El Dorado School District

We are aware that news outlets are reporting that the El Dorado School District has closed for tomorrow, February 4th. That decision has not been made at this time. Please follow our social media pages or visit our website for official information.

Due to the high probability of inclement weather and the winter storm warning in place for Union County, the El Dorado School District will move to virtual learning for Thursday, February 3rd. Please follow the AMI guidance provided by your school. All campuses will be closed, and sack lunches will not be available. All extracurricular activities scheduled for tomorrow are canceled and will be rescheduled if and when possible.

Hanah Hodge teaches 2nd-grade math at Hugh Goodwin Elementary. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Louisiana College located in Pineville, Louisiana. Ms. Hodge chose Louisiana College for its strong education program, but she was pleasantly surprised by the “unmatched student community” the school offers. She enjoyed being involved in various campus activities including being a member of the Union Board and the BCM. Another part of her college experience that made her time at LC special was the opportunity to be an LC cheerleader. Thank you, Ms. Hodge, for sharing about LC! If you are interested in learning more about the Louisiana College, visit https://lacollege.edu/.

ATTENTION: Route 28 will be approximately an hour late today, February 2, 2022.

The El Dorado School District strives to provide open, honest, and timely communication to our stakeholders. Recently, El Dorado High School administrators were made aware of a rumor involving school safety and immediately began an investigation, as well as notifying local law enforcement. Quickly, El Dorado Police and EHS administrators were able to identify the root of the threat, and investigators determined that the rumor was just that–a rumor. El Dorado School District feels that every child deserves a safe learning environment. We take all reports of safety concerns seriously and work closely with our local law enforcement to investigate each report and take appropriate actions. The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority. We thank you for the trust that you place in us each and every day. As always, if you have any questions, please contact your school or administration.

Interested in the Wildcat Online Academy? Applications for the 4th nine weeks opened today. The deadline to submit is February 27th. For more information, visit bit.ly/WildcatOnlineAcademy.

"Sometimes I think you have to try to do things that people don't think are doable." Michel Hazanavicius, Film Director #motivationalmonday

Congratulations to the EHS Sweetheart Court! You each looked fabulous on Friday!

Calling all elementary students ages K-4th! The EHS EAST and DECA programs are hosting a Coding Camp on February 26th! Space is limited! Sign up today! https://bit.ly/3nWjojn

Save the date! Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year begins soon! Visit eldoradpublicschools.org for more information.

The ACHI website has been updated, and our school district remains "pink." Students, staff, and visitors will continue to wear masks while in the building or on school buses. For more information, visit https://achi.net/covid19/.

Olivia Fitzgerald currently teaches 3rd grade math and science at Hugh Goodwin Elementary. She attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education Studies and a Master of Arts in Teaching. Mrs. Fitzgerald chose UAM because of the location and opportunity to continue her twirling career. She grew up in Monticello and was excited to stay close to home. Plus, being selected as the feature twirler made her college experience special. Mrs. Fitzgerald said, “I performed at football games, tailgates, etc. representing my hometown." Thank you, Mrs. Fitzgerald, for sharing about UAM! If you are interested in learning more about the University of Arkansas at Monticello, visit https://www.uamont.edu/.

Calling all Union County students grades 6-12! The Union County Math Competition will be held this Saturday at El Dorado High School. Students will register in the Wildcat Arena before reporting to classrooms. Awards will be held in the arena after the exams are administered. Masks are required.

Kindergarten Registration is coming soon! Take the opportunity to tour each of our elementary schools, so you can choose the best fit for your child. Tours will be offered on Tuesdays/Thursdays from February 8th-24th. Appointments required. Call today to sign up for your tour!

In honor of Arkansas School Board Member Recognition Month, Washington Middle School students presented the ESD board with plaques they designed and created in Mr. Christopher Rydners's coding classes. Mr. Rydners held a competition where students submitted designs they created with the software they use in class. The WMS office staff voted on the designs they liked the best, and that student’s design was used to create a plaque for each board member. The winning students were: 6th graders Juliana Adams, Brandon Maddox, Luis Acosta, Cy'Mya Ford, Alicia Freeman, Cayden Adams; 5th graders Liam Beebe, Kayla Huynh, Trenton Fairris, Carolina Sneed. Picture at School Board Meeting: Trenton Farris, Kayla Huynh, Cy'Mya Ford, Alicia Freeman, Brandon Maddox, Liam Bebe, Carolina Sneed, Juliana Adams. (Not pictured: Luis Acosta Gulindo and Cayden Adams) Additional picture: Juliana Adams, Cy'Mya Ford, Alicia Freeman, Luis Acosto Gulindo, Trenton Farris, Brandon Maddox, Liam Bebe, and Mr. Rynders (Not Pictured: Kayla Huynh, Carolina Sneed, and Cayden Adams)

REMINDER: The deadline to order an EHS 6A State Football Championship shirt is this Friday, January 21st. For more information and the order form, visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/o/ehs/article/624847.

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 2014-2015 school years will be disposed of on February 7, 2022. 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 January 3, 2022 through February 3, 2022 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 Lamkin, Special Ed. Director at 864-5133.

The El Dorado School District has been made aware of a post circulating social media about an issue at Washington Middle School. Please disregard this post. We received phone calls regarding school safety, but there is no unusual activity in-or-around the school. Washington Middle School students are in a safe environment and actively engaged in learning. It's a typical school day. Please know that the safety of our students is always our absolute top priority. For official information regarding all ESD schools, please refer to our website or social media pages.

Did you know? There are 44 sounds in the English Language and ALL of them help a child learn to read. The Arkansas Department of Education has a variety of free resources for families to support young readers. Check it out at https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/rise-arkansas/rise-family-resources

All El Dorado School District staff and students report to school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18. Per the ACHI guidelines, all students, staff, and visitors are required to wear masks while indoors and on school buses. We look forward to having everyone back on campus!