Barrington Weekly Update

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Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We hope your family enjoys the long weekend! School will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, rested and ready for another great week of learning!

The safety and security of our students is our highest priority. During the school day, we teach and remind our students not to approach the perimeter fence to talk to anyone, ensuring they remain in designated safe areas under staff supervision.

To help reinforce this important safety rule, we kindly ask that parents and family members do not approach the fence to say hello or talk to their children, specifically during arrival/drop-off and recess. When children see family members at the fence during these times, it creates confusion around our safety boundaries and makes it harder for students to practice these critical safe behaviors.

Your support in following this guidance helps us to maintain a secure environment and keep all of our students safe. Thank you for working with us to protect our school community.

We are going to complete a Safety Drill at Barrington Elementary School the week of Sept. 14th - Sept. 18th. We will work in cooperation with the Upper Arlington Schools Resource Officers, Upper Arlington Police Department and other safety officials to make the drill a success.

Prior to the drill, we will go over expectations for the safety drill during class. While students will know this is a drill, we take the safety and security of our students and staff very seriously and this safety drill is an important step to establish a safe, respectful and caring environment in our building. We encourage you to speak to your students, that if they see something, that they should say something to a staff member, SRO, cook, custodian or other trusted adult. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your support and helping us to make Barrington a safe and kind place to be.

On November 3, residents will vote on a combined operating levy and bond issue that would maintain the district’s current educational programming and fund the second phase of the facilities master plan, which calls for rebuilding Hastings Middle School and Burbank Early Childhood School as well as renovating and rebuilding Jones Middle School.

As residents consider Issue 7, we are providing opportunities to get a first-hand look inside each of these schools. All three buildings will be open on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday October 8, with tours beginning at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

To learn more about the building tours or Issue 7, please click here.

The fall survey window is September 21st - October 2nd. The district office will email parents/caregivers links to survey questions and to topic alignment with our Profile of an Engaged Learner. Families will also receive the link to opt their student(s) out of the survey if they so choose. The opt-out form will accept responses through September 17th.

If the November 3 ballot issue funding the second phase of the master plan is approved by voters, Jones Middle School would undergo a major renovation and rebuilding project. That work would tentatively begin in the spring / summer of 2028 — and, because of the scope of the project, Jones students would need to learn in alternate locations for approximately 2 ½ to 3 years, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year. This would impact students currently in grades 2-6 who would be attending Jones during that time. We know that is a significant change for students and families, and we want to make sure you have an opportunity to learn more about what that would look like and ask questions.

Families of students currently in grades 2-6 at Barrington, Tremont, Wickliffe and Jones are invited to attend one of two swing space informational meetings.

• Thursday, September 17: 7:00 p.m. in the Jones Middle School cafeteria

• Friday, September 18: 11:00 a.m. at the Bob Crane Community Center

For more information on the master plan and the November ballot issue, please click here.

September 7th: Labor Day, No School

September 16th: Early Dismissal, 1:00pm

September 25th: Making Tracks for Bobcats

September 25th: Clown Around, 3:00-5:00pm

September 30th: Literacy Night, 6:30 Barrington Cafe

ABCDE Calendar

District Calendar

Assessment Calendar

Want your photos to be included in the yearbook? Please remember to email photos to our Yearbook Chair, Sonja Stanley, at barringtonyearbookphotos@gmail.com

Photos of the Barrington Rock, first day of school, class parties, field trips, recess, safety patrol, bike to school, service-learning and more are all great submissions!

Please send your photos throughout the school year. The deadline for 2026–2027 yearbook photo submissions is March 2027.

PARENT CONTACT INFO NEEDED

We ask that all families complete the Parent Contact Info Form. This form is how the PTO will share important information about classroom parties, volunteer opportunities, and other PTO events and communications throughout the year. The PTO does not receive parent contact info from the school or the teachers,

Complete the form here: Parent Contact Info Form

Thank you for helping us make this a great year for our students and teachers!

One of the best ways to stay informed is by joining the Barrington PTO and sharing your family's contact information annually.

Join the PTO HERE!

Your annual membership directly supports enhanced learning experiences for Barrington students, including field trips, guest speakers, classroom enrichment, and school-wide events.

As an annual PTO member, you'll also receive:

• Access to the Barrington Student Directory

• PTO e-newsletters and important school updates

• Early notification of volunteer opportunities throughout the school year

• Eligibility to serve as a Room Parent

FYI: The 2026-2027 directory is expected to be available mid September

Did you know that Barrington Elementary sponsors a Meals on Wheels route, delivering meals to neighbors throughout Upper Arlington? This meaningful service takes place year-round, including during the summer months, and is a wonderful way for families to make a positive impact in our community.

Middle and high school students are welcome to volunteer and may be able to earn service hours while helping deliver meals.

If you're interested in learning more or joining our Meals on Wheels team, please contact our Meals on Wheels Chair, Meredith Pyers, at Meredith.pyers@gmail.com.

Together, we can continue making a difference—one meal at a time.