A non-profit Community and Advocacy group for Gifted Education in District 220
Sun, Oct 12
|Barrington Area Library - Zimmerman Room
SPARK Pilot Kickoff + Interest Meeting
Developed by Extended students, for Extended students, SPARK (Student Partners in Academics, Resources & Knowledge) is a new mentorship and leadership program that connects curious, creative and motivated learners .
Time & Location
Oct 12, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Barrington Area Library - Zimmerman Room, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA
About the Event
Student Partners in Academics, Resources & Knowledge (SPARK) is a supportive community for D220 on the Extended pathway to connect, engage and belong. Through monthly mentorship sessions and fun subject exploration, SPARK gives students a space to learn, gain confidence - and shine.
High School Mentors - ready to lead, connect + inspire
Middle School Mentees - curious learners excited to discover new ideas
SPARK Youth Leadership Board- up to 8 student leaders helping shape the program’s direction
Pilot Program Participants - up to 20 BHS + BMS students building the foundation for what’s next
At this time, BCGT is launching SPARK as a pilot program for BHS and BMS students from the Extended Services continuum, with hopes to open to elementary students in the 2026/27 academic year. Get on the list now!
- Open to Extended students who are current BCGT members -
If you cannot attend this event but are interested in participating in SPARK, please email bcgt220@gmail.com.
We'd be happy to add you to our list while space is available.
