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 >
The 2019-2020 school year begins with our new late start time and new master schedule. Please note that there will be no CPT or Advisory the first week. Click here to view the New Master Schedule. READ MORE >
In an effort to make student transition as smooth as possible, we have scheduled an orientation for all freshmen and transfer students on Tuesday, August 27th. The Orientation will begin at 11:30a.m. in the cafeteria and will last until approximately 2:30p.m. Schedules will be mailed to students prior to orientation day. We will run an abbreviated schedule in... 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 >
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 >
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 >
Ms. Macintosh and Mr. Caswell invited their students to engage in a storytelling event at Barrington High School. Stories were recorded and are available as podcasts via Buzzsprout and can be found using the link: http://www.buzzsprout.com/393679 Follow the link provided to hear these talented students share their amazing stories. The idea for the project... READ MORE >
Another amazing and successful AfterProm is in the books, we had 92% of our senior class attend! Thank you to our co-chairs and all our sub committee chairs who spend countless hours preparing and planning to make sure this night a success. Thank you to all the volunteers that worked tirelessly Thursday, Friday and Saturday - it truly takes a village of hundreds of... READ MORE >
CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATION EXERCISES Graduation exercises begin at 2:00 PM on Victory Field. Seniors must report to theauditorium no later than 1:15 PM. Guests at graduation are asked to use the walkways to the seating area. No one willbe permitted beyond the fenced area around the track or in the vicinity of thegraduates. Tickets are not required for admission to... READ MORE >