💛 Community Support During the Shutdown 💛
With the government shutdown possibly affecting SNAP benefits, many families may not receive assistance on November 1. If your family or someone you know needs help, several local food pantries are available to provide support. 🥫💚
Our Barton staff is also collecting food to help support families in our school community who may be in need during this time. If your family could use assistance, please reach out to the school counselor for confidential support. 💛
📍 Below is a list of local food pantry locations and details.
Phillips Community College Foundation
PCCUA
1000 Campus Drive
Helena AR
870-338-6474
College Pantry
Thursday 10:00-3:00
Open Door Food Pantry
708 College St
Marvell AR
Friday 8:30-10:30 (3rd Friday of the month)
The Family Center, Inc.
406 Pecan St
Helena AR
870-338-8447
Saturday 9:00-12:00 (1st, 3rd of month)
God’s House
815 Plaza St
West Helena AR
870-995-6116
Tuesday 1:00-3:00 (1st, 3rd of month)
Waves of Prayer
313 College St
Elaine AR
870-816-6798
Friday 1:00-5:00 (2nd of month)
St. Luke COGIC
100 Elm St
Elaine AR
870-714-1973
Friday 3:00-5:00
Michelle D. Hunter Food Pantry
586 PC Rd 241 (Southland Rd)
Lexa AR
870-714-6257
Tuesday 8:30-12:30
Thursday 8:30-12:30
Lakeview Ladies Fire Auxiliary
14116 Hwy 44
Helena AR
501-690-5542
Friday 11:00-4:00 (4th of month)
Greater Powerhouse COGIC
501 Ladino St
West Helena AR
870-572-5788
Saturday 9:00
New Hope MB Pantry
1517 Holly St
Helena AR
870-714-9755
Saturday 9:00-11:00 (2nd, 4th of month)
Together, we can make sure every family in our community is cared for. 💚
Bus #27 (Palmer) will run about 25 minutes late Wednesday afternoon.
Thanks for your patience!
Seniors and Parents — don’t forget to celebrate your Class of 2026 senior with a personalized ad in the 2025–2026 Barton Yearbook!
Share your favorite photos, memories, and messages to make their yearbook extra special.
📅 Bundle Deal Deadline: This FRIDAY, October 31, 2025
💥 Bundle & Save (Best Value!)
Full Page Ad + Yearbook – $120 (Save $20)
Half Page Ad + Yearbook – $85 (Save $15)
Quarter Page Ad + Yearbook – $70 (Save $10)
💰 Ad Only Options:
Full Page Ad – $100
Half Page Ad – $60
Quarter Page Ad – $40
📘 Yearbook Only: $40
👉 Click here for the order form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Akvlv5N0gIZpPPfxAoo16uZnlnx8cZar-mkZq3ecSM/edit?usp=sharing
🏈 The Peewee Football game scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled.
🚌 Bus Schedule Updates:
Wednesday afternoon: Bus #27 (Palmer) will be held for about 25 minutes.
Friday afternoon: Bus #29 (Williams) will be held for about 25 minutes.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we keep things running smoothly! 💛
The Barton Bears are back at home tonight hosting Drew Central! 🔥
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📺 Watch it Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrAisJn_zPk
🎀 Don’t miss our Mini Cheerleaders performing during the pep rally and halftime! 💫
Come out to Frank McClellan Field and cheer on our Bears! 💪
Join us as we take a stand against drugs with a fun dress-up theme each day! 💪
👕 Monday, Oct. 27: Wear Red Day ❤️
🧦 Tuesday, Oct. 28: Put a Sock on Drugs (Crazy Sock Day)
🏈 Wednesday, Oct. 29: Team Drug Free (Team/Jersey Day)
🕶 Thursday, Oct. 30: Block Out Drugs (Wear Sunglasses)
🎃 Friday, Oct. 31: Scare Away Drugs (Halloween Costume Day)
⚠️ Costume Guidelines:
NO masks, hats, or large headwear that block others’ view.
NO accessories such as swords, wands, wings, etc.
You must be able to sit down in your costume. Blow-up costumes must be deflated each class period.
NO full face coverings — face paint is allowed!
Let’s make it a fun, safe, and drug-free week at Barton! 💚🐻
Mrs. Palmer’s Bus 27 will be held for about 25 minutes on Friday afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🐻
Bus 31 – Mrs. House’s bus will be held for about 25 minutes tomorrow afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🐻
📚✨ Celebrate Grandparents Day at the Book Fair! ✨📚
Join us on 10/23/2025 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a morning filled with special moments with our beloved grandparents! Explore a world of books together and make lasting memories. Don’t miss out on this heartwarming event! 💖
#GrandparentsDay #BookFair #FamilyFun #BartonLibrary
Ms. House’s Bus 28 will be held for about 25 minutes on Wednesday afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🐻
Barton School District will dismiss at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21 for Parent/Teacher Conferences, which will be held from 2:30–6:30 PM.
✨ Family Night at the Book Fair will also take place from 2:30–6:30 PM — stop by to shop and support our school library!
We look forward to seeing our families! 💙💛
📚✨ Exciting news! The Scholastic Book Fair is on its way! SAVE THE DATE for October 20th - 24th and prepare to ignite your reader's imagination with a world of books. 🌟📖 Get ready to embark on an adventure of literary discovery together! Start exploring our wonderful selection at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool
Let's empower young minds through the magic of reading! 🎉 #scholasticbookfairs
Special Book Fair Days:
👨👩👧👧Family Night 10/21/2025 from 2:30-6:00.
👵👴Grandparents Day 10/23/2025 from 8:30-11:30
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! 💳 It’s quick and easy to set up — and friends and family can contribute funds too!
Our Book Fair Giving Program is also open to businesses, organizations, alumni, and the entire community. 🌟 Anyone can help support Barton students in need of books!
Start here 👉 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool7
#ScholasticBookFairs #BartonLibrary
Your Barton Bears are on the road tonight, traveling to McGehee to take on the Owls! 💥
📍 McGehee
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📺 Watch it Live: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s go, Bears! Bring that energy & play hard! 💪
Bus 27 – Mrs. Palmer’s bus will be held for about 30 minutes in the morning and afternoon.
Bus 29 – Mr. Williams’ bus will be held for about 30 minutes in the afternoon only.
📣✨ Mini Cheer Clinic ✨📣
Sign up by this Friday, 10/17/25!
Students in PreK – 6th grade are invited to join the fun.
🗓 Practice Dates:
Monday, October 20th
Wednesday, October 22nd
Thursday, October 23rd
⏰ 3:18 – 4:30 p.m.
👕 Each participant will receive a Mini Cheer Clinic shirt!
🎉 Performances:
Pep Rally on Friday, October 24th at 2:15 p.m.
Halftime of the Barton Bears football game that night!
💲 Cost: $25 per student
Sign up by Friday, 10/17/25
Download Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qyv3ahqD59RCw29hVJbiPDHk-yIGC5ns8ReqT0Ye6oY/edit?usp=sharing
Don’t miss this chance to cheer with the Bears and show your spirit! 🐻
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! 💳 It’s quick and easy to set up — and friends and family can contribute funds too!
Our Book Fair Giving Program is also open to businesses, organizations, alumni, and the entire community. 🌟 Anyone can help support Barton students in need of books!
Start here 👉 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool7
#ScholasticBookFairs #BartonLibrary
Bus 27 – Mrs. Palmer’s bus will be held for about 30 minutes on both the AM and PM routes.
Bus 29 – Mr. Williams’ bus will be held for about 30 minutes on Friday afternoon only.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🐻
Tune in to The Natural State Sports Network YouTube channel today to catch our Lady Bears and Bears Basketball teams in the spotlight!
🕦 Lady Bears – 11:30
🕧 Bears – 11:45
🎥 Watch it live at 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snMbHzGxiDA
Go Bears! 🐻
📚✨ Exciting news! The Scholastic Book Fair is on its way! SAVE THE DATE for October 20th - 24th and prepare to ignite your reader's imagination with a world of books. 🌟📖 Get ready to embark on an adventure of literary discovery together! Start exploring our wonderful selection at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bartonelementaryschool
Let's empower young minds through the magic of reading! 🎉 #scholasticbookfairs
Special Book Fair Days:
👨👩👧👧Family Night 10/21/2025 from 2:30-6:00.
👵👴Grandparents Day 10/23/2025 from 8:30-11:30
