Amnesty International is an international human rights organization that advocates on behalf of people around the world that are imprisoned or being threatened for exercising their right to free speech. We advocate for people that are facing the death penalty or cruel punishments. We advocate for women's rights and the rights of minority populations around the globe that face discrimination. One of our principle means of advocacy is letter writing to foreign governments. If you want to join thousands of people around the globe and shine a light on injustice, come join us every Monday after school in E-357. 

Sponsor: John Mihevc, JMihevc@barrington220.org

Learn more about fishing, participate in fishing field trips and some IHSA fishing competitions!

Sponsors: Steve Galovich and John Ardente

Anime enthusiasts discuss common interests and research deeper into Japanese culture! Click here to visit the Anime Club website. 

Sponsor: Janet Anderson,jmanderson@barrington220.org

APSA is a peer mentoring program that focuses and encourages Juniors and Seniors who take AP courses for the first time. Experienced AP student mentors help navigate first time AP takers through the journey of understanding and learning college-level material. The AP mentors will support their fellow peers by providing strategies and study habits as well as cheering them through this process. First time takers feel supported and more confident in taking an AP course when they have someone who went through the adventure of taking an AP class as well as the exam, by their side. APSA also takes part in organizing various outreach projects that help connect AP students with their AP classes, while allowing mentors to learn how to successfully fine tune their preexisting skills. 

Sponsor: Ninja Idrizi and Amy Winkelman

Autism Ambassadors is a club to foster awareness about autism as well as raise money for local organizations helping people with autism.

Sponsor: Cesar Carranza

Band is a course at BHS. Students must be enrolled in the course to join the band. Click here to learn more about the Barrington High School Band Program. 

Sponsor: Randy Karon, rkaron@barrington220.org

General School population help students with intellectual and developmental disabilities become friends with other BHS students and participate in monthly activities. Click here to visit the Barrington Buddies website!

Sponsors: Liz Robbins and Deborah LeComte

Thanks to the hard work of the BHS-TV students and the support of the Barrington Educational Foundation, BHS-TV is one of the most successful high school video programs in the country. Students enrolled in BHS-TV have raised more than seven million dollars for charities and have earned more than 70 Student Excellence Awards from the National Television Academy. BHS-TV has also earned Best News Program in the Midwest five out of the last seven years. In 2015 and 2016 President Obama invited the BHS-TV video students and their instructor to the White House Film Festival. Click here to visit the BHS-TV webpage!

Sponsor: Jeff Doles, jdoles@barrington220.org

The Big Red Club promotes school spirit among students and staff.

Sponsor: Jill Fearday, jfearday@barrington220.org

Broncos Committed is not a club - it's a lifestyle that raises the bar of excellence for both the athlete and the non-athlete. It asks BHS students to commit to a 100% drug and alcohol free lifestyle, and it provides scientific rationale for all things related to optimal performance. Broncos Committed is every bit as much about character and not only committing to one's own excellence, but to one's team, school, and town.

Sponsor: Amy Winkelman, awinkelman@barrington220.org

Ceramics club is for any student that wants to try out working with clay. Our student leaders will guide the club through several projects that usually last one or two meetings each. They will also demonstrate glazing, wheel throwing, and a variety of other techniques related to clay.

Sponsor: Jason Burke

Click here to visit the BHS cheerleading website! 

Sponsor: Laura Meehan

The BHS Chess Club meets for practices and competition chess meets. 

Sponsor: Jeff Doles, jdoles@barrington220.org

In the Chinese Club students explore Chinese culture to enhance their classroom learning.

Sponsor:Melanie Stumpf

The Chinese Honor Society is by invite only. Click here to visit the Chinese Honor Society webpage! 

Sponsor: Ms. Melanie Stumpf, mstumpf@barrington220.org

The Code Red Club is a leadership club designed to improve the school and community through fundraisers and volunteering. 

Sponsor: Laura Behnen

Sponsor: Dana Susmaras

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Tuesdays after school in E350. Students involved in Congressional Debate follow the procedures of our Senators and Representatives in Washington. They write legislation, work in committees, and debate their own bills and resolutions in the areas of foreign affairs, economics, and public welfare.  

Sponsor: Jessica Meyers

Mondays & Tuesdays after school in E353. Lincoln Douglas debate is a one-on-one style debate, with a focus on logic, ethics, and philosophy. Students are given a proposition, and one student will take the Affirmative position and his/her opponent will take the negative position. 

Sponsor:Moira Quealy

Sponsor: Eric Kuffel

The Dodo Club of Barrington High School aims to spread awareness and provide aid for endangered animals. We work on projects and presentations to inform students about the current situations of endangered species and host exciting activities to raise funds for various charities. I hope we can work together to protect the growing number of endangered animals on our planet! Meetings every Thursday in room E369.

Sponsor: TBA

Click here to visit the Drama Club webpage! 

Sponsor: Paula Nowak, pnowak@barrington220.org

In order to participate in the BHS Drumline, you must be enrolled in the course. 

Sponsor:Kurt Weisenburger

In the Earth Council Club students participate in earth friendly projects at BHS.

Sponsor: Caroline Milne and Erin Tantillo

The engineering club is a student-run organization that encourages its members to form teams and collaborate to solve real world problems while utilizing the engineering design process. Students may enter design and 3-D modeling competitions, explore 3D design, 3D printing, and arduinos, The primary goal of the club is for students to find practical application of skills learned in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math classes to solve problems outside the classroom.

Sponsor: Chris Ytzen

Erika's Lighthouse promotes mental health awareness and early identification of teen depression to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness.  

Sponsor: Amy Winkelman, awinkelman@barrington220.org

The Esports Team competes in IHSA sanctioned tournaments, help broadcast our official matches on Twitch, or just hang out with other students who have a passion for esports! Current IHSA supported games: League of Legends. 

Sponsor: Ben Bruce and Matthew Benoit

Sewing for community service projects and students' personal projects.

Sponsor: Brittany Cook

This club focuses on how athletes can enhance teamwork while applying integrity & excellence on a daily basis. 

Sponsors: Caleb Copeland and Scott Steib

French Club celebrates and explores the French language and Francophone cultures with films, food, and games several times per month. We also put together events and displays for National French Week (November).

Sponsor: Erin Gibbons, egibbons@barrington220.org

Freshman Class board plans and implements class service projects, football concessions, homecoming activities and fund-raising projects.

Sponsor: Joan Bell and Jill Fearday

This club is for students who desire to enter the medical/health care field. To learn about various careers and raise awareness of current medical issues. 

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• We meet every Friday after school in the Health Room N923. Passes for the 4:45pm late bus are provided.

Our mission is to work towards a more accepting environment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity through education, support, social action, and advocacy. We believe that schools can be truly safe ONLY when every student is assured of access to an education without fear of harassment or violence. Click here to visit the GSA webpage!

Sponsors: Janet Anderson, jmanderson@barrington220.org and Ernest Lane, elane@barrington220.org 

Spreading the message that everyone should feel accepted and feel like they belong. We want to promote global acceptance, and we hope to inspire other schools and universities to do the same. Fun group hangouts, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities for GiGi's Playhouse are what's available!

Sponsor: Cindy Guerrero

Learn more about German culture and heritage, celebrate Oktoberfest with a grill party!

Sponsor: Amy Wasil, AWasil@barrington220.org

The German Honor Society (Delta Epsilon Phi) is by invite only. Click here to visit the German Honor Society webpage!

Sponsor: Amy Wasil

Our mission is to empower girls, women, and children locally and globally through access to education. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month from 7:45am-8:25am in the Counseling Resource Center. 

Sponsor: Melanie Silvestri

Gir1 C0de Club is a fun and helpful community that encourages women to explore Computer Science and other STEM fields. Peer help, team building, food, speakers and field trips. No experience required.

Sponsor: Tom Bredemeier

Click here to visit the Go Beyond Barrington website!

Sponsor: Nick Yeager

A design and production club making everything from logos to t-shirts for clubs, sports, organizations, students, and community members. 

Sponsor: Joe Zimka, jzimka@barrington220.org

This club is dedicated to endeavors in aeronautics-whether that be through rocketry or any other form. Meeting in the mornings, members engage in designing and constructing rockets and other apparatuses.

Sponsor: Matthew Gelon

Making a positive difference through community service and leadership opportunities!

Sponsor: Allie Bauer

Computer Science projects and activities.

Sponsor: Tom Bredemeier

Junior Class Board plans and implements class service projects, football concessions, homecoming activities and fund-raising projects. 

Sponsor: Kayla Ross

Click here to visit the Key Club webpage!

Sponsor: Jennifer Robinson

Sponsor: Melanie Stumpf

Toga Bowl, Fall Festivus, IJCL Convention, NJCL Convention - all students are welcome, knowledge of language is encouraged, but not required. 

Sponsor: Christopher Condrad

Latin American New Roots Dance Club participants perform Latin American folk dances.

Sponsor: Nora Carranza

Students participate in Homecoming Parade, Hispanic Cultural Celebrations, and a community service project. All students are welcome, it is a great way to learn about the Hispanic Culture!

Sponsors: Beatriz Rodriguez and Veronica Sanchez

Library Student Board promotes BHS library services and supports the needs of the library.

Sponsor: Jennifer Walsh

American Red Cross entry level course providing participants with knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Course include training in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED usage.

Sponsor: Mark Markwell

Help our BHS buddy students get connected and feel included with the social scene at BHS. Spend one lunch a week with your assigned buddy! Click here to visit the Lunch Buddies volunteer application!

Sponsor: Liz Robbins 

Math Team competes in the North Suburban Math League.

Sponsor: Beth MacDuff

Sponsor: Eric Kuffel

Multicultural Club explores various cultures with dance, food, and facts.

Sponsor: Sophia Moraris

Sponsors: rkaron@barrington220.org, Amy Jessup and Paula Nowak

This club promotes the culture of Islam while touching upon common issues and topics a Muslim today may deal with. The club participates in fundraisers, volunteering, and events that help the community.

Sponsor: Mercedes Beltran

Click here to visit the NHS webpage!

Sponsor: Laura Turngren, Lturngren@barrington220.org

Nuance is both a club and a school publication. Staff members compile literature and art across multiple disciplines and review these submissions throughout the year. During the spring, we design and print a publication featuring student art and writing. All BHS students are eligible to submit work (including staff members) and be part of our staff! 

Sponsor: Stephanie Fleck, sfleck@barrington220.org

Orchesis is a BHS dance company which does performances at school events and workshops. Click here to visit the Orchesis webpage!

Sponsors: Nancy Creswell and Katelyn Reyes

Students must be enrolled in this course in order to participate. Click here to learn more about the BHS Orchestra Program!

Sponsor: Clark Sheldon, csheldon@barrington220.org

Reality Club is for students who choose a drug and alcohol free path in high school and want to meet others who have made the same choice. 

Sponsor: Amy Winkelman, awinkelman@barrington220.org

Teams design, build and program robots to compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge. 

Sponsors: Tom Bredemeier and Kristen Lewis

The RoundUp is the student run newspaper at Barrington High School. Students must be enrolled in the 8th hour journalism course to participate. Click here to visit the RoundUp website! 

Sponsor: Laura Minerva, lminerva@barrington220.org

Practice once a week and compete in meets and tournaments with other high schools.

Sponsor: Jeff Price, jprice@barrington220.org

Students prepare and compete in science competitions.

Sponsors: Mike Kedzie and Mary Scotillo

Senior Class Board is a committee that plans and implements class service projects, homecoming activities, football concessions, Disco Dance, Prom, and Graduation.

Sponsors: Bill Bell and Dana Parenti

Share OverSeas is a charity club whose mission is to empower youth leaders to help others around the world locally and globally. We have conducted fundraisers, made blankets for Syrian refugees, attended Feed my Starving Children, helped kids in the hospital, and more. Our goal is to create philanthropic leaders at a young age. You can earn volunteer hours each month. 

Sponsor: Sheila Soss

Sophomore Class Board plans and implements class service projects, football concessions, homecoming activities and fund-raising projects.

Sponsors: Laura Turngren and Heidi Rockwell

Click here to visit the Soul Harbor website!

Sponsor: Jodie Diegel

Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica) is an invite only club which recognizes high achievement in Spanish and promotes interest in the Hispanic cultures and studies. Click here to visit the Spanish Honor Society webpage!

Sponsor: Marta Constenla 

Speech Team practices once a week and compete in meets and tournaments with other high schools.

Sponsor: Katherine Schmitt

The Barrington STEM Research Team is an academic research club that enables scientific exploration at BHS through mentorship panels- in the form of relevant teachers & field experts, experimentation equipment & housing, and reasonable funding. The club is meant to develop the skills necessary to conduct independent and original research with opportunities in competing (at several local and national science fairs) and publishing findings. Come join us on Thursdays after school to hear some of the cool projects our students have pursued and dive in yourself!

Sponsors: Julie Baylor, Jeffrey McMahon, Brandon Murchison and John Ardente

Sponsor: Clark Sheldon, csheldon@barrington220.org

Student Council is a group of student representatives of BHS that lead and organize community and school events.

Sponsors: Angela Concha and Lisa Nardiello

This is a diverse co-ed club where students love to participate, play, compete and enjoy Ultimate Frisbee. All students that join the team are very passionate about the sport and really enjoy the experiences that Ultimate Frisbee offers. No previous experience is required and everyone is welcome to join us! We start the season in mid-April (weather permitting). Practice is on Tuesdays although most players meet more than once throughout the week to practice and have a great time. League games are on Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 7:15 PM at the Stuart Sports Complex in Montgomery, IL. On Wednesdays the bus leaves promptly at 3:30 PM.

Sponsor: Osman Donate 

UNICEF Club raises money and volunteers at various places like Feed my Starving Children to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path in over 190 countries. We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future.   

Sponsor: Stephanie McKay

Sponsor: Scott Steib

Click here to visit the World Language Honor Societies webpage!

Sponsor: Marta Constenla

Students meet to write, exchange ideas about writing and to critique each other's writings.

Sponsor: William Rohner

WYSE is an academic competition team, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, sponsored by U of I

Sponsor: Patrick Houk

Students must be enrolled in Photojournalism class to be on yearbook staff. If you cannot join the class but would like to contribute to the yearbook, you can do freelance photography or freelance journalism for us.

Sponsor: Tessa Mulvaney, Tessa Mulvaney