We have had a fantastic first two weeks of learning here in Barrington 220! #BReal
Barrington 220 School District
Primary and Secondary Education
Barrington, IL 2,094 followers
"Empower personal excellence in every learner.”
About us
The Barrington 220 School District is a nationally recognized preK-12 school district, located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The school district is geographically located in four counties: Cook, Kane, Lake, and McHenry. Barrington 220 has one high school, two middle school campuses for grades 6-8, eight elementary schools, one early childhood center, and a transition center for special education students who are 18-22 years old. The first Barrington school was a one-room schoolhouse, which opened in 1835. However, it wasn’t until 1973 that the Barrington 220 School District officially formed. Since then Barrington 220 has become known for its innovative curriculum, rich history, and sense of community. Our mission is to empower personal excellence in every learner. Our schools have earned a total of 12 National Blue Ribbon Awards and nearly 90% of our teachers have earned a master’s degree or higher.
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http://www.barrington220.org
External link for Barrington 220 School District
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Barrington, IL
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- Public education grades pre-K-12 and Innovation
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515 West Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010, US
Employees at Barrington 220 School District
Updates
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This week, we launched the 2025–26 school year in unforgettable fashion at our Staff Opening Day, a celebration of learning, connection, and inspiration! From the warm welcome by the BHS Band and Color Guard, to the powerful performances by student and staff actors, choirs, and musicians, the energy in the room was special. A big thank you to our incredible BHS-TV students, who brought the production to life behind the scenes and on screen. We heard opening remarks from Dr. Craig Winkelman, who shared the important initiatives guiding our district this year. And we’re deeply grateful to our guest speakers: Thomas C. Murray, Dr. John Spencer, Phil Herman, Ty Gorman, and Joe Robinson. Their sessions focused on: • Creating authentic learning spaces • Empowering students through design thinking and authentic learning • Understanding the art and science of appreciation • Leveraging Edtech to deepen authentic engagement Each message reminded us of our collective mission: to foster a culture where both students and staff thrive. Thank you to everyone who made Opening Day a success. Here's to an amazing school year ahead!
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We are pleased to announce the theme in Barrington 220 for the upcoming 2025-26 school year: B Real! This theme reflects our unwavering dedication to providing authentic learning activities that equip students with tangible, real-world experiences. READ MORE HERE: barrington220.org/breal
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Repping the Barrington 220 School District today at the U.S. Capitol building. In town for the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) conference, so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity, thanks to Rep. Mike Quigley’s office, to see our award-winning high schooler’s art hanging!
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At the June 17 Barrington 220 Board of Education, Michelle Friedman was approved as the next principal of Grove Avenue Elementary School! Ms. Friedman joins us from District 21 in Wheeling, where she has been the principal of Longfellow Elementary School since 2018. She also held school leadership roles in Deerfield District 109 and Morton Grove District 70. She earned a Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from National-Louis University, where she also completed advanced studies in Educational Leadership. She also holds a Superintendent Endorsement certificate from Loyola University. Welcome to 220, Ms. Friedman!
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At this week's Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized three Barrington High School journalism students who earned the highest recognition at the state level! Read more in the latest Board update: https://conta.cc/444b720
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On May 21, Barrington High School and the Barrington 220 Educational Foundation hosted the 12th Annual Business INCubator Pitch Night at BHS! The two student teams listed below received funding through the Educational Foundation in this shark-tank-like competition! 🥶 Frost Buster: a preventative spray designed to be applied to windshields and windows before freezing conditions, forming a protective barrier that stops ice from bonding to the glass. They received a check for $14,500! Check out their website: https://lnkd.in/d9DW3mXq 🛍️ Cha Ching: an automated AI-powered shopping assistant that helps you find the best alternative to products you are looking to purchase while shopping online. They received a check for $12,000! Check out their Instagram account: https://lnkd.in/dgp8rdwS 📱 In addition, in a rare event, a private investor from the audience decided to invest $14,000 in Holdmate. This student-led team creates a MagSafe-compatible container that attaches to iPhones for easy, secure storage of retainers and clear aligners. Check out their website: https://holdmate.net/
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Barrington 220 School District reposted this
Unlocking the best of leading, learning, and teaching 🔓 Designing experiences to empower educators to lead change 👨🏻💻 Asking "how might we design better school experiences?" 🧐
As school districts like Barrington 220 School District continue to support educators in designing more personalized learning experiences for students, we’re thrilled to launch 220U, our newest professional learning initiative. With 220U, our staff will now have even more voice and choice in how, when, and what they learn—modeling the same learner-centered principles we value for our students. Let’s make learning personal—for everyone. #220U #Barrington220 #ProfessionalLearning #TeacherVoice #PersonalizedLearning #EdLeadership #FutureOfEducation #EducatorEmpowerment #LifelongLearning #LearnerAgency #AuthenticLearning Thomas C. Murray John Spencer