Barton Community College

10/09/2026

🔴 Will that yoga ball hit him? 👀

Well, he's waiting for YOU to come see what Barton Theatre has in store! 🎭🐾

Catch Barton Theatre's production of “Circle Mirror Transformation” Oct. 15-17 in the Fine Arts Auditorium! Experience this unique production with intimate, on-stage seating that puts you right in the middle of the action!

🎟️ Tickets are $10 at the door.
👉 shows.bartonccc.edu

10/09/2026

👏🔧 Congratulations to Barton Plumbing Instructor Jeff Meyer on being recognized as a 2026 Western Region Skilled Trades Instructor Honoree!

We’re proud to have instructors like Jeff preparing the next generation of skilled trades professionals and making a difference for students every day.

Congratulations, Jeff! 💙🐾

Full story: https://bartonccc.edu/news/agc-jeff-meyer-award-26

10/06/2026

Congrats, Kya! 🐾 👏

Kya is also gaining valuable experience right here at Barton through an internship with our Human Resources department this semester 🙌!

Congratulations to Kya Behr, our Great Bend High School Student of the Week!

Kya has grown into a tremendous leader this year. She consistently leads by example, showing kindness, politeness, and respect toward others while making a positive impact here at GBHS. Kya is also a fierce competitor who brings determination, effort, and a strong desire to succeed to everything she does. Keep leading, Kya! We are proud of you!

📣Shout-out to our Student of the Week Sponsors: 93.5 Thunder & Barton Community College!

10/02/2026

🎭👀 A sneak peek behind the scenes!

The cast of “Circle Mirror Transformation” has been hard at work rehearsing as they get ready to bring Barton Theatre’s fall production to life Oct. 15-17.

With on-stage black-box-style seating and a cast of just five actors, audiences will be right in the middle of this funny, intimate, and deeply human story.

📸 Check out a few moments from dress rehearsal! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6zAm
🎟️ General admission tickets are $10 at the door or online at shows.bartonccc.edu.
💻 Full story: https://bartonccc.edu/news/circle-mirror-transformation-barton-theatre-26

10/01/2026

🎓 Never filed a FAFSA before? Don’t worry. We’ve got you!

Here’s the whole process, step by step:

STEP 1: Create your FSA IDs 🔑
Head to StudentAid.gov and create an FSA ID for the student and one for the parent.

STEP 2: Start the 2027–28 FAFSA 💻
Once your FSA IDs are ready, open the 2027–28 FAFSA form and get started.

STEP 3: Let the IRS do some of the work 🙌
Give consent for your 2025 federal tax information to be transferred directly from the IRS. Less digging for paperwork!

STEP 4: Add your schools 🏫
First stop: Barton Community College! 💙 Add Barton using our school code 004608

STEP 5: Sign + submit! 🎉
Double check your information, add the required signatures and hit SUBMIT!

✨ That’s it! Five steps and you’re officially on your way to finding out what financial aid may be available to help pay for college.

FAFSA doesn’t have to be scary. Start early, take it one step at a time, and ask for help if you need it! For more information👉https://bartonccc.edu/financialaid/fafsa2728

We're here to help. The Financial Aid Office is here to support you and your family by making this a seamless process! What is the FAFSA? Students can apply for Federal financial aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no charge to have an application processed...

09/30/2026

💙🐾 We love seeing our Cougars connecting with students in our community! Thanks to Park Elementary School for having us! 🌎

09/30/2026

📚 We had some WILD visitors at the Barton Library on Monday! 🐾

A huge thank you to the Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo for stopping by and bringing a little bit of the zoo to The Hill! We appreciate them taking the time to visit and share this fun experience with our students and campus community. 💙🙌

📸 Check out photos from the visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6kNi

09/29/2026

🎳🎃 Now THIS is right up their alley! 🐾

The Barton Community College Bowling teams traded the lanes for the pumpkin patch this weekend, volunteering at the Kans for Kids Fall Fun Festival at Kasselman Farm in Claflin!

This family-friendly fall tradition was packed with games, a petting zoo, horseback rides, crafts, face painting, pumpkins, and plenty of fun. Of course, our Cougars may have had a slight advantage at one activity... PUMPKIN BOWLING! 🎃🎳😂

We love seeing our student-athletes out in the communities we serve, giving their time and having a little fun along the way.

Way to represent Barton, Cougars! 💙🐾

09/28/2026

🌻 Kansas Apply Free Days are Oct. 5-9, and while applying to Barton is ALWAYS free, we’re not about to miss out on the fun! 🎉🐾

If college is in your future, this is a great time to get that application checked off your list, so mark your calendar! 🗓️ 💙

👉 Start your Barton application: bartonccc.edu/apply

🔗 Learn more: https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/apply-free-days

09/28/2026

Congrats, Aileen! 🐾 👏

Congratulations to Aileen Escobedo, our Great Bend High School Student of the Week!

Aileen stands out every single day because of her kindness and truly caring heart. She goes out of her way to welcome everyone around her, consistently lifting up her classmates and bringing bright, positive energy to GBHS. Thank you, Aileen, for making our school a better place just by being you! We are proud of you!

📣Shout-out to our Student of the Week Sponsors: 93.5 Thunder & Barton Community College!