We are excited to announce a wide variety of summer enrichment programs and courses in Barrington and across the State. Access is at no cost for the programs below. We will not be running summer enrichment transportation. At Barrington SchoolsWe are offering a wide variety of enrichment opportunities this summer K-12. To see the course catalog, dates, locations,... READ MORE >
One of the great strengths of Barrington schools is having volunteers in our schools working with our students, and we are thrilled to be welcoming them back. End of the Year Volunteering in BPS, 2020-2021 School Year As we come close to concluding the school year, if you are interested in volunteering in our schools you will need to follow the following... READ MORE >
We just received notice yesterday that we are able to sponsor a Barrington COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Barrington Middle School. Who is Eligible: All 12 – 15 year-olds, 16 years-old and up and immediate family members. Parents must accompany their child if they are 15 and below to receive a vaccination. Any staff member who needs a vaccination Which... READ MORE >
During this very challenging year, Barrington Public Schools has remained focused on setting high expectations for student achievement and has continued to provide our students with high quality instruction and supports. Our first-rate teachers and all of the members of our BPS community have come together this year to not only support one another, but to ensure... READ MORE >
As a result of the low transmission rates and high vaccination rates in Barrington, Barrington Public Schools is making changes to our quarantine requirements. All changes are currently aligned to the guidance of the RIDOH. These changes are retroactive to all cases from April 25 through the present. Any students or staff currently quarantined from April 25 will... READ MORE >
Governor Raimondo and Rhode Island Commerce today announced recipients of awards totaling more than $3 million to help businesses Take It Outside. The awardees, which include municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, and other intermediary organizations, will receive funds to encourage and increase outdoor commerce in an effort to reduce the transmission rate of... READ MORE >
In light of Covid 19, please watch your email for district and school messages for the latest updates and information. Progress Reports: On March 20, 2020, children receive progress reports. You access your child’s progress report through Aspen; paper copies are not sent home. Aspen is a password protected site so you would need to know your username and... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events No School: There is no school on Monday, March 9, 2020. This is a professional development day for teachers.BINGO: The PTO’s BINGO night is coming up March 11 at 6:00. More information, including how to sign up, may be found here.Arts Night: Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our annual Arts Night. This year, this fun night will take... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events PTO Play: Out thespians have been working hard on Pinocchio. This weekend is when it all comes together for two performances. The first performance is Friday night at 6:30; the second, Saturday afternoon at 12:30. Both performances are at the Barrington High School. Tickets may be purchased here or at the door (if not sold out).Grade 1 Family... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Morning Chess: There is a new session of morning chess beginning February 26th and running on Wednesday mornings for 6 weeks. To register, please complete the form and return with a check made out to the PTO to the school office. Registration is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the flyer for more details. BINGO: Save... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Extended Day: Yesterday, I sent an email out with information about the PTO’s Extended Day. There are classes still available. You would go to the PTO store to register for a class. Click here to go to the store. Registration for classes is open until Thursday, February 13 at 10:00 pm. Kindergarten Registration: We are accepting kindergarten... READ MORE >
From our School Nurse Teacher, Mrs. Flores Mrs. Flores would like to update you on the illnesses that have been at Sowams. You may access this update here. Extended Day Registration for the PTO’s Extended Day begins at 7:00 tonight through PTOffice. The cost for each class is $60.00 and is paid for in PTOffice. (Please remember, the app for PTOffice is not... READ MORE >
In a previous Backpack Express and a separate email, Mrs. Flores has communicated with parents about various illnesses in our school and community. As mentioned, there are cases of flu, strep throat, and influenza like illnesses. Please read this communication from Mrs. Flores as an update and how you can help our students and us curb the spreading of the... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Town Meeting: Our next Town Meeting is Tuesday, January 28 at 1:40 in the afternoon. Mrs. Tutt’s class is the Class of the Week.Extended Day: The PTO’s Extended Day program starts up in February. The Chairs of this program are working hard to make sure fun and interesting classes are offered this year. Information about Extended Day may be... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, It is with pleasure that I announce that Denise Flores, our school nurse teacher, has been recognized as the Rhode Island School Nurse Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Flores works hard to make sure our students remain healthy so they are able to be at school each day. As our district's Nurse Coordinator, she is involved in various district activities... READ MORE >
From Our School Nurse Teacher, Mrs. Flores There is starting to be an increase in the number of illnesses in our school and community. We are starting to see students with flu like systems, gastrointestinal issues, and strep throat. Mrs. Flores has put together a parent letter informing you of the various illnesses going around and what to do to ease the spread... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Town Meeting: Our next Town Meeting, hosted by Mrs. Squatrito’s class, will take place on Tuesday, January 14 at 1:40.Kindergarten Registration: Do you have a five year (as of September 1) that will be coming to kindergarten? Registration is coming up. During the week of February 10, 2020, the school district will start registering children for... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Town Meeting: The Town Meeting scheduled for yesterday has been rescheduled. The new date is January 7 at 1:40 in the afternoon. Mrs. Hunt’s class is the class of the week. Others who were scheduled to present will present as well.Chess Class: A new session of chess will begin Wednesday January 8th and will run for 6 weeks. It will be offered... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Providence Bruins: Sowams night at the Providence Bruins is Sunday January 5th at 3:05 pm. Tickets are $22 and include hat, popcorn & a drink for all kids in the group. The HMS chorus will also be performing the same night. The Sowams students will be invited to perform in a karaoke event on the jumbo-tron during the game. Please return... READ MORE >
Upcoming Sowams Dates You Need to Know December 9: Most parent conferences. No school for students December 17: Town Meeting with Mrs. Hunt’s class hosting December 18: Third Grade Concert at Sowams at 1:30 pm December 19: Third Grade Concert at the Rhode Island State House at 10:30 am December 20: BHS Choral Ensemble performing for students at... READ MORE >
On behalf of everyone at Sowams, have a very Happy Thanksgiving. Upcoming Events Picture Retakes: Our photographer will be here on Monday, December 2 to retake pictures. Anyone who was not here on our original picture day will have their pictures taken. Also, any student who wants a retake will have his/her picture taken as well. For this to... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Harvest Lunch: Thursday is our special Harvest Lunch. We will have a special turkey dinner with local vegetables served by Chartwells’ chef, Steve Dafonseca. There will be no lunch number 2 available tomorrow due to the special lunch. Lunch option 3 will still be available. Information about the Harvest Lunch may be found here. Picture... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Book Fair: Our Book Fair continues until tomorrow afternoon. Also, tonight is the Book Fair’s Family Night from 5:00-7:00 pm. This provides an opportunity to shop for books, do some crafts, and purchase dinner from Championship Melt.Harvest Lunch: Next Thursday, November 21, we will have a Harvest Lunch. This is a special hot lunch on this... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, The following press release is being sent to you on behalf of the Barrington School Committee: PUBLIC RELEASE BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION BARRINGTON SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (2019-2022) After months of hard work by both parties, the Barrington School... READ MORE >
Barrington Public Schools is pleased to announce Barrington High School has been ranked the 129th Best STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) High School in the country out of the top 5,000 STEM high schools. BPS is committed to providing curriculum-based and extracurricular opportunities for our students to develop the deep learning competencies... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Book Fair: Our annual Book Fair is next week. The Fair is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:30-3:00. Information is being sent home today about the Fair. However, please read this letter for more information about the eWallet and volunteering at the Book Fair. (You need a background check in order to volunteer.) If you are interested in... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Book Fair: The Arctic Adventure Book Fair is just a couple weeks away (week of November 11, 2019)! Please click on the link to visit the book fair home page where you can sign up for one of the many volunteer opportunities as well as set up your child's e-wallet account--the easiest way to provide funds for them to shop! Be on the lookout for... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Town Meetings: Last week, I sent out the link to this year’s Town Meeting schedule. There has been a change to it so please make sure you check it here.Primrose Hill School Spooky Stroll: Primrose Hill School has their annual Spooky Stroll this Friday night from 6:00-7:30. The cost is $5.00 per person (four and under are free). Information may... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Octoberfest: This fun, family event is this Saturday from 10:00-3:00. Yesterday, I sent an email to parents with Octoberfest information. To see this email, click here. Hope you are able to attend. Make sure you tell your friends and family as well.Town Meeting: To help you plan, here is a list of Town Meeting dates with the host class... READ MORE >
Octoberfest Information Octoberfest Part 1: The PTO’s biggest (and typically only) fundraiser will be here shortly. I hope you have October 19 from 10:00-3:00 marked on your calendar. Presale class basket raffle tickets were sent home earlier in the week. Presale tickets should be sent back to school by October 17.Octoberfest Part 2: Volunteers are needed on... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events PTO Meeting: On Monday, October 7 at 7:00 pm, there will be a PTO meeting. At this meeting Superintendent Michael Messore and School Resource Office David Wyrostek will be here to discuss school security. More information may be found here. PTO/Arts Alive Play: The PTO/Arts Alive play will be Pinocchio. The play is for students in grade one,... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events PTO/Arts Alive Play: Yesterday, the big announcement was made. The PTO/Arts Alive play will be Pinocchio. The play is for students in grade one, two, and three. Registration opens on October 8, 2019. There are two notices which can be found here and here which explains the registration process and the dates of auditions (everyone makes it),... READ MORE >
Octoberfest Update For those counting, we are now 32 days away from Octoberfest 2019! We are in full swing for planning and want to continue to thank everyone donating your time and energies. It's a lot of work but former school, teachers and kids so it's all worth it. This is the LAST week for sponsorships. If you or your business would like to sponsor, or if... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, The Town of Barrington is closely monitoring the status of EEE reports from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) has test traps throughout the State, including one in Barrington that is monitored on a bi-weekly basis. As of today, there have been no positive tests for EEE... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Open House: Our annual Open House is scheduled for the evening of September 24, 2019. Kindergarten and grade one parents will visit classrooms from 7:15-8:15. Parents of students in grades two and three will visit classrooms from 6:00-7:00. More information may be found here.Volunteer Background Checks: Any new family or anyone whose... READ MORE >
Upcoming Events Background Checks: Many parents will need to get a background check in order to volunteer at our school. If you are new to the district or your background check is more than two years old, you will need to have one completed. To help with this, you can drop by Sowams on the following dates and times to complete the paperwork. September 5 from... READ MORE >
By: Lindsay Portnoy.Courtesy of Getting Smart How could we use experiential learning to reframe educational problems as opportunities and make learning more equitable globally? Over 100 educators representing thousands of educational settings across the country recently gathered at Northeastern Experiential Learning Network (NExT) to discuss this important... READ MORE >
Niche, just released the 2020 Best Schools in America Rankings and Grades, and Barrington Public Schools is happy to share that our district ranks #1 in Best School Districts in Rhode Island. Here is more information about how each Niche Grade/ranking is calculated READ MORE >
BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Monday, August 26, 2019 9:00 AM 261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI Please join the Barrington Middle School Building Committee, the Barrington School Committee, and the Barrington Public Schools as we celebrate the opening of the NEW Barrington Middle School, a... READ MORE >
Things are buzzing at Barrington Farm School Farm features beehives, plein air painting and more Master beekeeper Dane Pursley stands with the hive boxes at the Barrington Farm School. Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2019 6:10 amBy Cindy VanSchalkwyk It is their third year in operation and Barrington Farm School is going strong, with new things happening all the... READ MORE >
Hello Members of the Barrington Public Schools Community, We are pleased to announce the launch of our new district and school webpages, powered by Apptegy. After reviewing survey feedback and engaging with different focus groups, we have made the decision to move away from our previous platform. Although we have launched the sites, additional improvements and... READ MORE >
Did you know that you can receive Text Messages with Important Updates from your elementary school principal? To sign up go to https://www.remind.com/send_the_app follow instructions to sign up, and enter code @e74ff8 for Hampden Meadows, @phsfami for Primrose Hill, @nayatt for Nayatt School, and @sowams for Sowams School. Remind is coming soon for Barrington... READ MORE >
The Public Forum on Safety in Our Community held on March 28th at Barrington High School was well-received by community members in attendance. Panel members included Superintendent Michael B. Messore, Town Manager James Cunha, Barrington Police Chief John LaCross, Sergeant Kevin Igoe, School Resource Officer Josh Melo, School Psychologist Lee Markowski, Barrington... READ MORE >