There are two SouthArk Concurrent Orientations for Fall 2021. One is in-person and one is virtual via Zoom.
Times & Locations:
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 5:30pm-6:30pm El Dorado Conference Center, Murphy Hall
Thursday, August 19, 2021, 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtual Via Zoom
WOA Families - Remember you can reserve meals to pick up each week for your students. Meals must be reserved by Monday of each week by filling out the form at http://bit.ly/ESDWOAMeals. Complete the form for each student in your home to receive 5 breakfasts and lunches per week.
All students must be up-to-date with their immunizations in order to start school on August, 17, 2021. If you 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.
The 30th Annual School Supply Drive will be held this Saturday, August 14th from 8am-1pm at St. John Baptist Church. Several community partners have come together to bring school supplies, dental/personal hygiene products, and socks to the children of Union County. Thank you, Union County !
After thoughtful consideration and discussion, the El Dorado School Board has voted 4-3 to require masks, or other appropriate face coverings, for all persons present on school campuses or in school vehicles or buses, including staff, students, visitors, and others. This applies to inside only.
The school board will revisit the policy at each board meeting.
To view the full mask policy, please visit www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/esd-mask-policy.
REMINDER: The El Dorado School District will be offering a COVID-19 vaccination clinic TOMORROW, August 11th from 8am-10am at El Dorado High School. Participants will enter through the arena.
The clinic is free to the public and available for anyone ages 12 and up. Each person, regardless of age, must sign a consent form. Please bring the signed consent form with you when you come to the clinic. You can access the consent form and register here: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/article/505481.
In order to prepare for the clinic, we are asking that participants register to ensure we have adequate supplies. Please register before 3pm today.
El Dorado School District will have a special called meeting on Wednesday, August 11th at noon. The meeting will be held at the El Dorado School District Administrative Office in the board room.
Several events going on this week in the El Dorado School District!
Today is Device Checkout for juniors and Elementary Orientation for all students entering kindergarten through 4th grade.
The El Dorado School Board will meet Monday, August 9th at 6pm in the ESD Administrative Building. The meeting is open to the public.
It's been a full week since our summer meal program ended, and we are missing the free meals! Looks like other people also noticed, too....check out the summer meal program and food truck featured on the Food Management website! Director of Child Nutrition, Kim Newman, is proud of the progress they've made. "What started out this summer as the school cafeteria making efforts to support our local community has turned into an outpouring of support from the community to our cafeterias. We both have benefitted from the relationship we've formed."
https://www.food-management.com/k-12-schools/el-dorado-schools-take-summer-meals-mobile
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday August 7, 2021, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday August 8, 2021, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain Electronic Devices, *School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and Clothing free of state and local sales or use tax.
**School supplies are provided for grades K-8. However, this is a great time for picking up backpacks and recommended supplies!
All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt during the Sales Tax Holiday.
For more information, visit https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday/
Juniors, remember that you will check out devices on Monday, August 9th from 10am-noon or 1pm-3pm in the arena. For more information, visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/article/502921.
The EHS Journalism team will be distributing yearbooks on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 9:30 until 4.
Come see us, pick up your book, buy other books, buy senior ads, and order this year's book!
Last year was something, and the goal with "Reflections" was to show that whether you were on-campus or virtual, you were the story of the year at EHS.
Don't miss out on your copy. We only have about 50 to buy if you didn't pre-order! Copies are $55 each.
If you aren't listening to the Promise Podcast, you are missing out. This month, Mrs. Turner sat down with Principals from Barton and Washington to discuss the district's move to an 8-period day and the importance of an intervention period. Check out what they had to say here:
https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/promise-podcast
Orientation for incoming 9th graders and new students will take place next Wednesday, August 11th. Times are based on your last name; please refer to the schedule for your designated time.
Returning students entering grades 10-12 will be able to access their schedules in their HAC accounts on August 12th.
Students will follow a new school schedule this fall. School will begin at 7:55am and end at 3:25pm. On Wednesdays, students will dismiss at 2:25pm in order for each individual school to conduct Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). All ESD schools will follow this schedule.
The El Dorado School District is seeking critical feedback from various stakeholders who have significant insight into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning. Feedback will be used to inform the district's plan for the use of funds received.
Stakeholders include but are not limited to ESD faculty and staff, students, parents, local business owners, and community members. Please take a few moments to complete this feedback form before Sunday, August 8th.
https://forms.gle/3AHicpEVbESYdP9QA
Thank you for your time, feedback, and support of the El Dorado School District!
It's back to school time! Check the district website and social media for the most current information. We are ready to get the year started! Let's go, Cats!
The deadline to submit an application for the 2021-2022 Wildcat Online Academy school year for students entering kindergarten through 4th grade is tomorrow, August 1st. For more information, visit www.eldoradopublicschools.org.
ELEMENTARY: School supplies will be provided free to students in grades K-4 again this school year. The supplies will be given to teachers to distribute to students as they are needed in the classroom.
WASHINGTON MIDDLE: School supplies will be provided for students. Supplies will be delivered to classrooms. Students are asked to bring 3 bottles of hand sanitizer, 4 boxes of Kleenex, and one sketch pad.
BARTON JR. HIGH: Required school supplies will be provided this year for students. Suggested supplies include wired earbuds (wireless earbuds will not be used during school hours), erasable pens (variety of colors), and a backpack.
EL DORADO HIGH does not publish a school supply list before school starts. Teachers will tell students what they will need for each individual class during the first week of school.
