Caroline Callaway, teacher at El Dorado High School, attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where she received a BA in Journalism. Ms. Callaway currently teaches AP Language and Composition and 11th grade English.
Ms. Callaway chose to attend Ole Miss because even though it is a big SEC school rooted in tradition, it still has a small-town feel. “The campus is beautiful, and Oxford is a fun place to live!”
Ole Miss is known for its tailgating experience. “The night before every home game, fans wait at the edge of the grassy center of the Ole Miss campus. When the alarm sounds, people rush into The Grove to set up their tailgate tents for the following day. Some families have had the same spot for generations. Ole Miss fans also go all out. Tailgates will include chandeliers, elaborate centerpieces, and tvs to watch the game.” Along with tailgating, Ms. Callaway said that working for the campus newspaper, The Daily Mississippian, also made her Ole Miss experience special. “I made great friends and got some awesome work experience during my time there!”
If you are interested in learning more about the University of Mississippi, visit https://olemiss.edu/.
Governor's Announcement from 10/19/2021:
To manage the negative impacts of excluding students from onsite education with the risk of spreading COVID-19, the close contact definition within a K-12 setting has been modified in effort to achieve the appropriate balance. Close contact within a K-12 school setting that will require quarantine is defined as students or staff who have been within three (3) feet for 15 cumulative minutes or longer within a 24-hour period during the infectious period of a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
The El Dorado School District Special Education Department will host a public meeting for parents/guardians on Tuesday, October 26th at 4:00pm at the ESD Special Education Department located at 501 N. Timberlane. Masks are required.
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The memorial service for Amy Tucker will be held at the El Dorado High School Arena on Sunday, October 17th at 3pm. If you are interested in sharing a memory or thought with the family, the memorial table currently at Hugh Goodwin will be moved to EHS on Sunday at noon. These mementos will be shared with her family at a later date.
Reminders for today! All ESD schools dismiss at 2:00pm!
The parade will follow the normal route:
Begins at Municipal Auditorium (E 8th Street) turning left onto Northwest Ave.
Continue south on Northwest Ave to Main Street.
Turn left to travel east on Main Street to Washington Street.
We hope everyone will come out and support the Wildcats!
Turn left onto Washington, traveling north back to the Municipal Auditorium.
In efforts to help our community process the loss of Amy Tucker, a memorial table has been set up in the breezeway at Hugh Goodwin. The gate will open at 9am and remain open all weekend. Students, past and present, staff, and community members are invited to share memories of Mrs. Tucker by leaving notes, cards, photographs, or drawing pictures. Materials are available at the memorial table. The tributes will be shared with her family at a later date.
El Dorado Schools is deeply saddened by the passing of Hugh Goodwin kindergarten teacher Amy Tucker. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, co-workers, and students at this time. The entire staff and student body send our most sincere condolences to Mrs. Tucker’s family and friends.
We know this will be a difficult time for students and staff. Counselors will be available on the Hugh Goodwin campus in the coming days. In addition to counseling services, students, including former students of Mrs. Tucker, may stop by Hugh Goodwin tomorrow and Monday to honor Mrs. Tucker. Students and staff are invited to share their memories and say their goodbyes. Materials will be provided for those who wish to leave memories of Mrs. Tucker. These tributes will be shared with her family at a later date.
Students and staff who are in need of counseling services can contact their school counselor for additional information.
College Wednesday: Teacher Edition
Hayden Nooner, teacher at Barton Junior High, attended Harding University where he received a BA in Theatre. Mr. Nooner is currently teaching Slams & Jams and MP3. He was also just named El Dorado School District Teacher of the Month!
When deciding what college to attend, Mr. Nooner was looking for “a smaller school with a big school feel.” He felt Harding was the perfect fit; it’s a big campus with several degree options but still maintains that family-style atmosphere. “The class sizes are fairly small, so it is very easy to connect with your professors and classmates.”
When asked what made his Harding experience special, Mr. Nooner noted that students have the opportunity to study abroad at one of HU’s six international campuses. As a sophomore, he studied in London and was able to travel to ten different countries that semester.
Thank you, Mr. Nooner, for sharing your Harding experience! If you are interested in learning more about Harding University, visit https://www.harding.edu/.
The Wildcats face the Marion Patriots this week for Homecoming. Tickets cost $5. You can purchase tickets at the BancorpSouth Main Branch from 9am-4pm Wednesday/Thursday & 9am-Noon Friday, at the gate before the game, & online at http://el-dorado-school-district.ticketleap.com.
The El Dorado School District Special Education Department will host a public meeting for parents/guardians on Tuesday, October 26th at 4:00pm at the ESD Special Education Department located at 501 N. Timberlane. Masks are required.
REMINDER: The ESD School Board will meet tonight in the Central Office Board Room at 6:00pm. The public is invited to attend. Masks are required while in the building.
It's Homecoming Week! Remember that ALL ESD schools will dismiss at 2:00pm this Friday, with the Homecoming Pep Rally held at Memorial Stadium at 2:30pm. Go Cats!
The monthly board meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 12th at 6pm in the Central Office Board Room.
Are you interested in volunteering in the El Dorado School District? Join us for a volunteer workshop on Friday, October 22nd from 1-3pm in the Central Office Board Room.
*Masks are required in the building.
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El Dorado Schools reports with great concern that Mrs. Amy Tucker, Hugh Goodwin kindergarten teacher and wife of Superintendent Jim Tucker, has been transferred to UAMS due to complications arising from her battle with COVID-19. She continues her journey to recovery with the help of the medical staff at UAMS. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Tucker’s family, friends, and hospital staff during this difficult time.
From early dismissal to conferences to games, we've got a busy evening ahead in the El Dorado School District! Check out these events, as well as volleyball traveling to Texarkana and 9th grade football playing at Memorial Stadium at 6:30pm. Go Cats!
There will be no school, Friday, October 8th. Enjoy Fall Break!
COLLEGE WEDNESDAY: TEACHER EDITION
Mrs. Leia Hickmott, Math Facilitator at Yocum Elementary, attended Henderson State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Education.
A big reason why Mrs. Hickmott chose HSU was the location--it wasn't too far from home, but it was far enough that she had to develop some independence and adjust to not being around her mom.
When asked what makes HSU special, Mrs. Hickmott said, “I went through two very traumatic losses while attending college here. My father passed at the beginning of my second year. My fiance passed one month before graduation. Although I wasn't involved in many clubs or extracurricular activities, all the staff worked with me and were very sympathetic to my situation. Had it not been for the entire staff in the teacher's college, I would not have graduated my last year. Those same staff members awarded me the Spirit of Ryan Halaby award for showing persistence and excellence through my time in the teachers college.”
Thank you, Mrs. Hickmott, for sharing a special part of your college experience! If you are interested in learning more about Henderson State University, visit https://www.hsu.edu/pages/future-students/.
