MAROON MONDAY 🐻🏆
The celebration continues!
Join us Monday as we celebrate our 2026 2A State Champion Barton Bears.
Wear maroon and help us pack the gym for a Championship Pep Rally at 9:30 AM.
Let’s keep the energy going and celebrate this historic season together.
Way to go Bears.
Took State. 🐻🏆🔥
The celebration continues!
Join us Monday as we celebrate our 2026 2A State Champion Barton Bears.
Wear maroon and help us pack the gym for a Championship Pep Rally at 9:30 AM.
Let’s keep the energy going and celebrate this historic season together.
Way to go Bears.
Took State. 🐻🏆🔥
WELCOME HOME, STATE CHAMPIONS! 🏆🐻🔥
Our 2A State Champion Barton Bears are coming home today at approximately 2:15 PM!
We are asking our community to line up in the green areas shown on the attached map to welcome them back to campus.
Let’s pack the back drive near the administration building and gym and make some noise as they pull in.
Bring your signs. Wear your maroon and white. Bring that championship energy.
For everyone’s safety, please keep the roadway clear and avoid blocking traffic.
Let’s give our Bears the welcome home they deserve.
Way to go Bears.
Took State. 🐻🏆🔥
Our 2A State Champion Barton Bears are coming home today at approximately 2:15 PM!
We are asking our community to line up in the green areas shown on the attached map to welcome them back to campus.
Let’s pack the back drive near the administration building and gym and make some noise as they pull in.
Bring your signs. Wear your maroon and white. Bring that championship energy.
For everyone’s safety, please keep the roadway clear and avoid blocking traffic.
Let’s give our Bears the welcome home they deserve.
Way to go Bears.
Took State. 🐻🏆🔥
IT’S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME DAY! 🏆🔥🐻
This is the moment.
The Barton Bears are playing for the 2A State Championship tonight in Hot Springs.
🏀 Barton vs Mount Vernon Enola
🗓 Thursday, March 12
🕖 7:45 PM
📍 Bank OZK Arena
🎟 Buy tickets online:
https://gofan.co/event/6247410?schoolId=AAA
📺 Watch live statewide or stream online at:
https://arkansastv.gov/live
Four quarters. One goal.
Pack the arena. Turn up the volume. Wear the maroon and white with pride. Whether you are in Hot Springs or watching from home, let’s show the state what Barton basketball is about.
LET’S GO BEARS.
TAKE STATE. 🐻🏆🔥
This is the moment.
The Barton Bears are playing for the 2A State Championship tonight in Hot Springs.
🏀 Barton vs Mount Vernon Enola
🗓 Thursday, March 12
🕖 7:45 PM
📍 Bank OZK Arena
🎟 Buy tickets online:
https://gofan.co/event/6247410?schoolId=AAA
📺 Watch live statewide or stream online at:
https://arkansastv.gov/live
Four quarters. One goal.
Pack the arena. Turn up the volume. Wear the maroon and white with pride. Whether you are in Hot Springs or watching from home, let’s show the state what Barton basketball is about.
LET’S GO BEARS.
TAKE STATE. 🐻🏆🔥
REMINDER 🐻
Barton School District will dismiss at 1:30 PM tomorrow as we prepare for the State Championship game in Hot Springs.
All students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.
Students riding the pep bus must return to campus by 3:30 PM. Pep buses will depart at 4:00 PM.
Please plan accordingly.
Let’s go Bears.
TAKE STATE. 🐻🏆
Barton School District will dismiss at 1:30 PM tomorrow as we prepare for the State Championship game in Hot Springs.
All students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.
Students riding the pep bus must return to campus by 3:30 PM. Pep buses will depart at 4:00 PM.
Please plan accordingly.
Let’s go Bears.
TAKE STATE. 🐻🏆
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SPECTATOR GUIDELINES
The following expectations have been provided by the Arkansas Activities Association for the State Championship game. We ask all Barton spectators and students to review and follow these guidelines:
• All individuals must remain in the bleachers. Standing on the concrete walkway behind the team benches or media row is prohibited. Standing in stairways is prohibited.
• Engage in positive encouragement without being rude or derogatory toward opponents.
• Demonstrate respect for all game officials.
• Avoid wearing apparel with derogatory or suggestive slogans.
• Refrain from negative, demeaning, or obscene yells.
• Stay off the playing area at all times. Only individuals with media passes are permitted on the court for photos after the games.
These expectations are set by the Arkansas Activities Association and will be enforced at the championship venue.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a positive and respectful environment for this event.
Let’s represent Barton with pride. 🐻🏆
The following expectations have been provided by the Arkansas Activities Association for the State Championship game. We ask all Barton spectators and students to review and follow these guidelines:
• All individuals must remain in the bleachers. Standing on the concrete walkway behind the team benches or media row is prohibited. Standing in stairways is prohibited.
• Engage in positive encouragement without being rude or derogatory toward opponents.
• Demonstrate respect for all game officials.
• Avoid wearing apparel with derogatory or suggestive slogans.
• Refrain from negative, demeaning, or obscene yells.
• Stay off the playing area at all times. Only individuals with media passes are permitted on the court for photos after the games.
These expectations are set by the Arkansas Activities Association and will be enforced at the championship venue.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a positive and respectful environment for this event.
Let’s represent Barton with pride. 🐻🏆
PEP RALLY AND SEND OFF UPDATE 🐻🏆
Due to weather, today’s Pep Rally will be held in the cafeteria at 11:00 AM.
The team send off will still take place at 11:30 AM.
If you are joining us for the send off and it is raining, please park in the areas highlighted in green on the attached image. Park facing the campus drive and Highway 85 so you can honk your horns and flash your lights as the players exit campus on their way to Hot Springs.
Let’s make it loud and let them feel the support.
Wear maroon and white. Bring the energy.
Let’s go Bears.
TAKE STATE. 🐻🏆🔥
Due to weather, today’s Pep Rally will be held in the cafeteria at 11:00 AM.
The team send off will still take place at 11:30 AM.
If you are joining us for the send off and it is raining, please park in the areas highlighted in green on the attached image. Park facing the campus drive and Highway 85 so you can honk your horns and flash your lights as the players exit campus on their way to Hot Springs.
Let’s make it loud and let them feel the support.
Wear maroon and white. Bring the energy.
Let’s go Bears.
TAKE STATE. 🐻🏆🔥
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION 🏆🐻
The Barton Bears will compete in the 2026 Centennial Bank High School Basketball State Championships at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs.
🏀 2A Boys State Championship
Barton vs Mount Vernon Enola
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:45 PM
Bank OZK Arena
Hot Springs, Arkansas
📣 Pep Rally
Wednesday, March 11 @ 11:00 AM
📣 Team Send Off
Wednesday, March 11 @ 11:30 AM
⏰ School will dismiss at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 12.
🚌 PEP BUS INFORMATION 🚌
Departure: 4:00 PM from school
Return: Approximately 12:00 AM to school
Students have the opportunity to attend the Boys State Basketball Championship in Hot Springs. Students are expected to ride school provided transportation to and from the event unless checked out by a parent or guardian following school procedures.
Requirements to ride the pep bus:
• Signed permission form returned by 12:00 PM on March 12, 2026
• Proof of ticket purchase submitted with the permission slip
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online through the Arkansas Activities Association:
https://gofan.co/event/6247410?schoolId=AAA
📺 Championship games will be broadcast statewide over the air, on cable, and on satellite on Arkansas TV’s primary channel. The game will also be available to stream live at:
https://arkansastv.gov/live
📊 Game statistics will be available at:
https://aaabasketball.gamedaypreps.com/
📽 In the week following the finals, games will be available to watch on demand at:
https://youtube.com/@arkansastv
📸 Photos from the games will be available for free download at:
https://arkansastv.passgallery.com/
Additional information is available at:
https://arkansastv.gov/sports
We appreciate the continued support of our community as our Bears prepare to compete on the state’s biggest stage.
Let’s go Bears.
TAKE STATE. 🐻🏆
The Barton Bears will compete in the 2026 Centennial Bank High School Basketball State Championships at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs.
🏀 2A Boys State Championship
Barton vs Mount Vernon Enola
Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:45 PM
Bank OZK Arena
Hot Springs, Arkansas
📣 Pep Rally
Wednesday, March 11 @ 11:00 AM
📣 Team Send Off
Wednesday, March 11 @ 11:30 AM
⏰ School will dismiss at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 12.
🚌 PEP BUS INFORMATION 🚌
Departure: 4:00 PM from school
Return: Approximately 12:00 AM to school
Students have the opportunity to attend the Boys State Basketball Championship in Hot Springs. Students are expected to ride school provided transportation to and from the event unless checked out by a parent or guardian following school procedures.
Requirements to ride the pep bus:
• Signed permission form returned by 12:00 PM on March 12, 2026
• Proof of ticket purchase submitted with the permission slip
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online through the Arkansas Activities Association:
https://gofan.co/event/6247410?schoolId=AAA
📺 Championship games will be broadcast statewide over the air, on cable, and on satellite on Arkansas TV’s primary channel. The game will also be available to stream live at:
https://arkansastv.gov/live
📊 Game statistics will be available at:
https://aaabasketball.gamedaypreps.com/
📽 In the week following the finals, games will be available to watch on demand at:
https://youtube.com/@arkansastv
📸 Photos from the games will be available for free download at:
https://arkansastv.passgallery.com/
Additional information is available at:
https://arkansastv.gov/sports
We appreciate the continued support of our community as our Bears prepare to compete on the state’s biggest stage.
Let’s go Bears.
TAKE STATE. 🐻🏆
📢 Reminder Bearcub Peewee Meeting Today ⚾🥎
This is a reminder for families who submitted an interest form for 10U or 12U Bearcub Baseball or Softball.
🗓 Today, March 10
📍 Location Change: High School Gym
🥎 Softball Meeting at 6:30 PM
⚾ 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. 🐻⚾🥎
Go Bears !
This is a reminder for families who submitted an interest form for 10U or 12U Bearcub Baseball or Softball.
🗓 Today, March 10
📍 Location Change: High School Gym
🥎 Softball Meeting at 6:30 PM
⚾ 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. 🐻⚾🥎
Go Bears !
🌟 Grandparents Day at the Book Fair! 📚❤️
Grandparents, join us for a special morning at the Scholastic Book Fair! Bring your grandchild and share the joy of reading together.
📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 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.
📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 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! 📚✨
Create your child’s 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! 🐻📖
Create your child’s 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! 🐻📖
🏀🐻 Bearcub Tournament – 3rd–6th Grade – Tomorrow! 🐻🏀
Join us Monday, March 9th for our 3rd–6th Grade Tournament, starting at 5:00 PM. It is going to be a full evening of Bearcub basketball 🎉
Come out and support our Bearcubs as they compete tomorrow night. We love seeing the stands packed with Bear pride 🐻🏀
Join us Monday, March 9th for our 3rd–6th Grade Tournament, starting at 5:00 PM. It is going to be a full evening of Bearcub basketball 🎉
Come out and support our Bearcubs as they compete tomorrow night. We love seeing the stands packed with Bear pride 🐻🏀
📣 Schedule Update 📣
Due to our advancement to the State Championship game, Parent/Teacher Conferences will be rescheduled. 🏀🐻
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. ⏰
There may be additional schedule changes depending on upcoming events. 📅 We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your flexibility and support. 💛🐻📚
Due to our advancement to the State Championship game, Parent/Teacher Conferences will be rescheduled. 🏀🐻
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. ⏰
There may be additional schedule changes depending on upcoming events. 📅 We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your flexibility and support. 💛🐻📚
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! 🏀🔥🐻
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.
🏆 State Championship
🗓 Thursday, March 12
🕖 7:45 PM
📍 Bank OZK Arena, Hot Springs
Ticket information will be shared soon.
One more game. One more opportunity.
Hot Springs, here we come. 🐻🔥
IT’S SEMIFINAL SATURDAY. 🏀🔥🐻
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.
🐻 Bears vs England
🕜 1:30 PM
📍 Jerry & Ouida Newton Arena at Poyen High School
W Section Line Rd
Poyen, AR 72128
🎟 Get your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/6133828?schoolId=AR18670
📺 Watch it live:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
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.
LET’S GO BEARS. 🐻🔥
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.
Let’s go Bears!
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Barton ✨📚
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 🐻📖
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 🐻📖
Start exploring together here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool10
STATE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS GAME DAY! 🏀🔥🐻
One game away from the Final Four. The stakes just got higher.
🐻 Lady Bears vs Sloan-Hendrix
🕛 1:00 PM
🐻 Bears vs vs Woodlawn
🕜 2:30 PM
📍 Jerry & Ouida Newton Arena at Poyen High School
W Section Line Rd
Poyen, AR 72128
🎟 Buy tickets:
https://gofan.co/event/6133841?schoolId=AR18670
📺 Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
📊 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 you’re in the arena, be loud. If you’re watching from home, bring the energy. One mission today. Punch that ticket to the Final Four.
LET’S GO BEARS. 🐻🔥
One game away from the Final Four. The stakes just got higher.
🐻 Lady Bears vs Sloan-Hendrix
🕛 1:00 PM
🐻 Bears vs vs Woodlawn
🕜 2:30 PM
📍 Jerry & Ouida Newton Arena at Poyen High School
W Section Line Rd
Poyen, AR 72128
🎟 Buy tickets:
https://gofan.co/event/6133841?schoolId=AR18670
📺 Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
📊 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 you’re in the arena, be loud. If you’re watching from home, bring the energy. One mission today. Punch that ticket to the Final Four.
LET’S GO BEARS. 🐻🔥
📢 Bearcub Peewee Baseball and Softball Meeting Update ⚾🥎
If you submitted an interest form for 10U or 12U Bearcub Baseball or Softball, please plan to attend a parent meeting on:
🗓 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
📍 Kirkland Facility
🥎 Softball Meeting at 6:30 PM
⚾ 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. 🐻⚾🥎
If you submitted an interest form for 10U or 12U Bearcub Baseball or Softball, please plan to attend a parent meeting on:
🗓 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
📍 Kirkland Facility
🥎 Softball Meeting at 6:30 PM
⚾ 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. 🐻⚾🥎
🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
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. 🐻🤍
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. 🐻🤍
STATE TOURNAMENT ROUND 2! 🏀🔥
Both teams are advancing and we are headed back to Poyen on Friday! It’s survive and advance and our Bears and Lady Bears are not finished yet.
🐻 Lady Bears vs Sloan-Hendrix
🕐 1:00 PM Friday
🐻 Bears vs Woodlawn
🕝 2:30 PM Friday
📍 Jerry & Ouida Newton Arena at Poyen High School
W Section Line Rd
Poyen, AR 72128
🚍 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.
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online:
https://gofan.co/event/6133841?schoolId=AR18670&fbclid=IwVERDUAQV8bFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4bddQv2fLvRmN8jGYTmogmOpaS7FKDTUPTBr5YI84A0cvuRjbI3Oj3j9rOjw_aem_UpAiqz8PFFQXJTDg3d6ppg
📊 Brackets:
Boys Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/basketball/brackets/14786
Girls Bracket: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/14795
📺 Watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Round 2. Bigger stage. Same mission. Keep the season alive.
Let’s fill that pep bus, pack the arena, and bring that maroon and white energy back to Poyen. Barton is still in this fight. 🐻🔥