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With power out, some BHS students leave school early

A power outage in Barrington resulted in a delayed start for the high school on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The electricity went out at about 7:30 a.m., and officials at the high school decided to keep … more

9/30/20

Barrington High School moving to distance learning due to staffing shortage

Principal Joseph Hurley announced that Barrington High School will switch to distance learning starting tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 6. Mr. Hurley sent an email to students’ families on … more

1/5/22

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae issued a response to a Superior Court judge's ruling that the school committee violated the Open Meetings Act.

Barrington school official responds to Open Meetings Act violation

The chairwoman of the Barrington School Committee has offered a response to Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Lanphear’s ruling that the committee violated the Open Meetings Act when it … more

5/27/22

You can help Barrington find its next high school principal

Members of the community are invited to help search for Barrington High School’s next principal. The school department will host a focus group session for community members on Monday, … more

3/10/22

There will be a car parade on Friday afternoon for the BHS football team, which recently won the Division II Super Bowl.

Car parade will celebrate Barrington’s Super Bowl champs

The Barrington High School football team will celebrate its Division II Super Bowl championship with the community during a special car parade on Friday afternoon, May 14. The parade will … more

5/13/21

DEI policy goal: Make all students feel sense of belonging

What will the district’s new “diversity, equity and inclusivity” policy mean for students and their families? Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae said the direct … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/26/21

Barrington School Committee members (from left to right) Amanda Basse, Gina Bae, Megan Douglas and Erika Sevetson voted to move forward on Option 2B, which calls for two new elementary schools (grades 1 to 5) at the Primrose Hill and Hampden Meadows sites, the construction of a new early learning center at the Nayatt School location, and the closure of Sowams School.

Despite opposition, school committee moves forward on new schools plan

On Thursday night, members of the Barrington School Committee voted to move forward on their facilities master plan. Committee members voted 4-0 to accept “Option 2B” which includes the … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/19/22

Barrington resident Rachelle Zani pleads with members of the school committee about problems with the school transportation system in town during the meeting last Thursday night.

Barrington parents on busing issue: ‘This is ridiculous’

For more than a month, Barrington resident Liz Clare has asked officials to allow one of her sons to ride a bus to the middle school each day. She said his commute to school is long and dangerous, … more

By Josh Bickford | 10/21/21

There has been an increased police presence at Barrington High School this week.

Barrington officials respond to school threat, TikTok trend

Rising tensions over threats of school violence yielded a response from Barrington school officials late this week. On Thursday night, Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore sent … more

12/17/21

Barrington High School student forum to focus on honors program

Barrington school officials continue their work re-vamping the high school honors program. A special student forum to discuss honors in English language arts and social students will be held at … more

4/20/22

Dozens of competitors break from the starting line at this year’s Tough Tiger adventure race at Hampden Meadows School.

Tough Tiger returns to Barrington

After a two-year hiatus, the Hampden Meadows School Tough Tiger returned with a new course, new obstacles, but the same fun atmosphere. Hundreds of competitors — young and old — … more

5/27/22

Pat Tolento has stepped down from her role as Primrose Hill School principal.

Barrington elementary school principal resigns; staying in district

Primrose Hill School will start the new year with an interim principal. Pat Tolento announced earlier this month that she was resigning from her position as Primrose Hill School principal. Tolento … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/22/22

Barrington teachers union president Ben Fillo speaks to district administrators and the school committee during Thursday night's meeting.

School committee sees red as teachers speak out in Barrington

Dozens of Barrington teachers, many of them wearing red shirts, attended the school committee meeting on Thursday night, Sept. 8, and shared their frustrations and concerns with the district’s … more

9/9/22

A vaccination clinic will be held at Barrington Middle School for students ages 12 to 15.

Barrington parents quick to register their children for vaccine

Less than three hours after the superintendent of schools sent out an email on Thursday announcing that there would be a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the middle school for students ages 12 to 15, … more

5/14/21

Barrington High School senior Jessica Wan's "Dreamscapes."

Barrington High School students win art awards

More than a half-dozen Barrington High School students recently received RI Scholastic Art Awards. The students' work will be on display at Alex and Ani Hall at Rhode Island College through … more

1/29/20

Members of the Barrington High School 2001 basketball team pose for a photo. The team was inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame recently. The team was undefeated within its division, posted a 26-1 overall record and won the school’s first Class B State Championship in basketball since 1982.

BHS Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club honored the the eighth class of inductees into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame at an awards dinner held recently at the Rhode … more

4/21/22

Barrington schools backing off booster mandate, allowing alternative to the shot

Members of the Barrington teachers union voted to approve an agreement that carves out an exception to the school committee’s booster mandate. The agreement, which was voted through … more

2/15/22