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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
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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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Author Priscilla Cummings
January 29th, 2009
  • Prairie Pride Award breakfast - 7am.
  • Prairie's got talent fundraiser for Haiti - 7pm.
  • 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
 
Upcoming Events
January 29th Prairie's Got Talent/Heart for Haiti - 7pm.
January 29th Prairie Pride Award Breakfast 7am.
Feb. 2nd PTO Meeting 9:15am
Feb. 10th Band Concert - large gym
Feb. 12th Institute Day - no school
Feb. 15th President's Day - no school
Feb. 18th Principal's Coffee - 9:30am
 
District Resources

bullet pointDistrict 220 has developed an online method to report bullying/harassment. More information...

 
bullet pointTo provide for the social emotional well being of students, visit the District 220 Mental Health Resources page which includes local resources and an online communication tool.

Project H2O for Life

H2o ProjectPrairie Campus has formed a partnership
with Mutojo Primary School in Uganda.
We will be engaging in a collective effort to support students in a third world country and promote increased global awareness at the same time. We are working through H2O for Life to provide a water connection to Mutojo School so that students can have access to clean water and hygiene education. Visit www.h2oforlifeschools.org for more information.

Speech Tournament
The District 220 Speech Tournament will be held at Station on Saturday, February 27, 2010. More 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...

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.
Let's Dance!
Let's Dance is back for it's 4th season! More information...
Middle School Transfer Requests

Requests for middle school transfers are to be made to Dr. Craig Winkelman in writing by February 15th.  Dr. Winkelman will be handling requests for both Station & Prairie Middle Schools.  The granting of such transfers is dependent on space available in the school being requested.
bullet pointMS Transfer Request Form (English)
bullet pointMS Transfer Request Form (Spanish)

8th Grade Information

Please refer to the following for information on the 8th grade transition to highschool:
bullet pointTransition Timeline.
bullet pointWhy Summer School?
bullet pointInformation Processing Proficiency Exam Information.

Principal Update
Mr. Fessler discusses ISAT test results, SEL and PTO fundraiser in the November edition of his Principal Update. Read it now...
Join Mr. Fessler for discussion and coffee at 9:30am on the following dates:
Oct 8February 18th
Oct 8April 22nd
Spelling Bee
Congratulations to 7th grader Patrick H., winner of the 2010 Prairie Campus Spelling Bee. Also, congratulations to 6th grader Bryce C., runner-up. Patrick will represent Prairie at the regional spelling bee on February 18th!
 
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 December & January Issues now...

Teen Food & Fitness Monthly Publication
The November and December edition, which discusses healthy ideas for middle and high school students, can be found on the nurse's webpage.
PTO Newsletter
To get updates on the latest happenings at Prairie, check out the December PTO Newsletter
CUSD220 H1N1 virus Information
The district addresses the H1N1 situation in a letter to parents: English | Spanish

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