Attention Parents of Incoming Kindergarteners for the 2026-27 School Year--Save the date for Kindergarten Testing!
Please select your child's school to sign up for a testing time slot:
Yocum: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4DA5A72DA7F58-64504948-yocum
Northwest: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BADA92AA1F5CF8-64462966-northwest
Hugh Goodwin: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFAC2AA3FEC61-50124111-kindergarten
If you haven't received your child's school placement yet, please check the email address that you used to enroll. We're excited to welcome your little ones to ESD!
Looking for a flexible and rewarding way to make a difference in education? ESS is hosting a Substitute Teacher Hiring & Training Event on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m.–noon at 200 W. Oak St. in El Dorado. No experience is required, and flexible scheduling is available! Apply at ESS.com or scan the QR code on the flyer to get started.
What You Need to Know:
KINDERGARTEN: If your child is 5 years old on or before August 1, 2026, register online now!
NEW K-12 STUDENTS: Register your students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year online.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/enroll-my-student
El Dorado School District will dispose of special education records from the 2018–2019 school year on July 6, 2026. Records may be picked up June 1–30, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Special Education Office. Please see the notice for full details.
UPDATE: The Summer AR Lab will be open today from 1–3 p.m. at Retta Brown Elementary!
All K–4 students are welcome to stop by, read, and work toward their summer reading goals. Don’t forget to check out books from Barton Library before attending!
A former camper himself, Jorden went on to earn degrees from the University of Arkansas and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine at Touro University. He encouraged students by sharing how his experiences in the El Dorado School District helped shape his path to becoming a doctor. 💜
Summer AR Lab Starts Tomorrow!
The first Summer AR Lab sessions for all K-4 students begin tomorrow at Retta Brown Elementary!
Sessions will be held from 1-3 p.m. on the following dates:
June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 25
https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/school-board
Don’t Let Your Brain Turn to Mush!
Yocum Elementary is encouraging students to keep reading this summer! Barton Library will host Papa Bear Presents: Summer Read-Alouds on Wednesday, June 10, at 10 a.m.
Students and families are invited to enjoy a fun read-aloud featuring Diary of a Worm and The Big Cheese.
ESD will host Summer AR Lab sessions for all K-4 students on June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 25 from 1-3 p.m. at Retta Brown Elementary. Students should check out books from Barton Library before attending each AR Lab session. Barton Library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 1-5 p.m.
El Dorado School District will dispose of special education records from the 2018–2019 school year on July 6, 2026. Records may be picked up June 1–30, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Special Education Office. Please see the notice for full details.
📚 NEW student registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open now!
Families can enroll today by visiting eldoradopublicschools.org or calling 870-864-5006 for more information.
BIG NEWS, WILDCATS! Next year’s EHS Musical, Oliver!, is open to students across the entire El Dorado School District! Students in grades 2–12 will have the opportunity to audition and be part of this exciting production.
Keep your eyes peeled for more information coming this fall!
The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony is TONIGHT! 💜🖤
If you can’t attend in person, you can still watch the live stream on our YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/live/ZwIuBgDzmJE?feature=share
Students entering grades 1st–6th are invited to join us for Wildcat Football Kids’ Camp on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Campers will enjoy drills, competition activities, 7-on-7 games, and plenty of Wildcat fun!
📅 June 8–9, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:30 p.m.
📍 El Dorado High School
2000 Wildcat Drive, El Dorado, AR 71730
Pre-register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeYDm2DIohdzypL3xFKVvUjRS2YngJtsucZtIHzSYK6d3Avw/viewform
Check out a few sneak peek photos from Radium Girls dress rehearsal! Our cast and crew are so excited for opening night tonight, and we can’t wait to see you there!
📅 May 14 & 15 — 7 p.m.
📅 May 16 — 2 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets will be available at the door:
Students: $5
Adults: $10
Concessions will also be sold.
Photos taken during dress rehearsal by student photographer E’Reannia Thurman.
🏆Girls Team State Runner-Up: LadyCat Track & Field
🏆 Girls 4x200 State Champions: Christian Dade, Malayshia Bullock, Serenity Caver, and Amariana Harper
🥈 Girls 4x100 State Runner-Up: Keona Candley, Serenity Caver, Zayla Rusk, and Amariana Harper
🥈 Makhiya Tillis — Girls Shot Put
🥉 Ced’Dre Daniels — 110 Meter Hurdles
🥉 Alexis Willis — Girls High Jump
🏆 Jervalen Junior — Boys Shot Put State Champion, 53’3”
We are so proud of our Wildcats! 👏🐾
At ESD, students have opportunities to challenge themselves, get ahead, and prepare for college and beyond. Through our Acceleration Pathways, students can begin advanced coursework as early as elementary school, earn high school credits by 8th grade, access AP and concurrent credit courses, and work toward college-ready preparation before graduation.
With options like Early, Traditional, and Merit Pathways, ESD is committed to helping students find the right academic path for their future. Supported by the El Dorado Promise Scholarship, these pathways reflect our community’s commitment to helping students succeed and making college more accessible for families.
Learn more at eldoradopublicschools.org/page/acceleration-opportunities
We are so proud to celebrate resident teacher Emma Brumley for receiving the Outstanding Student Award from Southern Arkansas University!
Emma is currently a student at SAU and will join the Northwest Elementary team next school year.
Congratulations, Emma!
