📣🐻 Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Barton Cheerleaders! 🐻📣
Senior High and Junior High squads are set, and we are excited to see this group represent Barton. 💥 Your hard work paid off, now it is time to bring the energy all season long. 🔥
🎓 Kindergarten Cap and Gown Picture Day 🎓
Barton Kindergarten parents, get ready for the sweetest milestone photos! 📸
🗓 Thursday, April 2, 2026
📍 Barton Elementary School
Order your pictures online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTHBWMJV
These cap and gown photos are such a special way to celebrate your little graduate 💙 Don’t miss it!
See the flyer for package detail.
Barton Kindergarten parents, get ready for the sweetest milestone photos! 📸
🗓 Thursday, April 2, 2026
📍 Barton Elementary School
Order your pictures online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTHBWMJV
These cap and gown photos are such a special way to celebrate your little graduate 💙 Don’t miss it!
See the flyer for package detail.
📢 Reminder 📢
Barton Schools will dismiss at 1:30 PM tomorrow, March 20, 2026.
🌸 Spring Break will be March 23 through March 27 🌸
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break! 🐻😊
Barton Schools will dismiss at 1:30 PM tomorrow, March 20, 2026.
🌸 Spring Break will be March 23 through March 27 🌸
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break! 🐻😊
🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
Thursday afternoon, 3/19/26, Bus 27 (Palmer) will be held for approximately 20 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍
🏀🐻 State Championship Shirt Fundraiser 🐻🏀
The Barton Bears Booster Club is selling 2A State Championship shirts featuring the team roster to help raise money for championship rings. 🏆
💲 Cost is $30 per shirt
📅 Order deadline is March 30, 2026
Don’t miss your chance to support our Bears and grab a special keepsake from this incredible season. 💪🐻
📄 Download order form here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVAwkDkwigRdfCWgJLLxg-O-0b2LnrEMynXbU5wmF6Q/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for supporting our Bears! 🐻🏀
The Barton Bears Booster Club is selling 2A State Championship shirts featuring the team roster to help raise money for championship rings. 🏆
💲 Cost is $30 per shirt
📅 Order deadline is March 30, 2026
Don’t miss your chance to support our Bears and grab a special keepsake from this incredible season. 💪🐻
📄 Download order form here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVAwkDkwigRdfCWgJLLxg-O-0b2LnrEMynXbU5wmF6Q/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for supporting our Bears! 🐻🏀
📢 Bearcub Peewee Baseball and Softball Update ⚾🥎
If you have not completed the shirt size form or paid your player fee, please do so as soon as possible.
📝 Shirt Size Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uPMM1T099eh7xpWFRdFqVnR3IZgOrQysKJfcciXqSw4/edit?usp=sharing
💲 25.00 per player
Cash only
⚾🥎 First Practice
Tuesday, March 31
Indoor Facility
🥎 Softball at 5:30 PM
⚾ Baseball at 6:30 PM
Thank you for helping us get everything ready for a great season. Go Bears!🐻⚾🥎
If you have not completed the shirt size form or paid your player fee, please do so as soon as possible.
📝 Shirt Size Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uPMM1T099eh7xpWFRdFqVnR3IZgOrQysKJfcciXqSw4/edit?usp=sharing
💲 25.00 per player
Cash only
⚾🥎 First Practice
Tuesday, March 31
Indoor Facility
🥎 Softball at 5:30 PM
⚾ Baseball at 6:30 PM
Thank you for helping us get everything ready for a great season. Go Bears!🐻⚾🥎
📢 Schedule Update 📢
Barton Schools will dismiss at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026.
🌸 Spring Break will be March 23 through March 27 🌸
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break 🐻😊
Barton Schools will dismiss at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026.
🌸 Spring Break will be March 23 through March 27 🌸
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break 🐻😊
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS 🐻🏆
The Barton Bears made history as the 2026 2A State Champions, and we are working to provide championship rings for our players and coaches to commemorate this incredible achievement.
We are inviting members of our community who would like to be part of this moment to contribute toward the purchase of these rings. Any amount is appreciated.
Donations may be brought to the Barton School District Administration Office.
We appreciate the continued support of our students and athletic programs and are grateful for a community that takes pride in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our young men and coaches.
Thank you for helping us honor this historic season.🐻🏆
📚 Reminder 📚
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, Tuesday March 17, 2026 from 2:30 to 6:30 PM in the Kirkland Facility.
🕑 School will dismiss at 2:00 PM.
While you are on campus for conferences, be sure to stop by the Book Fair in the District Library for Family Night. It is a great opportunity for families to browse and purchase books together.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow 🐻📖
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held tomorrow, Tuesday March 17, 2026 from 2:30 to 6:30 PM in the Kirkland Facility.
🕑 School will dismiss at 2:00 PM.
While you are on campus for conferences, be sure to stop by the Book Fair in the District Library for Family Night. It is a great opportunity for families to browse and purchase books together.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow 🐻📖
🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
In addition to Bus 29, Bus 31 (House) will also be held for approximately 25 minutes this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍
⚾🥎 Game Day & Bus Updates 🥎⚾
🚌 Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be held for about 25 minutes today.
🥎Softball Update
The Des Arc softball game is still on today. The game will now be played at Hazen.
Senior High will start at 4:30 PM
Junior High will follow at approximately 5:30 PM
📍 401 S Charles
Hazen, AR 72064
⚾Baseball Update
Barton Baseball will make up their Carlisle game today at Carlisle with a double header starting at 4:30.
Good luck to our Bears and Lady Bears! 🐻⚾🥎
🚌 Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be held for about 25 minutes today.
🥎Softball Update
The Des Arc softball game is still on today. The game will now be played at Hazen.
Senior High will start at 4:30 PM
Junior High will follow at approximately 5:30 PM
📍 401 S Charles
Hazen, AR 72064
⚾Baseball Update
Barton Baseball will make up their Carlisle game today at Carlisle with a double header starting at 4:30.
Good luck to our Bears and Lady Bears! 🐻⚾🥎
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
