Life on the Prairie
The newsletter of Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
Important Dates
3/16-3/19-------Distance Learning - No Student Attendance
3/17----------------Referendum 220: Election Day
3/18----------------CANCELLED Spring Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:30pm
3/19----------------CANCELLED Spring Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00pm
3/20----------------Institute Day -- NO SCHOOL
3/23-3/27-------Spring Break -- NO SCHOOL
Election Day: March 17th
A referendum question will appear on the March 17 presidential primary ballot seeking $147 million in funding to address urgent life safety and capital needs at Prairie and all Barrington 220 schools. Click here to see how a successful referendum would specifically benefit Prairie.
Polls are open on Tuesday, March 17 from 6am-7pm. To find out where you can vote, click the link below that corresponds to the county you live in.
Cook County
Lake County
Kane County
McHenry County
For more information about the referendum, visit: www.barrington220.org/referendum
News You Can Use
Corona Virus Update:
Based on the rapidly evolving situation of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and recommendations from public health officials to limit public gatherings, Barrington 220 is closing all school buildings to students the week of March 16. In addition, all activities and events at the buildings are canceled through spring break.
However, students will be “in school” virtually and we will implement our Distance Learning Plan (click here to see FAQs) on Monday, March 16 through Thursday, March 19.
For more information please click here.
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Digital Citizenship from the Library Media Center
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In the Community...
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
Website: barrington220.org/prairie
Location: 40 E Dundee Rd, Barrington, IL, United States
Phone: 847-304-3990
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Prairie220/
Twitter: Prairie220