Senior Night is happening tonight! Beginning at 6:30pm, Band, Cheer, Choir, Cross Country, Football, Golf, JROTC, and Tennis seniors will be recognized. Kick-off is at 7pm. Go Cats!
The November meeting of the El Dorado School Board for has been moved to November 7, 2022. The meeting will be held in the Central Office Board Room, beginning at 6pm.
Calling all Wildcat Fans! You don't want to miss this amazing event on Saturday!
Purple/White Basketball with an added twist! Players will play each other, but they will also play their parents!! There will be a special performance by the EHS cheerleaders! And a Halloween costume contest for the kids, plus you can support the EHS Track Team as they raise the funds to buy the team rings for winning the 2022 State Championship!
Tickets are $5! The arena will open at 2:30pm on Saturday! See you there!
Knowledge and awareness is a huge part of wellness. We can't do better until we know better. This week's #WellnessWednesday highlights what students across the district have been celebrating this week: Red Ribbon Week (RRW).
Founded in 1988, RRW originally began as a grassroots movement to bring awareness to the killing and destruction drugs were causing in America. The red ribbons were worn by people across the country in response to the murder of a Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who had been kidnapped by drug traffickers in Mexico.
Now, the week-long program for kindergarten through 12th grade focuses on drug awareness and prevention activities. It is our hope that these activities will help combat the staggering statistics in our own county. According to the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Union County is one of the highest-risk counties in Arkansas for opioid misuse and deaths.
To learn more about the Red Ribbon Campaign, visit www.redribbon.org.
#WeAreESD #RedRibbonWeek
Next up for National Principal's Month, Mr. Michael Odom, principal at Northwest Elementary! #ThankAPrincipal
Continuing with our National Principal's Month, Mrs. Jessica Moore, principal at Yocum Elementary! #ThankAPrincipal
The Wildcats travel to Sylvan Hills this evening. Kick-off is at 7pm. If you can't make the trip, watch the game live here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SylvanHillsSportsNetwork
The El Dorado Fine Arts Program is hosting its Annual Fine Arts Fright Night this Saturday, October 22nd, beginning at 4pm. Join them for Halloween activities ($1/activity) from 4-6pm, then a spooky performance ($5/ticket) at 6:30pm. Have a spooktacular time!
Friendly reminder that WILD Award nominations for October close tonight at midnight! To nominate an ESD staff member, visit https://bit.ly/WILDAward.
Kevia Gill, a freshman teacher at El Dorado High School, graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Master of Arts in Teaching, as well as a Bachelor of Business Management. She currently teaches Keystone, a freshman-level foundation course.
Mrs. Gill chose UAM due to the close proximity to home and the 11: 1 student-faculty ratio. “I strongly felt that the numbers would facilitate my own engagement as a student in the classroom.” She also enjoyed the hometown feel and the way the faculty and staff were warm and welcoming to not only her, but also her family.
Being a part of Weevil Nation gave her a sense of belongingness, which helped make her experience special. “UAM offers over 80 academic programs. For students that have not yet identified an intended area of study, there is truly something for everyone, plus a supporting staff to assist you along the way.” In addition to strong support in academics, UAM offers over 70 student organizations/clubs, 20 intramural leagues, and 10 NCAA Division II sports teams.
Thank you, Mrs. Gill, for sharing about your UAM experience! If you are interested in learning more about the University of Arkansas at Monticello, visit www.uamont.edu.
#CollegeWednesday #ElDoradoPromise #EveryStudentDeserves
Next up for National Principal's Month is Mrs. Bethanie Hale, the principal at Washington Middle School! #ThankAPrincipal
Reminder: The October Board Meeting will be held tonight in the Central Office board room at 6pm.
National Principal's Month continues! Get to know Mrs. Michelle Henry, the principal at Barton Junior High School! #ThankAPrincipal
It's National Boss's Day! Today, we celebrate those who give their best to help others become their best. Thank you to our ESD Administration for everything they do!
Tickets for tonight's Homecoming game are only being sold at the gate.
Tickets are NOT being sold online. Tickets are $5. Gates open at 5:45pm.
Reminder: All ESD schools dismiss at 2pm today!
TOMORROW IS HOMECOMING!!
Students have been hard at work this week preparing for the Homecoming parade tomorrow. We are excited to see all the entries! Just a few reminders for tomorrow:
• ALL ESD SCHOOLS DISMISS AT 2PM TOMORROW.
• The Pep Rally begins at 1:15pm at the Wildcat Arena.
• The Homecoming Parade begins at 3:30pm.
• Memorial Stadium gates will open at 5:45pm and will close if/when capacity is reached.
• The game theme is the annual PINK OUT. Fans are encouraged to wear pink with their El Dorado purple.
• Coronation begins at 6:30pm, and kick-off is at 7pm.
• The Clear Bag Policy and K-6 Safety Policy remains in place.
• Fans will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the game.
• El Dorado students are not permitted to sit on the Visitors' Side.
Let's Go Cats!!
Submissions for the October W.I.L.D. Award are open until Friday, October 20, 2022. The winner and October's sponsor will be announced on Monday, October 24th.
To submit your nomination, access the form here: https://bit.ly/WILDAward
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, an estimated 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer during her lifetime.
Although we know cancer is not something you can prevent, today’s Wellness Wednesday tip focuses on five habits that can help lower the risks:
1. Maintain a healthy weight
2. Stay physically active
3. Eat fruits and vegetables
4. Do not smoke
5. Limit alcohol consumption
#wellnesswednesday
Bailey Camacho, a teacher at Barton Junior High School, graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Certificate in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Camacho currently teaches 8th-grade literacy and media, including advising the yearbook and school newsletter.
Mrs. Camacho chose Southern Arkansas University, because she wanted a university that would accept her as a non-traditional student. “I wanted to show our kids that even though it was later in life, I could still get my college education. At SAU, I was able to not only get my bachelor’s but also get two master's degrees.”
Cherishing the time she spent at SAU, Mrs. Camacho made memories and lifelong friends and discovered her passion for books. “The professors really show how much they care about you as a student. I grew to love learning and have accomplished things I never thought possible when I was younger.”
Thank you, Mrs. Camacho, for sharing about your SAU experience! If you are interested in learning more about Southern Arkansas University, visit https://web.saumag.edu/.
