Barton School District

🍽️ Exciting News: Introducing A La Carte Lunch Options! 🍽️ Starting Monday, 3/11/24, Barton Cafeteria will be offering A La Carte lunch options for 7th-12th graders! 4th-6th graders will have the option to purchase desserts and drinks! The provided menu is subject to change. We strive to keep our offerings fresh and varied, so the items listed may be updated or modified periodically. A La Carte is first come, first serve. 🥗 A La Carte is not part of the free lunch that will still be provided every day for every student! A La Carte purchases are CASH ONLY!

🍕 Elementary Little Caesars Pizza Kits are in!! Please come to the cafeteria to pick up your child's order today from 1:00-4:00. Thank you for supporting Barton Elementary! 🍕

🗓️Busy week ahead...⏰ ✅7th-10th graders are taking the ATLAS State Writing Assessment tomorrow, 3/5/24. ✅3rd-6th graders are taking the ATLAS State Writing Assessment Wednesday, 3/6/24. ✅10th graders are taking the ACT on Thursday, 3/7/24. Please make sure students are rested, on time, and chromebooks are charged for testing dates!! 📚Its also Dr. Seuss Week! Check out the dress up days at bartonsd.org! 🥎Softball at home today @ 4:30 ⚾Baseball at home Thursday @ 4:30 🥎Softball at Cross County Thursday @ 4:30 ⚾Baseball at McCrory Friday @ 4:30 🥎Softball at McCrory Friday @ 4:30 Gates open 4:00. Admission is $5.00. Go Bears! 🐻

🩺 Does your Barton student have allergies? 📋💊 It's crucial to provide the school with accurate and updated information regarding your child's medical needs and allergies. Whether it's EpiPens or any other essential medication, let's make sure the school nurses and staff are equipped with the necessary details to keep our children safe and healthy throughout the day by making sure prescriptions at school are up to date! If your student has any allergies, please complete the form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQbHwdQs-iA85mSD510AZnzo14P_AykdniL2QyZIaJ0vgLiA/viewform School Nurse Contact Information: Mrs. Marla Bond mbond@bartonsd.org 870-572-7294 ext 4730

🏀 Barton Lady Bears will take on Mt. Vernon-Enola Lady Warhawks in the 1st round of the 2A State Tournament at Mansfield Tiger Arena today, 2/27/24, at 4:00! 🔥🐻 📍 Mansfield Tiger Arena, 2500 US Hwy 71 S, Mansfield, AR 72944 📺Watch it live at https://fairfieldbaynews.com/2a-state-tournament/ 💪Bracket information: https://scorebooklive.com/.../girls-basketball/brackets/5244 🎟️ Tickets are ONLINE ONLY and must be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA?school=AR17004 𝙂𝙊 𝙇𝘼𝘿𝙔 𝘽𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙎!! 🐻🏀

🏀🔥Barton Lady Bears compete against the BIC Lady Mustangs in the 2A North Regionals Semifinals TODAY at 4:00 at Riverside! 🎟️ Tickets are ONLINE ONLY and must be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/AR11935?fbclid=IwAR3WrB0i4QPF1maZxW1UA5M7OHShLmup3cxXCTGc2KOiHJj_H_EJjZR0p0o Can't make it to the stands? Tune in to the live stream 📲💻https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPqU6bo-qzo&ab_channel=NEASports Go Lady Bears! 🐻🏀

🏀🔥Barton Bears kick off their 2A North Regional tournament tonight against the Earle Bulldogs!🌟 💪🏆 📅 Date: 2/22/24 🕒 Time: 8:30 📍 Location: Riverside High School, 2007 Hwy 18, Lake City, AR 72437 🎟️ Tickets are ONLINE ONLY and must be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/AR11935?fbclid=IwAR3WrB0i4QPF1maZxW1UA5M7OHShLmup3cxXCTGc2KOiHJj_H_EJjZR0p0o Can't make it to the stands? Tune in to the live stream 📲💻 https://www.youtube.com/@RiversideRebs Go Bears! 🐻🏀

🏀🔥The battle for regional supremacy begins today! Lady Bears head to the 1st Round of the Regional Basketball Tournament to take on the Marmaduke Lady Greyhounds! 🌟 💪🏆Lady Bears start at 4:00 at Riverside High School ( 2007 Hwy 18, Lake City, AR 72437). 🎟️ Tickets are ONLINE ONLY and must be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/AR11935?fbclid=IwAR3WrB0i4QPF1maZxW1UA5M7OHShLmup3cxXCTGc2KOiHJj_H_EJjZR0p0o Can't make it to the stands? Don't worry, you're covered! Tune in to the live stream and catch all the action as it unfolds, right from your fingertips! 📲💻 Watch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@RiversideRebs Go Lady Bears! 🐻🏀

EAST students are hosting "Tech Tuesday" tomorrow, 2/20/24! We invite any community member that needs any technical support with iPhone, Androids, iPad, Samsung, laptops, etc. to come to the Barton District Library for support tomorrow 10:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m.!📲🐻 Park in the gym parking lot or in front of the high school. Enter through the front doors of the high school.

Reminders for upcoming deadlines and events: 🩷Tomorrow, 2/9/24, is the last day to purchase Valograms. 💃Tomorrow, 2/9/24, Family dance at 6:00 🏀Sat., 2/10/24, Bearcub Basketball Tournament starting at 9a.m. 🧩Mon., 2/12/24, is the last day to purchase Autism Awareness Shirts. 💯Tues., 2/13/24, 4th Graders will take NAEP exam. 🍕Wed., 2/14/24, Little Caesars Pizza orders are due. ❄️2/16/24 & 2/19/24, We will be in school to make up a snow day. 🏀We are hosting the 2A-6 Sr. Conference Tournament next week! Thursday, 2/15/24, is Maroon Out Day! Wear maroon to show your support for our incredible #1 Lady Bears and #2 Bears! Get all the latest news and updates at bartonsd.org! 🐻

Barton Bears host Palestine Wheatley Patriots today, 2/1/24. Junior Boys, Senior Girls, and Senior Boys. Jr. Boys will start at 4:30. Gates open at 4:00. Go Bears! 🏀🐻

The basketball games scheduled today have been postponed. We will announce a new date as soon as it is rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

📢Reminders for the week📢 1/29/24: 🏀Basketball- Home @ 4:30 🏫PTO Meeting @ 5:30 1/30/24: 💯100th Day of School 🏀Basketball- Home @ 4:00 🎓Basketball Senior Night @ 5:15 1/31/24: ⛹️Bearcub Peewee Basketball starting at 5:15 🍕Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser Starts 2/1/24: 💃Family Dance forms due! 2/2/24: 🏀Basketball @ Marianna at 4:30 2/3/24: ⛹️Bearcub Peewee Basketball @ 9:00 a.m. 🩷Valograms and Crush for a Crush are on sale now through 2/9/24. 🐻Check www.bartonsd.org for more information.

Barton School district will utilize the remaining 4 built in "Snow Day" make up days in the school approved calendar to make up the days missed for inclement weather on 1/16/24-1/19/24. ❄️☃️ 📢𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝟮/𝟭𝟲/𝟮𝟰, 𝟮/𝟭𝟵/𝟮𝟰, 𝟰/𝟭/𝟮𝟰, & 𝟱/𝟲/𝟮𝟰.📢 If we have to miss any more school days due to any unforeseen event, we will add 1 extra hour a day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 2 weeks to make up 1 school day. This will make the dismissal time 4:15 p.m. We will clearly communicate any and all calendar/day changes at bartonsd.org, Apptegy All Call, and social media. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Go Bears!🐻

📢Reminders for tomorrow, 1/26/24: 📢 ⛹️3rd-6th Grade Bearcub Peewee basketball will have practice in the Elementary Gym, 3:15-4:30 💃Family Dance forms and money are due!! 🏀Season opener for Bearcub Basketball is this Saturday, 1/27/24 at 9:00 in the main gym! View the rosters at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CpxJEafbuHP7iBC2Qh4l8t64kCu__Tadie_llw_i5mg/edit?usp=sharing Visit bartonsd.org for more information. 🐻

BSD will run a double bus route today, 1/23/24. Bus 31 (Coach Poole) will be about 20 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We had a great day back! 🎒We appreciate all the patiences that come with dealing with cold weather events! We will let everyone know about make up days as soon as possible but we do not have that information just yet. ❄️We have updated our January Calendar of events!!❄️ Key Points: ⛹️Peewee Basketball: K-2nd Grade Practice- 1/24/24 3:15-4:30 ⛹️Peewee Basketball: 3rd-6th Grade Practice- 1/26/24 3:15-4:30 🏀Makeup KIPP game is now at Barton on 1/24/24 4:30 🏀Makeup Palestine Wheatley game 1/29/24 at 4:30 🪩PTO Family Dance forms and money are due 1/26/24 ⛹️Peewee Basketball Season Opener is 1/27/24 9:00 Please be sure and visit www.bartonsd.org for more details and information! 🐻

We hope everyone enjoyed their snow days and stayed warm but it's time to get back to learning! ❄️📚💪Barton School District will be back on normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, 1/22/24. All buses will run normal routes. Please take extra caution in the morning and be safe. We will work with students on 1st period tardies to ensure everyone makes it to school safely! Announcements for make-up basketball games will be made this week when all the scheduling gets worked out. We can't wait to see you all tomorrow! 🐻

Bearcub peewee basketball games scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, 1/20/24, have been postponed. We will push the whole schedule back one week. The missed practice last Wednesday will be made up this Wednesday, 1/24/24, 3:15-5:00 in the Elementary Gym. Games will start the following Saturday, 1/27/24. Schedules will be updated on the website next week. Go Bears! 🏀

It is still a winter wonderland! ☃️ Since we still have challenging road conditions, Barton School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, 1/19/24. 🏀Basketball games scheduled for Friday against Palestine Wheatly have been postponed. An announcement regarding the Bearcub Peewee Basketball games for Saturday will be made later. Safety is our top priority. Stay warm!! 🥶