Barton School District

🍂 Just a reminder that fall break continues through tomorrow! Enjoy your time off, and we’ll see you all back on Tuesday, 10/22/24! 🍁

We apologize for the inconvenience this morning, as Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) was unable to complete its route to pick up students. Please note that any students who missed school due to this issue will have an excused absence for the day, and they will be given the opportunity to make up their work. Additionally, please be aware that Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will run approximately 25 minutes late this afternoon. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve these issues.

📣 Reminder! 📣 School will dismiss at 2:00 PM tomorrow, 10/17/24 for Parent/Teacher Conferences, which will be held from 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM in the Kirkland Facility. Also, don’t forget: Fall Break is 10/18/24 - 10/21/24! 🍂 Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, 10/22/24!

The lockdown has been lifted, and the situation has been confirmed safe. Normal activities are resuming. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

🚨 Safety Notice: Lockdown in Effect 🚨 We are currently in a lockdown due to a report of a suspicious person in the neighboring cemetery. This measure is purely precautionary to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We will lift the lockdown as soon as authorities confirm the area is secure. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

📣 Yearbook Flash Sale! Get your hands on a piece of Barton history! 📚 Previous year yearbooks are available for $20.00 each. Years available: 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020/2021, 2022, 2023. 🔹 2024 Yearbook – Only $40.00 🔹 Order your 2025 Yearbook ONLINE at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1002102/Barton-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024072404182578086/CATALOG_SHOP/ by April 30th to secure yours! Extra yearbooks will not be ordered! If you have any further questions, please email east@bartonsd.org or reach out to any yearbook staff member. Don’t miss out—grab these memories today! 🐻

📢 Important 📢 🍂 FALL BREAK: 10/18/24 - 10/21/24! 🕑 Early Dismissal at 2:00 PM on Thursday, 10/17/24! This Week’s Events: 10/14: 🏐 Lady Bears @ HWH Central, 4:30 PM | 👥 PTO Meeting, 5:30 PM 10/15: 👵 Grandparents Day @ Book Fair, 8:30-10:30 AM | 🎓 12th Grade ACT | 🏆 Volleyball Districts vs. Kipp, 4:00 PM | 🏈 Peewee Football @ Dewitt, 6:00 PM 10/16: 🐻 Bear Challenge Sign-Up EXTENDED Deadline | 📸 Football Picture Orders Due 10/17: 🕑 Early Dismissal | 🤝 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 2:30-6:30 PM | 📚 Book Fair Family Night, open till 6:30 PM | 🏈 Jr. Bears @ McGehee, 7th Grade @ 5:30, Jr. High @ 7:00 10/18: ❗NO SCHOOL | 🐻 Bears vs. McGehee, home, 7:00 PM

🏈🐻 Barton Bears are on the road tonight, facing off against the Dumas Bobcats! Kickoff at 7:00 PM. Can't make it in person? Catch all the action live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams. Let's go, Bears! 🐻💪

📣 Event Reminders! 📣 Book Fair 📚: Happening NOW! Set up your student's eWallet today and stop by and find your next great read! Lady Bears Volleyball 🏐: Competing at Walnut Ridge today at 4:30 PM. Jr. Bears Football at Home 🏈: Tonight, 7th Grade at 5:30 PM and Jr. Bears at 7:00 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM. Bears Football at Dumas 🐻: Tomorrow at 7:00 PM. Let’s go, Bears! Punt, Pass, & Kick 🏆: Deadline to sign up is tomorrow, 10/11/24. Don’t miss out!

🚨 Bus Delay Alert 🚨 Attention parents and students! Please note that Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer's bus) will be delayed by 25 minutes this afternoon, 10/10/24. 🚌⏰ Thank you for your understanding!

📢 Here is our week ahead! 📢 Monday 🏐 Volleyball Senior Night @ 4:30 Tuesday 🏐 Volleyball at Lee @ 4:30 📋 Annual Title I Meeting & Annual Report to the Public @ 5:30 🏈 Peewee Football (Home) @ 6:30 Wednesday 💉 Flu Clinic Thursday 🏐 Volleyball at Walnut Ridge @ 4:30 🐻 Jr. Bears host Dumas, Kickoff @ 5:30 Friday 🐻🏈 Bears travel to Dumas, Kickoff @ 7:00 📑💵 Barton Bear Challenge forms and money due Go Bears! 🤩🐻

Event Updates: 🏈 Thursday, 10/3/24: Jr Bears travel to Palestine Wheatley. 7th Grade: NEW TIME Starts at 5:00 PM ⏰ Junior High: NEW TIME Starts at 6:00 PM ⏰ 🏈 Barton Bear Challenge: Rescheduled to October 30th. 🏆 Trophies will be presented during halftime on Friday, November 1st. Money for the Barton Bear Challenge is due Friday, October 11. 💰 📢 Reminder: Elementary students must sit with a parent or guardian during games, including indoor games. Students are not allowed to play on the sidelines or in the gym lobby. These rules will be strictly enforced to maintain a safe and supportive environment for our teams. Thank you for your cooperation! Go Bears! 🐻💪

📣 Cheer Clinic Practice Starts today immediately after school today! Pick-up at 4:30 in front of the elementary gym. This Week's Events: 🏐Monday: Volleyball at home, 4:30 PM. 🏐🏈Tuesday: Volleyball at home, 4:30 PM. Peewee football at home, 6:00 PM. 🏐🏈Thursday: Volleyball at home, 4:30 PM. Junior High Football at Palestine Wheatley, 7th grade at 5:30 PM, Jr. High at 7:00 PM. 🐻🏈Friday: Barton Bears vs. Palestine Wheatley at home, 7:00 PM. Mini cheer clinic participants perform at the pep rally on Friday at 2:30 PM and at halftime during the game. 🏐🏈Saturday: Peewee Volleyball at 9:00 AM. Peewee Football hosts Clarendon at 12:00 PM. 📋Reminder: Flu forms are due Friday, 10/4/24.

🐻🏈 IT'S GAME DAY, BEAR NATION! 🏈🐻 Barton Bears are heading to Fordyce today, September 27th, to take on the Redbugs! 🔥 Kickoff at 7 PM! 📺 Can’t make it? No worries! Catch the action LIVE at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams Go Bears! 🤩🐻

🚨 Bus Delay Alert 🚨 Attention parents and students! Please note that Bus 29 (Mr. Travis's bus) will be delayed by 25 minutes tomorrow afternoon, September 27, 2024. 🚌⏰ Thank you for your understanding!

UPDATE: Peewee football starts at 6:00 PM at Cross County today. Players that need a ride, please be at the school by 4:00 PM. Players need to arrive at Cross County by 5:00 PM. Apologies for the mix-up with the times! Go Bears! 🐻 🏉

Weekly Events & Reminders 9/24/24 🏐Volleyball @ Kipp 4:30 🏈Peewee Football @ Cross County 7:00 PM 📸Picture Day 9/26/24 🏐Volleyball @ Ridgefield Christian 🏈Jr. Bears host Fordyce: 7th grade at 5:30 PM, Jr. High at 7:00 PM 📣Mini Cheer Clinic sign-up due 9/27/24 🏈Bears travel to Fordyce – Kickoff at 7:00 PM 9/28/24 🏐Peewee Volleyball 📢Everyone is encouraged to attend & support Barton sporting events! Elementary students must sit with a parent/guardian. No sideline games allowed, and balls brought in will be held until after the game. This will be strictly enforced for everyone’s safety and to support the team on the field. Thank you for your support and cooperation! Go Bears! 🐻

🐻🏈 Get Ready, Bear Nation! 🏈🐻 It's Homecoming! 📣 Pep Rally at 2:00 PM – Let's bring the energy! 👑 Evening Coronation at 6:15 PM – Watch our Homecoming royalty take center stage. 🎟️ Gates open at 5:30 PM – Be there early to grab your spot! 🏆 Kickoff at 7:00 PM – Bears vs. Bulldogs! Time to show who rules the field! 🏅 Halftime Highlight: Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony – Celebrating Mrs. Cuarlstine Thomas! Can’t make it in person? Watch it live at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams Bring the noise, the pride, and the Bear spirit! Let’s go Bears! 🐻💥

📣 Calling all future cheerleaders in grades PreK-6th! Join us for a fun and exciting mini cheer clinic hosted by the Barton Booster Club! Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and the chance to perform at Friday’s Pep Rally (October 4th at 2:30 PM) and during halftime at the football game on October 4th! 🏈✨ Practice Information: 🗓️ Sept 30th, Oct 1st, and Oct 3rd 🕒 3:18 PM - 4:30 PM 📍Little Gym behind Kindergarten Building 💲Cost: $25 per student (Cash Only – Exact Amount Please) ✅ Complete a form (bartonsd.org) and return it to the Elementary Office with payment by Thursday, 9/26/24 at 2:30 p.m. No late sign ups will be accepted. Let's cheer loud and proud! Go Bears! 🎀🐻

📸 Picture Day is next Tuesday, 9/24/24! 📸 Order your student's school pictures online at shop.imagequix.com/g1001166365 using code BARTON, or paper forms will be sent home or pick up a paper form from your building office. Orders must be placed by Picture Day—no proofs will be sent. Payment options: 💻 Pay online 💵 Exact cash or check (payable to Bowden Photography) Even if you’re not ordering, every student will have their picture taken! If paying by cash or check, turn in the money and form to the Bowden Photography staff on Picture Day.