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District 220 parents back status quo on school calendar May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Parents in Barrington Community Unit School District 220 appear to be happy with the status quo — at least when it comes to the school calendar. Casting their votes with red stickers, parents at a public hearing Tuesday supported keeping the calendar as is instead of proposals that would move first-semester finals before winter break.
Barrington boy rejoins classmates after train accident May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Classmates cheered as Dominic Szymanski, a fifth grader at Hough Street School in Barrington, made a surprise visit Tuesday, almost two months after the 11-year-old survived being struck by a train. The unexpected reunion came during an all-school assembly for a student performance of "Romeo and Juliet," and a day after Dominic personally thanked the first-responders and good Samaritans who came to his rescue.
Barrington train accident survivor thanks rescuersMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Dominic Szymanski, the 11-year-old Barrington boy who survived being struck by a train in the village on March 15, made his first public appearance Monday night as the police officers, paramedics and good Samaritans who came to his aid nearly two months earlier were honored. "Thank you very much, everyone!" Dominic told the group of well-wishers who gathered outside the meeting room at Barrington village hall.
Dist. 220 board updated on social-emotional learning May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
In the wake of a high school student's suicide last month, Barrington Unit District 220 board members Tuesday heard a progress report on the district's social-emotional learning curriculum aimed in part at anticipating and avoiding such tragedies. Strong focus was put on students' social-emotional well-being in District 220 — both during and outside the school day — after five students' suicides from the fall of 2007 through August 2010.
New District 220 board members sworn in May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Re-elected Barrington Unit District 220 board members Sandra Ficke-Bradford and Penny Kazmier, along with newly elected members Wendy Farley and Christopher Geier, were sworn in Tuesday. Stepping down after not seeking re-election were board members Tim Hull and Cara Richardson. The reconstituted school board voted to retain Brian Battle as its president.
Barrington Station Scholastic Bowl Team wins national, state championships May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Station Middle School Scholastic Bowl team finished an unbelieveable season winning the IESA Class AA tournament on Friday, May 3. The previous weekend, the team won the National Academic Quiz Tournament.
District 220 seeks input on calendar changes May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Barrington Unit District 220’s Input 220 Advisory Council has scheduled a public forum about possible changes to the school year calendar at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the Early Learning Center, 40 E. Dundee Road, adjacent to Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus. The forum will allow community members to hear, see and comment on the various options being considered.
Dual language programs prepare students for a global society Apr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Most kids get excited about pizza and cupcakes when their parents let them host birthday parties. Chase Dorn, now 15, always preferred sushi and seaweed. The Conant High School sophomore's connection to Japanese language and culture was cemented over eight years in one of the nation's only Japanese English dual language programs.
District 220 buses delayed by closed roads Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
School buses serving Barrington Unit District 220 are dealing with many closed roads throughout the district's 72 square miles Thursday morning, and as a result some kids are late to class.
Farley, Geier join Barrington boardApr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Newcomers Wendy Farley and Christopher Geier will be joining incumbents Penny Kazmier and Sandra Ficke-Bradford on the Barrington Unit District 220 school board, according to unofficial election results Tuesday. With all precincts counted, Kazmier had 3,454 votes, Farley 3,388, Ficke-Bradford 2,872 and Geier 2,730 in the race for four open seats.
Dist. 220 approves, releases teachers’ contract Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
District 220 board members will vote on the final language of a new, three-year teachers' contract which they previously approved in principle by a 6-1 vote in mid-February.
State reps speak at Barrington HS April 3 Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of the public are welcome to hear Republican state Rep. David McSweeney of Barrington Hills and Democratic state Rep. Christian Mitchell discuss various regional and state legislative topics from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3 before students at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St. in Barrington. McSweeney is himself a graduate of Barrington High School and said he wanted to provide an opportunity for the current generation of students to hear about government and public service.
Rihanna worth the wait? Barrington students say yesMar 22, 2013 12:00 AM
There are plenty of celebrities most kids would give up a day of school to see, but pop star Rihanna proved her popularity when students in Barrington gave their entire first day of spring break to see her. More than 2,000 high school and middle school students waited another 3½ hours for the singer to arrive. “I wanted to come here to the high school because I was so impressed,” Rihanna said. “I was very touched seeing the video. ... Barrington High School, congratulations!”
Barrington Middle student wins third spelling title Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
For the third straight year, Barrington Middle School student Pranav Sivakumar won the Lake County Final spelling bee. Pranav, an eighth-grader at the school's Station Campus, won the competition at the College of Lake County on Wednesday.
Live stream of Rihanna at Barrington High School Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Check back here Friday at 1:45 p.m. for a live streaming broadcast, powered by High School Cube, of pop star Rihanna visiting Barrington High School. As well, if you are lucky enough to be in Rihanna's audience, we'd like to see your photos. Email them to submit@dailyherald.com or tweet them @dailyherald.
Rihanna eagerly awaited at Barrington High School Mar 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Pop star Rihanna will make her promised visit to Barrington High School Friday afternoon, to congratulate the school on winning her "Shine Bright Like a Diamond" video contest. Rihanna's visit actually comes on the first day of spring break in Barrington Unit District 220, but 2,500 students from the district's middle schools and high school are expected to attend.
Boy hit by train in Barrington improving Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The 11-year-old boy injured when struck by a train in Barrington Friday was doing much better Monday, Barrington Unit District 220 officials said. Dominic Szymanski, a fifth-grader at Hough Street Elementary School in Barrington, remains in stable condition while awaiting additional surgeries and medical procedures scheduled for later in the week, district spokesman Jeff Arnett said.
Barrington boy struck by train upgraded to stable condition Mar 17, 2013 12:00 AM
An 11-year-old Barrington boy struck by a train Friday as he attempted to walk across tracks in the village's downtown has been upgraded to stable condition as he prepares for additional surgeries to repair his injuries, school officials reported Sunday. Dominic Szymanski, a fifth-grader at Hough Street Elementary School, was hit by a Metra train just after 6 p.m. Friday.
Barrington boy hit by train in ‘good spirits’ despite losing footMar 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A Barrington fifth-grader struck by a train Friday lost a foot in the accident but is recovering and in "good spirits," a school official said Saturday. "It's such a miraculous situation," Barrington Unit District 220 spokesman Jeffrey Arnett said.
D220 hopefuls debate balance of programs, budgetMar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Balancing Barrington Unit District 220's offering of unique educational programs along with its budget is a responsibility for which all six candidates for four positions on the school board have different philosophies. The four women and two men from throughout the Barrington area shared their ideas Friday before an interested crowd at a forum sponsored by the district's PTO President's Council.