Recently, Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education announced that public schools will reopen for the 2020-21 school year. The El Dorado School District has been working to create opportunities for learning that provide rigorous curriculum while also maintaining the safety of our students and staff. In order to provide your child with a... READ MORE >
The El Dorado Education Foundation (EDEF) is pleased to announce each school’s semifinalists, finalists, and nominees for the 21st Teacher Excellence Awards. For 2020, a near-record number of nominations was received. The Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Advisory Committee judges would like to convey how difficult all of this year’s choices were. The El Dorado... READ MORE >
In the monthly meeting of the El Dorado School Board, members voted to relocate the students of Retta Brown to the remaining three elementary schools – Hugh Goodwin, Northwest, and Yocum. Superintendent Jim Tucker recommended the relocation of these students due to steadily declining enrollment at Retta Brown. Over the last few years, student enrollment at the... READ MORE >
Here is all the information you need to know for our upcoming Kindergarten Registration. Due to the COVID-19 regulations, this registration will be conducted with a Drive-Through process at El Dorado High School from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm on Friday, May 15. Please read the information below before coming to the Registration line. If you have any questions, please... READ MORE >
Imagine choosing a career that allows for constant interaction with people - where everyday offers routine but still keeps you challenged. You have learned the very definition of “monitor and adjust” and utilize it to meet the needs of every person you come into contact with daily. You’re a planner, creator, subject-area expert, statistician, entertainer, and... READ MORE >
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, El Dorado Schools has rescheduled the dates and restructured the formats to register for the 2020-21 school year.SIBLING REGISTRATION Parents with children already enrolled in Kindergarten through 3rd grade at one of our elementary schools, who have a child living in the same home that will be starting Kindergarten this year can take... READ MORE >
Today, Governor Hutchinson announced that traditional school has been cancelled for the remainder of the year due to the current Covid 19 pandemic. Schools will continue AMI Days through the remainder of the school year, utilizing the Arkansas AMI curriculum (K-8) through May 1 and Google Classroom (K-12) through the end of the school year. Teachers will continue... READ MORE >
On Monday, April 6, El Dorado Schools will begin using Arkansas AMI for K-8th grade students to learn at home. Arkansas AMI is a partnership of the Arkansas Department of Education and PBS. (EHS students will continue utilizing Google Classroom for their AMI assignments.) Teachers will be setting up a Google Classroom to communicate with students and make... READ MORE >
*Please note new locations have been added to the delivery service. See the list below for details. School Meal Service will continue each weekday through April 17. Any child under 18 can receive a free meal with drive through service at any of the following locations between 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Northwest Elementary Washington Middle School School Bus... READ MORE >
Parents and Students,As most of you have probably heard, the Governor has canceled school until April 17. During this last week, we have seen our students at work on the AMI packets, our teachers have been doing an amazing job providing resources and our cafeteria and school staff have been working diligently to prepare and deliver meals all around our community.... READ MORE >
The El Dorado School District will be providing free meals during Spring Break, Monday – Friday. Due to Governor Hutchison mandating school closings and the possible economic impact on families, the district would like to provide any child 18 and under with a free breakfast and lunch during the week of spring break. The Child Nutrition staff and bus drivers are... READ MORE >
As Spring Break approaches, we have received guidance for schools from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Please read that guidance below. We are asking that any person (staff/students) associated with the school district do the following: Notify the district superintendent at 870-864-5006 or email jim.tucker@esd-15.org if you have traveled from a country with... READ MORE >
Staff and parents, As Spring Break approaches and trips start taking place, please keep in mind where you are traveling and if there is currently a risk of COVID-19 in that location. The Governor has discouraged unnecessary out-of-state travel to help prevent the spread of this illness. The decision you make for your family could affect many others in a negative... READ MORE >
School Meal Service El Dorado School District will provide a School Meal Service FREE for any student 18 and under Tuesday through Friday of this week. Children must be present to receive a meal. All meal service is to be taken off campus. Cafeterias will not be open for anyone to sit and eat. Bagged meals will include a lunch for the day of pick up and a... READ MORE >
The Governor has announced that all Arkansas schools can open tomorrow but there will be a mandatory school closure starting Tuesday, March 17 until after Spring Break. El Dorado School District will be in session tomorrow for those students whose parents have not had an opportunity to make childcare arrangements. We will dismiss at 1:30 tomorrow. It is... READ MORE >
Greetings,I want you to know that we are staying in communication with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) on the latest updates of COVID-19. Information is changing everyday and nearly every hour. Our number one priority is the safety of students and staff. We will err on the side of caution more... READ MORE >
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) virus. It can be spread from person to person. Health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 into US communities and schools can play an important role in this effort. El Dorado School District, working together with... READ MORE >
At the February meeting of the El Dorado School Board, members voted to approve the calendar for the 2020-21 school year. The calendar is available on the District website under the Students and Parents menus or by clicking this link ---> https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... Orientation information and other important dates will be added to the calendar as they... READ MORE >
The 8th Annual Martha E. Deichler Memorial Union County Math Contest was held Saturday, January 25 at El Dorado High School. One hundred sixty-nine (169) students from six (6) Union County Schools participated in the contest for 6th through 12th graders. The Deichler family and Mustard Seed Wealth Management sponsored this year’s event providing cash... READ MORE >
The 8th Annual Martha Deichler Memorial Union County Math Competition will be held Saturday, January 25, at the El Dorado High School Fine & Performing Arts Center. This competition is presented by the generous sponsorship of the Deichler family. It is a coordinated effort of Smackover High School, El Dorado Public Schools, the El Dorado Education Foundation and... READ MORE >
In celebration of the city, county, and season, El Dorado School District art students have designed special El Dorado-based ornaments for the Union County Courthouse’s new, 12-foot Christmas tree. On Thursday, December 5, from 1:30-2:30, these one-of-a-kind ornaments will be presented to the courthouse by students and teachers. According to school district... READ MORE >
El Dorado Public Schools is observing American Education Week November 18-22. American Education Week celebrates public education and honors individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer kicked-off the week by proclaiming the city’s observance of the nationally recognized focus on... READ MORE >
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the El Dorado School Board approved the Veteran Diploma Program at tonight's Board meeting. This program of the Arkansas State Department of Education allows El Dorado Schools to recognize the service of our military veterans by providing an opportunity for those who were unable to finish high school due to deployment in World War II, the... READ MORE >
El Dorado School District is proud to announce that 75 students have received AP Scholars recognition for their 2019 Advanced Placement (AP) test scores. The AP Program, a branch of the College Board, offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. El Dorado High School... READ MORE >
September was Take Your Legislator to School Month in Arkansas. We were thrilled to have Senator Trent Garner, Representative Sonia Barker and Speaker of the House Matthew Shepherd visit our schools.Senator Garner took time to visit the students at Retta Brown and Hugh Goodwin Elementary schools. Representative Sonia Barker toured Washington Middle School and... READ MORE >
Nine new Fall 2019 teacher grants have been awarded for El Dorado Public School District teachers by the El Dorado Education Foundation (EDEF), thanks to the approval of its Board of Directors. Since 1997, a total of 264 proposals have been approved for educators in the district. Proposals are judged anonymously by a committee from the School of Education at... READ MORE >
For 22 years, the Murphy Education Program has generously awarded El Dorado students for their academic achievements and this year was no exception! Since August, Murphy Oil, the sponsor and administrator of the Murphy Education Program (MEP), has given over $214,500 with 841 awards. Through the MEP, students can receive awards in the first, fourth, sixth, and... READ MORE >
The El Dorado School District partnered with the City of El Dorado over the summer to construct a 1/4 mile walking trail on the Washington Middle School campus. The project was funded through a program of the Arkansas Department of Education geared toward increasing the opportunity for physical activity to improve overall physical health in our community. Students... READ MORE >
In an effort to cut down on any confusion for our bus riders, the transportation department has outfitted each bus with a Route number this year. Riders don't have to worry now about what their bus looks like or what numbers are on it - they'll just need to look for the purple sign with the white route number on the front and side of each bus. As long as the bus... READ MORE >
At a meeting of the El Dorado School Board on Monday, July 15, directors unanimously voted to expand the free meal program to include students at Barton Junior High this coming school year.Through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), El Dorado Schools will be able to expand the free breakfast and lunch program that was offered last year to K-6th grade students... READ MORE >
The El Dorado Education Foundation is once again offering grants for teachers! To apply, click on the links below for Grant Application Policy and Procedures. If you have any questions regarding the Grant Application process, please contact Lila Phillips, Executive Director of the El Dorado Education Foundation at (870) 862-0962 or edef@arkansas.net.EDEF Grant... READ MORE >
After School Care is available to students in grades K-6 throughout the El Dorado School District. This program provides a place for students to get homework help and a nutritious snack in a fun, safe, and familiar environment until parents can get off work. With the retirements of Geneva Moss and Betty Newton, who ran the After School program, we are pleased to... READ MORE >
EXCITING NEWS! We are excited to announce that El Dorado School District will be providing all school supplies for every Kindergarten through 4thgrade student at our elementary schools in the 2019-20 school year. These supplies will be delivered to the school and will be in your child’s classroom on the first day of school, August 13. Students will only have to... READ MORE >
The EHS Band has been invited to march in the 2020 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The parade will take place on Monday, May 25, 2020 on Historic Constitution Avenue and will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The EHS Band was nominated to perform in this nationally televised parade by Congressman Bruce Westerman.The band... READ MORE >
The El Dorado School District Board unanimously approved the hiring of Jae Kell as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach. Coach Kell has been the Head Girl’s Basketball Coach at Warren High School for the last three years. In her time at Warren, Coach Kell led both the Junior High and Senior High teams to championships at the District and Conference level. Her teams... READ MORE >
Barton Junior High is excited to welcome John Davis and Andria Gleghorn as the school’s new Assistant Principals. Mr. Davis replaces Mark Smith, who has been named as Barton's new Principal. He has been in the District for 12 years, first serving as a math teacher at EHS. Most recently, he has been the Math Facilitator/School Improvement Coordinator for Washington... READ MORE >
Hugh Goodwin Elementary welcomes Jesica Collins as Principal. Mrs. Collins has been in the District for 11 years, first serving as an elementary teacher at Yocum. She has served as Assistant Principal at Yocum, Hugh Goodwin, and Northwest during her time as an administrator. Mrs. Collins replaces Connie Reed who is moving to her alma mater Cabot School... READ MORE >
There are some exciting changes coming at El Dorado Schools for the upcoming school year. Principal Alva Reibe will retire from EHS after 28 years in the District. Her leadership and love for her students have been a true asset to our district and our community. We hate to see her go, but wish Mrs. Reibe the very best in her retirement! Barton Principal Sherry... READ MORE >
ABC News Anchor/Correspondent T. J. Holmes will be the keynote speaker for Academic Signing Day (ASD), celebrating around 330 graduating seniors receiving the El Dorado Promise scholarship program. The event will take place Wednesday, April 24, 1:00 PM, at the El Dorado High School (EHS) Wildcat Arena. The El Dorado Promise was begun by Murphy Oil Corporation 12... READ MORE >
El Dorado High School will start offering a Strength and Conditioning Program for athletes next year after a unanimous vote at Monday’s school board meeting. The program, which would be classes for athletes during the school day, is based on similar programs at other school districts. The topic was first brought to the board at last month’s meeting, when... READ MORE >
Recently in the news, there have been a variety of reports related to the “MOMO Challenge” and other harmful content on popular online platforms including YouTube, YouTube Kids, WhatsApp, and Fortnite. Because this content encourages self-harm and is being targeted to children and teens by infiltrating popular games and cartoons, we want you to be aware of it, so... READ MORE >
On Saturday, February 2nd, 215 students in grades 7-12 from schools across Union County participated in the 7th Annual Martha Deichler Memorial Union County Math Contest. Congratulations to all of the winners in the divisions below:7thgrade math – 1stplace – Aiden Smith; 2ndplace – Rashell Austin; 3rdplace (tie) – Jonah Davis and Mattie Nash 8thgrade math –... READ MORE >
The El Dorado School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to hire Steven Jones as the new head football coach for El Dorado Schools.Jones is finishing up his 9th year as a high school football coach. In the past two years as Head Coach at Junction City, his alma mater, the Dragons went 25-3 and won the Class AA State Championship in 2018. The Dragons were a... READ MORE >
The 7th Annual Martha Deichler Memorial Union County Math Competition will be held Saturday, February 2, at the El Dorado High School Fine & Performing Arts Center. This competition is presented by a coordinated effort of Smackover High School and El Dorado Public Schools and is open to all 7th-12th grade math students in Union County. Students can compete in the... READ MORE >
Coach Scott Reed has announced he is taking the Head Football Coach position for Cabot Public Schools. Superintendent Jim Tucker said in a statement, “We are happy for Scott and Connie and the opportunity that has been provided to them. We appreciate everything they have done for our town, school and football program.”Superintendent Tucker said of the Reeds,... READ MORE >
El Dorado Schools are honored to recognize the service of our military veterans by providing an opportunity for those who were unable to finish high school due to deployment in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War to receive a high school diploma. To be eligible to receive a diploma from El Dorado High School, the Arkansas Department of Education has... READ MORE >
El Dorado Public Schools will observe American Education Week November 12-16. American Education Week celebrates public education and honors individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. Mayor Frank Hash will kick-off the week by proclaiming the city’s observance of the nationally recognized focus on education at... READ MORE >
It's National School Lunch Week! This year, El Dorado Schools Food Services Department has undergone a lot of changes - for the better! We are excited to be able to provide breakfast and lunch FREE to every Kindergarten through 6th grade student with applications for free and reduced pricing available to all 7th-12th grade students.You may have also noticed a... READ MORE >
Congratulations to four of El Dorado School District's Orchestra students for making the All-Region Orchestra in their recent competition. Three of the students went on to perform in All-Region concert.EHS 11th grader Lorin Utsch (pictured) was selected as 5th Chair 2nd Violin in the 2018 South Region Senior High All-Region Full Orchestra and qualified to attend... READ MORE >
As part of Bring Your Legislator to School Month, our state senator and representatives were invited to visit El Dorado Schools.State Senator Trent Garner visited Retta Brown Elementary on September 12. During his visit, Senator Garner toured the elementary school and visited several third and fourth grade classes. He also met with Principal Bethanie Hale and Beth... READ MORE >
Through 32 semesters, the El Dorado Education Foundation (EDEF) has been providing grants to teachers in the El Dorado School District. A total of 255 grants have been provided including five new grants that were approved for this semester.Grants are written and submitted by El Dorado School District teachers and staff, then judged and selected by a panel from... READ MORE >
The safety and security of our students is one of our top priorities at El Dorado Schools. And it takes all of us working together to ensure each student feels safe while at school. To provide an opportunity for every student’s concerns to be heard, we have a new system on the El Dorado School District app for Reporting an Incident. The system encourages... READ MORE >
With school starting tomorrow, it's critical to remember to slow down in those school zones and watch out for students and buses. With that in mind, El Dorado Schools are partnering with the Arkansas Department of Education to remind drivers: Flashing Red. Kids Ahead. Educators, parents, school bus drivers and community leaders throughout the Natural State are... READ MORE >
El Dorado School District is excited to introduce our fantastic new teachers for the 2018-19 school year! Watch these fun videos to see who's new at your school! READ MORE >
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education Coordinating Board met and approved a new uniform Advanced Placement (AP) credit policy, which establishes a set of guidelines for public colleges and universities in Arkansas to award course credit for students who take advanced placement exams. Students who earn a minimum score of a three on the AP exam will have... READ MORE >
AP Exams will begin May 7 for high school students. The schedule for testing is below along with information on how to access AP Exam scores once they become available. If you have any questions regarding your AP Exam or accessing scores, please contact Bonnie Haynie, Director of Special Programs, at 870-864-5066. Week 1 - May 7-11 DateMorning Test (8... READ MORE >
A set of guidelines has been established by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education Coordinating Board that institutions in the state must follow in awarding credit for Advanced Placement exams. These guidelines will be used by institutions for entering freshmen in the fall 2018 semester. Institutions will award credit to students who score a three (3)... READ MORE >
A sea of purple filled Wildcat Arena on Wednesday for the 12th annual Academic Signing Day. This year's El Dorado High School seniors were in first grade when the Murphy Oil Corp. announced the El Dorado Promise. El Dorado School District Superintendent Jim Tucker introduced Sidney Moncrief as the event’s keynote speaker. His introduction was filled with music... READ MORE >
The 12th Annual Academic Signing Day for El Dorado Promise recipients at El Dorado High School will take place on Wednesday, April 12th at 1:30 p.m. at Wildcat Arena. Sidney Moncrief, former Arkansas Razorback All-American, five-time NBA All Star and two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year , will be the keynote speaker. Moncrief was a vital part of the... READ MORE >
The El Dorado Promise Scholarship, a scholarship program funded entirely by Murphy Oil Corporation for El Dorado High School graduates marked its eleventh anniversary in 2018. The Promise has provided funding to more than 2,200 EHS graduates, who have attended 138 colleges and universities in 31 different states. Currently Promise Scholars are enrolled in 73... READ MORE >
State testing using the ACT Aspire begins next week. Throughout the month of April all students in grades 3-10 will complete this test. See the list below or print the attached calendars for your child's testing dates.Students can help ensure their success on the test with the following tips.-Get plenty of rest the night before the test.-Eat a good breakfast.-Be... READ MORE >
Math literacy is an integral part of our students’ education and new programs have been added district-wide to help them grow and succeed through the support of community members and local businesses. At Retta Brown, students are learning to choose between spending versus saving through the use of Retta Bucks. After all of our elementary schools read “The... READ MORE >
Several new programs have been implemented in El Dorado Schools for the 2017-18 school year that focus on student success and hands-on learning. In our elementary schools, Guided Reading is being used to teach and enhance literacy skills in grades 1-4. This reading approach supports all readers at their instructional reading level and helps them move forward... READ MORE >
Governor Asa Hutchinson will visit El Dorado High School at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5th as part of his Spring Computer Science Tour. Students from schools throughout the El Dorado School District will demonstrate their computer science skills during his visit. Last week, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his Spring 2018 Computer Science Tour, the sixth tour... READ MORE >
Sidney Moncrief — former Arkansas Razorback All-American, five-time NBA All Star and two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year — will be the keynote speaker for Academic Signing Day, for recipients of the El Dorado Promise and other scholarships. The 12th-annual event will take place Wednesday, April 18, at 1:30 PM, in the El Dorado High School (EHS)... READ MORE >
Fifth to eighth grade students from El Dorado Schools came together on February 28, to compete for the top prize in the Union County Local You Be The Chemist Challenge. A seventh grader from Barton Junior High won the local chemistry competition. Wyatt Shankle beat 28 students to become the 2018 You Be The Chemist Challenge® Local Champion. Wyatt, along with the... READ MORE >
At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Friday, February 16, it was reported that shots were fired near the campus of Washington Middle School (WMS). The shots did not take place on WMS property, but the school did go on lockdown and police were notified. Local, county and state law enforcement responded immediately. Law enforcement checked the campus and its perimeter. All... READ MORE >
The El Dorado School Board recently approved the calendar for the 2018-19 school year. School will begin on August 14, 2018 and end on May 31, 2019. Holidays breaks are scheduled for: September 3 – Labor Day November 19-23 – Thanksgiving Break December 24-January 4 – Christmas Break January 21 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March 18-22 –... READ MORE >
The El Dorado School Board recently approved the following plan for making up the two snow days in January: Day One will be made up on February 19 with student dismissal at 1:30 pm. This was originally a full day of Parent/Teacher Conferences. However, students will now attend until 1:30 pm, and Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place from 3:15-6:15 pm. Day Two... READ MORE >
A total of 138 students from all schools in the Union County competed in the 6th annual Martha Deichler Union County Math Contest, held Saturday, January 20, at El Dorado High School (EHS). Co-sponsors Bill Deichler and John Deichler were on hand to cheer on students and award medals at the recognition ceremony. The competition is named in honor of Bill... READ MORE >
AMI Days Granted for El Dorado School District El Dorado School District was recently approved for up to five Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) days by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). While we will not be able to use the AMI packets for previously missed days, we will be able to use them in the case of any future closings, whether inclement... READ MORE >
Today, the El Dorado Promise celebrates its 11th Anniversary! Check out the 2018 Impact Report to see how this scholarship program, funded by Murphy Oil Corporation, is affecting our students and community. READ MORE >
ESD Gifted & Talented accepts nominations for the program throughout the year from parents, teachers, school staff, and community members. Once nominated, students are tested to determine their eligibility for the program. Testing will begin soon. If your child has been nominated or you would like to nominate a child, please send your written nomination to Beth... READ MORE >
The 6th Annual Martha Deichler Memorial Union County Math Competition will be held Saturday, January 20, at the El Dorado High School Fine & Performing Arts Center.This competition is presented by a coordinated effort of Smackover High School and El Dorado Public Schools and is open to all grade 7-12 math students in Union County. Students can compete in the math... READ MORE >
This week an incident occurred on the campus of El Dorado High School that involved an illegal act by a student. The incident was handled swiftly by EHS administrators and resource officers. Students remained safe and completely clear of any danger. Since this incident involves a minor, details regarding this situation cannot be shared but are being handled by... READ MORE >
Since August 23, all elementary schools in El Dorado School District have been reading The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davis to students in grades K-4. The book takes a practical look at economics using a brother and sister who compete with lemonade stands. After reading the book together, students and teachers were given the opportunity to compete in a variety of... READ MORE >
Congratulations to The EHS Wildcat Marching Band! The band competed Saturday in The UAM/Kappa Kappa Psi Invitational Marching Contest and received the following ratings and awards:Band-All Superior RatingsPercussion-Superior RatingDrum Major-Superior RatingColorguard-Excelent RatingOutstanding Percussion in Class 3Outstanding Band in Class 32017 Grand Champion... READ MORE >
Austin Barrow, President and COO of the Murphy Arts District, will be the celebrity reader with this year’s Read for the Record celebration for the El Dorado School District, on Thursday, October 19. Read for the Record VIII will take place at 9:00 AM at the El Dorado High School (EHS) Wildcat Arena. Approximately 1,800 students in grades K-4 will meet together... READ MORE >
This week, El Dorado Schools will celebrate Homecoming! High School students are dressing up each day to show their school spirit. Monday - Twin DayTuesday - Purple OutWednesday - Senior Citizen DayThursday - Hippie DayFriday - Pink Out/Class Shirt DayThe schedule for Homecoming activities on Friday, October 20 will be as follows:1:30 p.m. - Homecoming Pep Rally,... READ MORE >
El Dorado High School students partnered with the Adopt A School Program to help a school in Liberty, Texas. The school sustained substantial damage as a result of Hurricane Harvey. EHS was asked to contribute hygiene products. The school took this on as a project and had a contest between the grades. The sophomore class stepped up and won the challenge by... READ MORE >
Long-time El Dorado School Board member Susan Turbeville was elected by board members to serve as the next president and Renee Skinner was named as the new vice president at the regular meeting of the Board on Monday, October 9. Turbeville assumed her new role immediately replacing Wayne Gibson who has served as Board President for the last two years. She thanked... READ MORE >
El Dorado Schools recently welcomed Representative Matthew Shepherd and Senator Trent Garner as part of Bring Your Legislator to School Month.Rep. Shepherd spent three hours visiting with students at EHS on Thursday, September 28. He told students about his educational and professional experiences leading up to becoming a state representative. Students then asked... READ MORE >
The El Dorado Education Foundation (EDEF) recently announced the winners of their 2017 teacher grants. Congratulations to all the hard-working teachers who submitted grant proposals. Through 31 semesters, a total of 250 grants have been provided through the EDEF. The judging team from Southern Arkansas University was excited about the grant applications submitted.... READ MORE >
Foster C. Poindexter, 60, of El Dorado passed away August 21, 2017 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock. Born July 17, 1957 to the late Foster and Ruth Cravy Poindexter. Foster lost his hard battle with cancer. “Poindexter,” as he was known to everyone, was the grounds keeper for the El Dorado School District Athletic Fields for sixteen years. His love... READ MORE >
El Dorado School District is proud to announce that 53 students have received AP Scholars recognition for their 2017 Advanced Placement (AP) test scores. The AP Program, a branch of the College Board, offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. El Dorado High School... READ MORE >
It is with great sadness that we share with you that Foster Poindexter lost his battle with cancer today. “Poindexter,” as he was known to everyone, was the grounds keeper for the El Dorado School District Athletic Fields for sixteen years. His love for the Wildcats showed as he took great pride in keeping the fields and facilities in immaculate condition. He... READ MORE >
On Monday, August 21, 2017, our nation will experience a total solar eclipse for the first time since 1918. While not in the path for the total eclipse, El Dorado will be able to view a partial eclipse. The event starts at approximately 11:45 a.m. Maximum coverage of the sun will happen around 1:15 p.m. The eclipse will end in our area at approximately 2:45... READ MORE >
We're excited to welcome all of our new teachers for the 2017-18 school year. Watch these videos to meet them all! READ MORE >
This year, we are excited to offer a new Breakfast in the Classroom program free to all El Dorado elementary school students. Regardless of financial status, all students in grades K-4 at Hugh Goodwin, Northwest, Retta Brown and Yocum elementary schools will have breakfast available in their classroom beginning at 7:40 each day. "We know that kids who are hungry... READ MORE >
The school meal program now offers a convenient way to apply for reduced or free meal pricing. Check out these easy steps for completing the forms online to save yourself time and paper.Go to www.eldoradopublicschools.org. Click Menu in the upper left corner then select the Food Services page. Click the link for Online Application (or click here to go directly to... READ MORE >
A program to encourage new teachers to continue in the teaching profession, which started last year at El Dorado High School, was a huge success. Plans are to continue the program at the high school during the 2017-18 school year and then set up Teacher Leader programs in other schools in the district in the future.During the recent meeting of the El Dorado School... READ MORE >
Shaneil “PJ” Yarbrough was appointed to serve on the El Dorado School Board during a special meeting of the board on Tuesday, June 27.She was appointed to replace the position previously held by El Dorado Police Sergeant Chris Lutman, who submitted his resignation during the regular June board meeting of the group on June 12, effective July 1. Lutman has served on... READ MORE >
We are excited to now offer our students, parents, staff and community a quick and easy way to follow what's going on in our schools through our new mobile app. You can download the app by going to the App Store or Google Play and searching for El Dorado School District. Here are 5 things you need to know about our new app: 1) IT'S A TRUE APP - The mobile app is... READ MORE >
The new and improved El Dorado School District website is full of useful information, important forms, and fun insights to our schools. One of the goals of the new site is ease of navigation. We hope you will be able to quickly and easily find everything you're looking for, but here are a few quick tips just in case: 1) When you come to... READ MORE >
The new website for the El Dorado School District launches today! Check it out at www.eldoradopublicschools.org. The District's website now includes more information about our schools and the services we offer. Each school also has a new website which is easily accessible from the District's site. The site is still under construction, so check back regularly for... READ MORE >
The 2017-18 School Calendar is now available. Save, print and share so you don't miss a thing this school year! Also, download the El Dorado School District mobile app to keep track of our events year-round. READ MORE >
Three teachers were recognized by the El Dorado Education Foundation (EDEF) for Teacher Excellence Awards as El Dorado Schools staff closed out the 2016-17 school year.April Richard of Hugh Goodwin Elementary, Elizabeth McClure of Barton Junior High and Caitlyn Noble of El Dorado High School received the designations as Teachers of the Year for the respective grade... READ MORE >
Barton Junior High was recognized during the 2016-17 school year by the Office of Education Policy at the University of Arkansas for best test scores in Math, Science and English Language Arts in the state. We appreciate the hard work of our students and teachers! READ MORE >
Washington Middle School (WMS) of El Dorado, Arkansas was awarded the STEM Excellence Award at the international STEM Expo in Branson, Missouri on October 11, 2016. Washington was one of four worldwide recipients of this award. The STEM Excellence Awards program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools whose faculty and administration have... READ MORE >