Last week, the WMS 5th Grade Archery Team was recognized at the monthly ESD School Board meeting. Coach Kelton talked to the board about the success of the team this season:
• Team placed 1st overall for elementary at Regionals.
• Harrison Langston - 1st overall Elementary Boys at the State Championship with a score of 276
• The team won 1st place at the state championship.
• The team placed 2nd overall for Elementary in the Western National championships.
• Top Scorer was Abby Knighton with a score of 275.
• While in Salt Lake City, we also participated in the Centershot Western National Championships where we placed 1st overall.
Next, the team plans to attend the NASP tournament in June at Myrtle Beach. Congrats, WMS Archery! ESD is proud of you!
As summer approaches, our performances are winding down! Don't miss your chance to see some of the ESD Orchestra students perform their solos THIS Thursday!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! #SeniorSpotlight
🎓 Shanaya Smith – I plan on attending the University of Central Arkansas and becoming an elementary teacher.
🎓 Taylor Hayes – I plan on attending Southern Arkansas University to get a degree in Fire Science and become a firefighter.
🎓 Mallory Whitten – I plan on going to the University of Central Arkansas and majoring in nursing.
🎓 Emma Brumley – I plan on attending Southern Arkansas University and majoring in Elementary Education.
🎓 Haley Simpson – I plan to attend Sewanee (The University of the South) and major in Biology.
🎓 Marjavia Wiley – I plan on attending Southern Arkansas University and becoming an L&D Nurse.
🎓 Salonge James – I plan on attending the University of Arkansas at Monticello and majoring in criminal justice.
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Due to a cut line, the Internet and phone lines are down are at Washington Middle, Retta Brown, and Murmil. Technicians are working to fix the issue and restore the Internet and phones now. We will post when they are up and running.
ONE WEEK til graduation!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! #SeniorSpotlight #SeniorSunday
🎓 Levi Shaffer – I plan to go to Ouachita Baptist University and double major in Christian Studies and Biology.
🎓 Kaliyah Golden – I am enlisting in the Army.
🎓 Brandyn Smith – I plan on attending South Arkansas College for my basics and then transferring to SAU.
🎓 Tytiana Lovett – I plan on attending Arkansas State University and becoming a Physical Therapist.
🎓 Patricia Burris – I plan on attending Louisiana Tech University to pursue a career as a Physician’s Assistant.
🎓 Rai’Leanne White – I plan on becoming a real estate agent or an interior decorator.
🎓 Avrey Davison – I will be attending BYU-Provo majoring in biology in order to become a pharmacist.
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To all the "moms" out there, thank you! We appreciate you! #EveryStudentDeserves #thepromisingchoice #ESDWildcats
Today, elementary students across the district participated in Spring Book Break! They read "Nigel and the Moon" by Antwan Eady, talked about careers and what they wanted to be when they grow up, and even received a copy of the book from the El Dorado Education Foundation! Thank you, EDEF, for providing each of our elementary students with a copy!
Check out Yocum students K-2 reading the book together! For more photos, visit each of our school's Facebook pages!
Today is School Communicator's Day!
Did you know that there's actually a person behind all the social media posts you read and see each day? Someone who organizes, writes, and posts all the great things going on in our district?! ESD is thankful to have some wonderful communicators at each building who are willing to share the story of our students and community!
Follow along with us by following our pages! Don't forget to like/follow each school page, as well as the district!
Yesterday, ESD welcomed the Arkansas Secretary of Education, Jacob Oliva, and Chief of Staff/Legal Counsel, Courtney Salas-Ford, to El Dorado. In addition to visiting with the administrative team, they stopped by Washington Middle School, Yocum Primary, Yocum Elementary, and El Dorado High School. Mr. Tucker said, "He left impressed, and we greatly appreciate him making a special trip to our district." #EveryStudentDeserves #thePromisingChoice #ESDWildcats
To our own School Nurses! Thank you!
Make plans to attend the Spring Strings Concert on Thursday, May 11th! Enjoy a free concert from the WMS, BJHS, and EHS orchestras! 6:30pm in the EHS Auditorium!
It's National Teacher Appreciation Day! We are so grateful for all our teachers!
It's TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! Are you looking for a way to say THANK YOU to your favorite teacher?! Send them a quick e-thank you card! Check out our website for more instructions! https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/teacher-appreciation
It's official! School ends in one month! The last day for ESD students will be June 7th!
Reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, May 5th, for all ESD schools.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! They participated in Academic Signing today and are only 20 days away from graduation! Shout out to the SENIORS! You're almost there! #EveryStudentDeserves #ThePromisingChoice #ElDoradoPromise #CollegeSigningDay
REMINDER! Tomorrow is Academic Signing Day!
When? 10am, Tuesday, May 2nd
Where? Wildcat Arena
Speaker? Tim Horton, United States Air Force Academy Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator
The public is invited to attend! Doors open at 9:30am! Please remember that normal safety protocols will be in effect: all guests must enter through the arena doors using the OpenGate detection system and follow the clear bag policy.
It's National School Principals' Day! ESD has seven of the BEST principals in the world! We are so blessed to have these wonderful leaders working with our students and staff each day! Thank you, Mrs. Hill (EHS), Mrs. Henry (BJHS), Mrs. Hale (WMS), Mrs. Collins (HG), Mr. Odom (NW), Mrs. Moore (Yocum Elem.), and Mrs. Thomas (Yocum Prim.)! We love you!
NOTIFICATION OF DESTRUCTION OF STUDENT SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS
In accordance with the state and federal regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this is to inform the public of El Dorado School District’s intent to destroy personally identifiable information related to special education services.
El Dorado School District would like to make Parents/Guardians, Former Students, and Eligible (Adult) Students aware that Special Education records of students who graduated, moved, or were dismissed from special education in the 2015-2016 school years will be disposed of on June 8, 2023. The district is required to maintain records for six (6) years from the date the child leaves the school district. Any former students (now adults) age 18+ must pick up their own records.
Special Education records collected by the El Dorado School District, relates to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the district.
Records can be picked up between May 1, 2023 through June 1, 2023 from 8:00 – 4:00 at the El Dorado School District Special Education Office, 501 North Timberlane. If you have questions about records, contact Shawn L. Beard, Special Ed. Director at 864-5133.
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NOTIFICACIÓN DE DESTRUCCIÓN DE LOS EXPEDIENTES DE EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL DEL ESTUDIANTE
De acuerdo con las regulaciones estatales y federales que implementan la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA), esto es para informar al público de la intención del Distrito Escolar El Dorado de destruir información de identificación personal relacionada con los servicios de educación especial.
El Distrito Escolar de El Dorado desea informar a los padres / tutores, exalumnos y estudiantes elegibles (adultos) que los registros de educación especial de los estudiantes que se graduaron, se mudaron o fueron despedidos de la educación especial en los años escolares 2015-2016 serán eliminados el 8 de Junio de 2023. Se requiere que el distrito mantenga registros durante seis (6) años a partir de la fecha en que el niño deja el distrito escolar. Cualquier exalumno (ahora adulto) mayor de 18 años debe recoger sus propios registros.
Los registros de educación especial recopilados por el distrito escolar de El Dorado se relacionan con la identificación, evaluación, ubicación educativa o la provisión de educación especial en el distrito.
Los registros se pueden recoger entre el 1 de Mayo de 2023 y el 1 de Junio de 2023 de 8:00 a 4:00 en la Oficina de Educación Especial del Distrito Escolar de El Dorado, 501 North Timberlane. Si tiene preguntas sobre los registros, comuníquese con Shawn L. Beard, Directora de Educación especial al 864-5133.