Life on the Prairie

November 26th - 28th . . . Thanksgiving break

December 9th.........9:15am...LMC

December 17th . . . Winter orchestra concert . . . 7 PM at BHS

December 22nd - January 5th . . . Winter Break

Prairie Student Council is collecting new or gently used socks, gloves and hats. All donations must be received by November 25th. Please place items in the red boxes throughout the school.

As we enter the holiday season, many classrooms and grade levels will celebrate with special activities, treats, and events. This is always a joyful time of year, but it’s also important that we keep all students and staff safe by being mindful of allergies and sensitivities. Some of the most common allergens among children include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, and certain fruits such as strawberries or kiwi. In addition, we have students and staff with latex allergies, which can be triggered by contact with latex balloons, gloves, or other materials. Even small exposures to these allergens can cause serious reactions for some individuals.

To help keep our celebrations safe and inclusive, please take a few extra precautions. Before sending in food or treats, check with your child’s teacher about classroom-specific allergy information. Whenever possible, choose prepackaged items with clear ingredient labels or consider non-food treats such as stickers, pencils, or small games. Please also avoid bringing latex balloons or other latex materials into the school. Be sure that surfaces and hands are thoroughly washed before and after handling food, and avoid cross-contamination by keeping allergy-safe foods separate from others.

Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for all of our people. Your care and attention make a meaningful difference and allow everyone to enjoy the season’s celebrations with peace of mind.

Winter Wonderfest returns to BHS on December 12 and 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., filling the building with music, art, lights, and holiday cheer! Enjoy live performances, interactive art stations, games, holiday crafts, DJs, Santa visits, and more. All craft and game activities are included with admission. We hope to see you there!

Head here to purchase tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/?show=288826

Barrington Giving Day is happening now through 11/26. Click here to learn about the items you can donate and where you can donate them!

Barrington 220 was honored to host author Devorah Heitner last week, as she presented two different talks about parenting strategies in the age of smartphones & technology. These are available on demand on the Barrington 220 website until December 5th.

Grades 3-8

Grades 9-12

Check out our late winter sports offerings!

Your outgrown spiritwear, that is. To school. No extra trip to the resale shop required!

The PTO has placed boxes inside the main and student activities entrances to collect your too-small or rarely worn spiritwear. They are hoping to pass along items your kids have outgrown to others who can give them a second life.

The plan is for the boxes to be there throughout the year, so send 'em in!

It’s sweatshirt weather and we have some cozy spiritwear updates that will keep even the most annoyed middle schoolers toasty all winter long! Shop now through November 21st and your items will be delivered to Prairie the week of December 15.

… it’s the happ-happiest meeting of all! Join us on Tuesday, December 9th at 9:15 a.m. in the Prairie Library. We’ll have updates from the always top-notch Travis Lobbins as well as the Assistant Principals and Counselors. PTO meetings are a great place to ask questions and get the 4-1-1 (does that even still exist??) on the latest and greatest at Prairie! Pre-register for the meeting here and the Wonderful Mrs. Wohler will have your credentials ready for you. See you then!

Click here!