Barton School District

🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
This afternoon, Bus 29 (Travis Williams) will be held for approximately 20 minutes.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍

⚾ Baseball Update
Today’s senior high baseball game at home has been canceled.

ATLAS Summative Testing starts tomorrow and will continue through Thursday and it’s time for our Bears to shine! 🐻📚🔥

You’ve put in the work, now it’s your moment. Stay confident, take your time, and give it your best on every question. 💪✨

Make sure you get plenty of rest and come with your Chromebook fully charged each day. 🔋💻

Let’s go, Bears! 🐻📊🎯

🔥🐖 Barton Athletics Pork Butt Fundraiser 🐖🔥

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend....

We are selling whole smoked pork butts for only $40.00 each! (cash only)

📅 Pickup Dates: May 21 and May 22
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Under the pavilion

📝 Order in the administration office or from any Barton athlete, Coach, or Booster Club.

⏰ Order Deadline: May 1

🏀 Proceeds will go toward state championship rings for basketball.
Any remaining funds will support Barton Athletics.

If you are unable to pick up during this time, contact Coach Besancon at jbesancon@bartonsd.org or 870 572 7294 ext 5262

Don’t miss out on some great BBQ while supporting our Bears! 🐻🔥

🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
Today, Bus 31 (Sherry House) will be approximately 20 minutes late this afternoon.

🥎 Softball Update 🥎
Softball at home has been canceled.
Junior high softball will travel to Dewitt to play at 6:00 PM.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍

🏅 Barton Athletic Banquet 🏅

All Senior High athletes in 10th - 12th grades are invited to attend the Barton Athletic Banquet on Thursday, May 14 at the Kirkland Facility.

🍽️ Dinner will begin at 5:30 PM
🏅 Awards will begin at 6:00 PM

🎟️ Athletes eat free

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Each athlete may purchase up to 4 additional meals for guests at 15.00 each cash only

❗Guests are welcome to attend without purchasing a meal. Awards will begin at 6:00 PM. Please still RSVP so we can plan for seating.

📝 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ZNo4qn5PKhp4td459

💵 Payment must be turned in to Coach Besancon by May 1
⚠️ Your RSVP is not complete until payment is received

👔 Dress Code: Dressy casual or Sunday best

Let’s celebrate an amazing year of Barton Bears athletics 🐻🏅

It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn your prizes, and help your child’s 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!

🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍
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. 🐻🤍

🚍 Bus Delay Notice 🚍

Bus 31 (Palmer) will be held for approximately 20 minutes this afternoon.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐻🤍

📸 Reminder! Sports Picture Day is tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd!

Athletes in Baseball, Softball, Basketball, and Track will take team and individual pictures.

🛒 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! 🐻

🎓 Reminder Kindergarten Cap and Gown Picture Day 🎓

Tomorrow is the big day for our little graduates 📸

🗓 Thursday, April 2, 2026
📍 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 can’t wait to see these sweet smiles in their cap and gown 💙

🌸📅 April 2026 Calendar of Events 📅🌸

April is blooming at Barton and it is packed with exciting events, activities, and important dates 🌼🐻

🚨 Reminder
Students WILL be in school on Friday April 3 to make up a missed snow day ❄️📚

🌷 April highlights
• Autism Acceptance Spirit Week April 6-10 💙🧩
• ATLAS Summative Testing begins mid month 📝
• Prom is Saturday April 18 ✨
• Senior events and testing throughout the month 🎓
• Spring sports in full swing including baseball, softball, and track ⚾🥎🏃‍♂️

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 💙🧩

Let’s make it a great month, Barton Bears 🌸🐻

Visit bartonsd.org for the latest information 🌐

📚 Attention, Agents! 🕵️‍♂️

We are giving away our first Book Blast Treasure Chest TOMORROW! 🎁

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

Let’s keep the adventure going! 📖✨

📸 Sports Picture Day is this Friday, April 3rd!

Athletes in Baseball, Softball, Basketball, and Track will take team and individual pictures.

🛒 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! 🐻

📢 Bearcub Peewee Practice Reminder ⚾🥎

Just a reminder that our first Bearcub Peewee Baseball and Softball practice is tomorrow.

🗓 Tuesday, March 31
📍 Indoor Facility

🥎 Girls at 5:30 PM
⚾ Boys at 6:30 PM

We are excited to get the season started and look forward to seeing everyone there. 🐻⚾🥎

📚 Book Blast begins TODAY! 🕵️‍♀️✨

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! 🎁

Get started now by visiting:
https://app.booksarefun.com/BartonES72355

Unlock your treasure in just 7 minutes TONIGHT! ⏳

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! 📖

#BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure #bookblastadventures #booksarefun

🎓 Kindergarten Cap and Gown Picture Day 🎓

Barton Elementary 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.

🚫🔥 Burn Ban in Effect – Phillips County 🔥🚫 The Barton-Lexa Fire Department would like to inform everyone that Phillips County is now under a burn ban until further notice. 🚫 No outdoor burning is allowed at this time. 🌬️ 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! 🚒

📚 Attention, Agents! 🕵️‍♂️

Our Book Blast event launches next week, and the mission is on! 🚀

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! 📖✨

@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures

🌸 Spring Break Reminder 🌸

Just a reminder that Spring Break is this week, March 23 through March 27.

We hope everyone enjoys a fun, safe, and relaxing break 🐻☀️
We look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday, March 30!