Boys and Girls Nights at Hampden Meadows Save the Dates READ MORE >
Good afternoon, It is with pleasure that I announce that Denise Flores, our school nurse teacher, has been recognized as the Rhode Island School Nurse Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Flores works hard to make sure our students remain healthy so they are able to be at school each day. As our district's Nurse Coordinator, she is involved in various district activities... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, The following press release is being sent to you on behalf of the Barrington School Committee: PUBLIC RELEASE BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION BARRINGTON SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (2019-2022) After months of hard work by both parties, the Barrington School... READ MORE >
Barrington Public Schools is pleased to announce Barrington High School has been ranked the 129th Best STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) High School in the country out of the top 5,000 STEM high schools. BPS is committed to providing curriculum-based and extracurricular opportunities for our students to develop the deep learning competencies... READ MORE >
November 8th, 2019 – Barrington, RI – Barrington Middle School social worker Courtney Canario has been nominated for the 2019-2020 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Canario was nominated by an anonymous colleague for providing quiet, calming support for students and colleagues alike. Her door is always open for anyone who needs a talk, a hug, or... READ MORE >
A message from Tracey McGee Dear Families, Here at Hampden Meadows we are working on some everyday social skills in all aspects of the school day. Social skills are important for children to develop. Solid social skills can help with personal relationships and eventually a professional career. There are many ways we can help kids improve their social... READ MORE >
Monday October 7, 2019 Dear Students and Parents: What a start to the school year! We have been off to a great start and continue to look forward to this academic year! We’ve had a successful Welcome Day and Open House. I hope you had the chance to meet your child’s teacher. Parent and Teacher communication positively affects all the people involved in... READ MORE >
Please join the Hampden Meadows School Staff as a Parent Liaison to the School Improvement Team. Applications are due by September 30. Submit this application. Make a copy prior to typing in the document please. READ MORE >
.Join us Tuesday at 7:00 for the first HMS PTO meeting! READ MORE >
Good afternoon, The Town of Barrington is closely monitoring the status of EEE reports from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) has test traps throughout the State, including one in Barrington that is monitored on a bi-weekly basis. As of today, there have been no positive tests for EEE... READ MORE >
What is Barrington AfterProm... Barrington AfterProm was created in 2001 by two students concerned with the problems of the many house parties and drinking on prom night. As their senior project, it was their goal to provide a FREE substance free, fun celebration at the high school instead of the dangerous drinking parties around town for seniors and their dates.... READ MORE >
“Meet, Greet & Play” for GIRL SCOUTS of BARRINGTON Join us to learn about what it means to be a Girl Scout! Thursday, Sept 26, 4-6 PM at the Library Playground Not able to join us then? Please sign up at gssne.org or contact Danielle, our Membership Coordinator, at danielleperolman@gmail.com To create amazing experiences for girls, we need adults willing... READ MORE >
Greetings Families!If you have not yet completed this form for your child, please do so prior to Monday September 9,2019. Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaihHOeEP45WSogjVWKXaZHZrX2RGBNtzk-XjNDu3pwJj-vQ/viewform READ MORE >
Daily Morning Drop-Off Line Procedures Drop off begins at 7:30. Students are late after 7:45. The drop off line is in the front of the school in the circle. The doors to the school open at 7:30. If you arrive prior to that time, please have your child remain in the car and only exit once HMS staff is present to accept them. Please have your child ready... READ MORE >
Daily Dismissal Procedures- Hampden Meadows School BUSSES: All busses will be loaded and leave the school property PRIOR to any car pick ups, walkers or bikers being released. Please be patient. WALKERS: If your child is a walker, they will be dismissed out the front doors after all busses are rolling. Your child is a “walker” if they live within the ¾ mile... READ MORE >
The Barrington Middle School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was a testament to the dedication to education in this great town! READ MORE >
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Please read this handbook in it's entirety. There are very important aspects to your child's day outlined. Click below to view the handbook.Hampden Meadows 19/20 Handbook READ MORE >
Which of these books will be spotlighted by Mrs. McGee in a virtual read aloud. Keep your eyes peeled for the event dates and the Facebook page to take part in our virtual read aloud Then you can check off reading some of this year's nominees! Our new librarian, Ms. MacLaughlin will be working with these titles! Many teachers are already reading them! READ MORE >
I am sure you all eagerly await the placement letters in your mailbox! The school year is coming soon! Please complete this form in place of all the individual papers you would typically get from the school on the first day. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! We can't wait to see all the smiling faces! Beginning of School Paperwork- HMS READ MORE >
Hampden Meadows School Hours:Students may be dropped off no earlier than 7:30 AM. Students will report directly to their classrooms. Busses begin dropping off at 7:30 AM. The academic day begins at 7:45. Students are tardy after that time. Busses depart in the afternoon at 2:30 pm.More information will follow in the upcoming days about Transportation. It will... READ MORE >
August 15, 2019 Dear Students and Parents: Welcome to a brand new year at Hampden Meadows School! We are glad to have you as part of our school family and hope you are looking forward to the 2019-2020 academic year. We are extremely proud of our school, students and teachers and their continued commitment to developing well rounded Barrington citizens with... READ MORE >
By: Lindsay Portnoy.Courtesy of Getting Smart How could we use experiential learning to reframe educational problems as opportunities and make learning more equitable globally? Over 100 educators representing thousands of educational settings across the country recently gathered at Northeastern Experiential Learning Network (NExT) to discuss this important... READ MORE >
Niche, just released the 2020 Best Schools in America Rankings and Grades, and Barrington Public Schools is happy to share that our district ranks #1 in Best School Districts in Rhode Island. Here is more information about how each Niche Grade/ranking is calculated READ MORE >
BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Monday, August 26, 2019 9:00 AM 261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI Please join the Barrington Middle School Building Committee, the Barrington School Committee, and the Barrington Public Schools as we celebrate the opening of the NEW Barrington Middle School, a... READ MORE >
Things are buzzing at Barrington Farm School Farm features beehives, plein air painting and more Master beekeeper Dane Pursley stands with the hive boxes at the Barrington Farm School. Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2019 6:10 amBy Cindy VanSchalkwyk It is their third year in operation and Barrington Farm School is going strong, with new things happening all the... READ MORE >
Hello Members of the Barrington Public Schools Community, We are pleased to announce the launch of our new district and school webpages, powered by Apptegy. After reviewing survey feedback and engaging with different focus groups, we have made the decision to move away from our previous platform. Although we have launched the sites, additional improvements and... READ MORE >
Students and teachers are engaged in Design Thinking at Hampden Meadows. The new makerspace, made possible by the Parent Teacher Organization, District, and Barrington Education Foundation has been an exciting addition to the school. In this lively space, students create, critically think, collaborate. problem solve, and engage in real-world learning. The... READ MORE >
Hampden Meadows School conducts quarterly Family Book Club meetings. It is a a great opportunity for adults and children to participate in authentic discussions about literature and can open a wonderful dialogues that continue far beyond the school day. A book is selected and the child and adult share the reading experience at home. At our meetings, Both the adult... READ MORE >
The Public Forum on Safety in Our Community held on March 28th at Barrington High School was well-received by community members in attendance. Panel members included Superintendent Michael B. Messore, Town Manager James Cunha, Barrington Police Chief John LaCross, Sergeant Kevin Igoe, School Resource Officer Josh Melo, School Psychologist Lee Markowski, Barrington... READ MORE >