Friday night lights are back! 🏈💜

Even though school is out for Labor Day Break, we’ll be at Memorial Stadium tonight for our first HOME game of the season!

25 minutes ago, El Dorado School District
Game Day graphic for El Dorado High School football featuring a black-and-white photo of Wildcats players lined up on the field. Text reads: “Game Day — EHS vs Camden, September 4, Memorial Stadium, 7 PM.”

Enjoy the long weekend, Wildcats! 💜

We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, September 8! 📚✏️

about 14 hours ago, El Dorado School District
Graphic announcing “No School – Labor Day Break” from September 4th–7th. The design features large purple and black text on a light gray background, with silhouettes of construction workers and equipment along the bottom and the El Dorado School District logo near the center.

As we prepare to cheer on our Wildcats at Memorial Stadium, we would like to remind families, students, staff, and community members of the guidelines in place to help ensure a safe, organized, and enjoyable game-day experience.

Beginning with our next home varsity football game, new procedures will be in place for students accessing the area beneath the home bleachers, including the concession stand, restrooms, and snow cone stand.

• Students in grades K–6 must be accompanied by an adult when going underneath the bleachers.

• Students in grades 7–12 may access the area without an adult, but only five students will be permitted down each ramp at one time.

• When a student returns to the bleachers, another student may then enter the area.

This area is intended for accessing concessions, restrooms, and other services and is not designated as a student gathering or hangout area. These procedures will help prevent overcrowding, keep walkways clear, and allow staff to effectively monitor the area.

Please review all Memorial Stadium guidelines regarding admission, student attendance, re-entry, the Clear Bag Policy, outside food and drinks, and other event expectations before attending.

🔗 View the complete Memorial Stadium Game-Day Guidelines here: www.eldoradopublicschools.org/article/3109539


about 20 hours ago, El Dorado School District
el dorado school district logo with text memorial stadium rules

Heather Craig & Allison Applegate recently attended the Champions in the Classroom Conference with Special Olympics Arkansas! 💜

The conference provided opportunities to learn, connect, and bring back new ideas for creating more inclusive school environments where every student feels welcomed, valued, and supported. We’re proud to have educators who continue finding new ways to champion ALL students!

3 days ago, El Dorado School District
Two El Dorado School District educators in matching purple shirts smile together in front of a Special Olympics Arkansas Unified Champion Schools “Champions Together” banner at the Champions in the Classroom Conference.
Two El Dorado School District educators wearing matching purple shirts pose on either side of a Special Olympics Arkansas Unified Champion Schools banner that reads “Champions Together.”
It’s Game Day, Wildcats! 💜 🏈

Best of luck to our football team and coaching staff as they kick off the season tonight at Magnolia!
7 days ago, El Dorado School District
2026 El Dorado High School Wildcats football team, coaches, and support staff posing together on the gym bleachers. Players wear purple and white uniforms, with coaches standing behind them. “2026 El Dorado High School Wildcats” appears above the group, and “El Dorado” is visible on the gym floor.
El Dorado High School Wildcats football coaching staff posing together in the gym, wearing matching purple Wildcats polo shirts. Two football helmets and a football are placed on the floor in front of the group.
ESD will be closed September 4–7 for Labor Day Break!
9 days ago, El Dorado School District
Graphic announcing “No School – Labor Day Break” from September 4th–7th. The design features large purple and black text on a light gray background, with silhouettes of construction workers and equipment along the bottom and the El Dorado School District logo near the center.
We had an incredible turnout at our first two Volunteer Training sessions of the school year, with 333 adults in attendance! 🎉Thank you to everyone who joined us and is ready to support our students and schools.

If you weren’t able to attend one of the first two sessions, we’ll offer one more Volunteer Training opportunity on January 22, 2027, at 1 pm at the South Arkansas Arts Center.
14 days ago, El Dorado School District
Purple and white thank-you graphic with hand-drawn hearts. Text reads, “Thank You! 333 adults attended our first two Volunteer Training sessions — our largest turnout yet!”
WMS' annual Instrument Rental Night is Monday, August 24, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in the WMS Cafeteria!

Arkansas School Band Service will be on-site to help students and families with instrument rentals.
14 days ago, El Dorado School District
Washington Middle School Knights Band Instrument Rental Night flyer. The event is Monday, August 24, 2026, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in the WMS Cafeteria. Instrument rentals are provided by Arkansas School Band Service. Parents and students are welcome. Questions may be directed to WMS Band Director Melissa Greer at Melissa.Greer@esd-15.org.
EHS Biotechnology students are starting the school year by getting acquainted with the tools they’ll use throughout the year!

During this hands-on activity, students practiced using pipettes and other lab equipment with tubes filled with water and food coloring. The colorful setup gave them a low-stakes way to learn proper techniques, build confidence, and prepare for more advanced labs later this year.
15 days ago, El Dorado School District
high school students use pipettes and colorful test tubes during a hands-on science lab activity in a classroom.
high school students use pipettes and colorful test tubes during a hands-on science lab activity in a classroom.
high school students use pipettes and colorful test tubes during a hands-on science lab activity in a classroom.
high school students use pipettes and colorful test tubes during a hands-on science lab activity in a classroom.
high school students use pipettes and colorful test tubes during a hands-on science lab activity in a classroom.
high school students use pipettes and colorful test tubes during a hands-on science lab activity in a classroom.
high school students use pipettes and colorful test tubes during a hands-on science lab activity in a classroom.
Show your Wildcat pride while supporting Wildcats Unified and the EHS DECA Club!

Words of a Wildcat T-shirts and sweatshirts are available in purple or gray, in both youth and adult sizes.

🗓️ Order Deadline: September 3 at 3:30 p.m.

Click the link below to submit your order form:
https://forms.gle/SiD33MUgAty5vUae9
16 days ago, El Dorado School District
“Words of a Wildcat” T-shirts are shown side by side, one gray and one purple. Both feature a white Wildcat-themed word design across the front.

BJH 8th grader Jai Durvasula was recognized at the Arkansas State Board of Education meeting for earning 1st place in the 2026 Arkansas Civics Bee State Finals!

Jai’s accomplishment was highlighted before the State Board as part of the State Board's recognition of Arkansas’ top Civics Bee finalists. Next up, Jai will represent Arkansas at the National Civics Bee competition on October 13–14!

We are proud to see Jai’s achievement recognized at the state level and look forward to cheering him on as he heads to the national competition!

17 days ago, El Dorado School District
A Barton Junior High School student stands with Arkansas education officials and fellow Civics Bee participants during recognition at the Arkansas State Board of Education meeting. The group poses together in the board room in front of the U.S. and Arkansas flags.

Due to extreme heat, the football scrimmage scheduled for tomorrow has been moved from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gates will open at 7:30 p.m.

The safety of our student-athletes is our top priority. Conditions will continue to be monitored throughout the day. If temperatures and wet-bulb readings have not reached safe levels by 8 p.m., the start time will be adjusted accordingly. Any additional changes will be communicated as soon as possible.

Please remember that the Clear Bag Policy will remain in effect for the scrimmage.

18 days ago, El Dorado School District
Graphic announcing a football scrimmage schedule change. The football scrimmage is Tuesday, August 18, with a new start time of 8 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m.
𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 — 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟏𝟖

The first training session has passed, but there are still two opportunities to complete your required volunteer training for the El Dorado School District!

Our next session will be:

📅 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 South Arkansas Arts Center
110 E. 5th Street

All district volunteers must attend at least one training session. We hope to see you there! 💜
18 days ago, El Dorado School District
El Dorado School District volunteer training flyer featuring purple, black, and gray graphics. All volunteers must attend at least one session at the South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East 5th Street. Training dates are Tuesday, August 18 at 6 p.m.; and Friday, January 22 at 1 p.m.

EHS Journalism students kicked off the school year by putting their reporting skills and their ethics to the test! During a newsroom simulation, each student took on a specific role in the news field as they worked together to investigate a fictional crime and determine how the story should be covered. Along the way, students had to consider an important part of journalism: how to report information accurately. The hands-on activity served as a fun icebreaker while introducing students to the decisions, collaboration, and responsibility that come with working in a newsroom. 📰

21 days ago, El Dorado School District
students working in group project
student acting in group project
students working in group project
students and teacher working in group project
student writing notes in group project
students working in group project

Jai Durvasula, an eighth-grade student at Barton Junior High School, is working to make books more accessible to students by collecting gently used, age-appropriate books that middle schoolers can enjoy reading.

The goal started at 1,000 books by October, but the project has grown into something even bigger: creating a sustained flow of books that can continue stocking community reading spaces long after the initial collection ends.

📚 Donation boxes are currently located at:
• El Dorado High School Commons
• El Dorado School District Administration Building Lobby
• Barton Junior High School
• South Arkansas College
• Gabe’s Cave
• West Elm Mercantile

More locations are coming soon, including Diamond Nutrition, The 1988, and the SAU Cafeteria!

Collected books will be placed in the downtown telephone book booth near PJ’s Coffee and in the Bookmobile.

23 days ago, El Dorado School District
ESD student pictured holding a book next to book donation drive box
Support El Dorado FFA at the Union County Junior Livestock Sale! 💜

Come out and support our FFA students as they showcase the hard work, dedication, and care they’ve put into their livestock projects.

📅 September 25, 2026
📍 Union County Fairgrounds
🍽️ Buyers Lunch: 11:00 a.m.
🏆 Premium Sale: 12:30 p.m.
24 days ago, El Dorado School District
Graphic promoting a Union County Junior Livestock Sale in support of El Dorado FFA. A student is shown grooming a black-and-white pig at a livestock show. The sale will be held September 25, 2026, at the Union County Fairgrounds.
Planning to volunteer with ESD during the 2026–2027 school year? Please save the date for one of our upcoming volunteer training sessions!

• Friday, August 14 at 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 18 at 6 p.m.
• Friday, January 22 at 1 p.m.

📍 South Arkansas Arts Center
110 E. 5th Street

All district volunteers must attend at least one training session.
28 days ago, El Dorado School District
El Dorado School District volunteer training flyer featuring purple, black, and gray graphics. All volunteers must attend at least one session at the South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 East 5th Street. Training dates are Friday, August 14 at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, August 18 at 6 p.m.; and Friday, January 22 at 1 p.m.

Thank you to United Rentals for donating school supplies to support our students this year! 💜📓

30 days ago, El Dorado School District
A woman in a pink T-shirt holds several canned back to school items while standing beside open donation boxes filled with food supplies.
We are incredibly grateful to Diversified Construction for donating school supplies to help our students begin the year prepared for success! 💜✏️📓
30 days ago, El Dorado School District
Graphic featuring colorful school supplies in the background with “Thank You!” written in white script across a purple brushstroke.

The 2026–2027 12th Man themes are here—mark your calendars, plan your outfits, and help us pack the stands with Wildcat spirit all season long! 💜

about 1 month ago, El Dorado School District
Graphic titled “2026–2027 12th Man Themes” with the Wildcat logo and a football field background. Themes include: Aug. 28 at Magnolia—Hawaiian; Sept. 4 vs. Camden—White Out/White Lies; Sept. 11 vs. Pine Bluff—USA/Patriotic; Oct. 2 vs. Marion—Jersey Night; Oct. 23 Homecoming vs. West Memphis—Class Theme; Nov. 6 Senior Night vs. Sheridan—Light ’Em Up Night; Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 possible playoff games—theme to be determined. All other games will be Purple Out.