🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
Today, 02/24/26, Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻
Today, 02/24/26, Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻
📢 Bearcub Peewee Baseball and Softball Update ⚾🥎
Due to scheduling conflicts, the interest meetings previously scheduled for Tuesday, 2/24/26, have been canceled.
Instead, an interest form is being sent home with students. If your child is interested in playing on a 10U or 12U Bearcub team, please complete the form and return it to the school by Friday, February 27, 2026.
You may also download a copy of the form here:
🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/14mbwzzROFCimOcHV_0quOEqjxtpUYxFTb1u047LaRLg/edit?usp=sharing
This form is for interest only. We are collecting this information to determine how many teams we will have this season.
We are excited about another great Bearcub season and look forward to seeing our young athletes on the field. 🐻⚾🥎
Go Bears 🤍
Due to scheduling conflicts, the interest meetings previously scheduled for Tuesday, 2/24/26, have been canceled.
Instead, an interest form is being sent home with students. If your child is interested in playing on a 10U or 12U Bearcub team, please complete the form and return it to the school by Friday, February 27, 2026.
You may also download a copy of the form here:
🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/14mbwzzROFCimOcHV_0quOEqjxtpUYxFTb1u047LaRLg/edit?usp=sharing
This form is for interest only. We are collecting this information to determine how many teams we will have this season.
We are excited about another great Bearcub season and look forward to seeing our young athletes on the field. 🐻⚾🥎
Go Bears 🤍
🏀🐻 Peewee Basketball Reminder 🐻🏀
It is game day!
Our Peewee Bears tip off today at 5:00 PM. Come out and support our students as they take the court tonight.
👉 You can view the full game schedule here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDEbVvAdTQbPaL21sF1jvWCDg2IR8GrmQjBQEaNVgek/edit?usp=sharing
We love seeing the stands full of Bear pride 💛🏀
See you there!
It is game day!
Our Peewee Bears tip off today at 5:00 PM. Come out and support our students as they take the court tonight.
👉 You can view the full game schedule here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDEbVvAdTQbPaL21sF1jvWCDg2IR8GrmQjBQEaNVgek/edit?usp=sharing
We love seeing the stands full of Bear pride 💛🏀
See you there!
🏀 2A 3 Regional Basketball Tournament 🏀
Our Bears and Lady Bears are headed to Regionals as District Tournament Champions. 🏆🤍 Congratulations to both teams on an incredible district run. We are proud of you and ready to see you keep moving forward.
📍 White County Central, 3259 Hwy 157, Judsonia, AR
🗓 Wednesday, February 25
🐾 Lady Bears vs Bigelow at 4:00 PM
🔥 Bears vs St. Joseph at 5:30 PM
📊 Boys Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/brackets/14756
📊 Girls Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/14772
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online. No cash at the gate: https://gofan.co/event/6133817?schoolId=AAA
🚌 Pep Bus Information
Open to students in grades 7 through 12. Students must turn in proof of ticket purchase and a signed permission slip to Ms. Marley in the high school office by Tuesday in order to ride. Students who have been suspended during this school year are not eligible to ride the pep bus.
District tournament champions and ready for the next challenge. Let’s show up loud, proud, and maroon and white as we chase that Regional title. 🐻🔥
🐻🏆 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME DAY 🏆🐻
Today, 2/21/26, the Barton Bears and Lady Bears are headed to Des Arc for the District Championship games. 🔥
Both teams will take on England with a title on the line.
🏀 Lady Bears vs England
⏰ 5:30 PM
🏀 Bears vs England
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎥 Watch it live at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/des-arc/organization/30120/des-arc-high-school
Two teams. Two championship opportunities. Let’s pack the stands and bring that Bear pride to Des Arc. 🐻💪🔥
🏀🐻 Peewee Basketball Schedule Update 🐻🏀
We are excited to announce that our updated Peewee Basketball schedule is now available.
We will kick back off on Monday, February 23, 2026 and we cannot wait to see our students back on the court.
You can view the full updated schedule here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDEbVvAdTQbPaL21sF1jvWCDg2IR8GrmQjBQEaNVgek/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for your patience as we worked through the weather delays and tournament season scheduling. We appreciate your continued support of our Peewee Bears 🏀💛
We are excited to announce that our updated Peewee Basketball schedule is now available.
We will kick back off on Monday, February 23, 2026 and we cannot wait to see our students back on the court.
You can view the full updated schedule here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDEbVvAdTQbPaL21sF1jvWCDg2IR8GrmQjBQEaNVgek/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for your patience as we worked through the weather delays and tournament season scheduling. We appreciate your continued support of our Peewee Bears 🏀💛
🐻🏀 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT GAME DAY 🏀🐻
It is win or go home time. The Barton Bears and Lady Bears are headed to Des Arc for the first round of the District Tournament. 🔥
🏀 Lady Bears vs Carlisle
⏰ 4:00 PM
🏀 Bears vs Lee County
⏰ 8:30 PM
Two big matchups. One goal. Survive and advance. 💪
📍 At Des Arc
🎥 Watch it live at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/des-arc/organization/30120/des-arc-high-school
Let’s travel well, cheer loud, and show that Bear pride all night long. 🐻🔥
It is win or go home time. The Barton Bears and Lady Bears are headed to Des Arc for the first round of the District Tournament. 🔥
🏀 Lady Bears vs Carlisle
⏰ 4:00 PM
🏀 Bears vs Lee County
⏰ 8:30 PM
Two big matchups. One goal. Survive and advance. 💪
📍 At Des Arc
🎥 Watch it live at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/des-arc/organization/30120/des-arc-high-school
Let’s travel well, cheer loud, and show that Bear pride all night long. 🐻🔥
🎨🖤 Black History Month Student Art Exhibition 🖤🎨
We are so proud of several of our Barton 5th and 6th grade students whose artwork has been selected for the 2026 Black History Month Student Art Exhibition in West Helena!
Their work will be on display February 23 through March 6, 2026, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Eliza Miller School, 106 Miller Loop, West Helena. Admission is free!
Barton Elementary is honored to be featured alongside other schools in this special exhibit celebrating Black History Month and student creativity. Thank you to Mrs. Gibbs for guiding and encouraging our young artists!
Let’s show our Bear pride and go support these talented students! 🐻❤️🎨
We are so proud of several of our Barton 5th and 6th grade students whose artwork has been selected for the 2026 Black History Month Student Art Exhibition in West Helena!
Their work will be on display February 23 through March 6, 2026, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Eliza Miller School, 106 Miller Loop, West Helena. Admission is free!
Barton Elementary is honored to be featured alongside other schools in this special exhibit celebrating Black History Month and student creativity. Thank you to Mrs. Gibbs for guiding and encouraging our young artists!
Let’s show our Bear pride and go support these talented students! 🐻❤️🎨
📢 Bearcub Peewee Baseball and Softball Interest Meetings ⚾🥎
Barton School District will host interest meetings for families interested in our 10U and 12U Bearcub teams.
🗓 Tuesday, February 24
📍 Kirkland Facility
⏰ 10U Meeting at 6:00 PM
⏰ 12U Meeting at 7:00 PM
Each meeting will last approximately one hour.
🔹 Age Groups
10U Ages 9 and 10
12U Ages 11 and 12
🔹 Birthdate Cutoffs
Softball age is determined by January 1 of the current year
Baseball age is determined by May 1 of the current year
Please note that some games will be played away. Transportation will not be provided.
If your child is interested in playing this season, we encourage you to attend. We are excited to get another great Bearcub season started. 🐻⚾🥎
Barton School District will host interest meetings for families interested in our 10U and 12U Bearcub teams.
🗓 Tuesday, February 24
📍 Kirkland Facility
⏰ 10U Meeting at 6:00 PM
⏰ 12U Meeting at 7:00 PM
Each meeting will last approximately one hour.
🔹 Age Groups
10U Ages 9 and 10
12U Ages 11 and 12
🔹 Birthdate Cutoffs
Softball age is determined by January 1 of the current year
Baseball age is determined by May 1 of the current year
Please note that some games will be played away. Transportation will not be provided.
If your child is interested in playing this season, we encourage you to attend. We are excited to get another great Bearcub season started. 🐻⚾🥎
📢 Reminder 📢
Barton Schools will be in session tomorrow, Monday, February 16, 2026 to make up for an inclement weather day.
Please help us spread the word and make sure students are ready for a regular school day. 🐻
Barton Schools will be in session tomorrow, Monday, February 16, 2026 to make up for an inclement weather day.
Please help us spread the word and make sure students are ready for a regular school day. 🐻
🐻🏀 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 🏀🐻
It’s a BIG night for our Jr Bears. They are playing for the District Tournament Championship tonight against England at Hazen. 🔥
📍 At Hazen
⏰ 7:30 PM
Our boys have worked hard all season for this moment. Let’s show up strong and pack the stands to support them. Travel safe, be loud, and let’s back our Jr Bears as they compete for a championship. 🐻💪🔥
📸✨ Elementary Class Picture Day is Coming ✨📸
Elementary class picture day will be Thursday 2/19/26!
You can order online at 👉 mylifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: EVTH9XCT9
Or simply send your order form with your student and turn it in to the photographer on picture day.
Order forms will be passed out to students this week.
We can not wait to see all those sweet smiles! 😄🤍🧡
Elementary class picture day will be Thursday 2/19/26!
You can order online at 👉 mylifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: EVTH9XCT9
Or simply send your order form with your student and turn it in to the photographer on picture day.
Order forms will be passed out to students this week.
We can not wait to see all those sweet smiles! 😄🤍🧡
🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
Today, Wednesday afternoon ONLY, Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻❤️
Today, Wednesday afternoon ONLY, Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻❤️
📅 Calendar Update 📅
To make up for inclement weather days, Barton Schools will be in session on the following dates:
📌 Monday, February 16, 2026 (Presidents' Day)
📌 Friday, April 3, 2026 (Good Friday)
Please mark your calendars and help us spread the word 🐻❤️
Thank you for your continued support and flexibility.
To make up for inclement weather days, Barton Schools will be in session on the following dates:
📌 Monday, February 16, 2026 (Presidents' Day)
📌 Friday, April 3, 2026 (Good Friday)
Please mark your calendars and help us spread the word 🐻❤️
Thank you for your continued support and flexibility.
ATLAS testing begins tomorrow and will continue through Thursday.📝💻
Bears this is your chance to show what you know and how much you have grown this year!
🔌 Charge your Chromebook each night.
😴 Get a good night’s rest.
🌟 Come ready, confident, and focused!
We are proud of you and believe in you! Let’s give it our best! 🐻💪✨
Bears this is your chance to show what you know and how much you have grown this year!
🔌 Charge your Chromebook each night.
😴 Get a good night’s rest.
🌟 Come ready, confident, and focused!
We are proud of you and believe in you! Let’s give it our best! 🐻💪✨
🐻🏀 IT’S GAME DAY • SENIOR NIGHT 🏀🐻
The energy starts today at Barton.
🟢🟫 CAMO THEME 🟫🟢
Join us this afternoon for a camo themed pep rally at 2:30 PM as we recognize our senior basketball players and get fired up for the final home game of the season.
Then come back tonight and pack the gym as the Barton Bears take on KIPP on Senior Night. Let’s bring the noise and send our seniors out the right way one last time at home.
Can’t make it to the gym?
Watch the game live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s go Bears 🐻🔥🏀
The energy starts today at Barton.
🟢🟫 CAMO THEME 🟫🟢
Join us this afternoon for a camo themed pep rally at 2:30 PM as we recognize our senior basketball players and get fired up for the final home game of the season.
Then come back tonight and pack the gym as the Barton Bears take on KIPP on Senior Night. Let’s bring the noise and send our seniors out the right way one last time at home.
Can’t make it to the gym?
Watch the game live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s go Bears 🐻🔥🏀
🐻🏀 SENIOR NIGHT 🏀🐻
This Friday, February 6, the Barton Bears are home for the final time this season as they take on KIPP.
🟢🟫 CAMO NIGHT 🟫🟢
Camo is the theme, so wear your camo and show that Bear pride.
Senior basketball players will be recognized during the pep rally at 2:30 PM and again before the senior high girls game.
Pack the gym, bring the noise, and help us send our seniors out the right way one last time at home. 🐻🔥🏀
This Friday, February 6, the Barton Bears are home for the final time this season as they take on KIPP.
🟢🟫 CAMO NIGHT 🟫🟢
Camo is the theme, so wear your camo and show that Bear pride.
Senior basketball players will be recognized during the pep rally at 2:30 PM and again before the senior high girls game.
Pack the gym, bring the noise, and help us send our seniors out the right way one last time at home. 🐻🔥🏀
🏀 Peewee Basketball Update 🏀
The Peewee Basketball games scheduled for January 24 and January 26 were postponed due to weather. Because those two game days still need to be made up, the tournament originally scheduled for Saturday, February 7 will be postponed until we are able to complete those games first.
Please note that it is currently tournament season for basketball, which may delay the makeup dates. However, all postponed games will be made up.
An updated schedule will be posted as soon as dates are finalized.
There will be no Peewee Basketball practices next week due to ATLAS Interim testing.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these schedule changes. We appreciate your support 🐻🏀
The Peewee Basketball games scheduled for January 24 and January 26 were postponed due to weather. Because those two game days still need to be made up, the tournament originally scheduled for Saturday, February 7 will be postponed until we are able to complete those games first.
Please note that it is currently tournament season for basketball, which may delay the makeup dates. However, all postponed games will be made up.
An updated schedule will be posted as soon as dates are finalized.
There will be no Peewee Basketball practices next week due to ATLAS Interim testing.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these schedule changes. We appreciate your support 🐻🏀
Tomorrow is the 100th Day of School! 💯
We are celebrating 100 days of learning and fun.
Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old and show off those creative outfits. 🧓🎩🦯
Let’s make it a fun and memorable day as we mark this milestone together! 💯✨
We are celebrating 100 days of learning and fun.
Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old and show off those creative outfits. 🧓🎩🦯
Let’s make it a fun and memorable day as we mark this milestone together! 💯✨
🐻🏀 GAME DAY 🏀🐻
It’s game day as the Barton Bears travel to Des Arc for make up games tonight. Tip off begins at 4:30 PM.
🏀 7th Boys
🏀 Jr Girls
🏀 Sr Girls
🏀 Sr Boys
Good luck to all of our teams as they compete on the road. 🐻💪
🎉 Congratulations to Da’Mya Wilson, who set a new Arkansas high school girls basketball scoring record with 72 points in a win over Lee County, breaking a record that had stood for 47 years. What an incredible achievement. 🔥
It’s game day as the Barton Bears travel to Des Arc for make up games tonight. Tip off begins at 4:30 PM.
🏀 7th Boys
🏀 Jr Girls
🏀 Sr Girls
🏀 Sr Boys
Good luck to all of our teams as they compete on the road. 🐻💪
🎉 Congratulations to Da’Mya Wilson, who set a new Arkansas high school girls basketball scoring record with 72 points in a win over Lee County, breaking a record that had stood for 47 years. What an incredible achievement. 🔥
