El Dorado High School

College Tours of Greater Boston Info and Interest Meeting The EHS Boston Tour is a spring break opportunity for students interested in discovering what’s out there in terms of college variety, learning about financial aid in addition to the Promise, and experiencing Boston and the surrounding area. Last year’s trip was an enormous success, come find out why! Meeting Details: Who: EHS Students (and their parents/guardians) interested in attending the trip What: Learn all about the trip, the cost, the scholarship opportunity, and the benefits of attending! When: Wednesday August 22nd, 5:30 pm Where: EHS, Room 2429 Trip Sponsors: Please contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns! Ms. Fussell, sfussell@esd-15.org Room 2429 Ms. Noble, cnoble@esd-15.org Room 2620

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Don't Meet the Cats is today at 4pm in the Wildcat Arena!

Welcome back to the 2018-2019 school year! Have a wonderful year!

The El Dorado Wildcats, are looking forward to another outstanding season. Be a part of our winning team by advertising in the Wildcat football program. This program is available at all regular home games and home playoff games. Proceeds help support the EHS Student Council. Ad prices are $100 for a full page, $60 for a 1/2 page, $40 for a 1/4 page, and $25 for a 1/8 page, so these ads easily fit your advertising budget.. Remember this is an excellent way to recognize a football player, band member, cheerleader, or any student at EHS. Please contact a Student Council member if you would like to purchase an ad. Ad copy deadline is Thursday August 9th and picture deadline is Friday, August 17th. Thank you for your support of El Dorado High School. If you need additional information, please contact Jason Sanders, the Student Council advisor at school 864- 5100, FAX 863-3309, e-mail ehsstudentcouncil@esd-15.org.

OPEN HOUSE UPDATE Please take note that times have changed for Open House on Wednesday, August 8th. These times are different from the Wildcat Weekly! Wednesday, August 8th 11th and 12th Students: 1-3pm 9th, 10th, and New Students: 4-6pm

"If you don't fail at least 90 percent of the time, you're not aiming high enough." --Alan Curtis Kay, Computer Scientist #MotivationalMonday #EHSCatsCan

Congrats to the Wildcat Tennis teams for their awesome showing this weekend at the Lion Invitational Tennis Tournament in Searcy. The girls' team tied for 3rd; the boys' placed 4th. Doubles team Carson Ricker and Gary Gauthier made it to the semi-finals. Junior Emma Thomas made it to the finals, but fell to Conway's Taylor Lemieux, a senior who hasn't lost a match at this tournament in four years. "The most challenging match was when I played in the finals against Taylor from Conway. From this match, I learned to be as consistent as possible and allow your opponent to make the mistakes," Thomas said of her play in the tournament. Coach Stephanie Thomas is really excited to see where the season goes. "I'm so proud of this team. They worked really hard the last two days. It's going to be a fun season."

THE SEARCH FOR #FANFRIDAY IS ON! Do you know someone who is a big Wildcat fan!? Someone who supports EHS academics, arts or athletics?! Submit their name and picture with the following form! https://goo.gl/forms/Bca4t4LuWM8jknE63

THE SEARCH FOR #FANFRIDAY IS ON! Do you know someone who is a big Wildcat fan!? Someone who supports EHS academics, arts or athletics?! Submit their name and picture with the following form! https://goo.gl/forms/Bca4t4LuWM8jknE63

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THE SEARCH FOR #FANFRIDAY IS ON! Do you know someone who is a big Wildcat fan!? Someone who supports EHS academics, arts or athletics?! Submit their name and picture with the following form! https://goo.gl/forms/Bca4t4LuWM8jknE63

#TeacherTuesday Meet Mr. Johnson! Patrick Johnson has been teaching art for 30 years and is a staple at EHS. His goal is "to teach students how to use creativity in whatever profession they choose." Mr. Johnson is inspired by the creative minds he encounters and has the best kind of school day when a student creates something he or she wants others to see. Outside of school, Mr. Johnson can be found playing saxophone in a jazz band, riding on long distance bike rides (his longest ride is 70 miles!), and reading. He's a Ravenclaw and loves the quote "Work works." Fun Fact: Mr. Johnson's most embarrassing moment as a teacher was the time he fell down the stairs while everyone watched and laughed. What'd he do in response? Stand up and pose like an Olympic gymnast that just finished the best routine ever. Doesn't that sound like him? Always making the best out of a bad situation. Thanks for loving our school for the last 28 years!

#FanFriday #WildcatFanoftheWeek Meet Jonathan Hill! Nominated by his sister, it's pretty evident to see that Jon is a true Wildcat fan! Jon absolutely loves Wildcat football and attending games. During halftime, he can be found in the stands breaking out his best dance moves, including the robot! His sister said, "It makes me so happy when I see my brother with the biggest smile on his face, like he just won the lottery, when we walk into that stadium. You won't find a bigger fan than this guy!" Thanks, Jon, for loving the Wildcats! Think you know someone who should be recognized as our Wildcat Fan of the Week?! Submit their info here: https://goo.gl/forms/6FYCONheu6TXzygM2

#TeacherTuesday Meet Mrs. Parker! Angie Parker has worked at EHS the last eleven years in the science department. She teaches Pre-AP/AP Biology. Mrs. Parker believes that it's important to "let students know you care and be consistent and fair." She still gets nervous on the first day of school, but always gives homework to set the tone for how the year will go. Mrs. Parker loves when a class has perfect attendance and shows her school spirit by participating in College Shirt Wednesdays. Most would be surprised to discover that Mrs. Parker had a "subpar GPA in high school AND in college" and is pretty good at playing poker and dancing. She's inspired by her family and students and dreams of taking her family on an Alaskan cruise. What's Mrs. Parker's favorite quote? "I would rather walk with a friend in the darkness than alone in the light." Sounds just like a Gryffindor!

The Wildcat Tennis Team hosted a free tennis camp for the Boys and Girls Club this week. Around 40 kids attended the camp where they learned tennis basics and practice drills. Coach Thomas hopes to continue the partnership: "The team had a blast, and I think the kids did, too. It's a great opportunity for the team to give back and build a sense of community. Plus, the more young kids we can expose to tennis, the more they'll see it as an option when they get to high school. We've got 32 kids on the team this year, with some that have never played on an organized school team before this year. They've been working hard, and I'm excited to see what they do come August." Way to go, Tennis Cats!

#FanFriday #WildcatFanoftheWeek This week’s Fan Friday goes to Brian Terry Wildcat Welch! Mr. Welch is a Wildcat fan through and through; his favorite Wildcat sport is football. He is an EHS alum and bleeds purple and white forever. Thank you, Mr. Welch for supporting the Wildcats!!! 💜 Think you know someone who should be recognized as our Wildcat Fan of the Week?! Sumbit their info here: https://goo.gl/forms/6FYCONheu6TXzygM2

THE SEARCH FOR #FANFRIDAY IS ON! Do you know someone who is a big Wildcat fan!? Someone who supports EHS academics, arts or athletics?! Submit their name and picture with the following form! https://goo.gl/forms/Bca4t4LuWM8jknE63

#TeacherTuesday Meet Mrs. Forbess! Shelley Forbess has spent 24 years in the classroom, the last 15 years at EHS. She teaches AP Physics 1 and 2 and can be found in the science hall. Her daily goal is simple: "to help students do more than they think they can." She shows her school spirit by cheering loudly at games and has a good school day "when a student finally understands something that has been a struggle." Once, she set a trash can on fire, but that hasn't stopped her from striving to serve students and their families. Mrs. Forbess has one dog and 11 chickens, and her hidden talent is writing backwards. She's definitely a member of Ravenclaw and would take a host of books including the HP series, Lord of the Rings, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, The Blue Castle, and the Chronicles of Narnia with her if trapped on a deserted island. Fun Fact: Mrs. Forbess knows all the lyrics to "Ain't No Sunshine." We're hoping it's the original by Bill Withers...but either way, it's a great song!

EHS CLASS OF 2018...DON'T FORGET THIS IS TODAY AND TOMORROW! EHS Class of 2018 If your LAST NAME begins with the letter A-K, you will report to EHS on June 4th from 9am-2pm. If your LAST NAME begins with the letter L-Z, you will report to EHS on June 5th from 9am-2pm. You will report to the hallway in front of the Guidance Office to pick up your diplomas, bring $2 for your final transcript to be sent to college, and pick up your purple Promise folders. **It's really important you come these days! Other days, you will have to wait or may not be able to get all the items you need.**