Barrington High School

An estimated total of $62 million out of the $147 million referendum will be spent at Barrington High School, which includes all construction costs and non-construction items such as safety and security, furniture and technology. Construction at BHS began in Summer 2022 and is anticipated to run through 2025. Key projects include: 

• New front atrium addition (this will be a commons area that serves as a flexible learning space, as well as a place where students can eat lunch, meet in groups or work on individual projects)*
• Existing cafeteria renovation
• Student Services area renovation (counseling, attendance, health services, dean’s office)
• PE/Wellness interior renovation
• Renovation of existing space to create two new culinary arts labs 
• Parking lot reconfiguration to improve traffic circulation and safety 
• Renovation of Fields of Dreams and varsity baseball field*
• Installation of synthetic turf for new multipurpose field* 
• Replacement and relocation of tennis courts*
• Replacement of phone system with new digital system 
• General repairs/maintenance* 
• Safety and security improvements*  
• Architectural design work for potential new BHS Fine Arts Center*
   

*Indicates projects that are currently underway. 

Please note that during the 22-23 school year the main entrance to BHS off of Main Street will only be accessible to staff, buses and Build 220 construction traffic. All students and parents must use the west parking lot (off Hart Road) to access the building. The west parking lot is reserved for senior parking only. 

Build 220: BHS Front Atrium (Jan. 2023) from Barrington 220 School District on Vimeo.