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Gov. Gina Raimondo at her regular weekly Coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

It’s official: Opening of public schools pushed back to Sept. 14

PROVIDENCE — At her regular weekly press conference today, Gov. Gina Raimondo confirmed what she had already hinted at during media interviews earlier this week: The opening day for Rhode … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/12/20

A crowd celebrates the completion of the new Barrington Middle School. A recent facilities study details the need for new elementary schools in Barrington also.

Jan. 31 workshop will focus on future of Barrington's public schools

What will the future of public schools look like in Barrington? A Jan. 31 community workshop will discuss that exact topic. A team of officials including representatives from the … more

1/27/22

Barrington teachers Kerri Thurber, Brittany DiOrio, and Stephanie Hines (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli during a pre-termination hearing in Oct. 2021.

Appeal hearing for three unvaccinated teachers postponed ... again

The appeal hearing for three fired Barrington teachers has been postponed… again. The hearing had been scheduled for Thursday night, Jan. 27 via Zoom, but the teachers reportedly refused to … more

1/27/22

Barrington High School students Dawen Cheng, Patrick Chen, David Xiong, Shaswat Singh, and Helen Copple (from left to right) stand for a group photo at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Atlanta, Ga. recently.

BHS science standouts place at premier science fair

Barrington High School made history this year, as two teams of BHS students won "Best In Fair” awards at the RI Science and Engineering Fair and earned the right to share their projects at the … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/15/22

Barrington schools dropping lawsuit against student

The Barrington School Committee has decided to drop its lawsuit against a local student. On Thursday, Jan. 30, the attorneys representing Barrington schools were expected to file a motion to … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/31/20

Barrington High School teacher Kendra Klein teaches Spanish to students in class and online on Friday.

Barrington High School teachers rise to the challenge

A veteran Barrington High School teacher said preparing for class and delivering instruction has never been more difficult than it is this year. He said the challenges include mastering technology … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/5/20

What's inside the new Barrington teachers contract?

The newly-inked Barrington teachers contract offers a detailed look at the requirements and compensations extended to local public school teachers. For starters, the contract calls for around a 2 … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/16/20

Members of the BHS Quiz Show team pose for a photo during an earlier taping. Pictured are (from left to right) Benjamin Lamb, Eli Terrell, Douglas Meeker, Clara Kugler, Eden Lamb and Connor O'Neal.

BHS team competes for third quiz show crown

Could a "three-peat" be in the cards for Barrington High School when it returns to compete in High School Quiz Show: Rhode Island? Barrington, which has brought home the title in the first two … more

2/6/20

Want to volunteer in Barrington schools? You must be vaccinated

On Thursday morning, Feb. 17, officials emailed Hampden Meadows School parents seeking volunteers to help students with reading and math support. To qualify, parents must have an approved … more

2/24/22

Are Barrington schools saving money with distance learning?

While some school districts in Rhode Island are projecting significant savings due in part to the switch to distance learning, that is not the case in Barrington. "We have not had a significant … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/8/20

Hathaway School third-grade teacher Ashley Adamson, the 2021 R.I. Teacher of the Year, stands in front of the entrance to the White House during her trip to Washington, D.C. last month.

For Portsmouth teacher, school bell 'comes full circle'

PORTSMOUTH — When she was a little girl, Ashley Adamson wanted to be a teacher so badly that she’d play one at home. She even owned a school bell, as a picture she keeps in her … more

By Jim McGaw | 11/2/21

Students get ready to bike home after their first day of classes at Hampden Meadows School on Monday.

Photos: Barrington students head back to school

For Barrington students, summer officially ended on Monday, Aug. 29. That day marked the start of the 2022-23 school year in Barrington. Most students returned to a half-day; at the high school, … more

8/31/22

Young competitors crawl through the mud en route to the finish line at a previous year’s Tough Tiger. After a two-year break, the race will return this month.

Tough Tiger race returning at Hampden Meadows School

It’s back! After a two-year break, the Tough Tiger adventure race is making a comeback. The event, which serves as a key fund-raiser for the Hampden Meadows School PTO, offers a fun … more

5/5/22

People stand during the playing of the National Anthem and raising of the flag in front of the new Barrington Middle School during a special grand opening ceremony in 2019. Officials recently announced the project will have a $4.3 million surplus.

Barrington Middle School project finishes with $4.3M surplus

Good news for Barrington taxpayers: Construction of the new middle school in town did not cost as much as officials initially expected. On Tuesday afternoon, April 20, Barrington Schools … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/23/21

More state aid for Barrington schools means more new staffing

School officials are anticipating a 23 percent increase in state aid next year. That is not a typo. During the school committee meeting on Feb. 17, Barrington school officials shared a … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/25/22

A recent facilities study revealed that Barrington High School School (shown) needs $39.23 million in repairs.

District taps brakes on school building plans

Gina Bae said the message from Barrington residents was clear: School officials need to slow down the process. Barrington school leaders decided late last week to pump the brakes on an in-depth … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/10/22

Barrington High School will have virtual graduation ceremony

Barrington High School will hold a virtual graduation ceremony this year because of concerns surrounding the coronavirus. School officials emailed students and their families on Wednesday night, … more

5/14/20

Barrington High School student Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day Shelter and Food Pantry, filming and editing a series of videos celebrating the nonprofit organization's work.

Barrington student's project helps local soup kitchen

Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark was looking for a Senior Project. What she found was much, much more. The Barrington High School senior spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/26/20

Sowams School Principal Jim Callahan receives the Principal of the Year Award during a special ceremony on Thursday afternoon.

Barrington’s Callahan named ‘Principal of the Year’

Sowams School Principal Jim Callahan received a special award on Thursday afternoon. In front of all his students and teachers, Callahan received the Elementary School Principal of the Year … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/5/22

"Save Sowams School" signs started sprouting across town after Barrington School officials approved a plan that calls for the elementary school to be closed.

Barrington residents hope to ‘Save Sowams School’

The lawn signs lining roadsides all over the Hampden Meadows section of town plead with school officials to “Save Sowams School.” The parents have formed groups and started attending … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/1/22

Barrington School Department spending $36K on DEI audit

Barrington Public Schools will spend $36,862 on a DEI — diversity, equity and inclusivity — audit. Members of the Barrington School Committee approved the expenditure during … more

7/28/22

Barrington schools' reentry task force delays music programs

The state recently set new guidelines allowing indoor music performance at public schools, but Barrington officials have decided to get more information before implementing any changes in the music … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/16/21

A photo of an early construction phase for the new Barrington Middle School. Barrington recently completed a two-day visioning session that will create a long-term educational vision for Barrington schools.

Future coming into focus for Barrington schools

Next month, Barrington residents will get a glimpse of what local schools may look like in the future. Last month, the district held two deep dive visioning sessions where a group of 50 people … more

6/24/22

Barrington Middle School has earned a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon award for reducing environmental impacts and offering sustainability education.

Green Ribbon award goes to Barrington Middle School

First a blue ribbon. Now the green. Barrington Middle School, which has already been honored with a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon for academic excellence, was recently selected as a … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/26/21

Option 2A calls for one new grades 1 to 5 school, and a renovated 1 to 5 school, with a combined early learning center.

Proposed plans: Construction, renovation, demolition for Barrington schools

Members of the Barrington School Building Committee have two weeks to decide which of the six construction plans for new schools in Barrington they want to recommend to the school committee. The … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/15/22