We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! We’re excited to welcome our Bears back for a fun, festive, and busy month ahead. ❄️✨
📅 December Highlights:
🥫 Christmas Food Drive
🎅 Holiday Spirit Week
🏀 Lots of Bear & Lady Bear basketball! Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our teams!
📝 Semester Tests: Dec. 17–19
⏰ Early Dismissal at 1:30 PM: Dec. 18 & 19
🎁 Christmas Break: Dec. 20–Jan. 4
📚 Classes resume Jan. 5, 2026
Wishing everyone a joyful, spirited December at Barton! 💙🐻✨
Help us spread holiday cheer by supporting our local food pantries this season! Each day we’re collecting a specific item to help families in our community.
📅 Daily Donation Themes:
• 12/1: Canned Green Beans
• 12/2: Canned Corn
• 12/3: Mashed Potatoes or Stuffing Mix
• 12/4: Canned Tuna
• 12/5: Mac & Cheese
• 12/8: Box of Cereal
• 12/9: Vienna Sausage
• 12/10: Ramen Noodles
• 12/11: Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup
• 12/12: Canned Fruit or Applesauce
📥 Turn-In Instructions:
• High School Students: Bring items to your English teacher.
• Elementary Students: Bring items to your homeroom teacher.
Thank you for helping us support our community! Your generosity makes a big difference. ❤️🎁
The Lady Bears games originally scheduled for today, 11/24/25 has been postponed.
A new date will be announced later.
There will be no school November 24–28 as we observe Thanksgiving Break.
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and happy holiday!
School will resume on Monday, December 1.
The Barton Junior Class is ONLY $70 away from reaching our fundraising goal for prom! We’re so close — and your order could be the one that pushes us over the top!
Enjoy delicious popcorn, pretzels, and cotton candy while helping our juniors make prom unforgettable:
🛒 Online Sales Only – Shop through our exclusive City Pop Fundraising store
📦 Ships Directly to You – Orders ship immediately
📅 Ends Today: Friday, November 21
✨ 50% of each purchase goes straight to the Barton Junior Class
We’re just $70 short — let’s finish strong!
👉 Fundraiser Link: https://citypopfundraising.com/collections/citypop-snacks?_kx=5kBNA1q_VhXt3KVcc9ElMVJHDRjrxA6bMzz2neqNNPE.VALeQh&bg_ref=zS9ysA5kDB
Thank you for supporting our students! 🎉
Tonight the Barton Bears open their season as both the Bears and Lady Bears host Clarendon at home! 🐻🤍
⏰ Tip-off at 4:30 PM
Order of play: JG, JB, SG, SB
🎟️ $5 admission — gates open 30 minutes early
🚪 If you leave, you must pay to re-enter
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s fill the gym and support our Bears and Lady Bears! 🐻🔥
The Lady Bears host Blytheville at 5:00 PM on our home court! 💪🐻
🎟️ $5 admission — gates open 30 minutes early
🚪 If you leave, you must pay to re-enter
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
After the game, head to PCCUA in your Barton gear to watch the PCCUA Ridge Runners — students and staff get in FREE! 🐻🤍🩶
The Lady Bears are back on their home court tonight hosting Harrisburg! 💪🐻
⏰ Tip-off at 5:00 PM (Not 5:30)
🎟️ $5 admission — gates open 30 minutes early
🚪 If you leave, you must pay to re-enter
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s pack the gym and cheer loud for our Lady Bears! 🐻
🏈🔥 Game Day! 🔥🏈
The Barton Bears are headed to the 1st Round of the Playoffs! 💪🐻
📍 Charleston High School
305 Dale Dr, Charleston, AR 72933
⏰ TODAY, 11/14/25 – Kickoff at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets are $8 and must be purchased online through GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/5341144?schoolId=AAA
📊 View the full playoff bracket here: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/football/brackets/14012
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s hit the road, bring the energy, and show that Bear Pride! 🐻
🚌 Bus Delay Notice
Friday, November 14, 2025:
Bus 27 (Mrs. Palmer) will be held in the morning and afternoon for approximately 25 minutes.
Bus 29 (Mr. Williams) will be held in the afternoon only for approximately 30 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
🏀 Barton Night at PCCUA! 🏀
Tomorrow, 11/13/25, come cheer on the PCCUA Ridge Runners as they take on Mississippi Delta Community College! 🏀
⏰ Tip-off: 5:30 PM
📍 PCCUA Gym
🎟️ Students and staff get in FREE when you wear a Barton shirt!
Let’s pack the gym and represent the Bears with pride and support the PCCUA Ridge Runner! 🐻
The Barton Bears are headed to the 1st Round of the Playoffs! 💪🐻
📍 Charleston High School
305 Dale Dr, Charleston, AR 72933
⏰ Friday, 11/14/25 – Kickoff at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets are $8 and must be purchased online through GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/5341144?schoolId=AAA
📊 View the full playoff bracket here: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/football/brackets/14012
🎥 Watch it live at: https://www.youtube.com/@BartonBoosterClub/streams
Let’s hit the road, bring the energy, and show that Bear Pride! 🐻
Bearcub Peewee Basketball sign-ups are happening now!
Sign up by Friday, November 14th!
💵 $25 — Cash Only
📍 More information and sign-ups available at https://www.bartonsd.org/article/2520586
We can’t wait to see our future Bears on the court! 🐻🏀
Come out and cheer on our future Barton stars in their last game of the season!
🎓 6th Grade Recognition – ⏰ 5:30 PM
🏈 3rd & 4th Grade Game – ⏰ 6:00 PM
🏈 5th & 6th Grade Game – ⏰ 7:00 PM
Let’s fill the stands and show these young Bears some love and support! 💪🐻
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! 🏀
