El Dorado School District

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!

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!

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

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!!

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!

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

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

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.

Making plans for Homecoming on Friday? Here's a few things you need to know: • Homecoming Theme: "Once A Wildcat, Always A Wildcat!" • Pep Rally begins at 1:15pm. • School dismisses at 2:00pm. • The Homecoming Parade begins at 3:30pm. • Kick-off is at 7pm. GO CATS!

October is National Principals Month! We couldn't let the month fly by without giving a huge thank you to all of our ESD principals for the leadership and guidance you provide to our Wildcats! Join us as we celebrate our principals throughout the month of October! #WeAreESD #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth

There will be a meet & greet on October 16th from 5-7pm at Retta Brown for all ESOL families. See the flyer for more information.

Taking a glimpse into El Dorado School District's Work Based Learning Programs! Our work based learning programs are offered to our 9th through 12th grade students. There are currently 58 transition students enrolled this year! These programs effectively assist students, educators, parents, agency personnel and community members in preparing students to transition from school to adult life and reach positive post-school outcomes. #EveryStudentDeserves #WeAreESD

ESD Reminder: Today is the last day to register a float in the Homecoming Parade! Registration should be submitted by Noon. The fee is $20, and participants are expected to follow all parade rules and regulations. If you are interested in registering a float, follow this link for the form. https://rb.gy/4bgdq

ESD: Senior parents!! Don't forget to make plans to attend one of the upcoming Promise Parent Meetings. Meetings will take place at the EHS Commons on two nights, Tuesday, October 17th at 5:15 pm and Thursday, October 19th at 5:15 pm. If you can't attend either of those nights, you can schedule an appointment with Promise Director, Tiffany Hurley, by emailing tiffany.hurley@esd-15.org or by calling 870-864-5128.