This weekend, Troupe 42 had an incredible time at the 2025 Arkansas Thespian Festival! Our talented students shined in competitions and workshops, showcasing their passion and hard work. Way to go!
After careful review, all roadways appear to be clear. All ESD schools will operate on a regular schedule today, Wednesday, February 19th. Please be cautious while traveling. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a safe and smooth school day for everyone.
Student and staff safety is our top priority. We are closely monitoring the weather for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th. If a decision is made to close or delay school, we will notify you by 5:30 a.m. through district channels and social media.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your patience and understanding!
This week, JyNickalas Wilson, Student Council President at Murmil Education Center, proudly participated in Kids Count Day at the Capitol—an event dedicated to empowering future leaders! ✨
Wilson had the incredible opportunity to shadow Senator Fred Love, gaining firsthand insight into the legislative process. He attended committee meetings, participated in a legislative luncheon, and met with Representative Matthew Shepherd—making valuable connections to support his leadership journey.
We are so proud of JyNickalas and grateful for this amazing experience!
Mark your calendars for the EHS Drama Department’s upcoming production of Frankenstein!
Show Dates:
February 27th, 28th & March 1st
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 EHS Auditorium
🎟 Tickets:
$5 for students
$10 for adults
Don't forget - All schools will be closed on Monday, February 17th for Winter Break.
Attending a Wildcat game? Don’t forget—the El Dorado School District’s Clear Bag Policy is still in effect for ALL sports-related events! Make sure you’re game-day ready by reviewing the guidelines before you go.
📲 Read the full policy here: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/o/district/page/clear-bag-policy
Check out this year’s 2025 Sweetheart Court! 💖
Front Row, left to right: Seniors Brianna Ferrell & Jamari Hill; Honor Sweetheart and Honor Beau, Seniors Jordynn Clark & AJ Gilmore; Sweetheart Alex Grace Elia & Beau William Obiozo; Honor Sweetheart and Honor Beau, Seniors Asia Caver & Kerry Shelton; Seniors Carly Meadows & Blake Tanner
Back Row, left to right: Freshmen Amelia Johnson & Ryan Polk; Sophomores Trinity Jones & Braylon Robinson; Juniors Selena Alderson & Bronson Brock; Sophomores Eliana Rodriguez & Ignacio Chavez; Freshmen CyMya Ford & Jaquese Buggs
The monthly meeting of the El Dorado School Board will take place tonight at 6 pm in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting is open to the public.
Need help completing your FAFSA? Have questions about financial aid?
EHS will host FAFSA Frenzy on Thursday, February 13th from 9:00-6:30 in the EHS Library! College and Career Coaches and Financial Aid Representatives from the region will be available to assist with FAFSA completion and answer questions regarding financial aid including Pell Grants, student loans, etc.. There will be door prizes, food, and much more.
We hope to see you there!
This week, we celebrate and thank our incredible ESD school counselors! 💜 Your dedication, guidance, and support make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
The February District Newsletter is here! Click the link to read now! https://secure.smore.com/n/cj92g
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Union County Spelling Bee!
🥇 1st Place: Warren Reynolds – 6th grader from Washington Middle School. (Far left)
He will represent Union County in the Arkansas Spelling Bee on March 8th!
🥈 2nd Place: Kayla Huynh – 8th grader from Barton Junior High School. (Far right)
🥉 3rd Place: Tyler Maginnis – 7th grader from Barton Junior High School. (Middle)
We are so proud of all of the participants for their hard work and dedication!🐝📖
Make plans to attend the HPV Parent Night on February 5th in the Barton Junior High Cafeteria!
The event will feature a short 45-minute presentation covering what HPV is, details about the vaccine, and its safety. After the presentation, the UAMS Mobile Health Unit will be parked outside, offering free HPV vaccines to anyone interested.
This is a great opportunity to get informed and take advantage of free vaccinations!
Click the link to register: https://crisredcap.uams.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=9TPJP7D9AFXYFPTH
All schools will dismiss at 2 pm on Tuesday, February 11th, and Thursday, February 13th for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Parent/Teacher Conferences are from 3:30 pm-6:30 pm on each day.
Reminder: All ESD schools will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of MLK day. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, January 21st!
Ensuring the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. As a precaution, ESD will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. We hope everyone stays safe and warm during this time.
Due to the forecast for a possible winter storm, ESD will dismiss early tomorrow, January 9th, at 1:00 pm.
A decision will be made later about Friday as the forecast develops.
We encourage everyone to stay safe!
We are closely monitoring the weather forecast on Thursday and Friday. We will continue to evaluate the situation and will make decisions regarding school schedules as more information becomes available.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority.
Thank you for your patience!
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all ESD schools will be closed on Monday, January 20th. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, January 21st!
