🍂BARRINGTON DAY OF CARING 2023:
Dozens of Barrington High School athletes and coaches participated in the Town of Barrington, RI's annual Barrington Day of Caring on Monday, October 9!
Among these BPS volunteers were 22 athletes from the boys cross country team who volunteered at Barrington Farm School. They spent hours digging ditches, spreading mulch and wood chips, pulling weeds, and transplanting crops to help the Farm School get ready for the winter season.
Great work, BHS athletes and Barrington residents, for your care and community service!
👟PRIMROSE HILL JOG-A-THON:
The Jog-A-Thon has returned to Primrose Hill Elementary School for another year, sending Primrose Pandas on the move! Students and their teachers jogged laps around the field to a cheering crowd of families and friends - all to support the PHS community.
Organized by the Primrose Hill School PTO, the Jog-A-Thon helps fund additional school events and activities for the school year. Throughout the week leading up to the Jog-A-Thon, Primrose students also contributed to a community cause by collecting athletic sneaker donations.
Thank you to our PHS PTO for organizing another wonderful Jog-A-Thon and to our community of educators, families, and BPS volunteers who make this event such a success!
🧙♀️OCTOBERFEST THROWBACK THURSDAY:
Take a #ThrowbackThursday look at Sowams Octoberfest through the years and get excited for Octoberfest 2023 this weekend! There will be food trucks, carnival games, and lots of family fun.
🟠Saturday, October 14
🟣10 AM - 3 PM
⚫️Sowams School
All photos taken for East Bay Media.
📘BHS NAMED TO AP HONOR ROLL:
Barrington High School has been named to the Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction for students' college readiness and preparation.
Seventy percent of BHS seniors in the Class of 2023 took at least one AP exam during high school. Overall, 63% of 2023 seniors scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam and 11% of the seniors took five or more AP exams, including at least one exam in the 9th or 10th grade!
"This recognition demonstrates the incredible amount of hard work of our students and teachers," said BHS Principal, Mr. Ashley.
Read more about this distinction: https://www.barringtonschools.org/article/1276470
This photo was taken by Richard Dionne, Jr. for East Bay Media.
🚴♀️HMS WALK, BIKE, AND ROLL TO SCHOOL:
Hampden Meadows Elementary School Tough Tigers and their families recently celebrated International Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day school-wide! Walking, biking, and rolling to school promotes physical activity, teaches students safe and healthy ways to get to school, and helps to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in neighborhood communities.
Thank you, Miss Freeman and Miss O'Neil, for encouraging healthy habits, road safety, and a strong sense of community at HMS. And a special thank you to Officer Joel for making sure our students and families were able to safely cross the road on this foggy morning!
Learn more about International Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day here: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/learn-more/why-walkbike/
🥎NATIONAL COACHES DAY:
Today, October 6, is #NationalCoachesDay which honors coaches across the country who dedicate their time and energy to leading teams in every sport!
Barrington Public Schools is very fortunate to have many coaches who continually motivate our students to strive for improvement and be the best they can be. Team work makes our dream work!
All photos were taken by Richard Dionne, Jr. for East Bay Media.
🧑🏫CELEBRATING WORLD TEACHERS' DAY 2023:
October 5 is #WorldTeachersDay, which recognizes the significant ways teachers shape, mentor, and educate youth all over the world.
The Rhode Island Department of Education recently celebrated and honored outstanding educators across the state at WaterFire Providence - including our own District Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Oswald!
Thank you to all of our Barrington Public Schools teachers, past and present, for empowering, educating, and encouraging generations of youth!
🏆BPS ALUM WINS NEWS EMMY:
Congratulations to ABC News senior White House correspondent and Barrington High School alum, Selina Wang, for winning Outstanding Emerging Journalist at the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards!
Prior to moving to ABC News, Selina was based in CNN's Beijing bureau as the network's sole correspondent in China.
BPS alumni are doing phenomenal things all over the world!
🎓BHS CO-HOSTS ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR:
Last night, September 26, the Barrington High School cafeterias were filled with conversation and post-graduation exploration!
During the annual College Fair co-hosted by BHS and Mt. Hope High School, local high school students (and their families!) met with college admissions counselors from more than 3 dozen local, regional, and national institutions to kickstart their college search.
The Barrington High School Counseling Office is also hosting in-school college visits through the end of October where BHS students can meet with admissions counselors from various colleges and universities during the school day. Find the full list of visiting representatives and college visit dates/times here: https://www.barringtonhigh.org/o/high-school/events
🍁BHS ENVIRONMENTALISTS BRING NEW COMPOST DROP-OFF TO TOWN:
Emma Pautz and Sabine Cladis, two Barrington High School students passionate about environmentalism, have been working to create a new compost drop-off site in Barrington.
They recently received approval from the Town Manager to set up the structure in the parking lot of the Barrington Senior Center. Once installed, community members will be able to drop off compost and food waste appropriate for composting at this site. Collected compost will be delivered to the Barrington Farm School for use in their gardens.
This impressive project was a true community collaboration. Emma and Sabine worked with many supporters and donors, including Mark and Mary Hanchar who funded the project and helped with design and construction.
Read more about this environmentally-conscious endeavor: https://www.eastbayri.com/barrington/stories/barrington-students-spearhead-new-compost-drop-off,116034
⚫️POW MIA FLAGS RAISED ACROSS THE DISTRICT:
Today, September 15, is National POW MIA Recognition Day which honors United States service members who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.
This morning, the POW * MIA flag was raised at all Barrington Public Schools buildings in recognition. Here is the flagpole at Barrington Middle School today!
👟CROSS COUNTRY TEAM WINS VINEYARD INTERNATIONAL:
Barrington High School cross country teams have started the Fall 2023 season with a bang!
The boys varsity and JV cross country teams won big at the Martha's Vineyard Cross Country International race on Saturday, September 9, in Edgartown, MA. Barrington teams won both the varsity and JV races and BHS runners placed in all three of the Invitational's races, with BHS senior and XC co-captain, Brandon Piedade, finishing first overall. Barrington girls cross country had three runners place in the top 32 of more than 700 race runners.
Boys and girls cross country teams also had a successful afternoon on Tuesday, September 12, during the first dual meet of the season on Barrington's home course.
Way to go, BHS athletes!
📸These photos were taken by Sterling Vernon of Rhode and Track/Sterling Vernon Photography.
🎨NATIONAL ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK:
This week, September 10-16, 2023, is National Arts in Education Week, a celebration recognizing the transformative power of music, theater, dance, media arts, and visual arts instruction in education.
Arts education is an important contributor to overall student success, social-emotional development, and school engagement.
Thank you to our BPS arts educators who encourage our students to explore the world and their place within it and provide a consistent, positive outlet for students to express themselves.
🚒HIGH-FIVES FOR HEROES:
Driving through town this morning, you may have noticed a procession of first responder vehicles on the road.
That is because students and staff at Nayatt School, Primrose Hill Elementary School, Sowams School, and Hampden Meadows Elementary School lined their school's hallways to participate in "High-Fives for Heroes," a showing of thanks and support for Barrington's first responders in observance of the twenty-second anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Students from each elementary school prepared for "High-Fives for Heroes" by learning about the roles and responsibilities of first responders. In addition to high-fives, they made signs, drawings, and cards for members of the Barrington Police Department and Barrington Fire Department who walked through our schools.
Barrington Middle School and Barrington High School also showed support of first responders by writing messages of thanks.
Thank you to all of our first responders for your participation in this event and for your service!
📚BARRINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS SELECTED FOR TEACH TO LEAD SUMMIT:
Barrington Public Schools is one of 20 school districts across the country selected to attend the U.S. Department of Education's Teach to Lead Summit in Denver, Colorado, on October 27. At the Summit, a district team of Barrington educators will develop and refine a project aligned to the theme, "Raising the Bar: Elevating Educator Diversity to Enhance Educational Experiences."
Teach to Lead is a partnership of the Department of Education, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), and Teach Plus. Designed and led by teachers, it is a reflection of the Department of Education's commitment to creating systemic and sustained change, investing in educators, and providing students with the learning experiences and academically rigorous education they deserve.
🏃♂️CROSS COUNTRY CAPTAINS SUPPORT COMMUNITY RACE:
Sam Bishop and Brandon Piedade, co-captains of Barrington High School's cross country team, spent many hours this summer helping to organize the Barrington Woods Trail Race 5K, held on Saturday, August 26.
Over the past few months, Sam and Brandon worked closely with BHS Athletics Director, Mr. George Finn, the Barrington Booster Club, RaceWire, and multiple race sponsors to bring the first ever (of, hopefully, many!) Barrington Woods Trail Race to fruition. Through their promotion and organization, nearly 100 Barrington community members registered for and participated in this high-quality racing event on the BHS cross country team's home course.
Way to go, Sam and Brandon!
🏈BHS QUARTERBACK NAMED HOMETOWN SPORTS HERO:
Barrington High School senior and Eagles Quarterback, Alex McClelland, has been named this week's Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero.
The Hometown Sports Hero designation recognizes a student athlete's hard work and commitment to their sport, their team, and their community.
Alex was also recognized for his football acumen last spring at the Cam Newton 7v7 Tournament, where he won MVP. This which earned him the opportunity to meet the tournament's sponsor, former NFL MVP, Cam Newton.
Watch the WPRI spotlight from August 28 here: https://www.wpri.com/sports/hometown-hero-alex-mcclelland-barrington/?fbclid=IwAR3yC6LDuqM44GldqMON9zeCAVxCDuxufNV79jgHgeC-LdFw1bOhkJMpZUE
The photo of Alex at Barrington High School was taken by Richard Dionne, Jr. for East Bay Media.
🌅BHS SENIOR SUNRISE:
Barrington High School's Class of 2024 commenced the first full day of their senior year with unity and friendship!
In this morning's earliest hours, the BHS Class of 2024 gathered on Victory Field for Senior Sunrise, a class activity celebrating the new year ahead. Unfortunately, the weather at sunrise was foggy and drizzly - but that didn't stop the school spirit or excitement for senior year.
🏫 FIRST DAY OF THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR:
School is officially back in session! Today, August 28, marks the first day of the 2023-2024 school year for Barrington Public Schools students.
Hallways and classrooms across the district have been buzzing with anticipation and excitement for what is sure to be a fantastic school year. We are thrilled to welcome new learners to our community and just as delighted to see familiar faces returning to our schools.
BPS is proud to serve the children and families of our Barrington community. Every day, our district's schools are filled with enthusiastic and hard-working students, educators, and staff who continually put forth their best effort.
🎉BARRINGTON TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2023:
Barrington Public Schools is proud to recognize Mrs. Connie Oswald, Grade 6 math teacher at Barrington Middle School, as the our 2023 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Oswald's dedication to the social, emotional, and academic development of her students and her commitment to inclusive instruction are inspiring.
As an active member of both our BMS and BPS communities, Mrs. Oswald makes a difference in the lives of hundreds of middle schoolers, families, and faculty members every day. Congratulations, Mrs. Oswald, for being an outstanding and devoted educator!
Thank you, Mrs. Roy and Mr. Moran, for capturing these pictures.
#BPSsoars #BPS_RI #TOTY2023
