School Committee to Vote on Common Core

A resolution on the Common Core goes before the Barrington School Committee as several local residents, including a school board member, fight to halt its implementation.

Barrington Team Captures Robotic Competition

The team had to complete a research project and build a robot that addresses the challenges of a natural disaster.

Barrington Schools Open Their Doors Today

Red Brick School and St. Andrew's School host open houses on Saturday, Jan. 11, to showcase their programs and staff.

New 'Friends' Wanted for Education Foundation

The Friends of the Barrington Education Foundation volunteer to work closely with the board on its many initiatives.

Pasta Family Fun Night to Aid St. Luke's Jamaica Missionaries

18 student missionaries at St. Luke's School to serve disabled and abandoned children in Jamaica next month.

Eat Pizza Tonight, Benefit AfterProm

Donations for Barrington High School AfterProm are way down so far this year.

Another 'Thanksgiving on Ice' to Pay Tribute to J. P. Medeiros Jr.

The annual game on Wednesday between Barrington and Mt. Hope will benefit a scholarship fund named in his honor.

School Board Member Ramps Up Opposition to Common Core

Scott Fuller cites synopsis on '10 colossal errors' of Common Core and the 'train wreck' he and several other Barrington residents see coming.

School Board Member Questions Common Core Standards for RI

Scott Fuller is part of a local group that wants to slow down or halt the implementation of the Common Core standards in Rhode Island.

Barrington Public Schools Closing Friday, Jan. 3

Framework for Budget on School Board Agenda

The Barrington School Committee meets tonight at 7:30 pm.

Boosters Basketball Tourney Tips Off Friday

The sixth annual Barrington Boosters Holiday Basketball Tournament runs over two days, Dec. 27-28, at the high school gym.

Barrington School Enrollment Projected to Continue Its Slide

Enrollment will drop 17 percent over the next 10 years, according to NESDEC organization.

Enrollment Projections, Volunteers Policy on School Committee Docket

Barrington School Committee meets Thursday evening.

Three More School Groups to Perform at RI State House

Hampden Meadows, Middle School choruses, jazz band to perform this week as part of arts council holiday series.

Barrington Students Use Illegal Drugs, Alcohol Far Less Than Most Peers

Data was compiled by the Department of Epidemiology in the Brown University School of Public Health for the RI State Epidemiology and Outcomes Workgroup for use by cities and towns to battle substance abuse.

Brody Elected to Head School Committee

Brody is entering her fourth year on the Barrington School Committee; she replaces Robert Shea Jr. as chairperson.

Common Core Standards Praised, Rapped at School Committee Meeting

Critics of the new educational standards included several parents and Barrington School Committee member Scott Fuller.

School Board to Hear All About Common Core State Standards

The Barrington School Committee also holds its annual 'organizational' meeting today at 7:30 pm in Town Hall.

Share Your Views on 21st Century Education

Barrington's school administrators want you to participate in the online research project, Speak Up 2013.

BHS Graduation Rate Among Best in RI

But Barrington High School's rate has slipped a bit from a year ago and is lower than 5 years ago, according to Kids Count.

T-shirt Design for Trot Off Your Turkey Races Unveiled

Many runners, walkers in 14th annual races to raise funds for St. Luke's School in Barrington will wear a T-shirt bearing the winning design.

Local High Schools Competing for Nation's Best Rivalry

Vote for one of 5 pairs of local high schools in the national competition.

Schools' IT Department Could Take Over All of Barrington's Needs

The Barrington School Committee meets today at 7:30 pm in Town Hall.

RI Students Perform on Average Nationally

Eighth- and fourth-graders ranked in the middle of the road in both reading and math when compared with students across the country.

It's Time to Trot Off Your Turkey

The 14th annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1.5 Mile races will be held Nov. 30 in Barrington at St. Luke's School.

'Scramble' for Charity at FBLA Tourney

The Barrington High School Future Business Leaders of America hosts its 6th annual charity golf tournament on Saturday.

Eagles Blanked by Quakers, 3-0, in Field Hockey Title Match

Barrington High School girls' field hockey team drops Division I championship match for second straight year to Moses Brown.

Seniors Can Apply for Waiver to Graduate

The Barrington School Committee approves a diploma-waiver policy for students who don't meet state assessment-test score requirements.

Field Hockey Squad Playing for State Title

Barrington High School goes up against Moses Brown on Sunday afternoon at Roger Williams University.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

School Board to Hold Another Tuesday Meeting

The Barrington School Committee meets tomorrow evening, Oct. 29, in Town Hall.

Water Pipe Break Closes School

Primrose Hill School in Barrington to be closed until next Monday, Oct. 21.

NECAP Science Scores Back on Barrington School Board Agenda

The Barrington School Committee meets Thursday at 7:30 pm in Town Hall.

Eagles Run to 6th Straight Win, Stay Unbeaten

Barrington High School tallies five rushing TDs in overpowering New Bedford in a non-league game at Victory Field.

Barrington, Moses Brown Play to 1-1 Tie

Both high school girls' field hockey teams remain undefeated after stalemate in Barrington.

Barrington Pupils Taking Part in 'National Walk to School Day'

The National Center for Safe Routes to Schools sponsors the event coast to coast.

Barrington School Board to Get Closer Look at Dip in NECAP Science Scores

Here is the complete agenda for the Barrington School Committee meeting on Thursday evening, Oct. 3.

Did Punishment for Toy Gun Keychain Go Too Far?

A seventh-grade Coventry student was suspended after the quarter-sized keychain fell out of his backpack. Did the school overreact?

Eagles' Football Coach in Running for 'Best' in U.S.

Barrington High School football coach Bill McCagney among 8 Rhode Island nominees for USA Today contest.