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Imagining Possibilities for the Future of Barrington’s Schools
Creating a Blueprint
Stage II of the Barrington School Building Project creates the educational blueprint for Barrington’s future. See where we’re going…and where we’ve been.
Data Informed Process
The project’s work started with validating existing conditions in school buildings, asking educators how they use space and what’s missing, and using analysis to identify the greatest needs. This research and data informed the development of project options and served as a litmus test for selecting the preferred option, “Option 5.”
Project Goals
Address Growing Population
Elementary school enrollment is a present-day and future challenge. Enrollment is projected to increase in the next decade by 8.5%.
Security, Fire & Safety Deficits
Update and install safety infrastructure including, but not limited to: alarms, sprinklers, welcome vestibules, intercom systems, and networked maintenance infrastructure.
21st Century Learning
Add state-of-the-art rooms and infrastructure to support the growth and evolution of our curriculum at all grade levels.
Space Deficits for Common Areas
Remedy the shortage of dedicated gymnasium and cafeteria spaces in our elementary schools.
Pre-K Program Growth/Expansion
Build a dedicated space for this program as it grows in alignment with State mandates.
Critical Services
Dedicated, functional rooms to provide Special Education & Interventionist services.
About the Barrington Public Schools
Building Project
Amazing things happen every day inside Barrington’s six public schools. To ensure educational equity and make needed improvements to its aging school facilities, the District is participating in the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) multi-stage eligibility process for school construction and state aid.
Stage II of the Barrington Schools Construction Project will create the blueprint for our educational future. By merging strategic design with cost-efficient planning and a safety-first mindset, our goal is to update our school infrastructure to align with the evolving demands of 21st-century education.
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Latest Updates
Committee Presents Resiliency Plan to Town Council
On Monday, April 1, 2024, the Barrington School Building Committee presented the building project’s resiliency plan to the Barrington Town Council. Following the presentation, the…
A February Message from the Barrington School Building Committee
Dear Barrington Community, The Barrington School Committee is on track to submit the Stage II Necessity of School Construction application to the Rhode Island Department…
Barrington School Committee Approves Stage II Application
The Barrington School Committee voted unanimously (5-0) to approve Stage II of Barrington’s Necessity of School Construction application to the Rhode Island Department of Education…