
JANUARY 2026 UPDATE:
Work related to Windows, Doors, and Flooring entered the "Build" phase this year. All other Transform 220 projects are currently in "Design" mode.
The Board of Education is evaluating parking options at Barrington High School to help support the Community Auditorium project and daily demand. Click here for more information.
Look for more updates in 2026!
Most Recent Transform 220 Presentation:

Middle School Science Classroom Renovations
At the December 16, 2025 Board of Education meeting, district officials shared new renderings of planned middle school science classrooms at both Prairie and Station, along with giving details on safety & security and window & door upgrades elsewhere. Click below to see photos of these spaces.
What is Transform 220?
On November 5, 2024, voters in the Barrington 220 community passed a $64 million bond referendum. Thanks to the community's support, the district will have the opportunity to:
- Increase safety & security throughout Barrington 220
- Enhance STEAM and instructional spaces for students
- Build a new community auditorium at Barrington High School
What does the whole timeline look like? Click below to see an overall view or click into each individual project:
Barrington 220 is excited to begin working on these projects that will further secure our buildings, inspire academic achievement, and create new opportunities in the arts. The district is working with DLA Architects and Pepper Construction to complete the projects. The timeline for construction is divided into three phases over the span of approximately four years:
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Design: time needed to review concepts, produce construction documents, and receive authorization from the Board to release for bidding
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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
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Build: time needed to award contracts, purchase materials, construct, and once completed, turn over the facility to the school district to occupy.
Projects (CLICK ON EACH TO LEARN MORE)
STATUS: BUILD PHASE
Windows, Doors, Flooring
STATUS: DESIGN PHASE W/RENDERINGS
Community Auditorium
Middle school Science Classrooms
STATUS: DESIGN PHASE (NO RENDERINGS YET)
Board of education updates
- December 16, 2025
- December 2, 2025
- November 18, 2025 - discussing BHS parking
- October 7, 2025
- June 3, 2025
- January 21, 2025
