Committee Day is in full swing. Debates/votes on various bills will take place all morning. BHS students are practicing the democratic process. Kudos to Mr. Weisenburger, Mr. Waxler, Mr. Gablenz, Mr. Holman, Mr. Sanchez, and Mr. Wire ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩

Hispanic Heritage month celebrated in the C200s hallway at BHS. Thanks out to Dr Santamaria for his efforts putting it together. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ BHSSS-Yes!

Students analyzing documents, collaborating, and doing the work of historians. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ BHS-Social Studies Yes!

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Committee Day is in full swing at BHS! The discussion of bills has begun. Nice job out to our students and our staff. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩

Civics portfolio opportunity for students as Mayor Darch discusses how commuter and commercial railroads impact the community. Thanks to the village, BHS admin, and BHS students and staff for coming together to create a better understanding. @BarringtonHS220⁩

The Ghana Club meeting via Zoom with their Ghanaian counterparts live from Bekerum, Ghana as part of a Global student initiative piloted by Mrs. Rockwell. They were miles apart yet totally connected all at the same time. More meetings coming. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSS-Yes!

The 17th Amendment as part of the document analysis today. How did the amendment impact the democratic process? ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSS-Yes!

The beginning of ‘station rotation’ and document analysis in AP US History. Collaboratively looking at documents to gain insight into the Progressive era. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSS-Yes!

The Mock Congress is now in session. Our Civics and AP US Govt students are debating and voting on simulated bills. Thank you to the students and to our staff for putting on a great Congressional simulation. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSS-Yes!

The Congressional simulation is underway. Bills are being debated in committees run by student leaders. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSS-Yes!

BHS’ Cary Waxler is presenting material today at NCSS in Boston. Great session (and great turnout of colleagues) on podcasting in the classroom. Nice job, Wax!⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSS-Yes!

Kudos to our colleagues in the Science Dept for their HC decorations. Nice job to all! ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩

Students collaborating on the SAQ in AP US History. We practice today in advance of upcoming assessments. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSSYes!

BHS students hearing the story of Holocaust survivor Steen Metz. A great opportunity to experience living history. Thanks out to Mr. Metz for coming out today. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSS

The BHS Mock Trial team placed #1 overall at the Kane County Invite. The team was led by two awards for Best attorney-Danny Naranjo and Sarah Chitavi and one for Best witness-Alex Luczkiewicz. Kudos to the kids and to BHS’ Ms. Badalamenti and Ms. Revis. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩

The BHS Mock Trial Team participated at the NWSBA Mock Trial Competition in Rolling Meadows. Senior Alex Luczkiewicz (center-front)was named Most Outstanding Attorney. Kudos to the kids and to our sponsors-Ms. Badalamenti and Ms. Revis. ⁦⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSS-Yes!

Mock trial team brought home two Best Attorney and two Best Witness awards at a competition held today at the Lake County Courthouse. Congrats to our participants and thanks out to our sponsors-Ms. Badalamenti and Ms. Revis. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩ #BHSSS-Yes!

Our BHS Aviation students meeting with commercial pilots as part of a field trip today. Great experience as part of a possible pathway in their education. Thanks to our own Ms. Badalamenti for leading today. ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩

Our voter registration drive has started. Students are taking advantage of the opportunity. Thanks to the League of Women Voters and our own Mr. Waxler for making it happen. #BHSSSYes ⁦@BarringtonHS220⁩