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Photo Gallery: Completed Projects

Photo of front of Barrington High School

The new face of BHS features the more than 6,000 square feet front atrium addition. This area of the building provides a new student gathering space, learning commons, and four multipurpose classrooms. It seamlessly ties the space into the cafeteria, which will also be renovated this summer. On the exterior, the new entry gives the school an elevated presence from the main road.

Photo of front atrium addition lower level

The 6,000 square feet new front atrium addition on the south side of Barrington High School provides students with flexible learning spaces that mirror tech startups. This area includes a new student gathering space, learning commons, and four multipurpose classrooms. It seamlessly ties the space into the cafeteria, which will also be renovated this summer. (Photo: lower level)

The 6,000 square feet new front atrium addition on the south side of Barrington High School provides students with flexible learning spaces that mirror tech startups. It includes a new student gathering space, learning commons, and four multipurpose classrooms. It seamlessly ties the space into the cafeteria, which will also be renovated this summer. (Photo: lower level taken from upper level)

Photo of front atrium addition

The 6,000 square feet new front atrium addition on the south side of Barrington High School provides students with flexible learning spaces that mirror tech startups. This area includes a new student gathering space, learning commons, and four multipurpose classrooms. It seamlessly ties the space into the cafeteria, which will also be renovated this summer. (Photo: upper level)

Photo of main entrance

The new main entrance to Barrington High School is located off Main Street (next to the new front atrium). The updated entry vestibule ensures safety and security for all students, staff, and visitors of the building.

Photo of main entrance to BHS

The new main entrance to Barrington High School is located off Main Street (next to the new front atrium). The updated entry vestibule ensures safety and security for all students, staff, and visitors of the building.

Photo of Culinary Arts Lab

The 3,000-square-foot Culinary Arts Lab at Barrington High School consists of two kitchens with professional-grade equipment. Each student cooking station has a range which includes a stovetop, oven, grill top, and flat top. In addition, the space includes an AV system that enables cameras to project what is happening at the teacher's cooking station on TV screens throughout the lab.
 

Photo of Culinary Arts Lab

The 3,000-square-foot Culinary Arts Lab at Barrington High School consists of two kitchens with professional-grade equipment. Each student cooking station has a range which includes a stovetop, oven, grill top, and flat top. In addition, the space includes an AV system that enables cameras to project what is happening at the teacher's cooking station on TV screens throughout the lab.

Photo of Culinary Arts Lab

The 3,000-square-foot Culinary Arts Lab at Barrington High School consists of two kitchens with professional-grade equipment. Each student cooking station has a range which includes a stovetop, oven, grill top, and flat top. In addition, the space includes an AV system that enables cameras to project what is happening at the teacher's cooking station on TV screens throughout the lab.

Photo of new student services wing

The new Student Services Wing at Barrington High School enables students to access services such as counseling, attendance, health services, the dean's office, and wellness in a dedicated area on the lower level of the building. This new space has improved the student experience by making it easier for students to access these services in a central location.
 

Photo of Auxiliary Gym

The new auxiliary gym at Barrington High School, known as The Power House, is used daily for high-intensity workouts by physical education classes and athletic teams. 

Photo of students in Dance Studio

The new dance studio at Barrington High School, known as The Stallion Studio, is used by students participating in yoga workouts during physical education classes. In addition, the dance team and other athletic teams take advantage of this space to stretch and meet. The dance studio overlooks the new auxiliary gym. 

Photo of students in the weight room

The newly renovated weight room at Barrington High School, known as The Iron Horse, sits adjacent to the new auxiliary gym. It is used daily by physical education classes and athletic teams. The space is nearly 1,000 square feet larger than the old weight room, which increases the flexibility of the types of exercises students can do in the space. 
 

Photo of students in fitness center

The new cardio center at Barrington High School, known as the B Fit Zone, is used by students daily during physical education classes and athletic practices. It features commercial gym equipment, with some pieces designed specifically for accessibility. It is located next to the dance studio. 
 

photo of BHS athletic complex

The new outdoor athletic/P.E. complex at Barrington High School is primarily located on the north side of the building and rivals those seen at small colleges and universities. Projects made possible by the referendum include new tennis courts, a new varsity baseball field, a new multipurpose turf field, a new Fields of Dreams Complex, and a new practice field on the south side of the building. Click here to view video! 

Photo of Prairie Middle School

This aerial photo shows the new, one-story addition at BMS- Prairie Campus, which is located on the north side of the building. 

Photo of collaborative work spaces

The new additions at Prairie Campus and Station Campus replaced the mobile classrooms on both campuses. These new additions feature future-ready and flexible learning environments and include classroom spaces, small and medium group rooms, and shared collaboration zones. The design emphasizes flexibility, allowing classrooms to adapt to various teaching and learning styles and giving large teams the ability to collaborate harmoniously within these educational spaces. (Photo: Prairie Campus)

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Photo of Classroom with Garage Door open

Classrooms in the new additions at Prairie Campus and Station Campus have a clear garage door, which the teachers can open during a lesson to break down traditional classroom barriers and broaden options for collaborative or independent learning spaces. (Photo: Prairie Campus) 

Photo of garage doors

The new additions at Prairie Campus and Station Campus feature future-ready and flexible learning environments and include classroom spaces, small and medium group rooms, and shared collaboration zones. The design emphasizes flexibility, allowing classrooms to adapt to various teaching and learning styles and giving large teams the ability to collaborate harmoniously within these educational spaces. (Photo: Station Campus)

Photo of Station new addition inside

The state-of-the-art additions at Prairie Campus and Station Campus have many unique spaces that help break down traditional classroom barriers and broaden options for collaborative or independent learning spaces. (Photo: Station Campus)

Photo of STEM classroom

All eight Barrington 220 elementary schools now have a dedicated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) lab. These labs are equipped with flexible furniture, writable walls, multiple TV screens, and storage specific to STEM materials. (Photo: Countryside Elementary) 

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Photo of STEM Lab opening to library

All eight Barrington 220 elementary schools now have a dedicated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) lab. These labs are equipped with flexible furniture, writable walls, multiple TV screens, and storage specific to STEM materials. (Photo: Hough Street Elementary STEM lab that connects to the library through sliding glass doors) 

Photo of Blue Sensory Room

All eight Barrington 220 elementary schools now have a dedicated sensory room for students. This is a space where all students can decompress and disengage from distractions that may be causing sensory stimulation. These areas are outfitted with sensory swings, softer floor surfaces, sensory lighting features, and an open floor area for adaptable student positioning, be it in a group or individual setting. (Photo: Hough Street Elementary)

new classroom addition

In addition to a new STEM lab and Sensory Room, one new classroom addition was constructed at Countryside Elementary School. The space includes flexible furniture and ample outdoor light. 

Photo of Culinary Arts Lab
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The 3,000-square-foot Culinary Arts Lab at Barrington High School consists of two kitchens with professional-grade equipment. Each student cooking station has a range which includes a stovetop, oven, grill top, and flat top. In addition, the space includes an AV system that enables cameras to project what is happening at the teacher's cooking station on TV screens throughout the lab.

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On March 17, 2020 registered voters in the Barrington 220 community overwhelmingly passed a $147 million bond referendum, which will greatly impact the future of our schools. The question was approved by more than 60% of voters. 

Barrington 220 worked with architecture firm DLR Group and Pepper Construction to complete the projects. The timeline for construction was divided into three phases:

  • Design: time needed to review concepts, produce construction documents, and receive authorization from the Board to release for bidding

  • Bid: time needed for prospective bidders to get drawings, estimate and submit bids for the design, and the construction team to analyze and formulate recommendations for Board approval

  • Build: time needed to award contracts, purchase materials, construct, and once completed, turn over the facility to the school district to occupy. 
     

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