El Dorado School District

ESD Reminder: On Thursday, February 15th, during Parent Teacher Conferences, there will be a Promise Meeting in the EHS Commons at 5:30 pm. Juniors and Seniors will receive additional information via email. Also, save the date for Feb. 21st for FAFSA Frenzy at the EHS Library from 10 am-6 pm. See you there!

The monthly meeting of the El Dorado School Board will take place on Monday, February 12th at 6 pm in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting is open to the public.

In honor of National Counselor Appreciation Week, we want to say 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! #NSCW24 #everystudentdeserves

Congratulations to our exceptional participants in the Union County Spelling Bee! This morning, we witnessed the talents of 10 students from BJH and WMS. Kayla Huynh secured first place, Alex Flowers claimed second, and Isabella Rivas achieved third. Let's shower them with appreciation for their dedication and hard work!

ESD Reminder: All schools dismiss at 2 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 13th & Thursday, Feb. 15th for Parent/Teacher Conferences. ESD: ¡Todas las escuelas cierran a las 2 pm el martes 13 de febrero y el jueves 15 de febrero para conferencias de padres y maestros!

It's National Signing Day! Two EHS seniors have officially accepted athletic scholarships to continue their careers at a college or university. Ahmad Young will be joining Arkansas Tech University, and Quiston Fairley will be heading to the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Congratulations Ahmad and Quiston! It's a Great Day to be a Wildcat! #WeAreESD #NationalSigningDay

Dive into the excitement with our Wildcat swim team as they make waves at the conference swim meet in Benton today! The meet begins at 3:30 PM. Can't be there? Watch live here by subscribing: https://bit.ly/490Gxqe

Secretary of Education, Jacob Oliva, has granted schools the opportunity to shift from a 178-day calendar to an alternative calendar during the school year. We, at El Dorado School District, have eagerly embraced this change by submitting a waiver to adopt an alternative calendar based on hours – requiring students to complete 1068 hours of school. Last night, the ESD School Board approved a plan to make up for the 4 winter weather missed days. 🗓️ Here are the changes that will take place: • DAY 1: February 19 (previously a PD day) is now a student contact day. • DAY 2: Starting February 28, students will be in school until 2:30 PM on six Wednesdays, ending on April 10. (Feb. 28, Mar. 6, Mar. 13, Mar. 27, Apr. 3, Apr. 10) This adjustment ensures our students get back on track without sacrificing too much of their well-deserved break!

The February Newsletter is live! Click the link to read and stay connected! https://www.smore.com/z6hks

If you have a child enrolled in the district, you and your family qualify for medical services at the Wildcat Wellness Center! 🩺 They are currently welcoming new patients. Just call 870-639-3875 to schedule your appointment and ensure your family's well-being. Let's prioritize health together! 💜 #WellnessWednesday #ElDoradoSchoolDistrict

Barton parents and guardians! Don't forget about Parent Night happening on Thursday, February 1st! Make plans to attend!

Can you believe it?! Next Monday marks the 100th Day of School!

Don't forget about the Union County Math Competition tomorrow morning in the EHS Auditorium! Sign-in begins at 9:15 AM.

Check out the newest episode of the Promise Podcast--live now! Host Scarlett Gully visits with students from WMS's Competition Shake Class, sharing their semester one journey! Listen here: https://bit.ly/48LAzti

EVENT UPDATE: The Union County Math Competition will be held in its original location at the EHS Auditorium! Check out the updated flyer for more details!

We are so excited to have our students back on campus today! Don't forget that the Accelerated Reader (AR) Reading Lab will be open today at Hugh Goodwin Elementary from 4 pm-6 pm. The lab is open to all El Dorado School District students! #ReadersAreLeaders #WeareESD

Tonight's 7th and 8th-grade boys' basketball game against Hampton has been canceled. This decision comes as Hampton School District is closed today. Please stay tuned for any rescheduling updates!

ESD will return to school on Monday, January 22nd. There are a few routes that are not safe for bus travel so alternative pick-up spots will be in effect. Any students on routes 2,3,4, & 5, who are picked up before connecting at Old Union School (Kelly Rd, Crain City Rd, Old Lock 8 Rd, etc), must meet at Old Union School at 6:55 AM. Rt 8 - O' Rear Rd & O' Rear Cutoff stops will meet at Hwy 167 & Timber Ridge Ln at 6:50 AM. Rt 13 - Hibanks and Patterson loop stops will meet at Whatley Store at 7:00 AM. Rt 18 - Sherwood, Morning Star, & Agnes stops will meet at Morning Star Baptist Church at 7:00 AM.

The Union County Math Competition has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 27th inside the EHS Cafeteria!

Due to bad road conditions, El Dorado School District will remain closed on Friday, January 19th. Please continue to stay safe and warm at home, Wildcats!