π’ Reminder Bearcub Peewee Meeting Today βΎπ₯
This is a reminder for families who submitted an interest form for 10U or 12U Bearcub Baseball or Softball.
π Today, March 10
π Location Change: High School Gym
π₯ Softball Meeting at 6:30 PM
βΎ Baseball Meeting at 7:00 PM
Please note the meeting has been moved to the High School Gym.
We look forward to seeing everyone tonight as we get ready for another great Bearcub season. π»βΎπ₯
Go Bears !
This is a reminder for families who submitted an interest form for 10U or 12U Bearcub Baseball or Softball.
π Today, March 10
π Location Change: High School Gym
π₯ Softball Meeting at 6:30 PM
βΎ Baseball Meeting at 7:00 PM
Please note the meeting has been moved to the High School Gym.
We look forward to seeing everyone tonight as we get ready for another great Bearcub season. π»βΎπ₯
Go Bears !
π Grandparents Day at the Book Fair! πβ€οΈ
Grandparents, join us for a special morning at the Scholastic Book Fair! Bring your grandchild and share the joy of reading together.
π Tuesday, March 10, 2026
β° 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
π Barton Elementary School Library
Create lasting memories while exploring great books! We can't wait to see you there!
#GrandparentsDay #ScholasticBookFairs #FamilyReadingFun
Grandparents, join us for a special morning at the Scholastic Book Fair! Bring your grandchild and share the joy of reading together.
π Tuesday, March 10, 2026
β° 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
π Barton Elementary School Library
Create lasting memories while exploring great books! We can't wait to see you there!
#GrandparentsDay #ScholasticBookFairs #FamilyReadingFun

The Scholastic Book Fair is here! πβ¨
Create your childβs Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash free, worry free, and independently. It is easy to set up and simple for family and friends to add funds.
Get started here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool10
Happy reading, Bears! π»π
Create your childβs Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash free, worry free, and independently. It is easy to set up and simple for family and friends to add funds.
Get started here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool10
Happy reading, Bears! π»π

ππ» Bearcub Tournament β 3rdβ6th Grade β Tomorrow! π»π
Join us Monday, March 9th for our 3rdβ6th Grade Tournament, starting at 5:00 PM. It is going to be a full evening of Bearcub basketball π
Come out and support our Bearcubs as they compete tomorrow night. We love seeing the stands packed with Bear pride π»π
Join us Monday, March 9th for our 3rdβ6th Grade Tournament, starting at 5:00 PM. It is going to be a full evening of Bearcub basketball π
Come out and support our Bearcubs as they compete tomorrow night. We love seeing the stands packed with Bear pride π»π

π£ Schedule Update π£
Due to our advancement to the State Championship game, Parent/Teacher Conferences will be rescheduled. ππ»
Parent/Teacher Conferences will now be held on Tuesday, March 17 from 2:30 to 6:30 PM.
Classes will dismiss at 2:00 PM that day. β°
There may be additional schedule changes depending on upcoming events. π We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your flexibility and support. ππ»π
Due to our advancement to the State Championship game, Parent/Teacher Conferences will be rescheduled. ππ»
Parent/Teacher Conferences will now be held on Tuesday, March 17 from 2:30 to 6:30 PM.
Classes will dismiss at 2:00 PM that day. β°
There may be additional schedule changes depending on upcoming events. π We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your flexibility and support. ππ»π
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! ππ₯π»
In a one point semifinal battle that came down to the final minute, the Barton Bears found a way.
Composure. Toughness. Heart. This team stayed focused when it mattered most and earned their spot in the State Championship game.
π State Championship
π Thursday, March 12
π 7:45 PM
π Bank OZK Arena, Hot Springs
Ticket information will be shared soon.
One more game. One more opportunity.
Hot Springs, here we come. π»π₯

ITβS SEMIFINAL SATURDAY. ππ₯π»
FINAL FOUR. One game away from playing for a State Championship.
The Bears have fought their way here and today the mission is simple. Survive and advance.
π» Bears vs England
π 1:30 PM
π Jerry & Ouida Newton Arena at Poyen High School
W Section Line Rd
Poyen, AR 72128
π Get your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/6133828?schoolId=AR18670β
πΊ Watch it live:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streamsβ
This is the moment. Bring the noise. Bring the pride. Bring that maroon and white energy from tip off to the final buzzer.
One game. One goal.
LETβS GO BEARS. π»π₯
Pep buses will leave tomorrow at 9:30 AM for the State Tournament semifinal game. Students must be at the school by 9:00 AM.
Please bring money for concessions. No school meals will be provided.
Staff members are invited to ride the pep bus as well.
Letβs go Bears!
πβ¨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Barton β¨π
SAVE THE DATE: March 9 through 13, 2026
Get your reader excited to discover new adventures, favorite characters, and books they can call their own. There is nothing better than watching them light up over a new story π»π
Start exploring together here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool10
SAVE THE DATE: March 9 through 13, 2026
Get your reader excited to discover new adventures, favorite characters, and books they can call their own. There is nothing better than watching them light up over a new story π»π
Start exploring together here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool10

STATE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS GAME DAY! ππ₯π»
One game away from the Final Four. The stakes just got higher.
π» Lady Bears vs Sloan-Hendrix
π 1:00 PM
π» Bears vs vs Woodlawn
π 2:30 PM
π Jerry & Ouida Newton Arena at Poyen High School
W Section Line Rd
Poyen, AR 72128
π Buy tickets:
https://gofan.co/event/6133841?schoolId=AR18670
πΊ Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
π Brackets:
Boys: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/brackets/14786
Girls: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/14795
Quarterfinals. Survive and advance.
If youβre in the arena, be loud. If youβre watching from home, bring the energy. One mission today. Punch that ticket to the Final Four.
LETβS GO BEARS. π»π₯
One game away from the Final Four. The stakes just got higher.
π» Lady Bears vs Sloan-Hendrix
π 1:00 PM
π» Bears vs vs Woodlawn
π 2:30 PM
π Jerry & Ouida Newton Arena at Poyen High School
W Section Line Rd
Poyen, AR 72128
π Buy tickets:
https://gofan.co/event/6133841?schoolId=AR18670
πΊ Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
π Brackets:
Boys: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/brackets/14786
Girls: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/14795
Quarterfinals. Survive and advance.
If youβre in the arena, be loud. If youβre watching from home, bring the energy. One mission today. Punch that ticket to the Final Four.
LETβS GO BEARS. π»π₯
π’ Bearcub Peewee Baseball and Softball Meeting Update βΎπ₯
If you submitted an interest form for 10U or 12U Bearcub Baseball or Softball, please plan to attend a parent meeting on:
π Tuesday, March 10, 2026
π Kirkland Facility
π₯ Softball Meeting at 6:30 PM
βΎ Baseball Meeting at 7:00 PM
This meeting is for families who turned in an intent form and plan for their child to participate this season. Important information regarding teams, schedules, and next steps will be discussed.
We look forward to getting our Bearcub season underway. π»βΎπ₯
If you submitted an interest form for 10U or 12U Bearcub Baseball or Softball, please plan to attend a parent meeting on:
π Tuesday, March 10, 2026
π Kirkland Facility
π₯ Softball Meeting at 6:30 PM
βΎ Baseball Meeting at 7:00 PM
This meeting is for families who turned in an intent form and plan for their child to participate this season. Important information regarding teams, schedules, and next steps will be discussed.
We look forward to getting our Bearcub season underway. π»βΎπ₯

π Bus Delay Notice π
Today, 3/5/26, Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be held for approximately 25 minutes in the afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
Today, 3/5/26, Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be held for approximately 25 minutes in the afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
STATE TOURNAMENT ROUND 2! ππ₯
Both teams are advancing and we are headed back to Poyen on Friday! Itβs survive and advance and our Bears and Lady Bears are not finished yet.
π» Lady Bears vs Sloan-Hendrix
π 1:00 PM Friday
π» Bears vs Woodlawn
π 2:30 PM Friday
π Jerry & Ouida Newton Arena at Poyen High School
W Section Line Rd
Poyen, AR 72128
π PEP BUS INFORMATION
We will take a pep bus on Friday. Seats are limited and will be first come, first serve. Stop by the high school office to pick up a permission slip.
We are also planning to run two pep buses on Saturday for the semifinals.
π Tickets must be purchased online:
https://gofan.co/event/6133841?schoolId=AR18670&fbclid=IwVERDUAQV8bFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4bddQv2fLvRmN8jGYTmogmOpaS7FKDTUPTBr5YI84A0cvuRjbI3Oj3j9rOjw_aem_UpAiqz8PFFQXJTDg3d6ppgβ
π Brackets:
Boys Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/brackets/14786β
Girls Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/14795
πΊ Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streamsβ
Round 2. Bigger stage. Same mission. Keep the season alive.
Letβs fill that pep bus, pack the arena, and bring that maroon and white energy back to Poyen. Barton is still in this fight. π»π₯
ITβS STATE TOURNAMENT TIME! ππ₯ The Barton Bears and Lady Bears are headed to the STATE TOURNAMENT and the stakes could not be higher. This is it. Itβs win or go home. Survive and advance.
π Poyen High School, 111 N. School St., Poyen, AR 72128
π Tickets must be purchased online: https://gofan.co/event/6133813?schoolId=AR18670
Tomorrow, 3/4/26
π» Lady Bears at 7:00 PM vs Hector.
π» Bears play at 8:30 PM vs Mountainburg.
π Brackets:
Boys: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/brackets/14786
Girls: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/14795
π£ Team Send Off Wednesday at 11:45 AM. Come help us send them off in true Bear fashion! Please do not block the elementary drive.
π There will not be a pep bus due to the late return time.
Four quarters. One mission. Letβs pack the stands in maroon and white. Bring the energy. Bring the noise. STATE BOUND. π»π₯
π Poyen High School, 111 N. School St., Poyen, AR 72128
π Tickets must be purchased online: https://gofan.co/event/6133813?schoolId=AR18670
Tomorrow, 3/4/26
π» Lady Bears at 7:00 PM vs Hector.
π» Bears play at 8:30 PM vs Mountainburg.
π Brackets:
Boys: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/brackets/14786
Girls: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/14795
π£ Team Send Off Wednesday at 11:45 AM. Come help us send them off in true Bear fashion! Please do not block the elementary drive.
π There will not be a pep bus due to the late return time.
Four quarters. One mission. Letβs pack the stands in maroon and white. Bring the energy. Bring the noise. STATE BOUND. π»π₯
ππ» Bearcub Tournament β PKβ2nd Grade β Today! π»π
It is tournament day for our PK through 2nd grade Bearcubs, and games start at 5:00 PM π
Come out and cheer on our little Bears as they take the court tonight. It is always a fun evening of basketball and big smiles πβ¨
You can view the full tournament schedule here:
π https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBE0ZucW3PWEYt6Gx95oFXu9yauzqpUIQeBNm7MJHt0/edit?usp=sharing
We cannot wait to see everyone there supporting our Bearcubs π»π
It is tournament day for our PK through 2nd grade Bearcubs, and games start at 5:00 PM π
Come out and cheer on our little Bears as they take the court tonight. It is always a fun evening of basketball and big smiles πβ¨
You can view the full tournament schedule here:
π https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBE0ZucW3PWEYt6Gx95oFXu9yauzqpUIQeBNm7MJHt0/edit?usp=sharing
We cannot wait to see everyone there supporting our Bearcubs π»π
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March 2026 Calendar of Events π
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March is HERE and we are still dancing in the postseason ππ₯π»
The State Basketball Tournament begins March 3 in Poyen, AR ππ and we could not be more proud of our Bears and Lady Bears. Letβs pack the stands, be loud, and show that Barton pride π»π€
Please note that some schedules may change depending on how far we progress in postseason basketball ππ£ We will share updates as adjustments are made.
March is full of great things ππβΎπ₯ including Read Across America Week, spring sports in full swing, Parent Teacher Conferences, Spring Break, and more.
Stay tuned, stay flexible, and letβs keep this postseason run going πͺπ₯π
Visit bartonsd.org for the latest updates π
March is HERE and we are still dancing in the postseason ππ₯π»
The State Basketball Tournament begins March 3 in Poyen, AR ππ and we could not be more proud of our Bears and Lady Bears. Letβs pack the stands, be loud, and show that Barton pride π»π€
Please note that some schedules may change depending on how far we progress in postseason basketball ππ£ We will share updates as adjustments are made.
March is full of great things ππβΎπ₯ including Read Across America Week, spring sports in full swing, Parent Teacher Conferences, Spring Break, and more.
Stay tuned, stay flexible, and letβs keep this postseason run going πͺπ₯π
Visit bartonsd.org for the latest updates π


ππ WEβRE HEADED TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP ππ
Both the Lady Bears and Bears are advancing to the Regional Championship. ππΎπ₯ What a night and what a statement by our teams.
π White County Central
π Championship Game Times
πΎ Lady Bears at 6:00 PM
π₯ Bears at 7:30 PM
π Tickets must be purchased online. No cash at the gate.
https://gofan.co/event/6133767?schoolId=AR18698
πΊ Watch it live at
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Championship bound. Letβs finish strong, Barton. ππ
ππ₯ GAME DAY. REGIONAL SEMIFINALS. π₯π
It is semifinal time and the stakes are high. Our Bears and Lady Bears are back on the floor and ready to compete. Letβs show up big for Barton. π€
π White County Central
π Today, 2/27/26
πΎ Lady Bears vs South Side at 4:00 PM
π₯ Bears vs White County Central at 5:30 PM
π Tickets must be purchased online. No cash at the gate.
https://gofan.co/event/6133856?schoolId=AR18698
π Boys Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/brackets/14756
π Girls Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/14772
πΊ Watch it live at
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Four quarters. One goal. Letβs compete, travel strong, and represent Barton the right way. π»π₯π
It is semifinal time and the stakes are high. Our Bears and Lady Bears are back on the floor and ready to compete. Letβs show up big for Barton. π€
π White County Central
π Today, 2/27/26
πΎ Lady Bears vs South Side at 4:00 PM
π₯ Bears vs White County Central at 5:30 PM
π Tickets must be purchased online. No cash at the gate.
https://gofan.co/event/6133856?schoolId=AR18698
π Boys Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/brackets/14756
π Girls Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/14772
πΊ Watch it live at
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Four quarters. One goal. Letβs compete, travel strong, and represent Barton the right way. π»π₯π
π Bus Delay Notice π
Today, Friday 02/27/26, Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be held for approximately 25 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
Today, Friday 02/27/26, Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be held for approximately 25 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
π Bus Delay Notice π
Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes today, 2/26/26.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes today, 2/26/26.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
