On March 17, 2020 registered voters in the Barrington 220 community overwhelmingly passed a $147 million bond referendum, which has greatly impacted 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 from 2020-2024. The timeline for construction was divided into three phases:
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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.
Photo Gallery: Completed Projects
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.
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 newly renovated cafeteria. (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. This area includes a new student gathering space, learning commons, and four multipurpose classrooms. It seamlessly ties the space into the newly renovated cafeteria. (Photo: lower level taken from upper 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 newly renovated cafeteria. (Photo: upper level)
Completed in August 2024, BHS cafeteria improvements include three new flexible classroom spaces, new flooring, lighting, and paint, new furniture, new large flatscreen TVs, a new sound system, and two new single-occupancy restrooms. The cafeteria ties seamlessly into the new front atrium addition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
This aerial photo shows the new, one-story addition at BMS- Prairie Campus, which is located on the north side of the building.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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At the May 7, 2024, Board of Education meeting, district leaders shared a conceptual video that shows what a new Performing Arts Center at BHS could look like! The 3D rendering is the final deliverable from the fine arts architectural design work included in the March 2020 $147 million referendum.
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Our Build 220 initiative reflects a visionary commitment to enhance the educational experience for all students. This extensive educational facilities plan was strategically phased and completed over four years (2020-2024) to avoid the disruption of learning during the construction process.
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All Barrington 220 elementary schools now have a dedicated STEM lab inside their buildings.
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In this video, teachers Katelynn Giordano and Mark Toerpe, as well as Station Campus and Prairie Campus students, share how the new classroom additions at each school are helping to improve and reshape the educational experience for students.
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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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The new athletic/PE complex on the north side of BHS includes new tennis courts, a new multi-purpose turf field, a newly renovated varsity baseball field, and a newly renovated Fields of Dreams complex!