ATLAS Interim testing for 3rd–10th grade begins Monday, November 10 – Thursday, November 13, 2025.
💤 Make sure your student gets plenty of rest each night and 💻 brings their Chromebook fully charged each morning!
Do your best and show what you know, Bears! 🐻💪
🏀💪 It’s Game Day for the Lady Bears!
The Lady Bears tip off basketball season today with a Jamboree at 📍Barton!
🕚 Junior Girls play at 11:00 AM
⏰ Senior Girls hit the court at 12:30 PM
🎟️ Gates open 30 minutes before tip-off
💵 Admission: $5.00
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s pack the gym or tune in online to cheer on our Lady Bears as they start the season strong! 🐻🔥
The Barton Bears are ready to battle Rison tonight on Frank McClellan Field at our last home game of the season!
🎓 Senior Night starts at ⏰ 6:30 PM — come out and celebrate our incredible seniors!
Kickoff follows at 7:00 PM! 💪🐻
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s pack the stands, get loud, and finish strong on our home field! 💪
🍊 SkillsUSA Fresh Country Sale! 🥩
SkillsUSA members are selling Fresh Country fruit and meat — just in time for the holidays! 🍎🎄
🗓️ Last day to order: Monday, November 10, 2025
🛍️ Place your order here 👉 https://shop.freshcountry.com/landing
Select Barton-Lexa SkillsUSA as the organization, then choose the student you’d like to support from the drop-down list.
If you don’t know a student, please select Mr. Michael Funk to support the group as a whole.
📝 Or place your order directly with any SkillsUSA student using a paper form!
📦 Orders will be available for pickup in December, and you’ll receive a call when your order arrives.
Support our SkillsUSA students while stocking up on delicious holiday favorites! ❤️💪
Monday, 11/3/25: Bus 31 (Ms. House) will be held for approximately 25 minutes in the afternoon only.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! 💛
It’s that time again for Barton Bearcub Basketball!
📅 Sign up by November 14, 2025
💲 $25 per child (cash only)
👦👧 Open to all Pre-K–6th grade students in Barton School District
Games begin the week of December 8, with an end-of-season tournament and trophies!
📄 Download the sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z3jmAEhX0IWuwzgbY8rPLMgv5DKLfkrA3r5IEhGzUks/edit?usp=sharing
Questions? Contact Coach Koerdt (870-941-6570) or Coach Williams (870-317-1493) — text preferred.
Let’s get ready for another great season of Bearcub Basketball! 🏀
Crisp air, cozy vibes, and plenty of exciting things happening around Barton! 🐻
⏰ Remember to “fall back” tonight!
Set your clocks back one hour before bed so you’re on time for everything this week.
📅 November Highlights:
🏈 Football Senior Night – Friday, Nov. 7
🏀 Basketball Season Begins!
- Lady Bears open at home on Saturday, Nov. 8
- Barton Bears (Boys) open on the road Saturday, Nov. 22
📅 Basketball Schedule here 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wal9OqGU73UrvQM4gQvAEyABNNsBdfNJfd-uYYBnQLI/edit?usp=sharing
🐾 Bearcub Peewee Basketball Sign-Ups – Now Through Nov. 14
🧠 ATLAS Interim Tests (3rd–High School) – Nov. 10–13
🎉 Prom Fundraiser Ends Nov. 21 – Support our junior class here 👉https://citypopfundraising.com/collections/citypop-snacks?_kx=5kBNA1q_VhXt3KVcc9ElMVJHDRjrxA6bMzz2neqNNPE.VALeQh&bg_ref=zS9ysA5kDB
🦃 No School November 24–28 – Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!
Let’s make it a great month, Bears! 💙
The Barton Bears are on the road to Lake Village tonight!
⏰Kickoff at 7:00 PM!
Let’s bring the tricks, treats, and touchdowns! 🍬🏈
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTcTtoCVQh0
🎃 Happy Halloween & Go Bears! 🐻
Bus #29 (Williams) will run about 25 minutes late Friday afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
💛 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! 💙💛