BRONCO BLAST
An Update from Barrington High School - August 30, 2019
SEMESTER 1 - SAVE THE DATE
09/02 - Labor day - NO SCHOOL
09/10-13 - Picture Days for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Staff (see below)
09/11 - Sophomore Advisory
09/12 - BHS Back to School Night (see below)
09/19 - Financial Aid Program - Class of 2020 (more information to follow)
10/02 - Senior Advisory - Graduation Information
10/04 - Filly Football
10/05 - Homecoming - Candyland Homecoming - It's going to be sweet!
10/16 PSAT/NMSQT Testing (only Juniors will be testing)
10/17 - 18 - In-Service Days - NO SCHOOL
10/23 - Picture Retakes
10/23 - Junior Advisory
10/30 - Class of 2021 College Planning Program
11/06 - Junior Advisory
11/07 - BHS Parent Teacher Conference
11/08 - In-Service Day - NO SCHOOL
11/13 - Sophomore Advisory
11/14 - Freshmen Advisory
11/27 - 29 - THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
12/05 - "Putting the Pieces Together" Program for Freshmen Parents
12/18-20 - Semester One Final Exams (tentative)
12/23 - WINTER BREAK BEGINS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - BHS BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT SEPT. 12TH
Back-to-School Night is an opportunity to meet the teacher, see the classrooms, and learn about our exciting technology and curriculum.
The intent of Back-to-School Night is to experience your student's school day and familiarize yourself with our wonderful staff and facilities.
More information regarding Back-to-School Night will be communicated next week, just want to be sure you "save the date!"
PSAT/NMSQT - October 16th
More information regarding testing will follow.
October 16, 2019 will be a regular attendance day for Freshmen, Sophomores and Seniors.
2019 - 2020 BHS School Portrait Days
BHS 2019-2020 portraits will be taken by Stuart Rodgers photographers at Barrington High School from 7:30am-3:00pm September 10 - 13th.
While students can get photos taken any day, the following schedule is recommended:
Tuesday, September 10 - Freshmen portraits
Wednesday, September 11 - Sophomore portraits
Thursday, September 12 - Junior portraits
Friday, September 13 - Staff & retakes
Students should have their photos taken before school or during an open/lunch. Photos will be taken in room C271, off the Commons to the east.
Make up/retake day will be Wednesday, October 23 from 7:00am-3:00pm at Barrington High School.
Please use this order form for your student's 2019-2020 photos.
Please note: if your student does not have a photo taken on one of the days listed above, the student's portrait will not appear in the 2019-2020 BHS yearbook due to publishing deadlines.
BHS Student Apps
- Google Docs/Slides
- Keynote
- Notability
- Pages
- Schoology
If they have not, please have them download the apps now. If they are having issues downloading any apps, please have them stop by the library for assistance.
SENIOR CLASS 2020 T-SHIRT PICK-UP
If you ordered a tee shirt, pick up will be next week in the cafeteria during lunch periods on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 4th to the 6th.
Barrington High School PTO Gears Up For 2019-2020!
Have a teen who isn’t reliable passing along key info, such as deadlines to sign up for classes or upcoming events? PTO meetings are a great way for parents to hear about upcoming events, meet faculty members, connect with other awesome parents, and learn about action items from school counselors for kids in each grade.
The Barrington PTO raises money and provides support for school initiatives like the library renovation, teacher grants, health and wellness events, key speakers, and senior celebrations. Volunteer help, of any size and at any time, is always welcome. Check out the website here for more information.
FIRST PTO MEETING OF THE YEAR: Monday, September 9th, 9:15am in room C-271 at BHS. Please enter the building at the doors to the left of the main entry stairway, and bring your driver’s license and allow time to sign in. Can’t make it? Follow us on Facebook (“Barrington High School PTO”) and/or email a PTO board member and ask to be added to the distribution list for future meetings and announcements.
BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Website: www.barrington220.org/bhs
Location: 616 West Main Street, Barrington, IL, USA
Phone: 847.381.1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BHS220/
Twitter: @bhs220