📚🐻 Early Dismissal & Parent/Teacher Conferences!
Mark your calendars! Barton School District will dismiss students early on Tuesday, October 20, for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
🏫 Early Dismissal - 2:00 PM
👩🏫 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 2:30–6:30 PM
📖 While you're here, be sure to stop by the Scholastic Book Fair for Family Night from 2:30–6:00 PM!
It's a great opportunity to visit with your child's teachers and find some new books together! 📚✨
🔗 Book Fair Information:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool7
We look forward to seeing our Barton families! 🐻
Mark your calendars! Barton School District will dismiss students early on Tuesday, October 20, for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
🏫 Early Dismissal - 2:00 PM
👩🏫 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 2:30–6:30 PM
📖 While you're here, be sure to stop by the Scholastic Book Fair for Family Night from 2:30–6:00 PM!
It's a great opportunity to visit with your child's teachers and find some new books together! 📚✨
🔗 Book Fair Information:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool7
We look forward to seeing our Barton families! 🐻
Be Drug Free...It's a SUPER Choice!
Red Ribbon Week: October 26-30
Monday, October 26 - "Hats off to a Healthy Life" - wear a hat day
Tuesday, October 27 - "Be a Hero - Make Healthy Choices" - dress like your hero
Wednesday, October 28 - "Team up against unhealthy habits" - wear your favorite team gear
Thursday, October 29 - "I'm too bright for drugs" - wear neon colors
Friday, October 30 - "Be yourself - don't do drugs!" - wear a Halloween costume
Red Ribbon Week: October 26-30
Monday, October 26 - "Hats off to a Healthy Life" - wear a hat day
Tuesday, October 27 - "Be a Hero - Make Healthy Choices" - dress like your hero
Wednesday, October 28 - "Team up against unhealthy habits" - wear your favorite team gear
Thursday, October 29 - "I'm too bright for drugs" - wear neon colors
Friday, October 30 - "Be yourself - don't do drugs!" - wear a Halloween costume
🏈 BEAR FANS, IT’S CHAMPIONSHIP TIME! 🐻
The Barton PeeWee Football team is gearing up for its FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME on Tuesday, October 20, at Barton as our Bears take on the Stuttgart Ricebirds.
📣 GAME SCHEDULE
🏈 3rd & 4th Grade: 6:00 PM
🏈 5th & 6th Grade: 7:00 PM for the DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE! 🏆
🔥 Our UNDEFEATED 5th & 6th Grade Bears will take the field at 7:00 PM, and we’ll also be honoring our SIXTH GRADE ATHLETES! Let’s show these athletes how proud we are of their hard work and dedication!
Let’s fill the stands, bring the noise, and show our Bears what Barton pride looks like! ❤️🐻
COME ON, BEAR FANS… LET’S PACK THE STANDS!
CONQUER AND PREVAIL! 🐻🏈🏆
#BartonBears #BearPride
REMINDER: Mini Cheer Clinic Forms are due TOMORROW (Friday, 10/16/26)!
Bear cheerleaders! Students in PreK–6th grade are invited to participate in the Barton Mini Cheer Clinic!
Each participant will receive a Mini Cheer shirt.
📅 Practice Schedule
📣 Monday, October 19 • 3:18–4:30 PM
📣 Tuesday, October 20 • 2:00–3:00 PM (School dismisses at 2:00)
📣 Wednesday, October 21 • 3:18–4:30 PM
📍 Participants should meet at the pavilion for all practices.
🏈 Mini Cheerleaders will perform Thursday, October 22 during the 2:30 PM pep rally and again at halftime of the football game!
💵 Cost: $25 per student (Cash only! Please send exact change.)
📋 Registration forms and payment are due TOMORROW-Friday, October 16. Please complete one form for each participating student.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qyv3ahqD59RCw29hVJbiPDHk-yIGC5ns8ReqT0Ye6oY/edit?usp=sharing
Bear cheerleaders! Students in PreK–6th grade are invited to participate in the Barton Mini Cheer Clinic!
Each participant will receive a Mini Cheer shirt.
📅 Practice Schedule
📣 Monday, October 19 • 3:18–4:30 PM
📣 Tuesday, October 20 • 2:00–3:00 PM (School dismisses at 2:00)
📣 Wednesday, October 21 • 3:18–4:30 PM
📍 Participants should meet at the pavilion for all practices.
🏈 Mini Cheerleaders will perform Thursday, October 22 during the 2:30 PM pep rally and again at halftime of the football game!
💵 Cost: $25 per student (Cash only! Please send exact change.)
📋 Registration forms and payment are due TOMORROW-Friday, October 16. Please complete one form for each participating student.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qyv3ahqD59RCw29hVJbiPDHk-yIGC5ns8ReqT0Ye6oY/edit?usp=sharing
📚🐻 The Barton Scholastic Book Fair is October 19–23! Join us for Family Night on Tuesday, October 20, from 2:30–6:00 PM and Grandparents Day on Thursday, October 22, from 8:00–11:00 AM. We hope to see you there!
🏐🐻 Senior High District Volleyball Tournament!
The Lady Bears are ready to battle for the district championship! 💪🏆
Barton is hosting the Senior High District Volleyball Tournament Monday, October 12 through Wednesday, October 14, at Partners Bank Gymnasium!
🐻 Our Lady Bears are scheduled to take the court Tuesday, October 13, at approximately 6:30 PM!
🎟️ Admission is $7 for adults and students.
📣 Come out and cheer on our Lady Bears as they compete for the district title!
📅 For the full tournament bracket, game times, and additional information, visit:
https://www.bartonsd.org/article/3180920
Let's go, Lady Bears! 🐻🏐
The Lady Bears are ready to battle for the district championship! 💪🏆
Barton is hosting the Senior High District Volleyball Tournament Monday, October 12 through Wednesday, October 14, at Partners Bank Gymnasium!
🐻 Our Lady Bears are scheduled to take the court Tuesday, October 13, at approximately 6:30 PM!
🎟️ Admission is $7 for adults and students.
📣 Come out and cheer on our Lady Bears as they compete for the district title!
📅 For the full tournament bracket, game times, and additional information, visit:
https://www.bartonsd.org/article/3180920
Let's go, Lady Bears! 🐻🏐
🍂🐻 Fall Break Reminder!
Barton School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13, for Fall Break! 🍁
☀️ We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a relaxing and safe break!
🏫 Classes will resume Wednesday, October 14.
Enjoy your long weekend, Bears! 🐻🍂
Barton School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13, for Fall Break! 🍁
☀️ We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a relaxing and safe break!
🏫 Classes will resume Wednesday, October 14.
Enjoy your long weekend, Bears! 🐻🍂
🏐🐻 District Volleyball Tournaments at Barton!
Barton is hosting both the Junior High and Senior High District Volleyball Tournaments!
🏐 Junior High: Saturday, October 10
🏐 Senior High: October 12-14
Come out and cheer on our Lady Bears as they compete for district championships! 🐻📣
📅 For tournament brackets, game times, admission, and more information, visit:
https://www.bartonsd.org/article/3180920
Barton is hosting both the Junior High and Senior High District Volleyball Tournaments!
🏐 Junior High: Saturday, October 10
🏐 Senior High: October 12-14
Come out and cheer on our Lady Bears as they compete for district championships! 🐻📣
📅 For tournament brackets, game times, admission, and more information, visit:
https://www.bartonsd.org/article/3180920
💉🐻 Flu Clinic Reminder!
Barton School District's Flu Clinic will be held Wednesday, October 14!
🚨 Flu Clinic consent forms are due TOMORROW, Friday, October 9!
Parents who would like their child to receive the flu vaccine must complete, sign, and return the required consent forms by the deadline.
💉 Flu vaccines are available at no cost to families.
📄 Need another form? Download the packet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZRCj3D4E3uZFuzlUb9Ku5qOzNrEy2Asi/view?usp=drive_link
Don't forget to get those forms turned in tomorrow! 🐻
Barton School District's Flu Clinic will be held Wednesday, October 14!
🚨 Flu Clinic consent forms are due TOMORROW, Friday, October 9!
Parents who would like their child to receive the flu vaccine must complete, sign, and return the required consent forms by the deadline.
💉 Flu vaccines are available at no cost to families.
📄 Need another form? Download the packet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZRCj3D4E3uZFuzlUb9Ku5qOzNrEy2Asi/view?usp=drive_link
Don't forget to get those forms turned in tomorrow! 🐻
🐻🏈 IT'S HOMECOMING! 🏈🐻
Get ready for a big day of Bear spirit on today, October 8!
🐻 Maroon & White Day
📣 Cheerleaders will be selling tattoos for $1 in the morning!
🎉 Pep Rally at 2:30 PM
👑 Evening Coronation at 6:15 PM
🏈 Football Kickoff at 7:00 PM
📺 Watch the game live at:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let's show our Bear pride and make it a great Homecoming! GO BEARS! 🐻
Get ready for a big day of Bear spirit on today, October 8!
🐻 Maroon & White Day
📣 Cheerleaders will be selling tattoos for $1 in the morning!
🎉 Pep Rally at 2:30 PM
👑 Evening Coronation at 6:15 PM
🏈 Football Kickoff at 7:00 PM
📺 Watch the game live at:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let's show our Bear pride and make it a great Homecoming! GO BEARS! 🐻
🏐🐻 Peewee Volleyball Today!
Come out and cheer on our Peewee Volleyball players this evening! 📣
🏐 4th & 5th Grade - 5:15 PM
🏐 6th Grade - 6:00 PM
Good luck, Bears! Let’s have a great night of volleyball! 🐻🏐💪
🎮🐻 IT’S HOMECOMING WEEK! 🐻🎮
Bears Got Game Homecoming Week starts tomorrow, and we’re ready for a fun week of Bear spirit! Get those outfits ready and join us for Spirit Week all week long!
🍭 Monday, October 5 — Put ’Em to Sleep!
😴 PJ Day
🔎 Tuesday, October 6 — Get the Clue!
🎨 Monochromatic Day — wear one color from head to toe!
🚢 Wednesday, October 7 — Ready for Battle!
🪖 Camo Day
🎲 Thursday, October 8 — Sorry, Not Sorry!
🐻Maroon & White Day
🏈 HOMECOMING!
🎮 Friday, October 9 — Level Up, Bears!
👾 Favorite Game Character Day
Tomorrow we’re kicking things off with PJ Day, so come comfy and ready to Put ’Em to Sleep! 😴🍭
Let’s make it a great Homecoming Week, Bears! 🐻🎮
BEARS GOT GAME!
Bears Got Game Homecoming Week starts tomorrow, and we’re ready for a fun week of Bear spirit! Get those outfits ready and join us for Spirit Week all week long!
🍭 Monday, October 5 — Put ’Em to Sleep!
😴 PJ Day
🔎 Tuesday, October 6 — Get the Clue!
🎨 Monochromatic Day — wear one color from head to toe!
🚢 Wednesday, October 7 — Ready for Battle!
🪖 Camo Day
🎲 Thursday, October 8 — Sorry, Not Sorry!
🐻Maroon & White Day
🏈 HOMECOMING!
🎮 Friday, October 9 — Level Up, Bears!
👾 Favorite Game Character Day
Tomorrow we’re kicking things off with PJ Day, so come comfy and ready to Put ’Em to Sleep! 😴🍭
Let’s make it a great Homecoming Week, Bears! 🐻🎮
BEARS GOT GAME!
🎮🐻 HOMECOMING WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! 🐻🎮
Get those outfits ready — Bears Got Game Homecoming Spirit Week starts Monday!
🍭 Monday, October 5 — Put ’Em to Sleep!
😴 PJ Day
🔎 Tuesday, October 6 — Get the Clue!
🎨 Monochromatic Day — wear one color from head to toe!
🚢 Wednesday, October 7 — Ready for Battle!
🪖 Camo Day
🎲 Thursday, October 8 — Sorry, Not Sorry!
🐻 Maroon & White Day
🏈 HOMECOMING!
🎮 Friday, October 9 — Level Up, Bears!
👾 Favorite Game Character Day
We can’t wait to see everyone show their Bear spirit all week long! 🐻🎮
BEARS GOT GAME!
Get those outfits ready — Bears Got Game Homecoming Spirit Week starts Monday!
🍭 Monday, October 5 — Put ’Em to Sleep!
😴 PJ Day
🔎 Tuesday, October 6 — Get the Clue!
🎨 Monochromatic Day — wear one color from head to toe!
🚢 Wednesday, October 7 — Ready for Battle!
🪖 Camo Day
🎲 Thursday, October 8 — Sorry, Not Sorry!
🐻 Maroon & White Day
🏈 HOMECOMING!
🎮 Friday, October 9 — Level Up, Bears!
👾 Favorite Game Character Day
We can’t wait to see everyone show their Bear spirit all week long! 🐻🎮
BEARS GOT GAME!
🚍 Bus 27 AM & PM Delay Notice 🚍
Today, Friday, 10/2/26, Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will run approximately 20 minutes late this morning and afternoon.
Students will still receive breakfast and will not be counted tardy due to the morning delay.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻
Today, Friday, 10/2/26, Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will run approximately 20 minutes late this morning and afternoon.
Students will still receive breakfast and will not be counted tardy due to the morning delay.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻
🚍 Bus 27 AM & PM Delay Notice 🚍
Today, Thursday, 10/1/26, and tomorrow, Friday, 10/2/26, Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will run approximately 20 minutes late in the morning and afternoon.
Students affected by the morning delays will still receive breakfast and will not be counted tardy.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻
Today, Thursday, 10/1/26, and tomorrow, Friday, 10/2/26, Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will run approximately 20 minutes late in the morning and afternoon.
Students affected by the morning delays will still receive breakfast and will not be counted tardy.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻
🎃📅 October 2026 Calendar of Events 📅🎃
October is here, and we have another busy month ahead at Barton! 👻🐻 Be sure to save our monthly calendar and keep an eye on our page for more information and reminders throughout the month.
🍁 October reminders:
🏈 Homecoming Week is October 5–9, with Homecoming on Thursday, October 8!
🍂 Fall Break is October 12–13 — NO SCHOOL!
⏰ Students will dismiss at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20.
👩🏫 Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held October 20 following early dismissal.
📣 Dates and schedules are subject to change. We’ll share updates as needed, so be sure to follow our page and visit bartonsd.org for the latest information.
Let’s have a great October, Barton Bears! 🎃🍂🐻
October is here, and we have another busy month ahead at Barton! 👻🐻 Be sure to save our monthly calendar and keep an eye on our page for more information and reminders throughout the month.
🍁 October reminders:
🏈 Homecoming Week is October 5–9, with Homecoming on Thursday, October 8!
🍂 Fall Break is October 12–13 — NO SCHOOL!
⏰ Students will dismiss at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20.
👩🏫 Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held October 20 following early dismissal.
📣 Dates and schedules are subject to change. We’ll share updates as needed, so be sure to follow our page and visit bartonsd.org for the latest information.
Let’s have a great October, Barton Bears! 🎃🍂🐻
🚍 Bus 27 AM & PM Delay Notice 🚍
Thursday, 10/1/26, and Friday, 10/2/26, Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will run approximately 20 minutes late in the morning and will be held for approximately 20 minutes in the afternoon.
Students affected by the morning delay will still receive breakfast and will not be counted tardy.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻
Thursday, 10/1/26, and Friday, 10/2/26, Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will run approximately 20 minutes late in the morning and will be held for approximately 20 minutes in the afternoon.
Students affected by the morning delay will still receive breakfast and will not be counted tardy.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻
🏈🐻 Junior Bears on the Road Tomorrow!
The Junior Bears travel to Helena-West Helena tomorrow, Thursday, 10/1! Make your plans now to cheer on the Bears! 📣
🏈 Junior Bears @ Helena-West Helena
⏰ Kickoff - 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets must be purchased online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/6864065?schoolId=AR19342
📺 Can’t make the trip? Watch live on the Barton Booster Club YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s go, Bears! 🐻🏈📣
The Junior Bears travel to Helena-West Helena tomorrow, Thursday, 10/1! Make your plans now to cheer on the Bears! 📣
🏈 Junior Bears @ Helena-West Helena
⏰ Kickoff - 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets must be purchased online through GoFan:
https://gofan.co/event/6864065?schoolId=AR19342
📺 Can’t make the trip? Watch live on the Barton Booster Club YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s go, Bears! 🐻🏈📣
📣 Mini Cheer Clinic is Here! 🐻
Calling all future Bear cheerleaders! Students in PreK–6th grade are invited to participate in the Barton Mini Cheer Clinic! Each participant will receive a Mini Cheer shirt.
📅 Practice Schedule
📣 Monday, October 19 • 3:18–4:30 PM
📣 Tuesday, October 20 • 2:00–3:00 PM
📣 Wednesday, October 21 • 3:18–4:30 PM
📍 Participants should meet at the pavilion for all practices.
🏈 Mini Cheerleaders will perform Thursday, October 22 during the 2:30 PM pep rally and again at halftime of the football game!
💵 Cost: $25 per student (Cash only — please send exact change.)
📋 Registration forms and payment are due Friday, October 16. Please complete one form for each participating student.
📄 Download the registration form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qyv3ahqD59RCw29hVJbiPDHk-yIGC5ns8ReqT0Ye6oY/edit?usp=sharing
We can’t wait to see our Mini Cheerleaders cheering on the Bears! 📣🐻
Calling all future Bear cheerleaders! Students in PreK–6th grade are invited to participate in the Barton Mini Cheer Clinic! Each participant will receive a Mini Cheer shirt.
📅 Practice Schedule
📣 Monday, October 19 • 3:18–4:30 PM
📣 Tuesday, October 20 • 2:00–3:00 PM
📣 Wednesday, October 21 • 3:18–4:30 PM
📍 Participants should meet at the pavilion for all practices.
🏈 Mini Cheerleaders will perform Thursday, October 22 during the 2:30 PM pep rally and again at halftime of the football game!
💵 Cost: $25 per student (Cash only — please send exact change.)
📋 Registration forms and payment are due Friday, October 16. Please complete one form for each participating student.
📄 Download the registration form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qyv3ahqD59RCw29hVJbiPDHk-yIGC5ns8ReqT0Ye6oY/edit?usp=sharing
We can’t wait to see our Mini Cheerleaders cheering on the Bears! 📣🐻
🏐🤍Bear Nation, It's Time for Peewee Volleyball! 🤍🏐
The future of Barton Volleyball is ready to hit the court! We are excited to kick off our Peewee Volleyball season on Thursday, October 1 and can't wait to watch our young Bears compete.
🐻 Game Times
🏐 4th & 5th Grade – 5:15 PM
🏐 6th Grade – 6:00 PM
Put on your maroon and white, fill the stands, and help us cheer on these hardworking athletes as they begin their volleyball journey. Let's show our Peewee Bears what Bear Nation support looks like!
🤍 Go Bears! 🤍
The future of Barton Volleyball is ready to hit the court! We are excited to kick off our Peewee Volleyball season on Thursday, October 1 and can't wait to watch our young Bears compete.
🐻 Game Times
🏐 4th & 5th Grade – 5:15 PM
🏐 6th Grade – 6:00 PM
Put on your maroon and white, fill the stands, and help us cheer on these hardworking athletes as they begin their volleyball journey. Let's show our Peewee Bears what Bear Nation support looks like!
🤍 Go Bears! 🤍