Spanish)

Beginning this Spring, as we look to wrap up the semester we wanted to allow all classes to wrap up and to re-emphasize the importance of attendance. Students should be physically present on these days for all rostered classes. The only periods students do not have to be in the building are for lunch or a scheduled open period.

ALL classes will meet to wrap up the semester in a way that aligns with the curriculum and expectations for the course. For example, Physical Education classes will meet, and students will participate in BFit activities and complete a checkout process. Resource classes and Academic Support classes will also meet to provide support to students in wrapping up the year. Some classes will have assessments, exams, or other academic work to complete.

SEMESTER CAPSTONE DAYS SCHEDULE

Check out the Events Page for all the end-of-the-year information and links.

Please read the invitation for the Senior Breakfast and RSVP via QR Code on the invitation and join us in celebrating the end of your senior year. Here is the link: Senior Breakfast Invitation

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout the month, NAMI actively participates in this national movement, dedicated to eradicating stigma, extending support, fostering public education and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Thanks to the PTO members who helped with the Staff Appreciation Luncheon and the Senior Celebration / Decision Day! Last Friday, the staff enjoyed a yummy luncheon catered by Tres Amici Pizza. On Wednesday, May 15th, seniors enjoyed the celebration vibe with cookies and taking pictures with their friends.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NEXT WEEK!
With the school year winding down, it's time to celebrate the Class of 2024! Shout out to the PTO for selling a record number of senior yard signs and t-shirts this year and reducing the cruise ticket prices for students!

We need volunteers to:
1) Distribute caps and gowns to the seniors in the Co-Curricular conference room, during the school day, on Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st.
2) Tuesday, May 21st is the Senior Boat Cruise, and we need parents to chaperone the bus ride to Chicago and supervise the boat cruise.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA8AB23A2FAC70-49074628-2024#/

TIME TO REGISTER FOR NEXT YEAR & SUPPORT NEXT YEAR’S PTO! Hard to believe, but it’s time to register students returning to District 220 in the fall. When you register (log in to Infinite Campus, select “More” on the left menu, scroll down to “Online Registration”) there is a section at the end where you can sign up for PTO emails and stay informed! In July when you pay your school fees, you can ALSO OPT TO PAY PTO DUES so we have a strong base to support students and staff going into the 2024-2025 school year. Thanks in advance for your support!

CHEERS AND HAPPY END-OF-THE-SCHOOL-YEAR TO ALL!

With lots of graduation parties and events, we want everyone to HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE. Here are some SAFE PARTY TIPS (Consejos para fiestas seguras, en Español) from BStrong Together. Stay safe and see you all in the fall!

Follow the BHS District 220 PTO on social media:

FB: barrington high school pto (BHS220PTO - the official page has over 800 followers)

Insta: BHS220PTO (the official page has over 700 followers)

The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority and we commit to offering a safe

and secure educational environment. Barrington 220 is now partnering with an Illinois school safety helpline aimed at providing students a place to report information that might prevent bullying, suicide, and campus violence. Safe2Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It allows students to confidentially share school safety issues via a mobile app, text, email, or phone call. You will notice that the "See Something, Say Something" button on our district and school website now links directly to the Safe2Help contact page. We are asking that all students, parents, staff, and community members now use this platform to report safety concerns. In the case of an emergency, call 911.

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