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Back to School
New Administrators Come to Barrington High School
As the high school prepares to register students Aug. 13-16 before opening the new school year on Aug. 21, a flurry of summer selections have resulted in quality additions to the already-...
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Back to School
How Do You Save Money on School Supplies?
Parents, get ready to open up your wallets. It’s about time to start shopping for school supplies. According to the National Retail Federation, on average people with children in kin...
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Business
What’s on Sale for Back to School in the Barrington Area?
Kohl’s flyer this week is advertising sales on Levi’s Jeans as well as other brands of jeans; girls fashions are 30 to 50 percent off and backpacks are reduced by 20 to 40 p...
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Opinion
Back-to-School Checklist
It's time to get the kids ready to go back to school. What? So soon? Yes, back to school time is here and even though you are busy enjoying the last days of summer, there's work to be don...
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Back to School
From Being Bullied to Miss Teen USA: Making Lemonade Out of Lemons
At age 12, Logan West was bullied relentlessly because she is bi-racial. One particular incident led to the suspensions for Logan and one of her bullies. During her suspension Logan creat...
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Opinion
A Look at Homeschooling
A few months ago at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday, I saw a mom showing a very well behaved 8-year-old boy flashcards with Chinese characters on them in Panera. Homeschool alert! I figured this wo...
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Back to School
When Does School Start for Barrington Students?
Important Dates for Barrington School District 220 Aug. 21: First day of school for students in grades 1-12. Aug 27: First day of school for Kindergarten and Early Learni...
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Back to School
Is it Teasing or Bullying? Yes, There is a Difference.
“How many of you have ever been teased?” When I ask this question to elementary-age students, almost every hand goes up. When I inquire about what teasing is, they consistently repl...
