
ATTENTION 4TH GRADE GUARDIANS:
The district April Newsletter incorrectly stated that 4th graders would attend the WMS conference. We apologize for the confusion.
4th graders completed their schedules during their parent/teacher conferences and will not attend. They should report to school as normal on Tuesday, April 12th.

Today, we celebrate El Dorado High School Special Education teacher Heather Craig and the positive impact she makes each day!
Several parents have nominated Mrs. Craig, and the consensus is the same: Mrs. Craig goes “above and beyond” for her students. One parent said, “She has always been my go-to person for any question I’ve had about my son’s education or any school related issue or event. If she doesn’t know, I can always trust her to find out! She advocates for my child and the other students in her special education classes, helping them to be successful in their general ed classes.” Another parent commented, “She's sweet, and she goes the extra mile for her students. Keeps me informed. She's a God send!” Several others echoed their sentiments.
Thank you, Mrs. Craig, for everything you do for our students!
If you’d like to nominate a staff member, visit bit.ly/ESDWildcatImpact.


Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! A special thank you to the wonderful people who work alongside our teachers each day for the betterment of our students! We see you, and we appreciate you!


The SHARE Foundation is currently conducting a community needs assessment across the county to determine the real-time needs and issues of families that live here. This is an effort that happens every 4-5 years to update the direction of current prevention efforts and works to build collaborations in areas identified.
Please consider completing this brief survey to provide input on the needs you see on a daily basis from our students and their families.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UnionCountyNeedsAssessment2022
The survey deadline is Friday, April 8, 2022.

Mark your calendars! Academic Signing Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 20th at 1pm in the Wildcat Arena! More details to come soon!


Our deepest sympathies to our neighbors at Camden Fairview School District. The loss of a student is never easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.

The El Dorado Wildcats baseball team plays at home tonight! The start time has been changed to 4:30pm.


Hey Wildcats! This is your reminder that today is April 1st--AKA--April Fool's Day! Beware of pranks and jokes! Enjoy the day!


Dawson Moser, teacher at El Dorado High School, attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he earned a degree in Exercise Science. He currently teaches boys health and safety and coaches football.
Coach Moser chose to attend UAM for the baseball program. He was a pitcher for the Boll Weevils throughout his college career. Baseball played a major role in Coach Moser’s college experience. If he wasn’t in class or studying, he was likely to be found with his team. Being a collegiate athlete is no easy feat, but for Coach Moser, winning conference championships made it all worth it.
Thank you, Coach Moser, for sharing about UAM! If you are interested in learning more about the University of Arkansas at Monticello, visit https://www.uamont.edu/.



Curious what the 2022-23 school year will look like? Check out the El Dorado School District 22-23 Calendar! https://5il.co/17v9w


ESD has the BEST Athletic Training, Morgan Atkins! One way she celebrated National Athletic Training Month? By certifying Foundation of Sports Medicine students in Stop the Bleed! Mrs. Morgan, we love you!

We hope our Wildcats had a wonderful spring break! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!


Did you know that the Wildcat Wellness Center, located in the El Dorado School-Based Health Center, is accepting appointments? Open to students currently enrolled in ESD, as well as staff and their immediate family. If you have questions, please call 870.639.3875.


Today, we celebrate Yocum Primary kindergarten teacher Jamia White and the positive impact she makes each day.
“Mrs. White goes above and beyond for her students. She has a passion for what she does, and it shines within her students. She always has a smile on her face and is so welcoming,” fellow staff member Dontoria Aplin says.
Thank you, Mrs. White, for everything you do for our students!
If you’d like to nominate a staff member, visit bit.ly/ESDWildcatImpact.


Andria Gleghorn (Miss G), an assistant principal at Barton Junior High School, attended Ouachita Baptist University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education.
When asked how Miss G ended up at OBU, she said “God chose it for me—I had a person from my church come up to me and ask if I wanted to go to OBU—he said he would make it possible!” Once she was there, it was an unforgettable experience. Not only did Miss G have amazing teachers and make lifelong friends, but she also had the honor of being a 1998 Tiger Tunes Hostess.
Thank you, Miss G, for sharing about OBU! If you are interested in learning more about Ouachita Baptist University, visit https://obu.edu/.



HASHTAG CONTEST
Help us find an official #hashtag for the El Dorado School District! Submit your best #hashtag at the link by Thursday, March 31st! If your #hashtag is chosen, you will receive some free El Dorado Wildcat swag! https://bit.ly/ESDHashtag


Whatever you are doing this week, we hope you are finding time to rest and relax! #motivationalmonday #springbreak #unplugandreset


It's officially SPRING BREAK! All ESD buildings are closed until March 28th.
Over the next week, the El Dorado School District social media pages, including all school pages, are also taking a break. You may see some posts here and there that have been scheduled, but the pages/inboxes will not be monitored for questions.
We encourage our students and staff to use this time to rest and re-energize for the remaining quarter of the school year! Let's Go Cats!


REMINDER: School dismisses an hour early this afternoon. Just a few more hours until spring break officially begins!


The El Dorado Band Parent Association's Mattress Sale Fundraiser is tomorrow, March 19th from 10am - 5pm in the El Dorado High School Commons!! If you are in the market for a new mattress, come out and support the band!
