Life on the Prairie
October 3, 2025
Important Dates
October 4th . . . Parent-teacher conference registration is live at 9 AM
October 7th . . . Orchestra concert . . . 7 PM in the large gym
October 8th . . . PTO Donate While You Dine at Culver’s in Hoffman Estates
October 12th . . . Parent-teacher conference registration closes at 11 PM
October 14th . . . PTO meeting . . . 9:15 AM at Prairie . . . Pre-register here
October 15th & 16th . . . Parent-teacher conferences
October 17th . . . NO SCHOOL
October 28th . . . Band concert . . . 7 PM in the large gym
November 7th . . . NO SCHOOL (In-service day)
November 26th - 30th . . . Thanksgiving break
🎃 Hallowpalooza – 7th Grade Halloween Social! 👻
Donations Needed
We're asking for parent donations of snacks and water jugs to help fuel the fun! We've made it easy with an Amazon Wishlist – just click, purchase, and we'll do the rest!
Volunteers Wanted
We also need parent volunteers to help out during the event with setup, supervision, and cleanup. If you can lend a hand, please sign up here.
Construction Update from the Village
The Village of Barrington has advised District 220 and the community that work on Route 14 may now last until the end of October. We greatly appreciate everyone’s patience navigating the morning and afternoon commutes and we will rally to get through this month. You can get updates from the village through their website.
What is Character Strong?
Have you wondered what it means when your child talks about being Character Strong? Come to Barrington 220’s Life Ready event on Thursday, October 23rd from 6 to 8 PM at BHS to experience lessons we utilize to teach students about life readiness. You’ll also have a chance to meet with community partners and learn more about our digital citizenship practices. Click this link to let us know you’re attending.
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Conference Dinner Donation Request!
The Prairie PTO provides dinner for our teachers during conferences. We are asking for beverage and dessert donations to round out the meal. Donations can be dropped off at Prairie's front vestibule Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th during school hours.
Please sign up here.
Thank you for helping us show appreciation for our teachers!
Donate While You Dine
Visit Culver's of Hoffman Estates (4635 Hoffman Blvd) on October 8th from 4 PM - 8 PM. Culver's will donate 15% of sales to the Prairie PTO. Enjoy a delicious meal, benefit a great cause and feel good all over!
BUT WAIT! There's more: the students in the grade level with the highest level of participation will each receive a coupon for a free scoop of custard. Let's get some custard!
October is National Bullying Awareness Month
To learn more about bullying prevention and policies in District 220, click here
Register for Snowflake!
Snowflake at Prairie takes place on November 19th after school. Snowflake is a program that enforces positive decision making and healthy behaviors.
Students participate in large group sessions led by a guest speaker which are followed by small group sessions. Each small group consists of 10-12 students, 3 high school student leaders, and an adult leader. Check out the Snowflake website for more information.
Registration can be completed through Revtrak and will close on October 31st - do not miss your opportunity!