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All regular Board of Education meetings are held on Tuesday evenings, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m., immediately followed by Open Session at 6:00 p.m. Unless otherwise noted, the meetings will take place at the District Administrative Center, 515 West Main Street, Barrington, Illinois. All Board meetings are live-streamed on the Board's YouTube channel

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220 Initiatives

2025-2026 Theme 

The theme in Barrington 220 for the 2025-26 school year is B Real!

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Principal 

"ENGAGE. EXPLORE. EMPOWER. Prairie Campus embodies the philosophy of these three words. Prairie is a place where all students engage in their learning and explore all of the educational opportunities available. At Prairie, students will be empowered to be successful. Students can do anything here and our staff will support our students the entire way."

Travis LobbinsPrincipal
Prairie Middle School

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Innovation 220

The Barrington 220 School District is a nationally recognized school district known for its rich history, sense of community and innovative curriculum.

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Prairie Campus

 
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One of my favorite traditions at Prairie is when we do our ABC Countdown at the end of the school year! It gets everyone involved and it's a fun way to get people excited for the last few weeks of school!Sofia Ramirez BertolasiStudent Services Assistant

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Prairie is a very welcoming and friendly place that makes everyone feel like they belong. There are many opportunities for students to explore their interests and be involved in the Prairie community."Maymuna M.Student

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Prairie is special because it has a supportive and welcoming environment where people actually care about each other. The teachers are always willing to help, and there are so many opportunities to get involved and try new things. All of my friends are supportive and fun, and the adults at Prairie are so attentive and friendly. Even though Prairie has so many awesome things about it, the best part for me is that Prairie isn't just a school, it feels like a community."Jane F.Student

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It is an honor to teach in a positive and encouraging environment where staff and students feel supported and valued, and students feel encouraged to be their best every day. One of my favorite traditions is how we come together to celebrate successes and support one another, and as a Prairie alum, it makes it even more meaningful.Diana CoxTeacher

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There are always fun things to do in class and activities to spend time with your friends so it makes school fun and engaging. I like the ABC Countdown a lot.Emma F.Student

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A tradition I love at Prairie is when it's someone's birthday, during lunch their friends go and speak in the microphone and wish a happy birthday to their friend. It just shows the care they share.Leah D.Student

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Prairie is special because of the teachers. They are really, really nice and they encourage and motivate their students."Isaac R.Student

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One Prairie tradition that stands out to me is our morning shout-outs and sidewinders for student-athletes. It's a simple but powerful way to recognize effort and character, and it gives students another positive reason to be excited about coming to school. I absolutely love that about Prairie.Michael PlatznerTeacher

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What makes Prairie Middle School so special is the people. The teachers helping us learn, the custodians helping to keep our school clean, and the rest of the staff that help make Prairie better and better each day. On top of that, Prairie also has the best cafeteria food! Specifically the tater tots!Giovanna F.Student