Barton School District

📣 Calling all future cheerleaders in grades PreK-6th! Join us for a fun and exciting mini cheer clinic hosted by the Barton Booster Club! Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and the chance to perform at Friday’s Pep Rally (October 4th at 2:30 PM) and during halftime at the football game on October 4th! 🏈✨ Practice Information: 🗓️ Sept 30th, Oct 1st, and Oct 3rd 🕒 3:18 PM - 4:30 PM 📍Little Gym behind Kindergarten Building 💲Cost: $25 per student (Cash Only – Exact Amount Please) ✅ Complete a form (bartonsd.org) and return it to the Elementary Office with payment by Thursday, 9/26/24 at 2:30 p.m. No late sign ups will be accepted. Let's cheer loud and proud! Go Bears! 🎀🐻

📸 Picture Day is next Tuesday, 9/24/24! 📸 Order your student's school pictures online at shop.imagequix.com/g1001166365 using code BARTON, or paper forms will be sent home or pick up a paper form from your building office. Orders must be placed by Picture Day—no proofs will be sent. Payment options: 💻 Pay online 💵 Exact cash or check (payable to Bowden Photography) Even if you’re not ordering, every student will have their picture taken! If paying by cash or check, turn in the money and form to the Bowden Photography staff on Picture Day.

🏐 Busy Week Ahead! Get ready for an exciting week of sports and school spirit!🏈 Volleyball: 🏐 Monday: Bald Knob at home, 4:30 🏐 Tuesday: at Piggot, 4:30 🏐 Thursday: Central at home, 4:30 🏐 Saturday (9/21): Peewee Volleyball, 9:00 Junior High Football: 🏈 Thursday: Rison at home 7th Grade: 5:30 PM Junior High: 7:00 PM Homecoming - Friday: 🎉 Pep Rally: 2:00 PM 👑 Coronation: 6:15 PM 🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM Reminder: Gates open 30 minutes before game time, and admission is $7.00. Spirit Week Themes: 💯 Monday: Decades Day 🎸 Tuesday: Rockstar Day 🦌 Wednesday: Camo Day 👩‍🏫 Thursday: Dress Like a Teacher 🐻 Friday: Bear Pride Day Let’s go, Bears! 🐻

The Barton Bears are hitting the road tonight to face off against the Marianna Trojans! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM. Let’s show up, bring the energy, and cheer our Bears to victory! Wear your maroon, make some noise, and let's show Marianna what Barton pride is all about! 🤩 If you can't make it to Marianna tonight, watch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams Go Bears! 🏈🐻

International Dot Day falls this year on Sunday, September 15th, but we’ll be celebrating on tomorrow, Friday, September 13th! Inspired by the beloved children’s book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, Dot Day encourages us all to make our mark in the world—just like Vashti, who began her journey of self-discovery with a simple dot on a piece of paper. On Friday, September 13th, let’s spread the joy of creativity and self-expression by dressing up in your favorite dotted outfit! Whether you choose polka dots, colorful spots, or even homemade creations, show off your unique style and inspire others to embrace their inner artist. Remember, creativity knows no bounds! 🟠🐻

🏈🏐 Game Day Alert! 🏐🏈 Get ready, Barton fans! Tonight is packed with action at Frank McClellan Field! Volleyball: 🏐 The Barton Lady Bears will take on Ridgefield Christian with the first serve at 4:30 PM! 🎟️ Admission: $7.00 ⏰ Gates open at 4:00 PM. Peewee Football: 🏈 The Barton Peewee Bears will host the Stuttgart Peewee Ricebirds at 6:00 PM! 🎟️ Admission: $5.00 for adults, kids get in FREE! ⏰ Gates open at 5:30 PM. Let's pack the stands and show our support! GO LADY BEARS & PEEWEE BEARS! 🤩🐻

🏈 Barton Bears kick off the season at Clarendon tonight at 7:00! 🏈 Watch the Bears live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams 🚨 Reminder: Games will ONLY be streamed on the Barton Booster Club YouTube channel and are completely FREE thanks to our amazing sponsors! ⚠️ Be aware: Any link claiming to stream the game that charges you to watch is spam. Let’s go Bears! 🐻💪

📝 Reminder: Fill Out Your REQUIRED School Forms by Friday, 9/6/24! 📝 🎓Student Information Form (Required for every student, disregard if you have completed the form this school year): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTJ7J9s9Cnsi-hoR6YhiBSwuB3bkPiidTsNkbJ1zbIZAbXEg/viewform 💻Chromebooks: https://www.bartonsd.org/page/chromebooks 💉Immunization Form (Only if needing immunizations): https://drive.google.com/file/d/106Rl1WUoyxQy29S136pGRnmai7rBj01M/view 🏅Dragon Fly (Athletes Only): https://www.dragonflymax.com/parents Let’s get it done! Thank you for your cooperation! 🐻

📢 Homecoming Information! 📢 Bears vs Earle Bulldogs, September 20, 2024! 👑Congratulations to our 2024 BHS Homecoming Court! 👸 Sophomore Maids: Madison Collins and Alliah Driver Junior Maids: Markayla Davis and Estella Tye Senior Maids: Kaylynn Bentley, Khia McKinney, and Deonna Williams Don't miss out on showing your school spirit! Order your HOCO shirts today! 🏈✨ 🗓️ Orders Due: September 9, 2024 💲 Price: $20 each 💵 Payment: Cash Only Download order forms at bartonsd.org 🤩 Homecoming Spirit Days 🤩 Monday, 9/16/24: Decades Day 🧓 Tuesday, 9/17/24: Rockstar Day 🤘 Wednesday, 9/18/24: Camo Day 🔶 Thursday, 9/19/24: Dress Like a Teacher Day 👩‍🏫 Friday, 9/20/24: Bear Pride Day 🐻

🚨 Game Day Update 🚨 7th Grade Football Game Canceled for tomorrow, 9/5/24. Updated Schedule: 🏈 Jr. High Bears will host Clarendon at 6:00 PM. Football gates open at 6:15 PM. 🏐 Lady Bears Volleyball will host Forrest City at 4:30 PM. Volleyball gates open at 4:00 PM. 🎟️ Admission: $7.00, cash only. 🏆 Season Passes are still available! Come out and support our teams! Go Bears! 🐻💪

🎉📚September is buzzing with academic activities and games! Here’s what’s happening this month!🏐🏈 Reminder students will NOT have classes on Monday or Tuesday, September 2nd and 3rd!!

BSD will run a double bus route today, 8/29/24. Bus 31 (Coach Poole) will be about 25 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We hope everyone had a great 1st day of school! To help the morning traffic flow smoother, 2nd-6th grade elementary students should be dropped off in the B line that goes in font of the high school. Come out to Frank McClellan Field tomorrow, 8/20/24, at 7:00 to meet all your 2024 Bears! See you all tomorrow! Go Bears! 🐻

📢 First Day of School Information! 📢 Its time! Welcome back, everyone! Here's what you need to know for the first day: 📅 School starts tomorrow, Monday, August 19th. 🕖 School begins promptly at 7:45 AM. The tardy bell rings at 7:50AM. Make sure you're on time! 🚌 Morning bus routes will run 10 minutes early to ensure everyone arrives on time. 🏫 High School Students: Please report to the gym upon arrival. 🎒 Elementary Students: Head straight to the cafeteria when you arrive. 📄 Please make sure all required forms are completed at https://www.bartonsd.org/page/new-school-year We can't wait to kick off an amazing school year with you all! See you bright and early! 🤩🐻

🎉 Reminder: Open House This Thursday! 🎉 Join us this Thursday, 8/15/24, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, for our Open House! It's a great opportunity to meet your teachers, tour the classrooms, and get ready for an exciting school year ahead. We can't wait to see you there! Get a jump start on all the paperwork at https://www.bartonsd.org/page/new-school-year ❗Every student MUST have the student information form completed! ❗Every athlete MUST have the DragonFly information completed! Chromebook Care Coverage is due at Open House! $30 for the 1st student, $20 for each additional student. Pay in the cafeteria lobby during Open House! Don't miss out! Spread the word! Go Bears! 🐻

🏈 Calling All 5th and 6th Grade Football Stars! 🏈 Don't miss out on the chance to be part of something amazing. Register today for peewee football and get ready to hit the field! Register online today at: https://www.bartonsd.org/article/1629785 Go Bears! 🐻

📢 Attention Students and Parents! 📅 Tomorrow, 5/30/24, is Report Card Pickup Day! 🎉 📍 Pick up your report cards from the building offices between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.🕗 See you there! 🐻

We made it to the end of another amazing school year! 🎉📚 To all the students, teachers, and parents, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. 💯 Final report cards can be picked up on Thursday, May 30th, 8:00-3:00 in the building offices. 🌸🌴Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break! ☀️🏖️ 🎒See you on August 19th!! ✏️

☀️As we wrap up another fantastic school year, here are a few important reminders to ensure a smooth transition into summer: 💻 All students except current 6th, 9th, and 12th grade must turn their chromebooks in to their homeroom or English teacher. 🍎 Kindergarten Round-up is Tuesday, 5/21/24. 💯 Odd period semester tests are Wednesday, 5/22/24. Even period semester tests are Thursday, 5/23/24. Make-up semester test day is Friday, 5/24/24. 👋School will dismiss at 1:30 on Thursday, 5/23/24 and Friday, 5/24/24. 🚌 24-25 School year will start on Monday, 8/19/24.

📢 Attention all parents and guardians! 📢 🎒✨ Kindergarten Round-Up is happening on Tuesday, May 21st! ✨🎒 This is the perfect opportunity to get your little ones excited about starting school and to get all your questions answered. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, May 21st ⏰ Time: 8:30-3:00 📍 Location: Barton Elementary Kindergarten Building We can't wait to welcome our future students and their families! See you there! 🌟👶📚