BRONCO BLAST
An Update from Barrington High School - August 23, 2019
SEMESTER 1 - SAVE THE DATE
09/02 - Labor day - NO SCHOOL
09/10-13 - Picture Days for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Staff
09/11 - Sophomore Advisory
09/12 - BHS Back to School Night (more information to follow)
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
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
We had a great first week!
On Tuesday we distributed new ID Cards and lanyards, introduced the new food service program, and highlighted a few procedural adjustments for the year. Students in grades 9-12 will be asked to scan on and off the bus each day using their ID Card and school-issued lanyard. Students will also be required to scan their ID Card when entering BHS and wear the school-issued ID/lanyard throughout the school day.
Due to weather, we rescheduled our Building Community assembly to this afternoon. Students moved to the stadium for an all school assembly. During the assembly, we highlighted upcoming activities and events, introduced teams captains and student leadership, and celebrated our interconnectivity. Principal McWilliams gave a motivational message highlighting #WEAREBARRINGTON.
We hope to see you tonight for our “Stars under the Stars” event. Barrington 220 is excited to partner with the Barrington 220 Educational Foundation to celebrate the start of the 2019-20 school year with a back to school movie night at BHS! Barrington 220: To Infinity and Beyond! will feature a showing of "Toy Story" on the big screen at Barrington Community Stadium. Admission is FREE and refreshments will be available for purchase. The event takes place tonight. The movie will begin at 8:30 pm, after the Red and White Scrimmage. All families are welcome. Feel free to bring chairs, sleeping bags, or blankets.
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.
Registration Changes for Advanced Placement (AP) Testing
NEW BHS AP STUDENT FALL TIMELINE:
August 20th - September 3rd ~ Students "join" online classroom in their AP class (directions)
October 1st ~ Last day for students to indicate "yes" to taking each AP exam in their college Board Account
More information about registration and payment forthcoming.
To help students be successful in their AP classes, new resources are available for students. New digital tools that provide daily support for every AP course, will give personalized feedback to students. Their teachers will be able to track their performance throughout the year using an online bank of real AP practice questions and monthly personal progress checks.
STUDENT DROP - OFF & PARKING
Only Seniors who have purchased a parking sticker can park in the high school lots, please make sure to follow the parking rotations.
PLEASE NOTE: We have been notified by the Barrington Jewel-Osco that they are partnering with the Barrington Police Department to ensure that their parking lot is used for only short term parking for patrons of the Jewel and surrounding establishments.
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. 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.
BRONCO NATION
SIZES AVAILABLE 4T - 4X Stampede Shirts for everyone!
BRONCOS CARE
Broncos Care is a service organization of the Barrington Football Team.
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