Important Update 1/7/2021 Athletics Schedule, Testing, and Important InformationVacations and Distance Learning Quarantine Changes Return to In-person Learning Return to In-person Learning On Monday, January 11, 2021, we will return to a five day a week, in-person model for all students in PK-6 and those identified for a five-day program in 7-12. We will also... READ MORE >
12/16/2020 Snow Day Plan We are also closely monitoring a potential winter storm that is scheduled for Thursday. All teachers have developed distance learning work for students in the event of power outages that were sent home this week. Please monitor the Rhode Island Broadcasters for school closure information. Thursday morning, we will announce if the day is... READ MORE >
Important School Calendar & Inclement Weather Message 12/14/2020 This afternoon, December 14, 2020, Barrington Public Schools received an important update from Commissioner Infante-Green that we wanted to share with you. Holiday Break and School Calendar Changes Commissioner Infante Green wanted to remind us that our behavior over the next two weeks will... READ MORE >
Just One ThingSchool Breakfast and LunchAugust 31, 2020 September 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian, Welcome to the 2020-20201 school year! I don’t think any of us could have ever imagined that this is how the year would begin, but that hasn’t stopped our team from working hard to keep mealtime a bright spot in a student’s day. Even though we understand plans may... READ MORE >
Governor Raimondo and Rhode Island Commerce today announced recipients of awards totaling more than $3 million to help businesses Take It Outside. The awardees, which include municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, and other intermediary organizations, will receive funds to encourage and increase outdoor commerce in an effort to reduce the transmission rate of... READ MORE >
Dear Staff and Families; BPS recognizes that “community involvement is the backbone of BPS.” Therefore, we are seeking students, parents, educators, staff, and community member participation on Advisory Committees which will provide recommendations to the School Committee. Barrington Public Schools (BPS) provides increasing opportunities for family, community,... READ MORE >
Barrington Public Schools FY 2020-21 Proposed Budget Update July 15, 2020 Financial Town Meeting, - Saturday, July 18, 2020, 9:00 A.M. – Victory Field Dear Barrington families, staff, and community members, Barrington Public Schools is committed to providing all students a first-rate teaching and learning opportunity, in a safe and secure environment,... READ MORE >
Dear Barrington Community As a District, we have been saddened and angered by the racism that we have witnessed across our country and, we are outraged that our school and town members of all ages encounter the racist actions and comments of individuals within our community. We take our responsibility to educate our students and the larger... READ MORE >
From The United Theater: I wanted to share the virtual concert coming up tonight for Rhode Island's 2020 graduates with the hope that you can help share it with your students, families, and faculty and perhaps across your social media pages as well... The United Theatre, in partnership with Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo present - UNITED FOR GRADS: A... READ MORE >
The Class of 2020 completed an amazing array of senior project portfolio presentations. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments by visiting https://www.barringtonschools.org/o/High%20School/page/senior-project-presentations-2020 to view their portfolios and multimedia presentations. READ MORE >
Two public high schools in Rhode Island received $500,000 grants on Tuesday morning, March 10, as they were selected the winners of the XQ+RI Challenge, a collaborative effort of the Rhode Island Department of Education and XQ Institute. Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts (TAPA) in Providence and Ponaganset High School in the Foster-Glocester Regional School... READ MORE >
BHS CTE Meeting Friday, February 7th, 2020 On Friday, February 7th, student volunteers from the Barrington High School iCreate Makerspace internship program were excited to welcome town authorities, school committee members, and educators to the Career and Technical Board of Trustees meeting. Topics discussed at this meeting centered around the promotion of... READ MORE >
73rd Rhode Island Model Legislature February 8, 2020 Courtesy of the Providence Journal Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea delivers the keynote address in the House Chambers to kick off the 73rd Rhode Island Model Legislature. The event is a hands-on civic education program that culminates in a student simulation of the Rhode Island General Assembly.... READ MORE >
At the February 3, 2020 School Committee meeting, Mr. Messore presented to the Committee the results from the School Schedule surveys. School Schedule Survey Presentation & Results READ MORE >
On January 28, 2020, The Budget Forecasting Committee presented to the Town Council, School Committee, Town Administration and School Administration their budget forecasting report for FY21.Budget Forecasting Committee Report FY21 READ MORE >
Congratulations to the talented Barrington High School students who were awarded 2020 Scholastic Art Awards. Their dedication and talent is beyond compare. Also, congratulations to their teachers who have helped to refine their talents along the way. Please click on the presentation link below to see their amazing work.https://docs.google.com/presen... READ MORE >
Dear BPS Families, The Superintendent’s School Scheduling Task Force has created a survey to learn about your experiences with the new change in the schools’ start and end times so far this year. With the first quarter of the school year completed, we feel that this is an excellent opportunity to collect feedback from our staff, students in grades 5-12, and our... READ MORE >
2019 School Accountability Release On November 14, RIDE released the school accountability results for 2019. This is the first year that we will report results under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and it is the first time Rhode Island has identified new schools for improvement since 2014. Barrington Schools is proud to announce that we achieved 5 of the... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, The following press release is being sent to you on behalf of the Barrington School Committee: PUBLIC RELEASE BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION BARRINGTON SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (2019-2022) After months of hard work by both parties, the Barrington School... READ MORE >
Barrington Public Schools is pleased to announce Barrington High School has been ranked the 129th Best STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) High School in the country out of the top 5,000 STEM high schools. BPS is committed to providing curriculum-based and extracurricular opportunities for our students to develop the deep learning competencies... READ MORE >
November 8th, 2019 – Barrington, RI – Barrington Middle School social worker Courtney Canario has been nominated for the 2019-2020 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Canario was nominated by an anonymous colleague for providing quiet, calming support for students and colleagues alike. Her door is always open for anyone who needs a talk, a hug, or... READ MORE >
Last year, Rhode Island (RI) transitioned from the State mandated PARCC assessment to the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment (RICAS) in the Spring of 2018 for Math and Literacy (Reading and Writing). The RICAS is aligned with the Massachusetts Common Assessment (MCAS). RI made the switch because very few states continue to take the PARCC and Massachusetts (MASS)... READ MORE >
As you may be aware, last April 2019, the Commissioner of Education released guidance on field trip policies, specifically the ability for the school or district to charge students to attend trips that connect to the core curriculum, electives, or courses, including the performance arts. The significant changes to the Barrington Public Schools’ policy... READ MORE >
Dear Families, Ocean State Transit in partnership with SafeStop, a third party vendor, who offers a mobile App which tracks your child's bus in real-time along its daily route to/from school. The App features a real-time bus locator, predictive arrival times and a messaging area with service updates to let families/students know when the bus will arrive at its... READ MORE >
Dear Barrington Learning Community, The District would like to share with you our 2018-2019 District Report, highlighting achievements and assessment results for all of our schools. At the time of publication of the 2018-2019 District Report, the school state assessment results were not available. Barrington Public Schools is now able to present to you the... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, Barrington Public Schools’ (BPS’) primary goal is to ensure that our children feel safe, protected, and supported in our schools. We have developed safety procedures and protocols that not only safeguard our children while creating a positive learning environment. In this day and age, we, as a school, district, and community, are more vigilant... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, The Town of Barrington is closely monitoring the status of EEE reports from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) has test traps throughout the State, including one in Barrington that is monitored on a bi-weekly basis. As of today, there have been no positive tests for EEE... READ MORE >
After completing the second day of the new school year, our schools are off to a good start. Regarding transportation, it is not uncommon that the District experiences transportation delays during the first week of school. A delay at one school results in delays across the District. It is important to remember that students are just learning their bus numbers,... READ MORE >
Barrington Public SchoolsTransportation UpdateAugust 2019 August 26, 2019Good afternoon, I hope you are enjoying the last days of summer vacation as we prepare to return to school next week. I would like to take this opportunity to update you on our District transportation services for the 2019-2020 school year. The District has made several significant... READ MORE >
By: Lindsay Portnoy.Courtesy of Getting Smart How could we use experiential learning to reframe educational problems as opportunities and make learning more equitable globally? Over 100 educators representing thousands of educational settings across the country recently gathered at Northeastern Experiential Learning Network (NExT) to discuss this important... READ MORE >
Niche, just released the 2020 Best Schools in America Rankings and Grades, and Barrington Public Schools is happy to share that our district ranks #1 in Best School Districts in Rhode Island. Here is more information about how each Niche Grade/ranking is calculated READ MORE >
30 High Schools. 150+ Educators. 3 Days. 14 Redesign Rock Stars. What a fantastic few days. Hundreds of educators accomplished big goals at this year's 2019 High School Redesign Accelerator. Among them, attendees:GOT INSPIRED by some of the best thinkers and doers in high schools today - our "Redesign Rock Stars" - who helped help teams imagine what is possible... READ MORE >
BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Monday, August 26, 2019 9:00 AM 261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI Please join the Barrington Middle School Building Committee, the Barrington School Committee, and the Barrington Public Schools as we celebrate the opening of the NEW Barrington Middle School, a... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon, As we enter the midpoint of summer vacation, I hope you and your family are enjoying your time together. I would like to take this opportunity to share updated information regarding some of the work that is taking place in the District. District Calendar Adjustment At the School Committee meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2019 the Committee... READ MORE >
We are excited to share our new Child Outreach website with you. Parents can now learn more about the Child Outreach program, sign their child up for a screening, and download the Parent Screening packet with just a few clicks. Child Outreach Screening is a FREE service offered by the Barrington Public Schools in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of... READ MORE >
Things are buzzing at Barrington Farm School Farm features beehives, plein air painting and more Master beekeeper Dane Pursley stands with the hive boxes at the Barrington Farm School. Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2019 6:10 amBy Cindy VanSchalkwyk It is their third year in operation and Barrington Farm School is going strong, with new things happening all the... READ MORE >
Please open this news announcement for our video presentation of July Awards and Recognitions. READ MORE >
Student's internship focuses on improving residents' recycling habits Barrington's Alex Caizzi, a rising junior at the high school, is completing a summer internship focused on improving residents' recycling efforts in town.Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr., Story Courtesy of The Barrington Times Posted July 25, 2019 2:40 pm On Friday, July 12, a 12-and-a-half ton... READ MORE >
Hello Members of the Barrington Public Schools Community, We are pleased to announce the launch of our new district and school webpages, powered by Apptegy. After reviewing survey feedback and engaging with different focus groups, we have made the decision to move away from our previous platform. Although we have launched the sites, additional improvements and... READ MORE >
XQ+RI: Rhode Island’s XQ Challenge XQ+RI is a first-of-its-kind partnership that will engage communities to create student-centered schools that help prepare all young people for the future. XQ is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to reimagining high school education so every student succeeds – no matter their race, gender, or zip code. In 2015, XQ –... READ MORE >
Elementary Experiential Learning Fourth grade students at the Charlotte Lab School in Charlotte, North Carolina, recently hosted a pop-up market at their school to demonstrate the importance of a balanced diet. They worked with a local public market to learn about how food gets from the farm to their plates, and made a variety of healthy foods to share with their... READ MORE >
WSL Screening - NExT Preview Trailer from Overflow on Vimeo. A cohort of educators from across all Barrington schools will attend the Network for Experiential Teaching and Learning (NExT) Summer Convening from July 15-July 17 at Northeastern University in Boston. Danya Safran, Heidi Vasquez, and Raina Milman will present on experiential learning at the... READ MORE >
Barrington Administrators, Dr. Paula Dillon, Superintendent Messore, Principal Callahan, Principal Tolento, Principal McGee, Principal Whitehead, and Assistant Principal Varone graduate from the 2018-2019 National Institute for School Leadership's (NISL) Executive Development Program (EDP). These leaders engaged in deep thinking around equity and excellence in... READ MORE >
For immediate release For more information: Tony LaRoche, 401-874-4894 Anthony_laroche@uri.edu Hendricken, Barrington split top honors at annual R.I. High School Chemistry Contest KINGSTON, R.I. – June 3, 2019 – Bishop Hendricken and Barrington High School continued to have the right formula in the University of Rhode Island’s annual Rhode... READ MORE >
Week of June 9, 2019: Week 70 - As we enter into the 70th week of construction, we can look forward to the following:Continue to maintain sediment erosion control around the perimeter of the construction site. Continue to maintain detention basins (temporary location to hold water during a rain event). A/E Punch List; Section B 1st Floor, Section C & D Install... READ MORE >
Brown University Spira Engineering Camp Recruitment Free summer camp that introduces high school girls to engineering through hands-on activities, demonstrations, visits from guest speakers who work in engineering, field trips,...Spira Engineering Camp READ MORE >
The Barrington High School LifeSmarts Team consisting of (from left to right) Clement Hilty, Willis Bilderback, captain Daniel Sheinberg, Jonathan Zhang, Annika Kelly, and coach Samuel Schachter received an invitation to the national LifeSmarts competition after winning the Rhode Island LifeSmarts Competition in February. For the first time in the 25 year history... READ MORE >