A special moment for our Washington Middle School teachers! ✨KTVE reporter Shawl Pryor, a graduate of the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, recently visited with four of our educators who were selected to attend the prestigious Ron Clark Academy training.
Last year, Hannah McCorkle and Allison Applegate were chosen for this incredible opportunity, and this year, Alexandria Morrison and Willow Kumar followed in their footsteps.
Shawl sat down with all four teachers to hear firsthand about their experiences, the impact on their classrooms, and the inspiration they’ve brought back to our students.
We are so proud of these educators for representing ESD and continuing to grow in ways that benefit our students! 🍎👏
We’re proud to share that EHS has been recognized with the Impact on Inclusion Award through Special Olympics Arkansas!
This honor highlights EHS' Unified basketball event with Junction City High School—an incredible day where students of all abilities came together through competition, connection, and school spirit. From student leaders and volunteers to staff and supporters, the event showcased the power of inclusion and the impact of bringing everyone together. We’re proud of our Wildcats for leading the way!
Read the full story here: https://www.specialolympicsarkansas.org/march-impact-on-inclusion.html
We are honored to announce that our keynote speaker for the 19th Annual Academic Signing Day on Monday, April 20th, will be U.S. District Court Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, John Thomas Shepherd.
This special event celebrates our seniors’ hard work, achievements, and future plans, and we are excited to recognize this important milestone with them!
https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-registration
We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing APs! Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for all you do! 💜
Also, all campuses will be closed on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday.
Shockley brings more than 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, most recently serving as Offensive Line and Tight Ends Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Ouachita Baptist University. During his tenure, he played a key role in building one of the most successful programs in the region, contributing to seven conference championships, multiple NCAA playoff appearances, and a culture of sustained excellence.
https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/article/2796834
The El Dorado School District will host a meeting on April 1 at 4PM to discuss equitable services available for homeschooled students with disabilities who may need special education support.
If your child has been identified as needing services, or if you suspect your child may have a disability, we encourage you to attend.
For more information, contact Shawn Lamkin Beard, Special Education Director
📧 Shawn.Beard@esd-15.org
📞 870-864-5133
If your student is part of the Class of 2030, don’t miss our Parent Meeting tonight at 5:30 PM in the EHS Cafeteria. Come connect with sponsors, learn about opportunities, and get important info to help your student start their freshman year strong! 💜
If your homeschooled child has been identified as needing special education services, or if you suspect your child may have a disability, you are invited to attend an informational meeting about potential equitable services.
🗓 April 1, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
For more information, contact Shawn Lamkin Beard, Special Education Director
📧 Shawn.Beard@esd-15.org
📞 870-864-5133
Congratulations to our Find a Promise Alumni Challenge winners! 🎉
Senior Jayla Johnson and freshman Jassiah Frazier were the lucky winners during Promise Week in January, each receiving an El Dorado Promise hat and a $25 prize. Way to go! 👏💜
Please pay attention to dismissal times for this week! ⏰
• Wednesday, March 18, will be a regular school day instead of an early dismissal day. All schools will dismiss at 3:25 PM.
• Friday, March 20, will be an early dismissal day, and all schools will dismiss at 2:30 PM as we head into Spring Break! 🌸
📢We want your feedback!
The El Dorado School District is seeking feedback from our community. Please complete the short form and submit your response by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20.
🔗https://forms.gle/d8pNspoUzi8BBUBt7
Thank you for helping us continue to grow and improve for our students!
