IT’S STATE TOURNAMENT TIME! 🏀🔥 The Barton Bears and Lady Bears are headed to the STATE TOURNAMENT and the stakes could not be higher. This is it. It’s win or go home. Survive and advance.
📍 Poyen High School, 111 N. School St., Poyen, AR 72128
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online: https://gofan.co/event/6133813?schoolId=AR18670
Tomorrow, 3/4/26
🐻 Lady Bears at 7:00 PM vs Hector.
🐻 Bears play at 8:30 PM vs Mountainburg.
📊 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
📣 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.
🚍 There will not be a pep bus due to the late return time.
Four quarters. One mission. Let’s pack the stands in maroon and white. Bring the energy. Bring the noise. STATE BOUND. 🐻🔥
📍 Poyen High School, 111 N. School St., Poyen, AR 72128
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online: https://gofan.co/event/6133813?schoolId=AR18670
Tomorrow, 3/4/26
🐻 Lady Bears at 7:00 PM vs Hector.
🐻 Bears play at 8:30 PM vs Mountainburg.
📊 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
📣 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.
🚍 There will not be a pep bus due to the late return time.
Four quarters. One mission. Let’s pack the stands in maroon and white. Bring the energy. Bring the noise. STATE BOUND. 🐻🔥
🏀🐻 Bearcub Tournament – PK–2nd Grade – Today! 🐻🏀
It is tournament day for our PK through 2nd grade Bearcubs, and games start at 5:00 PM 🎉
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 🏀✨
You can view the full tournament schedule here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBE0ZucW3PWEYt6Gx95oFXu9yauzqpUIQeBNm7MJHt0/edit?usp=sharing
We cannot wait to see everyone there supporting our Bearcubs 🐻💛
It is tournament day for our PK through 2nd grade Bearcubs, and games start at 5:00 PM 🎉
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 🏀✨
You can view the full tournament schedule here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBE0ZucW3PWEYt6Gx95oFXu9yauzqpUIQeBNm7MJHt0/edit?usp=sharing
We cannot wait to see everyone there supporting our Bearcubs 🐻💛
🍀📅 March 2026 Calendar of Events 📅🍀
March is HERE and we are still dancing in the postseason 🏀🔥🐻
The State Basketball Tournament begins March 3 in Poyen, AR 🚌🏆 and we could not be more proud of our Bears and Lady Bears. Let’s pack the stands, be loud, and show that Barton pride 🐻🤍
Please note that some schedules may change depending on how far we progress in postseason basketball 🏀📣 We will share updates as adjustments are made.
March is full of great things 🍀📚⚾🥎 including Read Across America Week, spring sports in full swing, Parent Teacher Conferences, Spring Break, and more.
Stay tuned, stay flexible, and let’s keep this postseason run going 💪🔥🏆
Visit bartonsd.org for the latest updates 🌐
March is HERE and we are still dancing in the postseason 🏀🔥🐻
The State Basketball Tournament begins March 3 in Poyen, AR 🚌🏆 and we could not be more proud of our Bears and Lady Bears. Let’s pack the stands, be loud, and show that Barton pride 🐻🤍
Please note that some schedules may change depending on how far we progress in postseason basketball 🏀📣 We will share updates as adjustments are made.
March is full of great things 🍀📚⚾🥎 including Read Across America Week, spring sports in full swing, Parent Teacher Conferences, Spring Break, and more.
Stay tuned, stay flexible, and let’s keep this postseason run going 💪🔥🏆
Visit bartonsd.org for the latest updates 🌐
🏀🏆 WE’RE HEADED TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆🏀
Both the Lady Bears and Bears are advancing to the Regional Championship. 🏆🐾🔥 What a night and what a statement by our teams.
📍 White County Central
🗓 Championship Game Times
🐾 Lady Bears at 6:00 PM
🔥 Bears at 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online. No cash at the gate.
https://gofan.co/event/6133767?schoolId=AR18698
📺 Watch it live at
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Championship bound. Let’s finish strong, Barton. 🏀🏆
🏀🔥 GAME DAY. REGIONAL SEMIFINALS. 🔥🏀
It is semifinal time and the stakes are high. Our Bears and Lady Bears are back on the floor and ready to compete. Let’s show up big for Barton. 🤍
📍 White County Central
🗓 Today, 2/27/26
🐾 Lady Bears vs South Side at 4:00 PM
🔥 Bears vs White County Central at 5:30 PM
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online. No cash at the gate.
https://gofan.co/event/6133856?schoolId=AR18698
📊 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
📺 Watch it live at
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Four quarters. One goal. Let’s compete, travel strong, and represent Barton the right way. 🐻🔥🏀
It is semifinal time and the stakes are high. Our Bears and Lady Bears are back on the floor and ready to compete. Let’s show up big for Barton. 🤍
📍 White County Central
🗓 Today, 2/27/26
🐾 Lady Bears vs South Side at 4:00 PM
🔥 Bears vs White County Central at 5:30 PM
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online. No cash at the gate.
https://gofan.co/event/6133856?schoolId=AR18698
📊 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
📺 Watch it live at
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Four quarters. One goal. Let’s compete, travel strong, and represent Barton the right way. 🐻🔥🏀
🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
Today, Friday 02/27/26, Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be held for approximately 25 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍
Today, Friday 02/27/26, Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be held for approximately 25 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍
🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes today, 2/26/26.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍
Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes today, 2/26/26.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍
🐻🏀 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT GAME DAY 🏀🐻
The Barton Bears and Lady Bears are back in action at White County Central for Round 1 of the Regional Tournament. The stakes are higher and the mission stays the same. 💪
🏀 Lady Bears vs Bigelow
⏰ 4:00 PM
🏀 Bears vs St. Joseph
⏰ 5:30 PM
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
New round. Bigger stage. Same Bear pride. Let’s show up and show out. 🐻💪🔥
The Barton Bears and Lady Bears are back in action at White County Central for Round 1 of the Regional Tournament. The stakes are higher and the mission stays the same. 💪
🏀 Lady Bears vs Bigelow
⏰ 4:00 PM
🏀 Bears vs St. Joseph
⏰ 5:30 PM
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
New round. Bigger stage. Same Bear pride. Let’s show up and show out. 🐻💪🔥
🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
Today, Wednesday, 02/25/26, the PM route for Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍
Today, Wednesday, 02/25/26, the PM route for Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍
📚 Read Across America Spirit Week 📚
March 2–6
We are celebrating Dr Seuss and America’s 250th Birthday with a fun week of dress up days!
❤️ Monday – Red White and Read
Wear red, white, and blue as we celebrate reading across America.
🎩 Tuesday – Stars Stripes and Seuss
Dress like a Dr Seuss character or dress mismatched, silly, or inside out just like a Dr Seuss book.
✈️ Wednesday – Oh the Places You’ll Go
Dress as a tourist.
🎩🗽 Thursday – Hats Off to Our Heroes Day
Dress as a hero or someone who has made a difference in your life, or wear a crazy hat.
📚 Friday – Reading Makes Us Free
Dress as what you want to be when you grow up. Dream big, America!
We cannot wait to see all the creativity next week ❤️🤍💙
March 2–6
We are celebrating Dr Seuss and America’s 250th Birthday with a fun week of dress up days!
❤️ Monday – Red White and Read
Wear red, white, and blue as we celebrate reading across America.
🎩 Tuesday – Stars Stripes and Seuss
Dress like a Dr Seuss character or dress mismatched, silly, or inside out just like a Dr Seuss book.
✈️ Wednesday – Oh the Places You’ll Go
Dress as a tourist.
🎩🗽 Thursday – Hats Off to Our Heroes Day
Dress as a hero or someone who has made a difference in your life, or wear a crazy hat.
📚 Friday – Reading Makes Us Free
Dress as what you want to be when you grow up. Dream big, America!
We cannot wait to see all the creativity next week ❤️🤍💙
🏀🐻 Peewee Basketball Reminder 🐻🏀
Just a reminder that our Peewee Bears will be back on the court today starting at 5:00 PM.
Make plans to come out and support our students tonight. We love seeing the stands full of Bear pride 💛🏀
You can view the full game schedule here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDEbVvAdTQbPaL21sF1jvWCDg2IR8GrmQjBQEaNVgek/edit?usp=sharing
See you at 5! 🐻🏀
Just a reminder that our Peewee Bears will be back on the court today starting at 5:00 PM.
Make plans to come out and support our students tonight. We love seeing the stands full of Bear pride 💛🏀
You can view the full game schedule here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDEbVvAdTQbPaL21sF1jvWCDg2IR8GrmQjBQEaNVgek/edit?usp=sharing
See you at 5! 🐻🏀
🚍 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. 🐻⚾🥎
