Welcome Back!
The 2022-2023 school year kicks off NEXT MONDAY!! If you missed the ESD Back to School Guide in the August Newsletter, here are a few reminders!
Back-to-School Checklist
Don’t miss a thing as you prepare for the new school year by following the El Dorado School District Back-to-School checklist! Download the checklist here.
- Attend important back-to-school events (see Important Dates below!)
- Review supply lists and purchase any supplies needed for the new school year (see the Supply List section below). Remember, supplies are FREE for grades K-4, while some supplies are provided for grades 5-12.
First Day of School
August 22, 2022: First Day for Students
Important Dates
August 17, 2022:
- BJHS 8th Grade Orientation
- Last Name A-M, 10:30am
- Last Name N-Z, 1pm
- Elementary Orientation, 12-6pm
August 18, 2022:
- WMS Orientation, 12-6PM
August 22, 2022:
First Day of School
Find the full ESD Calendar here.
Arrival and Dismissal Times
School arrival and dismissal times for the 2022-23 school year are:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:55 am - 3:25 pm
- Wednesday: 7:55 am - 1:30 pm
Students can be dropped off beginning at 7:30am. Parents should stay in the vehicle during drop-off and pick-up. Please be patient with school employees as they work to get students in and out of vehicles.
Bus Routes
Visit the Transportation page on the school website to see the 2022-23 bus routes and bus information. Although bus route information is available now, it may change over the next few weeks. Check back often to view your student’s bus route.
School Meals
Breakfast and lunch are provided for all students K-12 free of charge.
There will be no outside lunches brought into the building after school starts. Students who bring their lunch to school will be able to bring their lunch with them.
Supply List
School supplies will be provided free to students in grades K-4. The supplies will be given to teachers to distribute to students as they are needed in the classroom.
WMS and BJHS will provide school supplies for students, as well. Students need to bring a backpack, 4 boxes of Kleenex, and 4 bottles of hand sanitizer.
EHS will provide students with a Chromebook, a three-ring binder, a spiral notebook, and pens. Teachers will pass out class materials lists during orientation or the first week of school. Supply lists are based on the needs of the individual class.
*Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to refill as needed.
Immunizations
All students must be up-to-date with their immunizations in order to start school on August 22, 2022. If your child is exempt from immunizations, a completed Immunization Exempt Form is required every year from the Arkansas Medical Director. The school nurse must have an up-to-date immunization record or exempt form for every student. Please take the time to read the immunization requirements and follow the proper steps to make sure your child is able to attend school this fall.
Visitors
Parents will not be able to enter school buildings, including on the first day of school. There will be no outside visitors allowed in schools, including lunch, at this time.
If you are interested in volunteering within the El Dorado School District, please make plans to attend one of the following Volunteer Training Workshops:
- Friday, August 26th from 1pm - 2:30pm at Central Office
- Tuesday, August 30th from 6pm - 7:30pm at the TAC House
- Friday, January 6th, from 1pm - 2:30pm at Central Office
*Anyone who plans on volunteering in ESD schools, including activities such as assisting in an instructional program, volunteering in the office, working with students, or acting as a chaperone on a trip must attend one of the annual training workshops before participating in volunteer activities.