EHS Marching Band had the honor of performing at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Chick-fil-A! Owner/Operator Cole Caddenhead joined in on trumpet, playing alongside our Wildcats to celebrate!
What a fun community moment! Way to represent, EHS!
Reminder — All schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. this Friday for the start of Thanksgiving break! School will be closed November 24–28.
The Wildcats are heading into the first round of the 6A Playoffs tonight! Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium!
Playoff tickets are $8 per person and MUST be purchased online. Cash will not be accepted at the gate.
*Ages 5 and up require a ticket to enter.
*Only purchased tickets or Arkansas Activities Association passes will be allowed to enter the game. AAA passes must be shown on a phone or as a paper copy, with a valid ID.
Purchase your tickets for the playoff game here:🔗https://gofan.co/event/5341105?fbclid=IwY2xjawODMRNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2wsBxs7OD4wLKFO4o4xJlFQFuZcuJyl14i1W8ZNSmpSYIWALa0ZQox6Q6EM_aem_R3d_WPyhKj3Zo5fOSvQLZg
String students spent Veterans Day spreading music and gratitude! Small ensembles of quartets and trios performed patriotic pieces at nursing homes across El Dorado to say “thank you” to the veterans in our community. 💜
We are asking for community support to restock our Food Pantry and Wildcat Resource Center at Retta Brown to continue providing students with items to take home on the weekends!
Food Pantry Needs: Breakfast foods, snacks (applesauce, pudding, canned fruit, etc.), lunch and dinner foods (ramen, mac & cheese, soup, ravioli, etc.)
Wildcat Resource Center Needs: Kids’ coats of all sizes
Thank you for supporting students and families in our community!
¡Solicitamos el apoyo de la comunidad para reabastecer nuestra despensa de alimentos y el Centro de Recursos Wildcat en Retta Brown para continuar proporcionando a los estudiantes artículos para llevar a casa los fines de semana!
Necesidades de la despensa de alimentos: alimentos para el desayuno, aperitivos (puré de manzana, pudín, fruta enlatada, etc.), alimentos para el almuerzo y la cena (ramen, macarrones con queso, sopa, raviolis, etc.).
Necesidades del Centro de Recursos Wildcat: abrigos para niños de todas las tallas.
¡Gracias por apoyar a los estudiantes y las familias de nuestra comunidad!
Big shoutout to our EHS Agriculture students! This crew has been on a winning streak, bringing home Grand Champion in every species at the county fair! 🌟
Six of our students traveled to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis last week! They had an incredible time learning, connecting, and bringing back tons of great ideas.
We are so proud of all these students for the amazing work they are doing in the Ag department!👏
The El Dorado School Board's monthly meeting will be held on Monday, November 3rd, at 6 pm in the Central Office Board Room. As always, the meeting is open to the public!
Congratulations to the Wildcat Marching Band for earning all Superior ratings at the Region III Marching Assessments this week! The Marching Cats are headed to State!
They compete on Wednesday, November 5th at 12:30 PM at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock 🎶💜
Meet Kasey Porchia, Principal at Murmil Education Center! Mrs. Porchia has been part of the El Dorado School District for 6 years! Fun fact: She once played golf for a year while on a softball scholarship in college! ⛳️
We’re so thankful for Mrs. Porchia’s leadership, heart for education, and dedication to the students of Murmil Education Center! 💜
#WeAreESD #NationalPrincipalsMonth
Get ready to GLOW, Wildcats!💜 Join us for the Black Light Pep Rally at the EHS Arena on Sunday, October 26, at 7 PM. Tickets are $5. Advanced tickets purchased by October 23rd come with a glow stick (tickets at the door do not).
Meet Bethanie Hale, Principal at Washington Middle School!
Mrs. Hale has been part of the El Dorado School District for 17 years, and her leadership, care for students, and love for learning make a lasting impact every day. Her favorite subject is Math, she enjoys watching Big Brother, and she’s currently working toward her Doctorate, with a graduation date set for May 2026. 🎓
We’re so proud of Mrs. Hale’s commitment to growth and excellence, both for herself and her students. Thank you for leading with passion and purpose! 💜
Meet John Jameson, Principal at El Dorado High School!
With 14 years in ESD, Mr. Jameson’s passion for education and leadership shines through every day. His favorite subject is History, and when he’s not at school, you might find him enjoying Olive Garden’s Chicken Tortellini Alfredo or watching The Guardian. Fun fact — he’s also a certified firefighter!
Please help us celebrate Principal Jameson and all he does for our Wildcats!
#WeAreESD #NationalPrincipalsMonth
It’s National Principals Month, and today we’re highlighting Michelle Henry, Principal of Barton Junior High!
For the past 27 years, Mrs. Henry has been a dedicated part of ESD. She has a special love for math and served as a Math Instructional Facilitator for seven years! Outside of school, Mrs. Henry loves listening to Keith Urban and Riley Green and never turns down Mexican food!
Thank you, Mrs. Henry, for your leadership, passion, and dedication to our students and staff. We’re so grateful for all you do! 💜
#WeAreESD #NationalPrincipalsMonth
The El Dorado School Board's monthly meeting will be held on Monday, October 13th, at 6 pm in the Central Office Board Room. During the meeting, the Annual Report to the Public will also be presented. As always, the meeting is open to the public!
Save the date for Murmil STEM Night on Thursday, October 16, from 5–7:30 PM! There will be games, free food, family activities, and 25+ local businesses and organizations joining the fun. You won’t want to miss it!
