Barrington Public Schools

After consulting w/ guidelines provided by the State concerning best practices around preventing the spread of COVID-19, we are postponing BMS Art's Alive play for Sat 3/14. Updates on dedicated page: https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

Updates provided to School Districts today from Dr. Scott of RIDOH and the Rhode Island Department of Education posted on the Barrington Public Schools' Website 3/11/20. https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

March 11, 2020 1:00 PM Dear Families, After consulting with the most recent guidelines provided by the State concerning best practices around preventing the spread of COVID-19, we are postponing tonight's Girls' Puberty Night at Hampden Meadows, PTO Bingo night at Sowams, and Art's Night at Primrose. This evening, Barrington Public Schools will engage in a statewide conference call updating us on the best practices for PK-12 Schools in Rhode Island. After the conference call, we will send out a more formal communication about events occurring throughout our District over the next few weeks. If Barrington receives additional information during the conference call, we will share that with you as well on our dedicated page: https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools Sincerely, Michael Messore, III Superintendent Barrington Public Schools

Covid-19 update courtesy of the Providence Journal Bulletin https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20200309/raimondo-declares-state-of-emergency-in-ri-over-coronavirus?template=ampart&__twitter_impression=true

COVID-19 updates courtesy of WPRI. https://www.wpri.com/health/coronavirus/ridoh-everyone-urged-to-take-coronavirus-preventative-measures/amp/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_wpri_feed&__twitter_impression=true

The next Girls' Basketball game, the Division Semi-Final, will now be at 3PM on March 8th against South Kingstown at Rhode Island College.

Governor Raimondo and Rhode Island Department of Health to hold a press conference at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Covid-19. https://turnto10.com/news/local/ridoh-raimondo-to-provide-coronavirus-update

BPS COVID-19 Ongoing Update. https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/198359?org=barrington-schools

Barrington High School Career and Technical Ed. (CTE) can accept students from districts/centers that don't offer the same CTE programs. https://go.aws/3abnHOl For 2020-2021, BHS has 6 open seats. Students entering 9 or 10 may apply. Go to Application http://bit.ly/2Tpdebv

Substitutes welcome to apply. Did you know that Barrington Public Schools increased ay to day substitute rate from $70 per day to $90 per day? Qualified individuals with a Bachelor's Degree or RI Teacher Certification are invited to complete an application http://bit.ly/2OKZO7R

Final stats of Model Legislature, 2020. 1. Out of almost 100 bills submitted, 6 were passed into Model Legislature Law. 2 out of those 6 were bills sponsored by Barrington students, Sudiksha Mallik and Elizabeth Wang. 2. JunCheng Quan received the "Advisor's Award" that is given to 7 students who demonstrate a passion, knowledge, and commitment to others during the Model Legislature year. Juncheng was nominated by two RI Model Legislature advisors. 3. Sudiksha Mallik's Model Legislature bill (lowering the voting age in primary elections to citizens who will turn 18 by the date of the general election), is now being sponsored by Representative Cassar and supported by Representative Knight in the RI House of Representatives. Sudiksha will be on the floor of the House next week to begin lobbying for the passage of her bill!

BHS Hosts Statewide Career and Technical Education Meeting and is well represented by students Brenna Hadad and Matthew Bowman. For the Full Story by Ari Dulchinos read https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iTtmFu5ZBtnsdcjvg4_FzUCJRuu4z_JdQdFIPqHKq98/edit?usp=sharing

BHS Students and their Advisor, Alison Grieco, participate in the 73rd Annual RI Model Legislature. Story and Images courtesy of The Providence Journal https://www.providencejournal.com/photogallery/PJ/20200208/PHOTOGALLERY/208009999/PH/1

Barrington High School 2020 Scholastic Art Awards have been revealed. View presentation to see the outstanding talent of of BHS students! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kmyoUo6qoHhRRaNibNMM4WwXHWv42UfVMhcY5jnBHAs/edit?usp=sharing #BHSEagles

Due to updated travel conditions, Barrington Schools are closed today.

All schools are delayed two hours today and no AM preschool.

Barrington Public Schools delayed 2 hours today. No AM Preschool.

Parents & students, especially those at BHS & BMS, are invited to a very informative meeting on how XQ will help us achieve the BHS Vision of a Graduate on Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00PM in the BHS Library https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wi1A8brRPf5WG6uYP7WpxwEXMH7RqoVt/view

Barrington Public Schools is looking for Crossing Guards to add to our staff of dedicated and caring professionals. If interested, contact Human Resources at 401-245-5000 or email fiored@barringtonschools.org

Revision - BHS Weather Update - The power is back on, the operations of the school are all working with the exception of the phones. Continue to contact Principal Hurley at hurleyj@barringtonschools.org if you need to reach the school. Lunch blocks will run as usual.