EHS will administer the PSAT on Monday, October 14, at 7:50 AM. The PSAT is a valuable opportunity to prepare for the SAT, assess academic strengths, and gain insight into college readiness.
Participation is required for all 10th graders. Testing is optional, but highly encouraged for 11th graders who are interested in entering the National Merit Scholarship Program. The cost for Juniors is $18, and your payment will be accepted at the EHS front desk. The deadline to register is August 10th at 3:00 PM: https://forms.gle/PFMvna6NsL2t5gku7
For questions, please contact PSAT Testing Coordinator Nancy Watson at nancy.watson@esd-15.org
The Application to Request enrollment in the Wildcat Online Academy (WOA) for the first semester is open through July 23rd! If you wish for your child to be considered for enrollment, please click the link to visit the application page: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGg8kNYlOpc91cbOOoMM_ZEGDRRsO4-co8SKIe9ry3qF6HKQ/viewform
Students who were enrolled in WOA for the previous school year MUST complete the application again this year if they would like to continue to participate in WOA for the new school year. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the student is eligible to participate in WOA. Parents will be notified no later than August 5th if their student’s application has been accepted. WOA allows ESD students in 9th - 12th grades to choose virtual instruction that is developed and presented through teachers from Flex Point Global. The curriculum of the WOA will align with state standards to provide a rigorous and robust educational environment for students. Click the link to learn more about Flex Point Global: https://flexpointeducation.com/#globalschool
Please be sure to thoroughly read the Wildcat FAQ Document for more detailed information regarding information and expectations for WOA students: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wfjV87lOWdhqWE81KFLkPQh-aFv6lwA16dSrK3huycE/edit?tab=t.0
Parents and students who apply for Wildcat Online Academy agree to the requirements of the program as outlined in the WOA Parent/Student Contract: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gXVbnnTMOV7r-lD1r_6d8StiChlEOdlPJX1ODud-Wnc/edit?tab=t.0
Calling all current and future ESD bus drivers!
Save the date for the required State In-Service on Monday, August 5, at the TAC-House from 5–8 PM.
This training is for anyone who currently holds a CDL or plans to get one to drive a bus this school year. We’ll cover everything you need to know
Save the date for the required State In-Service on Monday, August 5, at the TAC-House from 5–8 PM.
This training is for anyone who currently holds a CDL or plans to get one to drive a bus this school year. We’ll cover everything you need to know
Enrollment is open at Retta Brown Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year! Your child will need to be 3 years old by August 1st. Click on the link to create an account and submit an application.
https://scsc1985.my.canva.site/scsc-abc-preschool
Shout-out to our incredible 4th-grade GT students! 🎉
Last month, these talented students traveled to Orlando, FL, to compete in the National Elementary Beta Club Convention—and they represented ESD with excellence!
🏅 4th place out of 100 competitors in Trading Pin Design
🏅 10th in the nation in Create and Animate
Plus, they proudly showcased their talents in:
• Songfest
• Two-Dimensional Design
• Service Learning Showcase
• Accessorized Design
• Convention Invention
• Meeting of the Minds
• Reimagine, Recreate, Recycle
Judges praised their creativity, originality, teamwork, and big ideas! These outstanding students were recognized at the monthly board meeting this week, and we couldn’t be prouder. Way to go!
The El Dorado School Board's monthly meeting will be held on Monday, July 14th, at 6 pm in the Central Office Board Room. As always, the meeting is open to the public!
El Dorado School District is committed to making sure every child starts their day with a nutritious meal, at no cost to families.
For the 2025–26 school year, we’re proud to provide free breakfast to all students across the district!
✅ Important Reminder: Even though breakfast is free, we still need every household to complete a meal application. This helps ensure our schools continue to receive important funding and resources.
Fill out the application here: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/food-services
ESD is once again providing FREE school supplies for all Kindergarten–4th grade students for the 2025–26 school year! Supplies will be ready in the classrooms on the first day of school—August 13th. Guardians only need to provide a backpack!
📚 Grades 5–12: Supply lists will be posted soon on each school’s Facebook page, so be sure to follow for updates!
2025 Varsity Football Schedule 🏈
Looking for updates on the new Intermediate School? Click the link to read the latest on our website! https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/intermediate-school
The El Dorado School District Board of Directors will hold a special called meeting today at 5:15 pm in the Central Office Board Room at 200 W. Oak Street, to consider the ASBA policy for approval.
Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, all ESD schools will implement Arkansas' Bell to Bell, No Cell Act to support focused learning environments. More information will be available soon on our website.
As June comes to a close, here is the 2025-2026 School Calendar. The first day of school is August 13th!
Kindergarten Testing is right around the corner!
Please select your child's school to sign up for a testing time slot:
Northwest: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BADA92AA1F5CF8-57300801-kindergarten#/
Hugh Goodwin: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFAC2AA3FEC61-50124111-kindergarten#/
Yocum: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4DA5A72DA7F58-57304103-yocum#/
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!
Attention Parents of Incoming Kindergarteners for the 2025-26 School Year--Kindergarten Testing is right around the corner!
Please select your child's school to sign up for a testing time slot:
Northwest: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BADA92AA1F5CF8-57300801-kindergarten#/
Hugh Goodwin: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFAC2AA3FEC61-50124111-kindergarten#/
Yocum: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4DA5A72DA7F58-57304103-yocum#/
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!
Say hello to the newest member of the ESD family—Ace!
Ace is Washington Middle School’s brand-new Educational Assistance Dog! He’s already getting settled in and has even started attending summer school! We’re excited to watch him grow alongside our students and see the positive impact he’ll make at WMS.
📸 Pictured with Ace is his handler and WMS Assistant Principal, Megan Saunders!
The El Dorado School Board's monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 9th, at 6 pm in the Central Office Board Room. As always, the meeting is open to the public!
EHS Families — Summer reading is here!
To support your student, we’ve created a Google Classroom with all the necessary materials: digital packets, audiobooks, and PDFs of the books on their summer reading list. This way, if anything gets lost or misplaced, they’ll still have access to everything they need to be successful.
Let’s keep those reading skills sharp this summer!
📎 Click the link below to access the document with classroom codes and instructions for each grade level: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rM-mdDDG-fjV9t8ige_Iv0Lmjew3qWcFCpOraH5rD78/edit?usp=sharing
The Wildcat Wellness Center will remain open with limited provider availability this month. Please plan ahead for any medication refills needed during July.
Please note the following important dates:
-The provider will be out of the office from Friday, June 6th, through Friday, June 13th.
-The last day to see the provider before summer break will be Thursday, June 26th.
If you or your child has previously been seen at the Wildcat Wellness Center, you are already enrolled with CABUN Rural Health Services. While the Wildcat Wellness Center is closed, you may reach out to the nearest CABUN clinics for continued care:
-Hampton Clinic: 870-798-4064
-Strong Clinic: 870-797-7620
The Wildcat Wellness Center staff will return on Monday, August 4. We look forward to serving the students and staff of the El Dorado School District in the upcoming 2025–2026 school year!
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open for NEW students in the El Dorado School District! Our registration process is fully online, making it easy and convenient for families to get started:
https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/enroll-my-student
If you have any questions or need assistance with enrollment, please call 870-864-5006 or visit the ESD Administration Building at 200 W. Oak Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
