BSD will run a double bus route today, 9/28/23. Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) and Bus 31 (Coach Poole) will be about 45 minutes late. Bus 28 (Mrs. House) will be about 25 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Barton Bears travel to Fordyce to take on the Redbugs tonight, 9/22/23. Kick off at 7:00. Watch it live at https://livestream.com/bartonbears/events/10969616 Go Bears!! 🐻
Reminder: Homecoming shirt orders and Barton Bear Challenge permission forms are due this Friday, September 22, 2023.
Homecoming Shirt Information: https://www.bartonsd.org/article/1239737
Barton Bear Challenge Information: https://www.bartonsd.org/article/1230251
BSD will run a double bus route today, 9/14/23. Bus 26 (Mrs. Palmer) will be about 25 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Reminder: Every kindergarten through 12th grade student will take the NWEA tests tomorrow and Thursday. Please make sure your student charges their chromebook and get a good night's rest!! Students, try your best and rock the test! 🌟🐻
Reminders for this week:
🍎PTO Meeting today @ 5:30
📷Tomorrow, 9/12/23, is Picture Day! Order online at https://www.bartonsd.org/article/1228029 or bring cash/check with paper form to the photographer.
✅Progress reports will be sent home tomorrow, 9/12/23.
💻NWEA Tests for Kindergarten-12th Grade will be Wednesday, 9/13, and Thursday, 9/14. Please make sure students bring their chromebooks charged for testing.
🏐Volleyball: 9/11-Home, 9/12-Away, 9/14-Home
🏈Football: 9/14-Away, 9/15-Away
🔴Dot Day-9/15/23 Dress in your favorite dots! https://www.bartonsd.org/article/1235632
🥇Barton Bear Football Challenge forms will be sent home this week!! https://www.bartonsd.org/article/1230251
Announcements for today, 9/1/23:
🏐Pee Wee Volleyball forms and money due today, 9/1/23
🍩Breakfast with Grandparents RSVP ends today, 9/1/23. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUb09Kcuu2I7IAF3NG4_1qqGXL0ysUrkYELYsrb6gXM8-RJA/viewform
📄Student Information forms from the beggining of school are due by 9/4/23. Complete at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBDvwQ8VDcx-Jrr6lZD2wJRgeYuWPUpGxh-u8w-kG7y4ZzbA/viewform if you havent already done so.
⚒️No School, Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day.
🏈Barton Bears host the Clarendon Lions tonight, 9/1/23. Kick off at 7:00. Watch it live at https://livestream.com/accounts/14770907/events/10948599 Go Bears! 🐻
⚠️Several announcements for today, 8/29/23:
🚌BSD will run a double bus route today, 8/29/23. Bus 31 (Coach Poole) will be about 25 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience.
🏐Lady Bears Volleyball travels to Forrest City today. First serve at 4:30.
🏈Barton Bear Pee Wee football kicks off the season at Palestine tonight. Kick off at 7:30.
🏐Pee Wee Volleyball registration forms and money due Friday, 9/1/23
🍩Breakfast with Grandparents RSVP ends Friday, 9/1/23. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUb09Kcuu2I7IAF3NG4_1qqGXL0ysUrkYELYsrb6gXM8-RJA/viewform
⚒️No School, Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day.
Good luck to all the Bears! 🐻
Lady Bears will host Lee County in volleyball at home today, 8/28/23. The game was originally scheduled to be at Marianna but has changed to Barton. First serve at 4:30. Doors open at 3:45. Go Lady Bears! 🐻
Reminder: If your child needs any school immunizations, Phillips Co. Health Unit will be at school tomorrow, Tuesday, 8/29/23 to administer needed vaccines. NO FLU OR COVID-19 VACCINES AT THIS TIME! You must have the paper work filed out before any shots can be given. Download the forms at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ml7p7r2wI9gRyDF0Z1CleikAMTFf6fF8/view
Barton Bears travel to Dewitt tonight, 8/25/23, for the season opener! Kick off at 8:00. Watch it live at https://livestream.com/bartonbears/events/10941411 Go Bears! 🐻
Barton Jr. Bears will host Dewitt Dragons tonight, 8/24/23, at Frank McClellan Field for the season opener. Kick off at 8:00. Stadium gates open at 7:00.
Barton Lady Bears Volleyball is hosting the Ridgefield Warriors today, 8/24/23. First match starts at 4:30. Gym gates open at 3:45. Go Bears! 🐻
The Barton School District is having a Lockdown DRILL at this time. This is only. drill. Thank you.
Due to the predicted forecast of extreme heat index levels, the Jr. High football game at home on Thursday, 8/24/23 and the Sr. High football game at Dewitt on Friday, 8/25/23, have been delayed to 8:00 p.m. There will not be a 7th grade game on Thursday, 8/24/23. As we get closer to the end of the week, there could possibly be further delays according to the WBGT reading. More information will be posted if there are any changes. Go Bears! 🐻
Tomorrow, August 14, 2023 kicks off a new school year! School begins at 7:50 and ends at 3:15. High School students report to the gym and Elementary students report to the cafeteria before 7:50. Tomorrow only, high school students have a meeting in the gym at 8:00 so students will not report to 1st period immediately. Please review the bus route changes at www.bartonsd.org/page/new-school-year The Admin drive next to the bank is EXIT ONLY between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m and 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. Please do not turn into the drive the enter campus during the exit only times.
Lets all have a wonderful school year! Go Bears! 🐻
Open House is TODAY, 8/10/23!!! 2:00-6:00! We are so excited to see everyone!
The school nurse will be available during open house. Parents are encouraged to bring student's medication if it needs to be given during the school day to Open House. Also, please bring epi pens or inhalers if your child needs those in emergency situations.
Chromebook Care/ charger pick up will be in the cafeteria lobby during Open House. $30 for the fist student and $20 for each additional student in the house. CASH ONLY!
Yearbook pick up during Open House in Burney 216.
Bus Rider and Car Rider Information: https://www.bartonsd.org/page/new-school-year
Fill out the student information sheet ahead of time! https://bit.ly/3OOopYV
Tomorrow, August 10th, is a busy day! Open House is 2:00 to 6:00. Meet the Bears at 7:00 on Frank McClellan Field!
🎒Backpacks and supplies will be given during the first week of school.
📓2019-2021 and 2022-203 yearbooks can be picked up during Open House in Burney 216
📃 Fill out the Student Information page at https://bit.ly/3OOopYV
🚌Bus rider info at https://www.bartonsd.org/page/new-school-year
🐻Meet the Bears admission can be any of the following:
Cases of bottled water, 4 Bath Towels (White, Maroon, or Black), Box of Granola Bars, Protein Bars / Crustables, Gatorade Powder
We hope everyone has enjoyed their summer and are ready to kick off another awesome new school year!
BSD Chromebook Care will be sold tomorrow, August 3rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Administration building. Cost is $30 for the 1st child and $20 for each additional child in the household. Cash only!! For more information visit: https://www.bartonsd.org/page/chromebooks Chromebook care can also be purchased during Open House in the lobby of the Kirkland Facility.
Open House is Thursday, August 10th, from 2:00 to 6:00. Get a head start on the paperwork by filling out the form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3c1r1bXYyRe78KCMcbpgr9TAwRQ43IJFlvhYuaagSIZ9whg/viewform
BSD Chromebook Care will be sold Thursday, August 3rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Administration building. Cost is $30 for the 1st child and $20 for each additional child in the household. Cash only!! For more information visit: https://www.bartonsd.org/page/chromebooks
You can get a head start on the paper work for Open House by filling out the form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3c1r1bXYyRe78KCMcbpgr9TAwRQ43IJFlvhYuaagSIZ9whg/viewform
Reminder! Sign up for Barton Bears pee wee football program!!! 🏈🐻 Deadline has been extended to Friday, August 4th. Students that are entering the 6th grade and are interested in playing, please register at the link below!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep9jfyrxvFFdjuOTY93vDVSsxqSBTH6MygMhZ6ldKirV1G9A/viewform
Coach Sexton will contact everyone who registers to provide more information on practices and games.
Volleyball practice begins this Monday, July 10. Jr High practice is 9:00-11:00. Jr High volleyball practice time will be adjusted to accommodate cheer camp. Coach Carpino will give players that information on Monday. Sr High practice is 12:00-2:00. Players need to report to the main gym. Please reach out to Coach Carpino if you have any questions.