Join us for Volunteer Training to learn what it takes to be a successful volunteer! Three trainings will be offered this year:
• Friday, August 26, 2022, 1pm - 2:30pm at Central Office
• Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6pm - 7:30pm at the TAC House
• Friday, January 6, 2023, 1pm- 2:30pm at Central Office
Make plans to attend one of these trainings! We look forward to having volunteers in our buildings all year long!
In an effort to support teachers as they grow and develop in the PLC process, the El Dorado School District is dismissing at 1:30pm on Wednesdays.
Tomorrow is Wednesday...don't forget that 1:30pm dismissal starts tomorrow!
We are so excited to open our doors for the first day tomorrow!
School begins tomorrow morning at 7:55am!*
Check out what's for breakfast/lunch here: https://eldoradopublicschools.nutrislice.com/menu/
Bus schedules are posted here: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/transportation
*Remember, drop-off begins at 7:30am. Parents will not be able to enter school buildings, including tomorrow.
Bus drivers met this week for their annual back-to-school meeting. They have the privilege of welcoming our kids to school everyday. There are still opportunities available for you to do the same! Visit our website for more information!
If you are looking for a 2022-2023 bus route, you can find them on the district website. The routes have updated. Visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/transportation today!
The El Dorado Service League is offering FREE haircuts this Sunday, August 21st from 1pm-5pm at the TAC House! This offer is open to all Union County students!
1. OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT (AND OTHER TRAFFIC LAWS).
In order to help keep our students and staff safe, it’s vital that everyone slow down to the appropriate speed while traveling in school zones. Pay attention to students who are using crosswalks.
Did you know it’s illegal to pass a stopped bus that’s picking up or dropping off children? It definitely is in ALL 50 states. Don’t pass a school bus from behind or from either direction if you’re on an undivided road when it’s loading or unloading children.
In the state of Arkansas, it’s illegal to use your cell phone while in a school zone. Taking your eyes off the road and your surroundings while in a school zone puts the students and staff at risk.
2. DROP-OFF OR PICK-UP KIDS IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS.
Learn where the correct drop-off and pick-up locations are at your student’s school. Pay attention to the rules/expectations of each building. Those rules and expectations are put in place to keep students and staff safe.
3. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
School staff, patrol officers, and volunteers are there to keep students safe. Following their instructions is one of the easiest ways to help you safely navigate the drop-off and pick-up process.
4. KEEP YOUR COOL.
Mornings can be tough. Resist the urge to engage in road rage or parental frustrations right before dropping your student off. Their day can be greatly impacted by that short drive to school.
Remember, children model our behavior, so it’s our responsibility to set a good example.
5. STAY IN YOUR CAR.
To keep a consistent flow of traffic moving, do not exit your vehicle while in the drop-off/pick-up line. If you need to assist your student with anything, please park in the designated parking area and walk them to the door.
Parents will not be able to enter school buildings, including on the first day of school.
Bus Routes for the 2022-2023 school year have been updated on the website. Visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/transportation for more information!!
El Dorado School District teachers are back together this morning for Opening Session, then professional development all day! We are getting our hearts and minds ready to welcome our students back next Monday!
Don't forget Meet the Cats tonight at Memorial Stadium beginning at 7pm!
Join us for Volunteer Training to learn what it takes to be a successful volunteer! Three trainings will be offered this year:
• Friday, August 26, 2022, 1pm - 2:30pm at Central Office
• Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6pm - 7:30pm at the TAC House
• Friday, January 6, 2023, 1pm- 2:30pm at Central Office
Make plans to attend one of these trainings! We look forward to having volunteers in our buildings all year long!
Due to our Community Eligibility Provision, all students Kindergarten - 12th grade within the El Dorado School District will have the opportunity to eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2022-2023 school year.
For more information, including access to cafeteria menus, visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/food-services.
TAX FREE WEEKEND: A wide variety of items qualify as tax free (state and local tax) this weekend. A few examples include laptops, backpacks, printers, clothing, shoes, cell phones, diapers, wallets, notebooks and cosmetics. This includes online purchases (if shipped to an Arkansas address).
For a complete list, check out the attached images.
Fall sports are already underway! Congrats to the EHS Golf team who played in Bryant today. The girls placed 1st, and the boys came in 2nd.
Check out the 2022 Fall Sports Schedules located on the ESD website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/athletics! Go Cats!
Join the staff of the Wildcat Wellness Center for an open house on August 12th from 1:00 pm-3:00pm. Visitors can tour the clinic, learn about what services are offered, and meet the staff. The public is invited to attend!
Looking for a job that you can leave the work AT work? Look no further! We're hiring contracted and non-contracted bus drivers! You can drive a route each day or just fill in as needed! Plus, we offer benefits and CDL training! Visit www.eldoradopublicschools.org for more information.
All students must be up-to-date with their immunizations in order to start school on August, 22, 2022.
If your child is exempt from immunizations, a completed Immunization Exempt Form is required every year from the Arkansas Medical Director. The school nurse must have an up-to-date immunization record or exempt form for every student.
Please take the time to read this and follow the proper steps to making sure your child is able to attend school this fall.
Football camp is live this week with Kix103!
Tyson Ingram, Yocum 2nd grader, and Abel Blackmon, Hugh Goodwin 3rd grader, took a break from camp to be interviewed by Kix103's JJ Cook.
Tune in to Kix103 at 2:30 to hear Coach Steven Jones!
It is no secret that the education world is a challenging place. Despite these challenges, ESD continues to strive to provide quality education to our students through various avenues. One of these avenues is Act 1240 which allows the district to hire teachers who have come into the classroom through non-traditional means.
ESD is seeking feedback from our community on an Act 1240 waiver that would allow us to hire applicants in their internship semester as classroom teachers. These applicants would have passed licensure exams before entering the classroom, work under the supervision of a mentor teacher, and remain in the classroom once their internship is over.
The waiver must be approved by the state of Arkansas on a case-by-case basis. Each applicant must endure a thorough evaluation process by their university and our district in order to qualify.
ESD would appreciate community feedback as we review our decision going forward. Please complete this form if you would like to submit your feedback on the impact of the waiver in our district. Thank you.
https://bit.ly/Act1240Feedback22
School begins ONE month from today! School starts on August 22nd, and students dismiss at 1:30pm on Wednesdays. Find the printable calendar here: https://5il.co/1bxtb
EHS Football is hosting a FREE Kids' Camp NEXT WEEK! The dates are July 26-27! To sign up, visit bit.ly/EHSFballCamp22.
