February is almost over, and Spring Break will be here before you know it!
All ESD schools will dismiss at 2:25pm on Friday, March 17, 2023.
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month!
Please join us in celebrating with a showcase event of CTE Programs at El Dorado High School on Monday, February 27th from 10am-noon. Come visit with students and teachers as they share how CTE at EHS is cultivating pathways for success!
Haley Moore, a teacher at Washington Middle School, graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6). She currently teaches 5th-grade English and coaches the 5th/6th and 7th/8th cheerleaders.
Mrs. Moore chose to attend UCA for the “at home” feeling she had during her campus visit. “Each year at UCA, I realized more and more how blessed I was to be there. I am forever thankful for the people and experiences that UCA brought me!”
Many of these experiences were found in the education program. “The professors, how well they prepare you for the real world, and the experiences they offer to prepare you are nothing short of the best,” Mrs. Moore said.
Thank you, Mrs. Moore, for sharing about UCA! If you are interested in learning more about the University of Central Arkansas, visit https://uca.edu/.
It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We are beyond grateful for our fabulous bus drivers, especially since we know how special and rare they are! Thank you for keeping our kids safe day in and day out!
Beginning today, the Memorial Stadium track will be closed for repairs. The estimated time for repairs is 7-10 business days. We will notify the public when the track is re-opened. Thank you for your understanding.
Congratulations to the Union County Spelling Bee winners!
Alex Flowers, 1st Place, WMS, 5th Grade
Janaira Hamilton, 2nd place, Strong-Huttig, 8th Grade
Kaden Hectrick, 3rd place, WMS, 5th Grade
Nine students total participated in the spelling bee: WMS students: Alex Flowers, Kaden Hectrick, Robert Aguiluz, Eriyanna Malone, Zariah Miller; Strong students: Dexton Howard, Janaira Hamilton, Sariyah Pickett, Annie Cooper. We are so proud of all these students! They were wonderful!
Reminder: During Parent Teacher Conferences tomorrow, there will be a Promise Meeting for the Class of 2023 and their parents/guardians in the EHS Commons from 5-6pm.
Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences take place tomorrow from noon-6pm. There will be no school for students.
Congratulations to Class of 2023! #SeniorSpotlight #SeniorSunday
🎓 Emily Mann – Emily plans on attending the University of Arkansas at Monticello and becoming a pharmacist.
🎓 Marjavian Wiley – Marjavian plans on attending Southern Arkansas University to study nursing.
🎓 Mikhaela Davis – Mikhaela plans on attending culinary school in Little Rock.
🎓 Summer Smith – Summer plans to attend Spelman College in Atlanta and become a nurse practitioner.
🎓Tomas Smith – Tomas plans to attend SAU in the fall and become a welder.
🎓 Catelynn Connor – Catelynn plans on studying to become a physical therapist at the University of Central Arkansas.
🎓 Shandy Williams – Shandy plans to attend SAU Tech and become an ultrasound tech.
Who’s got some love for these graduates?! ❤️ Like, love, and share!
Reminder: Tomorrow is Winter Break! All ESD schools are closed.
The Union County Spelling Bee is happening now! Five 5th/6th graders are headed into round 9!
Reminder to all Barton Parents and Guardians: BJHS Parent Night* is happening TONIGHT! It begins at 6pm in the BJHS Cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
*This event is for parents only.
Watching your child grow and develop is one of the joys of parenthood. Sometimes you may notice your child isn't doing the same things as other children their age. Don't panic! There's help! The ESD Special Education Department is only a phone call away! For more information on Special Education services, please contact the ESD Special Education Department at 870.864.5133 or visit our website at www.eldoradopublicschools.org
The El Dorado School District will honor Warren Harshaw with a court dedication ceremony this Friday, February 17th. The ceremony will take place immediately following the girls' game. We look forward to a great crowd to cheer on the Cats and honor Coach Harshaw!
In honor of Valentine's Day, our K-6 librarians came together for a project involving literacy and community service. They shared the story "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch" by Eileen Spinelli with their elementary and middle school students. Then, students created valentines for residents in the local nursing homes. The students enjoyed the story and making their cards. We know the residents will enjoy them, too!
The El Dorado School District is looking for reliable individuals who care about student safety to join our transportation team! We’re hiring contracted and non-contracted bus drivers for THIS school year. You can drive a route each day or fill in as needed. We offer benefits and CDL training. Incentive programs are available for new drivers. Visit www.eldoradopublicschools.org for more information.
It's time to celebrate the Class of 2023! In the coming weeks, we will share a little about our seniors and their future plans. We are so proud of you, Seniors!
Congratulations to our Class of 2023! #SeniorSpotlight on this #SeniorSunday
🎓 Gaberialla McGee – Gaberialla plans to attend Grambling State University to major in social work.
🎓 Chandler Pagan – Chandler plans on getting his Technical Certificate and becoming an Automotive Technician.
🎓 Kasynn Bledsoe – Kasynn plans on studying to be an athletic trainer at Arkansas State University. She is also trying out for the A-State cheerleading team.
🎓 Hannah Passmore – Hannah plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello to study to become a registered nurse.
🎓 Kaitlyn Brown – Kaitlyn plans to attend Southern Arkansas University to study nursing. She also wants to get her cosmetology license.
🎓 Dunte Maker – Dunte plans on attending Ouachita Baptist University and will be on the men’s wrestling team.
🎓 Connor Cranford – Connor plans on attending the University of Central Arkansas and pursuing a degree in biology.
Do you know one of these seniors?!! ❤️ Like, love, and share!
Our school counselors have a combined 135 years in the El Dorado School District, and to say we are thankful for their contributions and dedication to our students and community would be an understatement. We asked them a few questions--one being "What is the most rewarding aspect of being a school counselor?"--their answers were just as touching as we would expect them to be.
If you see one of these fabulous ladies, be sure to thank them for their guidance and counsel they provide to our students and staff!
Thank you, ESD Counselors, for all you have done and all you continue to do for our students, staff, and community. We are blessed to have you in our schools!
#NSCW23 #everystudentdeserves
Yesterday may have felt like spring, but winter break is coming! ESD will be closed Monday, February 20th for Winter Break.
Students will also be out of school on Tuesday, February 21st for Parent-Teacher Conferences. For more information, contact your student's teacher.
Grace Wolfe, a teacher at El Dorado High School, attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello for 3 years before transferring to Southern Arkansas University to complete her degree. She currently teaches 9th-grade English.
Mrs. Wolfe initially chose UAM because she had received a full scholarship and the proximity to home. "It was far enough away from home I felt far away but close enough I could get home pretty fast if there was an emergency.” She was a member of the collegiate debate team, including being the state champion speaker for Arkansas from 2017-2018.
Although UAM held many special memories, Mrs. Wolfe chose to transfer to SAU for her final year after the loss of one of her best friends in a tragic accident. Knowing she needed space and time to heal, she moved back in with her parents, whose support was key to her success during that difficult time. “Having the support of my family during this time was crucial for me.”
SAU was also special to Mrs. Wolfe’s family, because everyone who had attended college had gone to SAU. It was “our family’s school, so they were thrilled when I made the switch,” she said.
Thank you, Mrs. Wolfe, for sharing about your college experiences! If you’d like more information on UAM or SAU, visit www.uamont.edu or https://web.saumag.edu.
