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Barton Athletic Banquet π
All Senior High athletes in 10th - 12th grades are invited to attend the Barton Athletic Banquet on Thursday, May 14 at the Kirkland Facility.
π½οΈ Dinner will begin at 5:30 PM
π Awards will begin at 6:00 PM
ποΈ Athletes eat free
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Each athlete may purchase up to 4 additional meals for guests at 15.00 each cash only
βGuests are welcome to attend without purchasing a meal. Awards will begin at 6:00 PM. Please still RSVP so we can plan for seating.
π RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ZNo4qn5PKhp4td459
π΅ Payment must be turned in to Coach Besancon by May 1
β οΈ Your RSVP is not complete until payment is received
π Dress Code: Dressy casual or Sunday best
Letβs celebrate an amazing year of Barton Bears athletics π»π
All Senior High athletes in 10th - 12th grades are invited to attend the Barton Athletic Banquet on Thursday, May 14 at the Kirkland Facility.
π½οΈ Dinner will begin at 5:30 PM
π Awards will begin at 6:00 PM
ποΈ Athletes eat free
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Each athlete may purchase up to 4 additional meals for guests at 15.00 each cash only
βGuests are welcome to attend without purchasing a meal. Awards will begin at 6:00 PM. Please still RSVP so we can plan for seating.
π RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ZNo4qn5PKhp4td459
π΅ Payment must be turned in to Coach Besancon by May 1
β οΈ Your RSVP is not complete until payment is received
π Dress Code: Dressy casual or Sunday best
Letβs celebrate an amazing year of Barton Bears athletics π»π

Itβs not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn your prizes, and help your childβs teacher earn a shopping spree to purchase books and supplies for the classroom! When 60% of the classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, that teacher will earn a $100 shopping spree. If 90% of the classroom invites 10+ friends and family members, the teacher will earn a $200 shopping spree. Visit https://app.booksarefun.com/BartonES72355 to participate!
π Bus Delay Notice π
Today, Tuesday 4/7/26, Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be approximately 20 minutes late in the afternoon only.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
Today, Tuesday 4/7/26, Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be approximately 20 minutes late in the afternoon only.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
π Bus Delay Notice π
Bus 31 (Palmer) will be held for approximately 20 minutes this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
Bus 31 (Palmer) will be held for approximately 20 minutes this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
πΈ Reminder! Sports Picture Day is tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd!
Athletes in Baseball, Softball, Basketball, and Track will take team and individual pictures.
π Order online at lifetouch.com
Event ID: KMS282TVE
Only students who purchase pictures in advance or bring money tomorrow will take individual pictures.
Go Bears! π»
Athletes in Baseball, Softball, Basketball, and Track will take team and individual pictures.
π Order online at lifetouch.com
Event ID: KMS282TVE
Only students who purchase pictures in advance or bring money tomorrow will take individual pictures.
Go Bears! π»


π Reminder Kindergarten Cap and Gown Picture Day π
Tomorrow is the big day for our little graduates πΈ
π Thursday, April 2, 2026
π Barton Elementary School
Be sure to order your pictures online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTHBWMJV or send payment with your student.
We canβt wait to see these sweet smiles in their cap and gown π
Tomorrow is the big day for our little graduates πΈ
π Thursday, April 2, 2026
π Barton Elementary School
Be sure to order your pictures online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTHBWMJV or send payment with your student.
We canβt wait to see these sweet smiles in their cap and gown π

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April 2026 Calendar of Events π
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April is blooming at Barton and it is packed with exciting events, activities, and important dates πΌπ»
π¨ Reminder
Students WILL be in school on Friday April 3 to make up a missed snow day βοΈπ
π· April highlights
β’ Autism Acceptance Spirit Week April 6-10 ππ§©
β’ ATLAS Summative Testing begins mid month π
β’ Prom is Saturday April 18 β¨
β’ Senior events and testing throughout the month π
β’ Spring sports in full swing including baseball, softball, and track βΎπ₯πββοΈ
Please note that schedules and events may change. We will continue to share updates as needed.
Be sure to check out the Autism Acceptance Spirit Week dress up days and join us as we celebrate awareness, inclusion, and kindness ππ§©
Letβs make it a great month, Barton Bears πΈπ»
Visit bartonsd.org for the latest information π
April is blooming at Barton and it is packed with exciting events, activities, and important dates πΌπ»
π¨ Reminder
Students WILL be in school on Friday April 3 to make up a missed snow day βοΈπ
π· April highlights
β’ Autism Acceptance Spirit Week April 6-10 ππ§©
β’ ATLAS Summative Testing begins mid month π
β’ Prom is Saturday April 18 β¨
β’ Senior events and testing throughout the month π
β’ Spring sports in full swing including baseball, softball, and track βΎπ₯πββοΈ
Please note that schedules and events may change. We will continue to share updates as needed.
Be sure to check out the Autism Acceptance Spirit Week dress up days and join us as we celebrate awareness, inclusion, and kindness ππ§©
Letβs make it a great month, Barton Bears πΈπ»
Visit bartonsd.org for the latest information π


π Attention, Agents! π΅οΈββοΈ
We are giving away our first Book Blast Treasure Chest TOMORROW! π
Act now! Invite 10 or more friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast, and your student will have a chance to win. Do not miss this exciting opportunity!
If you have not registered yet, get started here:
https://app.booksarefun.com/BartonES72355
Letβs keep the adventure going! πβ¨
We are giving away our first Book Blast Treasure Chest TOMORROW! π
Act now! Invite 10 or more friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast, and your student will have a chance to win. Do not miss this exciting opportunity!
If you have not registered yet, get started here:
https://app.booksarefun.com/BartonES72355
Letβs keep the adventure going! πβ¨
πΈ Sports Picture Day is this Friday, April 3rd!
Athletes in Baseball, Softball, Basketball, and Track will take team and individual pictures.
π Order online at lifetouch.com
Event ID: KMS282TVE
Only students who purchase pictures in advance or bring money the day of will take individual pictures.
Go Bears! π»
Athletes in Baseball, Softball, Basketball, and Track will take team and individual pictures.
π Order online at lifetouch.com
Event ID: KMS282TVE
Only students who purchase pictures in advance or bring money the day of will take individual pictures.
Go Bears! π»


π’ Bearcub Peewee Practice Reminder βΎπ₯
Just a reminder that our first Bearcub Peewee Baseball and Softball practice is tomorrow.
π Tuesday, March 31
π Indoor Facility
π₯ Girls at 5:30 PM
βΎ Boys at 6:30 PM
We are excited to get the season started and look forward to seeing everyone there. π»βΎπ₯
Just a reminder that our first Bearcub Peewee Baseball and Softball practice is tomorrow.
π Tuesday, March 31
π Indoor Facility
π₯ Girls at 5:30 PM
βΎ Boys at 6:30 PM
We are excited to get the season started and look forward to seeing everyone there. π»βΎπ₯
π Book Blast begins TODAY! π΅οΈββοΈβ¨
All you have to do is invite 10 or more friends and family members to earn awesome prizes and a chance to win a Treasure Chest or even an Epic Treasure Chest! π
Get started now by visiting:
https://app.booksarefun.com/BartonES72355
Unlock your treasure in just 7 minutes TONIGHT! β³
The first 180 students to register and invite 10 or more friends and family members will receive their Treasure Map prizes the very next day! Anyone who qualifies after that will still receive prizes with the book delivery.
Let the adventure begin! π
#BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure #bookblastadventures #booksarefun
All you have to do is invite 10 or more friends and family members to earn awesome prizes and a chance to win a Treasure Chest or even an Epic Treasure Chest! π
Get started now by visiting:
https://app.booksarefun.com/BartonES72355
Unlock your treasure in just 7 minutes TONIGHT! β³
The first 180 students to register and invite 10 or more friends and family members will receive their Treasure Map prizes the very next day! Anyone who qualifies after that will still receive prizes with the book delivery.
Let the adventure begin! π
#BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure #bookblastadventures #booksarefun

π Kindergarten Cap and Gown Picture Day π
Barton Elementary parents, get ready for the sweetest milestone photos! πΈ
π Thursday, April 2, 2026
π 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 π Donβt miss it!
See the flyer for package detail.
Barton Elementary parents, get ready for the sweetest milestone photos! πΈ
π Thursday, April 2, 2026
π 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 π Donβt miss it!
See the flyer for package detail.

π«π₯ Burn Ban in Effect β Phillips County π₯π«
The Barton-Lexa Fire Department would like to inform everyone that Phillips County is now under a burn ban until further notice.
π« No outdoor burning is allowed at this time.
π¬οΈ Dry conditions and wind make fires spread quickly and dangerously.
We ask everyone to please follow the burn ban to help keep our community safe and prevent wildfires.
Thank you for your cooperation! Stay safe! π
π Attention, Agents! π΅οΈββοΈ
Our Book Blast event launches next week, and the mission is on! π
We are setting out to build our students' home libraries and spark a love for reading. Be on the lookout for the Treasure Map coming home next week. Follow the steps to begin your adventure, earn exciting prizes, and collect awesome books along the way!
Let the reading mission begin! πβ¨
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures
Our Book Blast event launches next week, and the mission is on! π
We are setting out to build our students' home libraries and spark a love for reading. Be on the lookout for the Treasure Map coming home next week. Follow the steps to begin your adventure, earn exciting prizes, and collect awesome books along the way!
Let the reading mission begin! πβ¨
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures

πΈ Spring Break Reminder πΈ
Just a reminder that Spring Break is this week, March 23 through March 27.
We hope everyone enjoys a fun, safe, and relaxing break π»βοΈ
We look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday, March 30!
Just a reminder that Spring Break is this week, March 23 through March 27.
We hope everyone enjoys a fun, safe, and relaxing break π»βοΈ
We look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday, March 30!
π£π» Congratulations to our 2026β2027 Barton Cheerleaders! π»π£
Senior High and Junior High squads are set, and we are excited to see this group represent Barton. π₯ Your hard work paid off, now it is time to bring the energy all season long. π₯

π Kindergarten Cap and Gown Picture Day π
Barton Kindergarten parents, get ready for the sweetest milestone photos! πΈ
π Thursday, April 2, 2026
π 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 π Donβt miss it!
See the flyer for package detail.
Barton Kindergarten parents, get ready for the sweetest milestone photos! πΈ
π Thursday, April 2, 2026
π 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 π Donβt miss it!
See the flyer for package detail.

π’ Reminder π’
Barton Schools will dismiss at 1:30 PM tomorrow, March 20, 2026.
πΈ Spring Break will be March 23 through March 27 πΈ
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break! π»π
Barton Schools will dismiss at 1:30 PM tomorrow, March 20, 2026.
πΈ Spring Break will be March 23 through March 27 πΈ
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break! π»π
π Bus Delay Notice π
Thursday afternoon, 3/19/26, Bus 27 (Palmer) will be held for approximately 20 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. π»π€
ππ» State Championship Shirt Fundraiser π»π
The Barton Bears Booster Club is selling 2A State Championship shirts featuring the team roster to help raise money for championship rings. π
π² Cost is $30 per shirt
π Order deadline is March 30, 2026
Donβt miss your chance to support our Bears and grab a special keepsake from this incredible season. πͺπ»
π Download order form here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVAwkDkwigRdfCWgJLLxg-O-0b2LnrEMynXbU5wmF6Q/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for supporting our Bears! π»π
The Barton Bears Booster Club is selling 2A State Championship shirts featuring the team roster to help raise money for championship rings. π
π² Cost is $30 per shirt
π Order deadline is March 30, 2026
Donβt miss your chance to support our Bears and grab a special keepsake from this incredible season. πͺπ»
π Download order form here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KVAwkDkwigRdfCWgJLLxg-O-0b2LnrEMynXbU5wmF6Q/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for supporting our Bears! π»π


