Schools
Last Updated January 7, 2010
This School Page currently focuses on public schools that service Barrington Hills (BH). If a Barrington Hills student attends a private school not listed below and a resident wishes to add that school to our page, the material is welcome subject to applicability and editor’s rights.
It is our hope and intent to include school events, activities, and our BH students’ accomplishments. To meet our objective, we encourage our residents and organizations to share their exciting news via our contact page.
Countryside School Entry - photo courtesy of Laura Ekstrom.
Wanted: More School News
With graduation pending, we hope to hear news about academic achievements, honors, awards and scholarships of graduating BH students at all levels. We also encourage our residents to share news about successes in sports or other student activities. Go to the contact page and send your news and photos. Information will be edited and used according to our guidelines.
School News
H1N1 Vaccination Clinics for pre-K-8
Students set for January 11, 2010
On Monday, January 11, Cook County Department of Public Health will facilitate free vaccination clinics for children in grades pre-K thru 8th grade. Every child whose parent or guardian completes the necessary forms can receive the optional vaccination. Cook County is not yet able to make the vaccination available to high school students in grades 9-12 for these clinics.
For complete information on the student-only, school-based vaccination clinics, please visit Barrington220.org to review, print and sign the necessary forms before submitting them to the school your child attends by Jan. 8, per instructions from the school.
At the elementary schools only, younger siblings who are not yet school-age may also be eligible to receive the vaccination on January 11, depending on availability. For students who received the vaccine during previous clinics or from other health sources, the January 11 vaccination would satisfy the recommended second vaccination.
http://www.barrington220.org/news/index.asp
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June 12, 2009
Now for some good news:
Newsweek again ranks Barrington High among best in U.S.
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Barrington High School is once again among the elite 2009 list of America’s top 1,500 high schools according to the current edition of Newsweek Magazine. The Newsweek list places Barrington High School in the top 6 percent of all high schools throughout the United States. At number 675 in the national ranking, Barrington is the 14th highest rated school in Illinois. Only 47 of 782 Illinois schools made the roll.
This is the sixth year in the last seven that Barrington High School has made the Newsweek list, which is based on the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and/or Cambridge tests taken by all students at a school in 2008 divided by the number of graduating seniors.
This distinction follows Barrington High School recently earning a prestigious 2009 Silver Award from U.S. News and World Report magazine, which recognized only 37 of 782 public high schools in Illinois as among the best in the nation.
“We are very proud of our students and the many ways they succeed compared to other schools nationwide,” said Barrington High School Principal Steve McWilliams. “This level of recognition underscores the positive academic culture and supportive community from which we all benefit.”
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Dr. Jeff Arnett, APR
Chief Communications Officer
Barrington 220 School District
(847) 842-3535
jarnett@cusd220.org
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Swine Flu News Pertinent
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April 27, 2009
Swine flu prompts Barrington 220 to proactively remind parents and staff of health precautions
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Dear Community:
As you may already know, an outbreak of swine flu has caused the U.S. to issue a public health emergency as a precautionary measure. Although there are no known cases in our community or in the State of Illinois, we are doing everything possible to protect the health of our students and staff and to limit the potential spread of this illness.
School nurses are staying informed and monitoring the situation every day. In addition, our various staff have received guidelines to help them be even more vigilant in preventing the spread of germs. For your benefit, attached are details about swine flu prepared by Barrington 220 Nursing Supervisor, Eva Detloff. This comprehensive overview from Eva provides useful health tips and links to reputable Websites with the latest updates on swine flu.
Let me assure you, the health and well-being of students and staff is our top priority in Barrington 220. We will do everything possible to address the situation and to be prepared should the spread of swine flu escalate into Illinois. With your assistance, we can avoid this possibility in our schools by working together to keep students and staff healthy. Please refer to the attached document and feel free to contact Eva Detloff or your school nurse if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Tom Leonard
tleonard@cusd220.org
The School District has a PDF file on their Website with Flu Facts and Precautions. Connect to their site for the full story on how to protect your households and workplaces. http://www.barrington220.org/ |
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Ms. Fitz Rummage and Bake Sale
Countryside Elementary School
Every spring, Barrington area Families Donate gently used, toys, clothes, furniture, books, sporting goods, electronics, collectibles, household items etc for our huge Rummage Sale which takes place in our school. We had a bake sale during the Rummage Sale
Countryside School is sharing the proceeds with 2 other community schools, Woodland and Sunny Hill schools to enhance the educational environment of their schools too. Equal shares will be divided between the 3 schools. This is the second year that Countryside has shared the profits with other schools.
IYA 2009 - Astronomy - Cub Scout Requirements
Barrington Hills is celebrating the 2009 International Year of Astronomy. Part of the celebration includes hosting events related to the 11 Cornerstone Projects. On April 3 and 4, the Village hosted Star Parties and Cub Scouts were included. Scouts were provided with star maps, an opportunity to meet with and interview several local Astronomers, and the chance to view the Moon, Saturn and the skies, to learn more and to work toward their Astronomy Patch, Belt Loops and Pins. See the Cub Scout requirements below.
Photos will be added with information as the local Scouts achieve their goals. The Village will host astronomy events throughout the year. Stay tuned to the IYA 2009 Page for event information. The Photo Gallery will be augmented as the year progresses and photos will be posted to the Photo Gallery Page being established for IYA 2009.
100 Hours of Astronomy: 400 Years in the Making. On April 2 - 5, a 100-hour, round-the-clock, round-the-globe outreach marathon will include live webcasts from research observatories, public observing events, and other activities. The goal is to encourage as many people as possible to look through a telescope for the first time.
" These events are NOT just for scouts! This is a great opportunity for you [Scouting Parents] and your children. Attending one or more of these events may help your scout earn a patch, complete a requirement or an elective, or even earn an Astronomy Belt Loop or Astronomy Pin, depending upon your scout level! Check your books for any requirements these events might satisfy should you choose to attend."
Cub Scout Belt Loops and Pins:
Astronomy Belt Loop Requirements:
1. Demonstrate how to focus a simple telescope.
2. Draw a diagram of our solar system. ID the planets and other objects.
3. Explain the following terms: planet, star, solar system, galaxy, the Milky Way, black hole, red giant, white dwarf, comet, meteor, moon, asteroid, star map and universe.
Astronomy Pin Requirements:
Earn the Belt Loop, plus choose 5 of the following items and complete them:
1. Draw a diagram of a telescope & explain how it works.
2. Explain how to use a star map.
3. Draw & label 5 constellations. See if you can locate any of them in the sky using a star map.
4. Find the North Star. Explain its importance.
5. Interview an astronomer. This person may be a professional or an amateur from a local astronomy club. Report what you learned to your den or family.
6. Learn about careers related to astronomy. What school subjects will help you get a job in astronomy?
7. Visit a planetarium or a local astronomy club. Give a report on what you learned to your den.
8. Learn about some of the early space missions. Tell your den or family about them.
9. Make a poster illustrating the different kinds of stars. Include a diagram showing the life of a star.
10. Find a news story about a recent happening related to space. Tell your den or family about this event.
11. Write a report on two famous astronomers.
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12. Locate three major observatories on a map. Explain why these locations are good for astronomy.
NOTE TO 5th GRADERS: I've sent this message to our 5th graders whom have advanced to Boy Scouts in case this helps with their requirements, but the belt loop and pin requirements listed above may or may not apply to you because these are Cub Scout requirements. Check your boy scout requirements on your own. THANKS!
Susan and Patrick Kenny, Pack 187, Countryside School
School News - June 2009
School District 220
Barrington Hills High School 2009 Student Athlete Awards:
Information to be posted as it becomes available.
USA President's Volunteer Service Award Recipient for 2009::
The Award includes a certificate and a pin. The following senior students from Barrington Hills received the President's Volunteer Service Award this year, for 100 or more hours of voluntary community service within twelve months.
Information is requested.
Fine Arts Department
The Barrington High School Fine Arts Department Newsletter highlights all BHS student accomplishments for the 2007-2008 year. [The linked file is in PDF format and may take a few moments to load.]
Every effort will be made to obtain the 2008-2009 Fine Arts Department Newsletter.
School District 300
Candidates for the Dundee-Crown High School Graduation Class of 2009:
Information is requested.
Public Schools
Barrington Hills encompasses two public school districts: District 220 and District 300.
Barrington Hills is one of 12 villages served by District 220.
- Woodland Early Learning Center is for students, ages 3 to 5.
- At the elementary level, Barrington Hills' students are served by Countryside School, which co-incidentally is within Barrington Hills’ Village boundaries.
- Barrington Middle Schools, grades 6th through 8th, offer two campuses: Prairie and Station. Please refer to district maps to view attendance boundaries http://www.cusd220.org/maps/.
- Barrington High School is the only high school in District 220, and has been named by Newsweek magazine as being one of the top 1000 high schools in the nation.
For complete District information, please visit District 220’s website at www.cusd220.org.
District 220 Countryside School in Barrington Hills Playground May 2008.
District 300 serves 15 villages, including a small portion of Barrington Hills.
- deLacey Family Education Center serves students ages 3 to 5.
- At the elementary level, Barrington Hills students are served by Algonquin Lakes Elementary School.
- Barrington Hills Middle School Students, grades 6th through 8th, are served by Algonquin Middle School.
- Cambridge Lakes Learning Center, also known as “the charter school,” is open to all K through 8th grade students across District 300.
- Dundee-Crowne High School serves some Barrington Hills students.
For complete district information, please visit District 300’s website at www.d300.org.
Private Schools
National Blue Ribbon School
The educational program offered at St. Anne School includes a comprehensive curriculum which provides for the growth and development of each student. Our program for preschool through grade eight provides a variety of opportunities for religion, prayer, and student involvement with emphasis on high academic standards, self-discipline, pride and service. We strive to instill in each student a sense of pride and self-esteem, a sense of respect toward others and their property, and a feeling of belonging.
St. Anne School
319 E. Franklin Street
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0311
Sister Ann Busch, Principal
David Wood, Assistant Principal
School Website: www.stanneschoolbarrington.org
School Mission Statement
Saint Anne School, in partnership with home, church, and community, is dedicated to the formation and education of each child in spirit, mind, and body. We strive to "teach as Jesus did" as we proclaim the gospel, build community, and serve others. Our school community is rich in Catholic values and academic excellence, empowering our students to discover their God-given gifts and to use them as leaders of the Church and society.
St Mark’s Day School is a private school located in Barrington Hills, providing class programs for children ages 3 to 5, and a kindergarten program for children age 6. For complete school offerings or to learn more about St. Mark’s, visit their website at www.st-marksdayschool.org.
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