SAVE THE DATE!
Volunteer Training for the 2023-2024 school year!
Friday, August 25 - 1 PM (TAC House)
Tuesday, August 29 - 6 PM (TAC House)
Friday, January 5 - 1 PM (TAC House)
Who needs to attend:
• People who want to chaperone band/orchestra events
• People who want to chaperone field trips
• People who want to chaperone athletic trips
• People who want to chaperone overnight trips
• People who want to volunteer in the school
Who does not need to attend (They can...but it's not required that they attend training.):
• People who are working in a concession stand through a booster club
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Viernes 25 de agosto - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC)
Martes 29 de agosto - 18.00 horas (Casa TAC)
Viernes 5 de enero - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC)
Quién debe asistir:
• Personas que desean acompañar a la banda u orquesta en sus actuaciones
• Personas que desean acompañar a los alumnos en las excursiones
• Personas que desean acompañar a deportistas en sus viajes
• Personas que desean acompañar a los participantes en viajes nocturnos
• Personas que quieren ser voluntarias en la escuela
Quién no necesita asistir (Pueden... pero no es obligatorio que asistan a la formación):
• Personas que trabajan en un puesto de comida a través de un club de apoyo
• #EveryStudentDeserves •
JOB SQUAD
Throughout the year, students in Mrs. Burger's class at Yocum Elementary were able to meet community members from many walks of life to learn more about their careers.
"It was a wonderfully immersive way to introduce students to different types of careers and give them a chance to meet those people directly, as well as introducing them to positive role models in our own community. Students in my monthly club met with the El Dorado Fire Department, the El Dorado Police Department, an animator from DreamWorks, and the South Arkansas College Women's Basketball Coach and team," Mrs. Burger said.
On their last trip of the year, students took a trip to South Arkansas College and visited with current college athletes, as well as learned about different career paths the athletes planned to take. The students were even given some court time with the team!
Summer Reading Challenges are active at each grade level! Check your student's Facebook page and website for more information!
• #EveryStudentDeserves •
ARCHERY
Students in ESD have the opportunity to participate in a nationally-ranked, award-winning archery program. BJH Coach Scot Perry said, "It's an activity open to a diverse group developing a specific skill set. Kids don't have to be athletic to participate....they don't have to run fast or throw hard. They just have to be willing to take coaching, correction, and challenges."
BJH (middle school) and WMS (elementary) both placed 10th in the nation in their respective divisions! Team members take pride in their team, and ESD is proud of how their hard work!
The AR Summer Reading Lab is happening at Retta Brown this year! All students entering grades 1st-6th--don't miss your chance to bank those AR points!
Attention ESD guardians: All incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten testing this summer! Results will be used to create class lists to ensure your child is matched with the best teacher. Sessions lasting about 20 minutes will take place on July 25 from 1-4pm and July 27 from 8-11am. If you do not have an appointment, please visit your child’s school during the testing window. We look forward to seeing you and your child in July!
For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments
The El Dorado School District is proud to honor Juneteenth! Don't forget about Main Street El Dorado's Juneteenth Observation Day taking place from 11am-3pm at the Murphy Arts District's Splash Pad, Play Scape, and Amphitheater!
Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all our Wildcat dads, stepdads, granddads, uncles, and men who fill the dad role!
Take advantage of our summer meal program and rest easy knowing that next school year, all ESD students will eat breakfast and lunch free!
Did you know? Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school. #everyminutematters #EveryStudentDeserves
The Wellness Center is open all of June. Get your sports physicals, vaccines, sick visits, etc. They will close for the month of July and reopen on August 1st.
All students entering kindergarten this fall must participate in Kindergarten Assessments this summer. If you have a student entering kindergarten in August, save the date for your child's assessment! More information coming soon!
Assessment Dates (must attend one):
July 25 and July 27
August 14 (make-up date)
Are you keeping up with the Summer Meal Program? Check out the updated website to get all the correct information!
www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/summer-meal-program
You can also follow their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ESDFoodServices
Main Street El Dorado is hosting a Juneteenth Poster Contest! See the flyer for more information!
Arkansas Girls State was held May 28-June 2nd. Representing El Dorado High School at Arkansas Girls State were Matilyn Nash, Demyah Charles, Emmalou Parker, and Charli Parker.
Arkansas Girls State is a program of education sponsored by the ALA Department of Arkansas since 1942. It has provided training for over 55,000 Arkansas young women in the fundamental aspects of citizenship and practical government for the past 79 years. The ALA Girls State program in Arkansas is designed to provide citizenship training for young women of high school age; afford them an opportunity to live together in fictional cities and counties as self-governing citizens; inform them about the duties, privileges, and participation in the functioning of their government; and help them grasp the meaning of some of the responsibilities which they must assume when they become adults. The delegates elect their own officials, organize their own legislature, and have official visits with their real-life counterparts in the Capitol. Two delegates were selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. as Arkansas Senators where a mock government experience is planned on the national level.
Our resident teachers kicked off the summer with a picnic at MAD this afternoon! Our partnership with SAU has been a great opportunity for our district, and we are excited to continue developing the next generation of teachers! Thank you to our Food Services and Human Resources Department for hosting! #EveryStudentDeserves
EHS 2023 SENIORS
You MUST come to the front office to pick up the following:
• Diploma
• Promise Folder
• Bring $2 cash to pay for your final transcript to be sent to your college
Monday, June 5: 9:00-2:00 PM, Last names A-F
Tuesday, June 6: 9:00 – 2:00 PM, Last names G-K
Wednesday, June 7: 9:00 – 2:00 PM, Last names L- R
Thursday, June 8: 9:00 – 2:00 PM, Last names S-Z
If you cannot come on your assigned day—COME ONE OF THE OTHER DAYS!
A Parent or Guardian can also take care of this!
EHS CLASSES OF 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022:
In order to receive the El Dorado Promise Scholarship for the 2023-24 school year, a Promise Scholar must send their college transcript- official or unofficial- to the El Dorado Promise Office for scholarship renewal review.
Requirements for renewal are 24 credit hours AND a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be emailed or mailed to the Promise Office. Transcripts must include grades/hours for the fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters.
Mailing address:
El Dorado Promise Office
2000 Wildcat Drive
El Dorado, AR 71730
Email: eldoradopromise@esd-15.org
Questions: Contact the El Dorado Promise Office
870-864-5128 eldoradopromise@esd-15.org
Brooks Burson and Peyton Howard of El Dorado from El Dorado High School were nominated to represent our community and school at Arkansas Boys State 2023, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion.
Burson and Howard joined more than 500 young men attending the program's 82nd session at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway from May 28 to June 2.
"Arkansas Boys State is a legacy program that has produced remarkable local, state, national and international leaders," said Lloyd Jackson, executive director of Arkansas Boys State. "That Brooks and Peyton were nominated to attend speaks volumes to their character, pursuit of excellence, and desire to make their community stronger."
During their week at Arkansas Boys State, they were assigned a political party, city, and county. Throughout the week, they, along with their peers, administered, from the ground up, a mock government as if it were real: ran for office, drafted and passed legislation, solved municipal challenges, and engaged constituents.
"We like to say that Arkansas Boys State is a week that shapes a lifetime, and our tens of thousands of alumni can attest to that," said Jackson. "We're thrilled that Brooks and Peyton joined us and were able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
At Arkansas Boys State, the guys were guided through their experience by more than 60 volunteers who serve the program. The staff of volunteers included college students and career professionals with interests and expertise in education, finance, industry, politics and government, journalism, and more.
Today, WMS students prepared for "Medieval Madness," otherwise known as STEAM Day! Each class must complete at least 2 of the 3 projects ( a castle, catapult, or jousting), which involves designing and creating the item based on a rubric before entering it in the competition. A sneak peek into Mrs. Smith's classroom showed her students creating a castle with a drawbridge and turning a bicycle into a horse! We can't wait to see everyone's creations tomorrow!!
#everyknighteveryday #wmsknights #EveryStudentDeserves #thepromisingchoice
Sophomores Alex Grace Elia and Clarabeth Black will represent El Dorado High School June 1-4 at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at SAU Magnolia. HOBY was founded in 1958 and continues to take outstanding high school students and motivate them to inspire and develop our global community of youth to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation.
