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Excellence awardBarrington Middle Prairie Campus earned the 2008 Academic Excellence Award from the Illinois State Board of Education. Across the state, only 24 middle schools received the Academic Excellence Award. The Illinois Honor Roll is available at www.ilhonorroll.niu.edu
News & Events
BMSP Announcements
BMSP Event Calendar
District 220 Calendar

Important Phone Numbers

  • Main Number
    (847) 304.3990
  • Attendance
    (847) 304.3990
  • Fax Number
    (847) 304.3986
  • District 220 Office
    (847) 381.6300

Quick Links

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Summer 2009
2009-2010 Important Dates
Aug. 10th schedules mailed to students around this date.
Aug. 10-13th Camp 6th grade session 1.
Aug. 17-20 Camp 6th grade session 2.
Aug. 17th 6th grade walk-through 9am-noon.
Aug. 18th 7th grade walk-through 9am-noon.
Aug. 19th 8th grade walk-through 9am-noon.
Aug. 18 & 19th Sports physicals 9am-noon. Cost is $35.
Aug. 25th First day of school @ 7:55am.
Sept. 1st PTO meeting - 9:15am.
Sept. 3rd Back to school night.
 
Announcements
  • Textbook checkout will occur during walk-through. Returning students need to bring their id for checkout.
  • School supply orders are to be picked up during walk-through.
  • Remember to check the Prairie announcement page. It gets updated daily with important school reminders and information.
  • The staff directory is the place to find links to teacher webpages, and staff contact information.

Prairie Pride
Prairie Pride

It is an attitude, a way of life, and a way of enjoying what BMS Prairie has to offer.
Visit the Prairie Pride page
Just announced! The 4th quarter Prairie Pride Award winners. Check them out...

Bullying/Harassment Resources

District 220 has recently developed an online method to report bullying/harassment. More information...

Teen Food & Fitness Monthly Publication
The MAY 2009 edition, which discusses healthy ideas for middle and high school students, can be found on the nurse's webpage.

SMART Board Demonstration Video
This year, the focus of the Prairie PTO No-Stress fundraiser will be the purchase and installation of 35 SMART Boards. View the video and get more information...

PTO Newsletter
The PTO Newsletter available in electronic format. Read the June Issue now!

Middle School Improvement Plan
View the Middle School Improvement Plan presented to the Board of Education on March 3, 2009 by Principals Art Fessler and Craig Winkelman.
Summer Reading
This summer, the students will be reading:
  • 6th grade - Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings
  • 7th grade - The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
  • 8th grade - Of Beetles and Angels by Mawi Asgedom
Summer School
Summer School for Barrington Middle School will be held at Prairie campus June 15-July 10th. Online registration will begin March 30th.
Incoming 6th Grade
Important dates and information for incoming 6th grade, including Camp 6th Grade and walk through dates, can be found on the 5-6 transition page.

Principal Update

In the May edition of Mr. Fessler's Principal Update, he announces the 3rd quarter pride awards and important year-end dates at Prairie. Read it now

Middle Years
As a resource for busy parents, BMSP is providing access to the newsletter "Middle Years". This monthly publication provides practical ideas that promote school success, effective parenting and parent involvement.
Read the April & May 2009 issues...
2009-2010 School Supplies
The PTO is offering the highest quality, brand name school supplies for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, PRE-PACKED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.
CUSD220 H1N1 virus Information
The district addresses the H1N1 situation in a letter to parents: English | Spanish

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