Will you join us?
Barton opened its doors in 1969 and we're celebrating the 50-year Anniversary for the entire school year. It's our way of saying thanks to our community for their support for the past 50 years and beyond. Check back often for more details on all the great events happening this year!
50 Years of Partnerships
March 10, 2020, Shafer Art Gallery
Barton’s most enduring partners will be invited to a reception to celebrate 50 years of maintaining hundreds of partnerships and relationships with business, industry and public organizations, which enhance Barton’s services. The events of the evening are as follows:
4 p.m. - Study Session Recognizing Partners
5 p.m. - Break and relocating to Shafer Gallery
5:15 p.m. - Dinner
5:45 p.m. - Presentations
50th Commencement Ceremony
May 8, 2020 in the Kirkman Gym
The 50th graduating class of Barton Community College will hear from some of the very first graduates from the class of 1971. Barton is also attempting to secure a high profile keynote speaker for the event: an invitation has been extended to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.
Past Events!
Barton’s 50th Birthday Party: Open House Fall Fest
September 28, 2019 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Barton County Campus
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Family-Oriented Fall-Fest Activities | Food Trucks | Come-and-Go Format | Giveaways & T-Shirts | Publications Highlighting Barton’s History | Presentations | Fine Arts Performance
Hilltop Singers Reunion
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of music making with our alumni, past and present directors, and current arts faculty ending with Fine Arts Concert including the Hilltop Singers featuring the Hilltop Singer Alumni Choir! See the Reunion Schedule of Events or fill out the Registration Form! We want to stay in touch so please fill out the form even if you're unable to attend.
First Graduating Class Reception
December 6, 2019, Shafer Art Gallery
The first graduating class, along with all current and past employees will be invited to a reception to celebrate Barton’s first years and our first 50 years of educating central Kansas.
Hey class of 1971 and all Barton employees, past and present, RSVP before November 22 for our First Class Reception set for 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Shafer Art Gallery!