El Dorado High School

The El Dorado School Board approved the following plan for the two snow days in January: Day One: February 19. Student dismissal at 1:30pm. This was originally a full day of Parent/Teacher Conferences. However, students will attend until 1:30pm, and Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place from 3:15-6:15pm. Day Two: March 5-8, 12-13 (6 days). These are extended school days, 3:15-3:45pm. At EHS, students will report back to their 4th period to work on CATS after the 3:15pm bell. With this make-up schedule, the school year will end as originally planned.

COUNSELORS' CORNER The Brookshire's Because History Matters Scholarship information is available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is 2/23/18. The Arkansas Community Foundation Scholarships are open. Several scholarship options are on this site all seniors are encouraged to apply. Visit www.arcf.org.

Looking for a fun evening that gives you an opportunity to give back? Check out the senior class in MISSter EHS on Saturday, February 3rd at 7:00pm in the EHS Auditorium. Cost to enter is $5. All proceeds go to Arkansas Children's Hospital. Sponsored by Key Club and Student Council.

The winter months after Christmas are often difficult for many families. If you or someone that you know are experiencing food insecurity, you are not alone. Please stop by the guidance office and talk with your counselor. We want to connect students and families with the resources they need.

Arkansas Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call Center 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) As of January 30, 2018 This is Arkansas's connection to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Please do not hesitate to call this number if you need to talk to someone. Everyone matters to someone--YOU matter to all of us at EHS!

Ms. Antoon's 9th grade English class is reading Lord of the Flies. Check out their latest work analyzing the story's symbols!

​Mrs. Owens' classes are learning to write in cursive each day through their bellringer. Students are practicing a new letter each day, with the overall plan to be able to sign their name for legal documents. Jamya Green, 5th period student, said "I'm glad to be learning cursive writing. Ever since our class started learning how to write in cursive, I've been writing cursive in every one of my classes. My cursive writing is not perfect yet, but I'm learning, and it's improving every day. I feel confident that I can sign my name in cursive when asked for my signature on a legal document." Pictured: Senior Trinity Simpson practicing the letter A.

The EHS Swim Team will compete in their last regular season meet this Friday in Cabot. The team has improved times immensely this year, and we are very proud of their hard work and dedication. Good luck! Featured photo is freshman Abby Thompson at practice.

EHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet in the art project room on Wednesday, January 31st, during all three lunch shift. Bring your lunch with you and come hang out. Contact Officer Ardwin with any questions.

Scholarship Infomation: Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Financial need should never limit a student's ambitions. Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. As the nation's largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, HSF has awarded more than $550 million in scholarships and provides a range of impactful programs for students, HSF scholars, alumni, and parents. Don't let your students miss their opportunity to apply for an HSF scholarship. The application opens January 1, 2018, and closes March 31, 2018. Scholarship recipients will be selected in June 2018. For more information visit hsf.net. For details about the College Board's other scholarship partners connected to the PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™ 10, please see our scholarships page.

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball Team on their two victories over Hope and Pulaski Academy. On Friday night, the Wildcats defeated Hope 73-41. Brendan Simmons lead the Cats with 21 points, Jo Ramey had 19, BJ Johnson had 14 and Bishop Foster with 10. On Saturday, the Cats defeated Pulaski Academy 62-59. Jo Ramey and Brendan Simmons had 14 points while BJ Johnson and Bishop Foster had 11. The Wildcats and Lady Cats play De Queen at home tonight. The games begin at 6pm. Go Cats!!

Congratulations to the following EHS Band Students for qualifying to audition for the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association All-State Band. They will represent EHS at Auditions in Jonesboro on February 2nd and 3rd. They are: Abigail Jerry, Emma Burson, Mia Jennings, Joe Sharp, Alexis Harbour, Jared Wainright, Nathan Harbour, Avery Langston, Alex Ellis, Jakobe Lange, Jonathan Sandy, and Mikayla Young.

Attention all Sweetheart Court 2018! There will be a short meeting tomorrow morning. Report to the Commons immediately following the morning announcements.

Congratulations to the following EHS Band Students for earning a position in the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region III All-Region Band. They will represent EHS at the All-Region Band Clinic on January 26th and 27th in Monticello. They are: Abigail Jerry, Emma Burson, Mia Jennings, Mikayleah Holly, Madison Jinks, Courtney Fisher, Taylor Nelson, Joe Sharp, Alexis Harbour, Lauren Brown, Mikayla Young, Jared Wainright, Miles Jennings, Nathan Harbour, Michale Collier, Adam Smith, Amelia Ward, Avery Langston, Alex Ellis, Logan Lyons, Jakobe Lange, Jonathan Sandy, and Preston Rolus.

Yesterday, Officer Ardwin, one of EHS's school resource officers, spoke with Mrs. Owens's CBA classes about the importance of knowing how to use a computer and basic computer programs such as Word and Excel. Officer Ardwin gave students real-life examples of how he has needed computer skills, even as a police officer. Thank you, Officer Ardwin for encouraging students and sharing real-life experiences!

EHS will begin utilizing a call out system to inform guardians/parents about unexcused absences and tardies. The calls will begin next Tuesday, January 16th. If a parent needs to update contact information, they need to call the school at 864-5100 and speak with the attendance secretary. ​

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 course in which they are currently enrolled including: 7th grade math 8th grade math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Cal/Trig Statistics Calculus I Calculus II To sign up for the competition, contact your math teacher or Tom Simmons at tsimmons@esd-15.org. Competitors should plan to arrive at EHS by 9:30 a.m. on January 20 to sign in and receive instructions. The competition will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Awards will be presented at 11:00 a.m. The top three finishers in each category will receive a medal and cash prize with $50 for 1st place, $25 for 2nd, and $10 for 3rd. For additional information regarding the Union County Math Competition, please contact Tom Simmons at tsimmons@esd-15.org.

Hey Juniors! Trying to get prepared for the ACT in February? Check on this link full of resources to help you prepare!! http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-district-solutions/act-online-testing/act-online-version-examinees.html

CALLING ALL PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS! Semester exams start in ONE WEEK. EHS has an OPEN CAMPUS policy during exams; students only come for their exam time by following the designated exam schedule. Buses run early, and students have more time to study before their exams the next day. Here's some important information for those who are new to EHS or can't remember what the exam schedule is. INFORMATION REGARDING EXAMS CONCERNING STUDENTS 1. Students are not allowed on any other school campus in El Dorado or the county during exams. 2. Regular school dress code applies during semester exams. No pajama bottoms or house slippers! 3. No class will be interrupted to check a student out during exam week. 4. All students must remain in the classroom the entire testing time. 5. No lunches will be provided for students Wednesday through Friday nor Monday and Tuesday of exam week. 6. Regular bus routes will run at 11:30 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and 9:30 on Monday. Car riders MUST BE picked up at these times. 7. Students who miss an exam must bring a note from a doctor turned in to the attendance secretary to arrange for a make-up exam. 8. Students that arrive to school late will not be allowed in to any class and will have to schedule a make-up exam. Students must be present and on time to take an exam for that day! 9. Make-up exams must be scheduled with the teacher after approval by the Principal. 10. If students have no make-up exams, they will not report to school on the 19th.

EHS faculty and staff would like to thank the members of First Assembly of God for providing the pizza lunch today. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated it! It's awesome to have a such a supportive community who truly cares about education.