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The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Photo courtesy of Unsplash.

The End of the Shutdown

Hassan Javed, Online News Editor
Published November 13, 2025

The longest government shutdown in American history, one that lasted for 43 days, ended yesterday as President Donald Trump signed the bill that was approved through both the House and Senate. Six democrats...

BHS offers many resources for students looking into different career pathways. Students can learn more about careers through different colleges and universities. Photo courtesy of Barrington 220.

Post-High School Opportunity Resources

Alex Brudvik, Online Features Editor
Published November 3, 2025

Career Treks: Career Treks are a school-run program to help students explore various opportunities for post-high school routes, from college to the trades. Throughout the year, there are various field...

Chickens hatch by AP Biology class wander in their enclosure. These chickens are a small number of the many animals found at the BHS farm.

Feathered Future: The Next Step for the BHS Farm

Alice Teixeira, Online Opinions Editor
Published November 3, 2025

Since it’s been around, BHS Farm has been a critical tool for anyone studying agriculture. In the last two years, its exponential growth has made it an even more significant part of the curriculum for...

Photo illustrated by Ruby Nass,'26.

Service Suspended?

Mia Rao, Print Features Editor
Published October 28, 2025

The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) recognized hundreds of thousands of students nationwide for their commitment to service. Presented by the Points of Light Foundation, the award was granted...

Tommy Fennig sitting by the 16lbs of pop tabs collected for RMHC. Photo provided by Vanessa Fennig.

Tally The Tabs

Alice Teixeira, Online Opinions Editor
Published October 27, 2025

After learning that their teacher, Vanessa Fennig’s son, Tommy Fennig, has been fighting cancer, BHS students have been supporting them by participating in the Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Pop-Tab...

Molly Smithsberg standing with Dr. Craig Winkelman and members of the Board. She won the #BReal Challenge with her essay.

Oct. 21 District Board Meeting

Alana Zink, Print News Editor
Published October 26, 2025

At the start of the meeting, Hough Elementary Student Molly Smithberg won the #BReal challenge on her report to the Board of Education. Through the program, she has learned the important skills of honesty...

Teagan Tuesley ‘26, Stephanie Yoon ‘27 and Lena Park ‘27 directed the first red cross meeting. They presented club information to members, explaining important details about volunteering and future events. Photo taken by Alex Brudvik, ‘27.

Red Cross Hosts First Meeting

Alex Brudvik, Online Features Editor
Published September 20, 2025

The Barrington Red Cross hosted their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Sep. 17. As a high school chapter of the American Red Cross, the club aims to follow the same mission as the national non-profit...

RoundUp Recap

RoundUp Recap

Published September 14, 2025

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Gather up for GreenDot day: Promote the up-stander lifestyle

Ruby Nass, Online Editor And Chief
Published April 28, 2025

A single action can change someone's day — or even their life. At BHS, students are learning how powerful it can be to stand up, speak out, and spread positivity. GreenDot’s mission is about turning...

Liam’s Jeopardy Victory

Liam’s Jeopardy Victory

Ruby Nass, Online Editor And Chief
Published April 22, 2025

In the electrifying world of "Jeopardy", a new name is lighting up the scoreboard–one that might sound familiar: Liam Starnes. But what led up to this moment? Starnes, a 2021 graduate, had various...

Photo courtesy of the BHS Fine Arts Department.

The Royal Remix

Ruby Nass, Online Editor And Chief
Published April 16, 2025

Lead: This spring, the BHS Fine Arts Department is lighting up the stage with the production of “SIX”, the musical. The iconic Broadway musical is coming to BHS in the black box theater on Thursday,...

Board of Education Meeting

Board of Education Meeting

Anika Wadhwa, Online EIC
Published April 16, 2025

The Board of Education meeting opened with a special report from fifth grader Leah Diaz from Sunny Hill Elementary School. She shared exciting events and personal achievements. “I am on the principal's...

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