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Countryside Elementary

An estimated $6.9 million out of the $147 million referendum was spent at Countryside Elementary School, which includes all construction costs and non-construction items such as safety and security, furniture and technology. Key projects included:

  • Building one new classroom 
  • Renovating the library to create a STEM space
  • Upgrading the existing sensory room
     

Construction at Countryside began in Summer 2022 and was completed on time and within budget in winter 2023.  

 

Photos
Photo of ribbon cutting ceremony at Countryside
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Countryside students are joined by members of the Board of Education, Principal Korb, Dr. Craig Winkelman and former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Harris.  (Photo: February 27, 2023)

Photo of new classroom addition
New Classroom Addition (interior)

One new classroom was constructed at Countryside Elementary School. It was completed in winter 2023.

Photo of sensory room at Countryside
Sensory Room

A new sensory room for students with special needs opened during the first half of the 2022-23 school year. (Photo: December 2022)

student in construction vest and hat
1st Graders Visit New Classroom!

Students in Ms. Darnell's first grade class tour their new classroom during construction. (Photo: Nov. 7, 2022)

Photo of construction
STEM Room

The new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) classroom at Countryside Elementary School. Thanks to the Build 220 initiative, all eight Barrington 220 elementary schools have a dedicated STEM space.