REMINDER! Tomorrow is Academic Signing Day!
When? 10am, Tuesday, May 2nd
Where? Wildcat Arena
Speaker? Tim Horton, United States Air Force Academy Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator
The public is invited to attend! Doors open at 9:30am! Please remember that normal safety protocols will be in effect: all guests must enter through the arena doors using the OpenGate detection system and follow the clear bag policy.
It's National School Principals' Day! ESD has seven of the BEST principals in the world! We are so blessed to have these wonderful leaders working with our students and staff each day! Thank you, Mrs. Hill (EHS), Mrs. Henry (BJHS), Mrs. Hale (WMS), Mrs. Collins (HG), Mr. Odom (NW), Mrs. Moore (Yocum Elem.), and Mrs. Thomas (Yocum Prim.)! We love you!
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.
Attention: The internet is out district-wide. Due to the outage, the phones are also not working. We will update when they are working.
REMINDER: All ESD schools will be closed Friday, May 5th, for May Break. Enjoy that long weekend!
The El Dorado School District will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12. Be on the lookout in the next two weeks for ways that you can get involved and tell a teacher that you appreciate them!
Don't miss your chance to see the EHS Thespian Troupe 42's production of Bye Bye Birdie THIS WEEKEND!
"Come see Bye Bye Birdie performed by the EHS Drama Department! This big, fun, colorful, and silly musical is sure to "Put on a Happy Face!" Showing April 27-29 at the EHS Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. They are available on all lunch shifts at EHS and at the door.
See you there..."If you're really sincere!"
poster design by Lex Jones
Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! We are so grateful for all our amazing administrative professionals and all the work they do each day to make our schools run as smoothly as they do! You are so valuable to us! #EveryStudentDeserves
Calling all parents, guardians, friends, and family of the CLASS OF 2023!
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY
EHS students will celebrate the first of many graduation events! Academic Signing takes place in the Wildcat Arena on Tuesday, May 2nd. This year's speaker is Tim Horton, United States Air Force Academy Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator. There will be remarks by Claiborne P. Deming, Murphy Oil Corporation Chairman of the Board, as well as ESD Superintendent Jim Tucker and EHS Principal Sherry Hill. The program begins at 10am, and the public is invited to attend!
It's NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK!
Each ESD student has access to a library in their school building AND the Barton Library, located right behind Memorial Stadium. That means at every stage of development, from birth to grades K-12 to college and beyond, every person in El Dorado has the opportunity to get travel the world through books! We hope you spend a little time this week getting lost in a great book! #EveryStudentDeserves
Washington Middle School was placed under lockdown this morning for approximately 30 minutes as a precaution for activity in a nearby neighborhood. Students and staff were safe, and school continued as normal. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
Two El Dorado High School students were taken by ambulance to the hospital after becoming ill in class. They are currently receiving care at the local hospital. This appears to be an isolated incident. An investigation is underway at this time.
There is no greater priority than our students' health, safety, and welfare. We appreciate the calm response of the faculty and administration at EHS, who continue to hold school as usual.
Starting to think about the 2023-2024 calendar. Take a look and start planning for next year! https://5il.co/1qtkb
The Eagle Foundation is offering summer programs! Space is limited! For more information or to register your student, call Shannon Berry at 870.312.6174.
Kindergarten Registration is underway! If you have a child who will turn 5 on or before August 1st, it's time to get them registered! Visit our website to register today! eldoradopublicschools.org
It's National Volunteer Week, and we couldn't pass up the opportunity to say THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who donate whatever they can to help our students thrive. Our community is the best!
SouthArk is celebrating Arts in April this month, and there are a few free events open to students!! They do ask that anyone under 15 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
* Saturday, April 15 -- Sketching in the Arboretum with Maria Villegas | 10 – 11:30 AM
* Tuesday, April 18 – Silver Screen Movie Night @ SouthArk Library | 6:30 PM
* Saturday, April 22 – Photography Workshop in the Arboretum with Lisa Tarver | 10 – 11:30 AM
For more information, visit https://www.southark.edu/arts.
The WMS Competition Shake Team that attended the National Shake Competition in Atlanta visited with the ESD School Board at last night's monthly meeting. Sixth graders Kate Lee and Avery Warren spoke about their experience, even demonstrating the proper handshake. Thank you to Ms. Gavin for working with and encouraging these students all year long!
In case you missed it on the EHS page, the El Dorado School District would like to give another shout-out to the EHS Chamber Orchestra for their amazing performances during Spring Break! They didn't have to travel for a school competition, but they chose to, and their hard work paid off!
The EHS Chamber Orchestra, along with Director Jennifer Michaels, traveled to Dallas to compete on a national level at the Showcase of Music held at the Meyerson Symphony Center. They earned Superior ratings for their stage performance which also earned them Best in Class 5A, as well as Outstanding Overall Orchestra for the entire competition!!!
We are proud of their dedication and commitment to their art, including their Director Mrs. Jennifer Michaels! Congratulations, again, Chamber Orchestra!
The El Dorado School District is grateful for all our students, staff, and community! We hope you are spending your Easter with your best peeps!
