The Varsity Cheerleaders will host the 12th Annual El Dorado Invitational today in the Wildcat Arena. The competition begins at 2pm. Entry is $5 at the door for ages kindergarten and up. It's a great opportunity to cheer for the cheerleaders! #GoCats #ElDoradoCheerInvitational2023 #ElDoradoSchoolDistrict
K-1 students at Yocum Primary participated in Red Ribbon Week to promote drug awareness and prevention. Students are wearing blue and gold to show their pride in saying "No to Drugs."
Red Ribbon Week is an important initiative that educates students and the community about the dangers of drug abuse and the benefits of a drug-free lifestyle. #ARRedRibbonWeek #WeAreESD
The Wildcat Football Team will be hitting the road tomorrow to take on Little Rock Catholic! If you plan to attend the game, please keep in mind:
•Take the Fair Park exit off Interstate 630 North.
•Parking is $5 per vehicle.
•Fans should enter War Memorial Stadium from the east side.
•Game tickets are $5 cash at the gate or you can purchase tickets online, www.bit.ly/3s6AmAI
•Clear bags (purses) are required.
•Arrive early!
•Visit War Memorial’s website for other policies to know before you go! www.bit.ly/3SghgTs
GO WILDCATS!!
Tonight is the Fall Festival at Murmil Education Center from 5-7 pm!
EHS is partnering with Karl Malone Ford and Powersports to offer the Wildcat Wow Program, which provides recognition and rewards to our exceptional students! This kind of community involvement will have a significant positive impact for our future leaders. Be sure to follow the El Dorado High School Facebook page to keep up with announcements. www.facebook.com/EHSGoCats
#WildcatWow #StudentOfTheMonth
Hogan Gidley, a graduate of El Dorado High School and a former Deputy Press Secretary for the Trump Administration, spoke to a few of our high school classes this morning. Gidley provided valuable insights and inspiration for students interested in careers in politics, journalism, or related fields! #EveryStudentDeserves #WeAreESD
The Accelerated Reader (AR) Reading Lab is open every Monday at Hugh Goodwin Elementary from 4pm-6pm. The lab is open to all El Dorado School District students. If you are looking for another opportunity to take AR tests, this is a great one! #ReadersAreLeaders
SAVE THE DATE: There will be a Child Find Public Meeting on Monday, November 6th from 4-5pm at the Special Education Department (412 N. Washington.)
Tickets for tonight's Homecoming game are only being sold at the gate. Tickets are NOT being sold online. Tickets are $5. Gates open at 5:45pm.
TOMORROW IS HOMECOMING!! Students have been hard at work this week preparing for the Homecoming parade tomorrow. We can't wait to see all the entries! Just a few reminders for tomorrow: • Homecoming Theme: "Once A Wildcat, Always A Wildcat!" • Pep Rally at Wildcat Arena begins at 1:15pm. • All schools dismiss at 2:00pm. • The Homecoming Parade begins at 3:30pm (Parade route is listed below!) • Coronation at Memorial Stadium begins at 6:30pm. • Kick-off is at 7pm. Homecoming Parade Route: -Floats lineup in Municipal Auditorium parking lot and N Washington as directed by parade staff -Parade begins by traveling South down Northwest Ave -Turn left on W Oak by the ESD Administrative Office -Turn left on Washington -Parade route officially ends at the intersection of N Washington and Grove -Floats continue on Washington to 5th street, take a right onto 5th, then left onto Jefferson, and back to the auditorium parking lot to unload Go Cats!!
Congratulations to Hugh Goodwin Elementary for winning the title of Best Overall School Garden in Arkansas for 2023! This is a significant achievement and reflects the hard work and dedication of the school's staff, students, and the community. #EveryStudentDeserves
Mark your calendars for Fall Fest at Murmil Education Center on Thursday, October, 23rd from 5-7 pm!
Washington Middle School is hosting their House Party Family Night TOMORROW from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm! Don't forget to wear your child's house colors and bring money to purchase snacks!
Are you passionate about education and looking for a flexible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students? The El Dorado School District is seeking dedicated substitute teachers to join our team! We now offer increased substitute pay of $90 a day!
If you're interested in making a difference and earning extra income as a sub, we'd love to hear from you! To see if you qualify, visit https://forms.gle/qDub9rFjB9fdhuLW8
Mark your calendars! The El Dorado Fine Arts Program is hosting its Annual Fine Arts Fright Night on Monday, October 23rd , beginning at 4:30pm. Join them for Halloween activities ($1-$5/activity) beginning at 4:30pm, then a spooky performance ($5/ticket) at 6pm. Have a spooktacular time!
High school students are invited to join SAU's Admission Team in El Dorado for the Murphy USA Classic on Saturday, October 21st! This is a great volunteer opportunity for our students PLUS the first 15 students get free tickets to the game!
ESD has been notified by Main Street El Dorado that there is still a conflict with the parade route because Air Streams will be parked on Cleveland Ave.
Please notice the UPDATED route is posted below!
-Floats lineup in Municipal Auditorium parking lot and N Washington as directed by parade staff
-Parade begins by traveling South down Northwest Ave
-Turn left on W Oak by the ESD Administrative Office
-Turn left on Washington
-Parade route officially ends at the intersection of N Washington and Grove
-Floats continue on Washington to 5th street, take a right onto 5th, then left onto Jefferson, and back to the auditorium parking lot to unload
Go Cats!!
MEET OUR 2023-2024 HOMECOMING COURT!
Front Center: Queen Jaden Owens
Ladies Row 1, Left to Right: Sophomore Maid Kelly Hayden, Senior Maid Kayln Gay, Senior Honor Maid Riley Wilson, Senior Honor Maid London Ingram, Senior Maid Emily Henderson, Sophomore Maid Alayshia Golden
Ladies Row 2, Left to Right: Freshman Maid Stella Martinez, Junior Maid Dayton Hammons, Junior Maid Jordyn Clark, Freshman Maid Ashtan Tidwell
Gentlemen Row 3, Left to Right: Sophomore Escort Bretaveon Brown, Senior Escort Landon Waldrup, Junior Escort Cooper Henry, Freshman Escort Cayden Webb, Senior Honor Maid Escort Braydon Stanley, Junior Escort J-Prince Roberson
Gentlemen Row 4, Left to Right: Sophomore Escort Jackson Pagan, Queen Escort Ahmad Young, Senior Honor Maid Escort Peyton Toney, Senior Escort Caden Perry, Freshman Escort Austin Fudge
***Photo provided by John Pugh with EHS Photography Cats
ESD: The November School Board Meeting has been moved to Monday, November 6th at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at the Central Office Board Room.
The route for the 2023 EHS Homecoming Parade has changed due to the Air Stream Show on the Square. The parade WILL NOT travel on its normal route in front of PJ's Coffee. The new route is listed below.
-Floats lineup in Municipal Auditorium parking lot and N Washington as directed by parade staff
-Parade begins by proceeding South down Northwest Ave
-Turn left on W Main Street
-***Turn left on Cleveland
-***Turn right on Peach in front of the Boy Scout Office
-***Turn left on N Washington
-Parade route officially ends at the intersection of N Washington and Grove
-Floats continue on Washington to 5th street, take a right onto 5th, then left onto Jefferson, and back to the auditorium parking lot to unload
***denotes change from usual route