As mentioned in a previous article, this marks the first year that the Future Healthcare Professionals of America club (FHP) is competing in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Conference,...

This marks the first year that the Future Healthcare Professionals of America club (FHP) is competing in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Conference, a national competition where...

The aromatic trinity of onion, celery, and bell peppers sautéed in garlic, herbs and Cajun spices intertwined with the scent of chicken, shrimp, and rice fills the kitchen with comfort and satisfaction....

With shelter-in-place orders in many states, work-from-home directives from many employers, and many public spaces such as theaters, museums, shops, and restaurants all shut down, people, such as myself,...

You have the power to decide on the quality of life you want for yourself and future generations. Voting is your chance to stand up for the issues you care about like public transportation, raising minimum...

A true lover of arts and crafts, senior Sophia Denison is always working on new projects, and seeking artsy inspiration at the nearest art store or thrift shop. As creating and designing are Denison’s...

On Saturday, October 17th, the Boy’s Cross Country Team ranked first in the Mid-Suburban League (MSL) Championships Conference at Hoffman Estates High School, with eleven runners placing in the top 25. “The...

Everyone I know is saddened and disappointed by us having no school, which is crazy to think about because no school is something everyone, at some point, dreams of. The idea of less stress and no worries,...

BHS Principal to participate in Dancing with the Barrington Stars In her report at the Jan. 14 meeting, Board President Penny Kazmierwelcomed everyone to come to support BHS Principal Steve McWilliams,...

The anticipation of carrying a full load of classes, seeking social acceptance from new peers and adjusting to high school life can terrify incoming freshmen. The more daunting challenge for some student-athletes,...

The bell rings and students pour out of the Commons to get to their next class. Unnoticed trash left behind: empty food packages, forgotten notebook paper, a spilled drink. Collectively, students leave...

In today’s competitive marketplace, companies spend a lot of time talking about creating exceptional customer experiences. But do they make the same amount of effort for their employees? It’s a...

For two days at the Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur, the Stevenson and Barrington girls' golf team were in a tightly-contested match race for the Class 2A state championship. When it was over on...

Chamber Orchestra The Chamber Orchestra is highly accomplished students who play a stringed instrument and have successfully auditioned into the orchestra. Wind and percussion students wishing to perform...

From November 14-16, students will be putting on performances of the fall experimental Pump Boys and Dinettes. With show dates fast approaching, students are in a rush of preparation. The show is a...

After a week of students and faculty passing by a mysterious red tent near the main entrance, BHS unveils another touch screen TV. This TV allows students, faculty, and guests to view BHS alumni as well...

After weeks of prepping, homecoming week had finally arrived. On Friday, October 4th, student council revealed BHS’s 2019-2020 Homecoming King and Queen; seniors Marche Salley and Tarun Voruganti.  “Winning...

BHS will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT to all Juniors on October 16th, 2019. Juniors will have the opportunity to qualify for National Merit and have a chance to receive scholarships when performing...

Barrington High school's newly finished coffee bar, El Parche, opened at the end of September. It offers a wide variety of coffees; iced, hot, frappucino’s, and more. Not only does it offer coffee,...

Friday, October 11th, all BHS clubs were scheduled to take their club photos. Sponsors and advisers were to sign up their club for a five-minute photo slot, and the times ranged from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm. All...

Among the many clubs at Barrington High School, 60010 Feeds Kids is like no other. Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th, the club hosted their annual Jewel Osco Fundraiser from 10 am-2 pm both days....

Every fall, the Board of Education selects its priorities for the upcoming school year. At its October 1st meeting, the Board approved seven priorities for 2019-20 (listed in alphabetical order):   1)...

The board is one step closer to approving the Distance Learning Plan At its October 1st meeting, the Board of Education approved an eLearning verification form. This is required in order to utilize eLearning...

When 21-year-old Matty Roberts from Bakersfield, Ca.,  created a Facebook page titled “Raid Area 51: They Can’t Stop Us All,” the last thing he expected was the wave of people who would RSVP to...

Anxiety is a state of apprehension, worry, and concern all at the same time. There are places and situations where a little anxiety can be a good thing. In most places, however, it is negative. Anxiety...

District 220’s second week long safety campaign called “Safety 220” launches September 23, 2019. “Every student during that week will participate in drills, activities, and different safety...

On Friday, September 13th, Barrington High School's senior locker bank and world language department, each located in the west side of the building, flooded due to heavy rain. Three entrances and stairways,...

The annual Barrington High School choir banquet on Wednesday, May 15th was very exciting! This year's theme was "Every Voice," where the value of every student was recognized. Above, Fiona Cherry, choir...

In response to the recent Crystal Lake tragedy, Alicia Wehby, a mother of four children, including three former foster children whom she adopted, reached out to the Let It Be Us foster care organization...

Say hello to the Andreae family pets! Tiffany and Wayne Andreae, along with their two sons, Carter and Parker, share the everyday joy of four precious angels; Brody, Guinness, Greg, and Dart. “Carter...

Thursday, April 25th, Friday, April 26th, and Saturday, April 27th, BHS's theatre department presented a production of The Trials of Robin Hood. Told from the perspective of Robin himself, along with Maid...

We were in line, ready to board. My brother, Ryan, was in a bad mood, dreading the twenty-one-hour flight to come. My mom, however, was ready with about fifty downloaded movies from Netflix and Amazon...

Thursday, April 11, Barrington’s Junior Varsity boys volleyball team versed William Fremd high school. Barrington takes the W: 1st set: 25-16 2nd set: 25-19

Tuesday, April 9th, freshman through junior students crowd the hallways, waiting to take their PSAT or SAT. Freshman and sophomores groan as they wait for the doors to open to take their practice test....

Although we have traveled to India several times before, every trip is different.  Normally we spend at least sixteen days in India, if not more; all of our family on my dads side is there. However, this...

Thursday, March 21st, the last day before spring break, BHS’s orchestra students and teachers scattered the building, spreading their instrumental talents to the students and staff. In the photo above,...

February 27th, after school in front of the library, Hope’s In created by Barrington alumni held a bake sale through Sophomore Class Board. The organization is designed to help build houses for families...

Coach Patrick and the Varsity Academic Challenge Team earned a perfect score on February 8th at regionals. Taking first place in the McHenry County Regional Competition, the team brushed off five of the...

The time to consume preposterous amounts of food, sit around with your family and offer token examples of your gratitude. People get off work and school to spend the day toiling in the kitchen, preparing...

Going off-the-grid... Yay? Or nay? Inside every human being is a desire to pursue wild ambitions and discover new possibilities. There’s a would-be entrepreneur, motivational speaker, freelance writer,...

Peers influence your life, even if you don't realize it. Just by spending time with you; you learn from them, and they learn from you. It's human nature to listen to and learn from other people that are...

School cafeteria workers are just one of the many groups of people that contribute to children’s educations. They work alongside teachers, coaches, counselors, librarians and other school personnel...