Supporting Barrington Children Since 2000
The Barrington School Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and collaborates with our public schools. We aim to support educational initiatives and innovative projects in the Barrington schools. Our mission of enhancing learning opportunities beyond those typically provided by public funds and assuring the children of Barrington, NH reap the benefits of their public school experiences is made possible through donations and an endowment.
The Barrington School Foundation:
Promotes early literacy by sponsoring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, where Barrington children (birth to age 5) receive an age appropriate book in the mail each month (register here) & throwing the Jumpstart to Literacy annual PJ party
Recognizes excellence in education with an annual award
Supports innovation and educational projects
Collaborates with other organizations to support Barrington's children
Watch this brief overview of BSF and what we do!
BSF_2023.mp4Story Walk 2024 - Success!
On Sunday, Oct 20, 2024, the Jumpstart to Literacy's StoryWalk took place at the ECLC Owl's nest. Many Barrington families attended the event; 44 kiddos and their 37 adults came to enjoy Stick & Stone, Best Friends Forever (by Tom Lichtenheld and Beth Ferry ) and the beautiful nature walk. Kiddos also could do a nature scavenger hunt along the way. Every family went home with a copy of the book. It really was a fantastic day. THANK YOU to everyone who came and helped make it happen, especially the ECLC for co-sponsoring the event, the volunteers, and the Barrington families who came!
The story walk stayed at the ECLC for all the kindergarten and PreK classes to enjoy. It was also used at the Barrington Elementary School the following week for the elementary students.
Pickle Power!
We must give a huge shout out to Calefs Country Store. We are so thankful for their generous support. We were honored to collaborate with them for the pickle kit fundraiser in August. Once again, it was a wonderful (and delicious) way to support us. Thank you Calef's....Pickle Power!
End68 Summer Essentials Bags 2024
We love collaborating with End 68 Hours of Hunger Barrington NH! In late June, we create Summer Essentials Bags for the End68 participants in Barrington. We included reading materials, games, sunblock, and craft supplies. We hope the kiddos enjoy them.
Thank You Verizon Lee!
In early 2024, we received a $5,000 grant from Wireless Zone Gives! We are so thankful to Wireless Zone, Verizon Authorized Retailer in Lee for making this happen. Thanks to their incredible support, we are continuing to support our work in Barrington, NH. Thank you SO much!
BSF Playdate
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, we held a family meet up/playdate for Barrington families with young children at the ECLC. It was a fun opportunity for parents and kiddos to meet each other and make new friends. We had books to give away too (of course).
BSF Sponsors First Lego League Starter Kit @ BES
The Barrington School Foundation donated funds to sponsor a First Lego League Starter Kit at Barrington Elementary School. We are so excited to help get this program off the ground.
Excellence In Education 2024
On May 21st, 2024 night we were honored to present the 2024 Excellence In Education Award to Jess Linden.
Jess is Barrington's amazing Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She works with Barrington students at all of the schools, from the early childhood learning center through high school. Her colleagues describe her as hard working, detail-oriented, and easy to collaborate with. She is also empathetic and caring in each and every one of her interactions with students. Jess handles challenging situations with ease, and with care. Students’ safety and integrity are always her priority; she makes sure students feel loved and important. Her expertise is evident in her meticulous approach to developing and implementing behavior plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. What truly sets Jess apart is her unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of their challenges or abilities.
We were delighted to present Jess with this year’s Excellence In Education Award and a $500 check from the Barrington School Foundation. Thank you Ms. Linden for your passion, expertise, and genuine commitment to the betterment of our educational community!
Little Free Library for BES
In May 2024, BSF was the recipient of Dogman-themed Little Free Library and a bunch of books to stock it! We coordinated with BES to have it's first location be next to the BES library.
Mrs. Newick introduced it to the students and tught them about how little free libraries work. A big, huge thank you to Little Free Library, Scholastic, and Dav Pilkey for this generous donation of the library and lots of books to keep it full.
We also were able to give each BES 4th grader a copy of The Scarlet Shredder by Dav Pilkey.
Happy reading, kids!
Peeper Kid Zone 2024
Once again we collaborated with the Greater Barrington Chamber of Commerce to host the Kid Zone at the Peeper 5K on May 4th, 2024. We had tossing games, pool noodle obstacle runs, fishing games, hula hoops, jump ropes, side walk chalk, and (you know it)....BOOKS to give away. It's always a fun community event and we were happy to see families out and about on a spring Saturday morning.
Fun with Educator Appreciation
On May 9th, we had a blast at BMS. It was a non-traditional, teacher appreciation theme...Schitt's Creek! We brought the educators warm cinnamon rolls and "Herb Ertlinger" sparkling cider. There was ice coffee and fake eyebrows too. It was so much fun to see everyone's enjoyment (or confusion).
2023 StoryWalk!
Sunday, Oct 15, 2023 was the Jumpstart to Literacy's StoryWalk and it was a blast! Over 100 people (51 kiddos and their grown ups) came to enjoy Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type (by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin) and the beautiful walk through the ECLC's OWL's nest. Kiddos tried out some typewriters too! Recipients of the Excellence In Education Award came to hand out copies of the book to each family as well. It was such a wonderful day. THANK YOU to everyone who came and helped make it happen.
Our PROJECTS enhance children's' experiences in the Barrington Schools.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Sign up to be part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library! Barrington children (birth to age 5) are eligible. Sign up now!
Thank you Charlotte Hambucken!
Charlotte Hambucken, super graphic designer, created our logo. Thank you Charlotte for donating your talents to the Barrington School Foundation.