$633,000 Amendment to School Budget -- Estimate for Full-Day K -- Submitted

If approved at the Financial Town Meeting, the amendment would bump up the tax rate by 23 cents or about $80 for a median-priced home in Barrington.

Parents' Guide for a Safe Senior Prom

The BAY Team substance abuse prevention coalition offers a few tips for parents to follow for prom night.

'John R. Gray Auditorium' Dedicated

Brief ceremony on Saturday morning, May 11, links the name of the former principal to Barrington High School forever.

School Board Puts Off Decision on Full-Day Kindergarten in Barrington

The Barrington School Committee defers making a decision even with a recommendation from the superintendent to put off all-day kindergarten for another year.

Boosters Enhance Victory Field

A windscreen at the top of the bleachers that identifies the playing field at the high school was purchased by the Barrington Booster Club.

Tribute to John Gray Tomorrow

A ceremony that dedicates the Barrington High School auditorium for the longtime principal takes places Saturday, May 11, at 10 am.

All-Day 'K' Back Before School Board

The Barrington School Committee holds a special meeting tonight on full-day kindergarten; a report from its subcommittee to be center of attention.

Barrington Kids Come Up ACES

Barrington children participate in global exercise class at their schools -- All Children Exercising Simultaneously (ACES).

'Celebrate Teacher' at Primrose Hill

Cheryl August will be recognized today for making a real difference in the lives of her pupils at Primrose Hill School in Barrington.

St. Andrew's Dropping Lower School

The private Barrington school on Federal Road only has 8 students in fifth grade in its elementary school right now; it's closing at the end of this year.

New Teachers' Contract Impedes Moving Forward in Barrington Schools

Barrington School Committee member Scott Fuller says new contract does not address two 'new realities' facing town and state.

St. Luke's Pupils Get Law Lesson

A Superior Court judge and an attorney teach kids at the Barrington school on RI Law Day

School Committee Continues to Bump Heads With Appropriations Board

The two Barrington boards cannot reach common ground on a proposed increase in school spending for next year, so it's on to the Financial Town Meeting.

School Volunteers Lauded at Luncheon

The annual luncheon recognizes the more than 500 people who volunteer in the Barrington schools each year.

Teachers' Contract That Freezes Base Salaries Approved on Split Vote

The Barrington School Committee votes 3-2 on a new pact with the NEAB that freezes salaries except for step increases for all teachers lower than step 10 in all three years.

School Budget Takes Center Stage

The Barrington School Committee meets again on Thursday evening with the spending plan for 2013-2014 expected to dominate the session.

Proposed Teachers' Contract Goes Before Barrington School Committee

A special session of the school board will be held tonight at 7:30 pm to 'discuss and vote' on the NEAB and Steelworkers contracts.

Watch for Seniors in Top Hats, Tails

Today is the annual fundraiser to support the Barrington High School AfterProm.

Schools to Recognize Volunteers at Luncheon

More than 500 school volunteers sometime referred to as 'secret weapons' in Barrington will be honored at the annual luncheon.

You May Never See Senior Project Like This One

Barrington High School seniors Karl Aspelund and Michael Caizzi present and star in a high school version of 'La Cage aux Folles' in the library auditorium starting this weekend.

Shred Confidential Documents at BCA

Barrington Christian Academy is hosting a shredding day Saturday to raise funds for mission trips for its students next year.

'Kidlympics' Back at High School Track

The Red Brick School hosts a track and field event for kids ages 3 to 10 at Barrington High School on Saturday afternoon, April 27.

Meet Director of Bay View's 'Cabaret'

Christine Kavanaugh of Barrington has been directing the annual Bay View Academy 'Manhattan at the Bay' fundraiser for the Riverside school since she launched it 30 years ago.

School Board to Consider 'Baldrige' Assessment

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

Girls Come Out 'Boston Strong'

The girls' softball team at Barrington High School dedicates Monday's game to the people most affected by the Boston Marathon bombing.

Letter: Can RIDE Exempt Teacher Seniority?

State senator asks whether Education Commissioner Deborah Gist can tell school districts not to consider seniority when laying off teachers.

'Senior Project' Session Coming Up

Learn all about the 'Senior Project' at Barrington High School in a presentation just for parents of juniors.

Students Perform Barrington Teacher's Original Play at RI Drama Festival

The advanced theater class at Bay View Academy performed an original script on cancer written by Christine Kavanaugh.

Student Achievement Test Scores a Mixed Bag of Good Results

On 'District Report Night', the Barrington School Committee hears a report that student achievement test scores still lead the state even with some slippage and a weakness in writing.

School Committee to Hear 'District Report' on Test Scores

The Barrington School Committee's meeting tonight, April 4, is the annual 'District Report Night' session that paints a picture of student test scores compared to other districts.

Annual BEF Telethon Runs April 2-3

Callers for the Barrington Education Foundation might be contacting you tonight and Wednesday night and asking for your support for grants for the schools.

Tribute to John Gray May 11

The naming of the Barrington High School auditorium in memory of the longtime principal will take place May 11.

Inspired by Tragedy, Barrington Girl Improves Bike Helmet Safety

Sarah Finnerty of Barrington, an eighth-grader at Bay View Academy in East Providence, takes 'Best in Fair' at RI science fair's junior division.

'Kidlympics' Coming Back to Barrington

The second annual track and field event will take place April 27 as the primary fundraiser for Barrington's Red Brick School.

RI Athletic Administrators to Honor Past, Current Barrington Teachers, Coaches

John P. Medeiros and Annmarie Marino will be honored on April 4 by the Rhode Island Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

Nayatt 5K Takes Over Neighborhood

The 7th annual Nayatt 5K Run/Walk is the major fundraiser for the Nayatt School PTO each year; it has become a sure sign that spring is here.

'Flat Stanley' Offers Musical Adventures

Sowams Elementary School pupils -- 58 of them -- present 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley JR.' tonight and Saturday night at Barrington Middle School.

See Award-Winning Student PSA on Driving Under the Influence of 'Pot'

The video takes second place in a RI competition; three Barrington High School students who created it will be recognized at the State House in April.

Students Asked to Kick Some Butts

Barrington High School's SADD chapter attempts to persuade student to stop smoking or never to start on 'Kick Butts Day' across America.

Board to Reveal John Gray Tribute

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