Barton High School will host a drop-in night for VIRTUAL STUDENTS ONLY on Thursday, September 16th from 3:45 to 6:15 PM. VIRTUAL students/parents will be able to meet face-to-face with their teachers for a few minutes to ask any questions about google classroom or course content and pick up materials to take home for classes if needed.
Student/Parents must sign-up for a time slot to ensure time with their teachers.
Please go to the link below to view the available teachers and reserve a time slot. This opportunity is for virtual students only.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejjwkcV4zDxEO3BpWEQdfRTt6osJJIbGNcpeZLM7gNhbzTGw/viewform
Barton Bears will take on Des Arc Eagles tonight at 7:00 at Frank McClellan Field. Watch it live here https://livestream.com/accounts/14770907/2020bearseagles
Barton Jr. Bears will take on the Newport Grayhounds tonight at Frank McClellan Field at 6:00. Watch the game live here: https://livestream.com/accounts/14770907/events/9297481 Go Jr. Bears!!
Today's volleyball game against Central High has been canceled. Also, Thursday's volleyball game against Cedar Ridge has been canceled.
Barton School District has installed some mobile hotspots. The current locations and information are as follows: Barton Ticket Booth (Passcode: 01906314), Lakeview former elementary office (Passcode: 00338485), and Lexa City Building (formerly the fire department by the old Post Office) (Passcode: 00521619). All SSIDs (WIFI names) are "Moxee." More hotspots will be added later.
Barton Bears will take on Clarendon Lions tonight, 9/4/20. Kick off at 7:00. Clarendon will allow 500 fans. They are asking that visitors park and come in the South gate (behind the arena). Please abide by signs for masks and distancing. Hand sanitizer will be available at the gate. Concessions will be limited but will serve BBQ, BBQ Nachos, and Chicken Strips and fries. These will be in closed containers. Bleachers and standing areas are marked for distancing. All students under 7th grade must be accompanied by an adult. Watch the game live here: https://livestream.com/accounts/14770907/2020bearsvslions
Barton School District will have a Virtual Unfinished Learning Day on Monday, September 7th. Students will have work to be completed in Google Classroom for Monday.
Barton Jr. Bears will host the Clarendon Lions tonight. Kick off at 6:00. Watch it live here: https://livestream.com/accounts/14770907/events/9286972
Partners Bank Stadium at Frank McClellan Field will allow 400 fans to enter on game days during the pandemic. All children under 7th grade must be accompanied by an adult and the child must stay with the adult in the stands. Masks must be worn at all times except while eating. Social distancing by family groups is required. Do not sit where there is orange tape. Games will be live streamed and the link to watch will be announced on game day. Admission into the stadium is $5.00
Barton JR. Bears will host the Clarendon Lions this Thursday, September 3rd at 6:00! Go Bears!
Cheer practice for today has been canceled. Cheer tryout practice will for tomorrow at 3:15 is still on for now. Tryouts will be on Wednesday, September 2nd.
The football parent meeting schedule for this evening has been postponed until Monday at 6:00 in the Kirkland Facility. Also parents of 7th-12th grade students, please send $4.00 with your student to purchase a locker if you have not already done so.
Today has been a great 1st day back! We have outstanding parents! We appreciate all the understanding you have showed us. Some things are still being worked out so if you need any assistance please call your building office. High School is 870-572-7294 ext 6867. Elementary is 870-572-7294 ext 3984. Also, there will be a mandatory football meeting for parents of football players on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the Kirkland Facility.
BSD only has 1 hotspot location at this time. It is located at the ticket booth at the football field. The wifi name is Barton Admin and the password is Bears123. We are still waiting on the other devices from the Department of ED to set up in other locations. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Barton School District wants to welcome everyone to another great school year starting tomorrow, August 24th. Please temperature check your child before coming to school. Anything above 100.4, please stay at home. Mask are required for 5th through 12th grade and strongly recommended for those under 5th grade. Remind your students to socially distance when feasible and wash their hands often. Also, remember to charge your Chromebook and bring your Chromebook and charger to school every day. Virtual students, be sure to log in to your Google Classroom to get your assignments. We hope everyone enjoyed their long break and can’t wait to start another year! Stay safe and healthy!
Virtual Open House has started! Kindergarten, 7th graders, and new to the district students are invited on campus tomorrow, 8/20/20 from 12:00 to 6:00. Follow the link below for driveway information, high school schedule information, buying lockers, and seeing whose homeroom your elementary student has!! 1st day of school is Monday, August 24th!! https://www.bartonsd.org/o/barton-lexa-school-district/page/virtual-open-house--23
Virtual Open House information is not posted yet. We will send a text with the direct link to the Virtual Open House page and post on social media when the information is published. Stay tuned...
Barton Bear Booster Club will meet today, 8/17/20, at 6:30 at Frank McClellan Field. Social distance and mask are required.
Today is the last day to decide on your instructional option! Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmbx_1iWTdVPBP-JCFDbcIAH93K5qr4u6yBAuLUCaH3f5aKA/viewform
Today is the last day to pick up chromebooks. 7:00 to 1:00 and 5:00 to 7:00. All devices are ready. Tomorrow is the last day to make your instructional option selection. Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmbx_1iWTdVPBP-JCFDbcIAH93K5qr4u6yBAuLUCaH3f5aKA/viewform
Chromebook distribution scheduled for tomorrow, August 4th, has to be postponed due to construction. 7th-9th graders that were scheduled for tomorrow can come on Wednesday or Thursday from 7:00 to 1:00 or 5:00 to 7:00. We apologize for inconvenience.