
Students riding Bus 27 (Palmer) will be held for about 20 minutes today, 9/2/25.
Thank you! 🐻

The wait is over — yearbooks have arrived! 🎉
✨ Pre-Orders: If you pre-ordered, your yearbook should have been sent home with your student on Friday.
✨ Graduates (May 2025): Seniors who already ordered may pick up their yearbook in the Administration Building.
✨ Special Deal for Seniors (May 2025): If you did not pre-order, you can still get your senior yearbook for just $40 (Cash Only)!
✨ Extras Available: Didn’t order ahead and not a senior? We have extras for sale for $50 each (Cash Only).
📍 Stop by the Administration Building and see Mrs. Stacy to get your yearbook today! Extras are limited — first come, first served!


We’ve got a busy month ahead — here are a few highlights you don’t want to miss:
🚨 NO SCHOOL – Monday, September 1st (Labor Day)
🏐 Peewee Volleyball – Sign-ups have been extended! Don’t miss your chance. Practices begin this week!
🥞 Breakfast with Grandparents – RSVP by Tuesday, September 2nd at --- (Event: Friday, September 5th at 7:30 AM, Kirkland Facility, K–6)
📌 Check out the full September Calendar of Events below and save it so you’re in the know all month long!


The wait is over — the 2025 football season kicks off TONIGHT!
Your Barton Bears are hitting the road to face the Earle Bulldogs for the season opener. Let’s start the year strong! 💪🐻
📍 Earle High School
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📺 Watch it LIVE at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Pack the stands in Earle or tune in online to cheer on the Bears as they fight for that first WIN of the season. Let’s make some noise and show what Bear Pride is all about! 💛🐾

Your Lady Bears are back on the court TODAY! 💪🐻
📍 Partners Bank Gymnasium
⏰ First Serve: 4:30 PM
Teams playing: JHB • JHA • SHB • SHA
👉 Gates open 30 minutes before first serve
📺 We’re trying out LIVE streaming for volleyball for the first time — tune in at https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams and cheer on the Lady Bears from anywhere!
Come pack the stands and bring the energy! 🐾

Parents/Guardians — if you haven’t filled out your student’s Information Form for the 2025–2026 school year, there’s still time!
✅ Completing the form ensures we have the most accurate contact info, emergency contacts, and permissions on file.
👉 If you haven’t submitted it yet, please take a few minutes to do so today at https://forms.gle/BhKJvgrG6CFkcqaK6
Your cooperation helps us keep every student safe, informed, and connected. Thank you for partnering with us for a great year at Barton! 💛🐻

Here’s another look at our 2025 Football Schedule — please note the updates for Junior High:
❌ The Jr. High game vs. Marianna has been CANCELED.
✅ A new Jr. High game has been ADDED vs. Stuttgart on Monday, September 15th.
✔️ No changes to the Senior High schedule.
📌 Save this schedule and help spread the word so everyone has the updated info!
🔗 Stay up to date with all athletic information at https://www.bartonsd.org/o/barton-school-district/page/athletics


Bus 31 (Mrs. House) will be 20 minutes late in the afternoon only.
Thanks for your understanding!

There will be NO Peewee Cheer Practice today (Tuesday, 8/26/25).
👉 All cheerleaders should go home their normal way of transportation.

Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will be 20 minutes late in the afternoon only.
Please plan accordingly.

Bus 29 (T. Williams) will be 20 minutes late in the morning and afternoon.
Thank you for your patience!

🚌 Bus Schedule Update 🚌
Please note the following delays next week:
Monday, Aug. 25 – Bus 29 (T. Williams) will be 20 minutes late in the morning and afternoon.
Tuesday, Aug. 26 – Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will be 20 minutes late in the afternoon only.
Wednesday, Aug. 27 – Bus 31 (Mrs. House) will be 20 minutes late in the afternoon only.
Thursday, Aug. 28 & Friday, Aug. 29 – Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will be 20 minutes late in the morning and afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Due to extreme heat, Meet the Bears has been rescheduled.
📅 New Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Partners Bank Stadium at Frank McClellan Field
🎟 Admission – bring one of the following:
Case of bottled water
4 bath towels (white, maroon, or black)
Box of granola bars, protein bars, or Crustables
Gatorade powder
We look forward to celebrating all of our Fall sports then! Stay cool, Bears! 🐻


📅 Thursday, August 14
⏰ 2:00–6:00 PM
📝 Student Information Form: Please fill out ASAP so we can update our records! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVp1V01BgjezfxmbvncmTanPEzYVRKvi4TKJTYNsE_cR6pvA/viewform
Fees & Forms:
🔒 High School Locker: $4.00
🚗 Parking Pass: $5.00 (must have valid driver’s license & proof of insurance)
💻 Chromebook Care: $30 for the first student, $20 for each additional student in the household
📚 Past Yearbooks (2023 and before)– $25 each OR Buy 2, Get 1 Free!
💵 All transactions are cash only – exact change is preferred.
📍 Get all the details here: https://www.bartonsd.org/page/new-school-year
📣Peewee Cheer – Spots still available! Sign up during Open House in the Kirkland Facility.
🏈Peewee Football- Pad Pick Up this Friday! Pay dues ASAP. You can pay at Open House in the Kirkland Facility.
🏐Peewee Volleyball- Sign up during Open House in the Kirkland Facility.
Let’s start the year off right — see you TOMORROW! 🤩🐻


Senior year happens once—make it unforgettable! Preorder your student’s yearbook + senior ad and save.
📅 Wed, Aug 13 – Admin Bldg (8–3)
📅 Thu, Aug 14 – Kirkland Facility during Open House (2–6)
📄 Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Akvlv5N0gIZpPPfxAoo16uZnlnx8cZar-mkZq3ecSM/edit?usp=sharing
📌 This is for senior recognition ads, not business ads.


For those who have already signed up — if you have not yet paid your Peewee Football fee, please do so ASAP.
📅 Pad Pick-Up: Friday, August 15
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Indoor Facility
Let’s get ready for a great season, Bears!

🗓️ Schedule Pick-Up – 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
📌 Monday, Aug. 11 – 7th & 8th Grade
📌 Tuesday, Aug. 12 – 9th & 10th Grade
📌 Wednesday, Aug. 13 – 11th & 12th Grade
🗓️ Open House – Thursday, Aug. 14 | 2:00–6:00 PM
🎒 Backpacks & school supplies will be provided!
We can’t wait to see our Bears and get ready for a great school year! 🐻📚

Available for 4th–6th grade students only!
📅 Sign up by August 22
💵 $30.00 – Cash only, exact change required
📍 Turn in payment to the Elementary Office
📣 Only 15 spots available – first come, first serve!
Payment is required to claim a spot.
This is a full squad that will practice regularly and cheer at home and away Peewee football games.
Parents must provide transportation for away games.
📝 Download and print the form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2kj3Bs4ndr_XBcYDyYaFm9UZPzahIil9ce562KTjWs/edit?usp=sharing

Missed the first round? Don’t worry!
Make-up physicals will be held on:
📅 Monday, August 11
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Barton Cafeteria
All student-athletes who still need a physical must attend!

🚨🎉 BARTON BEARS, HERE COMES AUGUST! 🎉🚨
We’re kicking off the 2025–2026 school year and we’re coming in HOT! 🔥🐻
🗓️ OPEN HOUSE – Thursday, August 14 | 2:00–6:00 PM
📚 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – Monday, August 18
Let’s start the year strong and show up ready to shine!
✅ IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to fill out the 2025–2026 Student Information Form — only once per student! Knock it out before Open House to save time! https://www.bartonsd.org/page/new-school-year
💻 Chromebook Care Info:
💰 $30 for the first student, $20 for each additional student
🛑 Cash Only!
📍 If you come any day other than Open House, please stop by the Admin Office to pay.
📍 During Open House, Chromebook Care payments will be collected in the cafeteria lobby.
Sports Pic Day Info:
🏐 Sr. Volleyball – 8:30 AM
🎀 Sr. Cheer – 9:00 AM
🏐 Jr. Volleyball – 9:30 AM
🎀 Jr. Cheer – 10:00 AM
🏈 Sr. Football – 10:30 AM
🏈 Jr. Football – 11:00 AM
🎺 Band – 11:30 AM
📦 Picture packets are available from your coach, or you can order online at mylifetouch.com
🔍 Picture Day ID: EVTVZHSCF
📸 Check out the August calendar below for everything coming up!
