A Hillsborough County Public School
PRINCIPAL / ADMINISTRATOR: Amy Rappleyea
Phone: (813) 657-7266
Fax: (813) 657-7369
Student Hours: 9:25 AM to 4:20 PM
Uniforms: No Uniforms
Before School Program: Yes
After School Program: Yes
SCHOOL HISTORY
Glenn H. Barrington Middle School, located at 5925 Village Center Drive in Lithia, Florida, opened its doors to 750 sixth through eighth graders on August 25, 2009. The school was dedicated on May 2, 2010. The school was named after Glenn Barrington, a career educator whose frank, no-nonsense attitude crowned his four terms on the Hillsborough County School Board. The school received an "A" 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2014-2015, 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18. Maribeth Franklin-Brooks was the inaugural principal. Amy Rappleyea became the principal in 2012.
VISION STATEMENT
Barrington Middle School will create a collegiate atmosphere and prepare all students to reach their highest potential.
MISSION STATEMENT
Barrington Middle School will create a climate of responsibilty and exploration as it enables adolescents to demonstrate academic and social growth.
MOTTO
Barrington Bolts - Believe It, Own It, Live It, Talk It, Share It
CORE BELIEFS
We believe that all students should have access to the best teachers and resources.
We go the distance to make sure that all our students are ready to attend college.
We hold ourselves-both students and adults who serve them-to high standards of excellence.
We are unapologetic about our focus on rigor and structure.
We believe in the power of data and pride ourselves on focusing our instructional energy accordingly.