Attention 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade GT families! Make plans to attend the Spring Open House on May 31st from 3:30-6pm!
GRADUATION IS TONIGHT!
• Monday, May 22, 2023 @ Memorial Stadium
• Begins at 8pm; both sides will open at 7pm. Seating is first come, first serve.
• All are invited to attend. No limit on how many people each senior can bring.
• Like the last few years, ESD will live stream graduation on our youtube channel. https://bit.ly/ESDgradstream23
• Clear bag policy will be followed. NO balloons, air horns, or noise-making devices are allowed. NO large banners or signs that could obstruct the view of other guests are allowed. All guests will enter via metal detectors.
• In the event of inclement weather, graduation will be held at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium. Each senior received tickets at graduation practice this morning. Tickets are ONLY to be used if graduation is moved indoors due to weather. Due to the fire code, only those with tickets will be allowed in. Again, this is only in the event graduation is moved due to inclement weather. Any updates will be posted to the ESD website and social media pages. An alert will be sent out to ESD guardians if there are any changes.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! #SeniorSpotlight #SeniorSunday
🎓 Marilyn Graham – I plan on attending Arkansas State University and becoming a pediatrician. Wolves up!!
🎓 Courtney Gillette – I plan on attending SAU Tech to become an Ultrasound Technician
🎓 Lily Thomas – I plan on attending the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and possibly majoring in business
🎓 Hope Walthall – I plan on attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University. I will be on the women’s golf team while becoming a nurse anesthetist.
🎓 Mikhila Ford – I plan on attending Henderson State University to become a lawyer.
🎓 Raielynn Fudge – I plan on attending the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain to continue my softball career and major in business and administration.
🎓 Annalea Elliott – I plan on attending South Arkansas College.
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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.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! #SeniorSpotlight
🎓 Tatiana Hill – I am going to Paul Mitchell hair school to get my cosmetology license and pursue my dream career.
🎓 Jeremiah Crosby – I plan on attending Loan Star College and becoming a realtor.
🎓 Haley Bell – I plan on becoming a travel nurse.
🎓 Da’Neija Dismuke – I plan on attending South Arkansas College and becoming a social worker.
🎓 Paige Holmes – I plan on attending Southern Arkansas University to study agriculture science.
🎓 Braden Major – I plan on attending the University of Central Arkansas and becoming a film director.
🎓 Dagon Ewing – I plan on attending Louisiana Tech University to study Cyber Engineering.
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Barton Archery Team was also recognized at the ESD Board Meeting last week. Coach Perry introduced the team and told the board about their season. BAT 2023 Stats:
• Regional Middle School Champs scoring 3273.
• State Middle School Champs scoring 3285.
• NASP Western Nationals Middle School Division: 3rd place scoring 3327.
• Cora Connor finished as the #1 7th-grade girl in the Western Nationals
• Sophia Clark is the #2 7th-grade girl in the Western Nationals
Unfortunately, due to a variety of conflicts, the whole team won't be able to travel to Myrtle Beach for the NASP Tournament in June. However, those that qualified and can travel are going to attend and represent Barton. Congrats, again, and good luck!
ESD would like to send a special THANK YOU to all the sponsors who helped our WMS and BJHS Archery Teams! We couldn't do it without our amazing community!
Wishing the Barton Student Council and MP3 students a safe trip to NYC! They head out tomorrow morning for three days packed full of learning opportunities, with fun sprinkled in! Follow their journey on the BJHS Facebook page!
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!
