CLASS OF 2018
The deadline for senior slide show submissions is April 30th. Send your individuals pictures, baby photos, and snapshots with your friends to ehs2018slideshow@gmail.com.
Remember, it's up to you to send your pictures in! Don't rely on someone else to make sure it gets done!
ALL JUNIORS: All juniors will complete the ACT pre-test section TOMORROW, Thursday, February 22 and take the ACT NEXT Tuesday, February 27. Students that attend classes at the college should remain on campus for both days. Testing locations will be posted outside the Guidance Office and in Junior English classes.
Congratulations to the following EHS Chess team members for their performance in last Saturday’s regional tournament at Bryant: Lukas Humphreys, who finished with a perfect 5-0 record on his way to second place in the 64-player field. Dave Davison finished right behind him with a record of 4 wins and a draw. Strong performances were also turned in by Shayla Smith, Hanzala Ali, Lucas Mason, and Logan Mason. The chess team qualified for state and will compete in the finals at Benton on March 3rd. Outstanding job, everybody.
LCB plays in the arena at 4:30 today against Siloam Springs. Come out and support these girls as they fight to get into the state basketball tournament!
The Wildcats travel to Lake Hamilton tonight to play in the semi-finals at 6pm. With their win against Greenwood last Saturday, they qualified for the state basketball tournament.
GOOOOOOO CATS!!!!
Congrats to the EHS Swim Team! Hudson McDiarmid, Hayden McDiarmid, Everett Gati, and Ethan Hammons have qualified for the state tournament! They will compete in the 200 medley and the 200 free as a relay team. Hudson will also compete in the 50 free and 100 free individual event. They will travel to Bentonville this weekend to compete! We are so proud of our Swim Cats!
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL auditions begin today! This audition is open to the community, as there are some adult roles and even some younger roles for middle school/junior high age kids. Check out the info at troup42.com!
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES START IN ONE HOUR!
EHS faculty and staff would love for you and your student to come visit from 3:15-6:15 this evening.
We really would like the opportunity to check in face-to-face and let you know how things are going. Hope to see you there!
CLASS OF 2018!
Need help with your FAFSA? Curious about additional scholarships? Still deciding what college to attend?
Check out the senior parent and student meeting tonight from 3-6pm in the EHS Commons! Lots of great information!
Mrs. Lea's Clothing Management II classes made make-ups during this unit. Look how amazing this one is! We are totally impressed! Way to go!
Don't forget! El Dorado Schools WILL be in session TOMORROW, Monday, February 19th. School will dismiss at 1:30pm. Parent/teacher conferences will begin at 3:15pm and end at 6:15pm.
Mrs. McDuffie's English II students created posters highlighting powerful words from Elie Weisel’s “Perils of Indifference” speech. They are preparing to research social injustices around the world and the role of indifference and “the bystander effect” on those affected by injustice.
Throughout the year, the EHS band directors will invite various local directors to come in, direct a rehearsal, and visit with students. This week, J.P. Wilson, the Director of Bands at Southern Arkansas University, led the students through a relatively new piece of music, giving them feedback and encouragement. The students soaked it up and enjoyed the experience! Typically, students are able to ask questions about the college's band program or college life as a member of the band. It's a great opportunity for students to get a feel of college directors and get constructive criticism. Thanks to Mr. Kloap for giving EHS students a variety of adventures!
Don't forget!
El Dorado Schools WILL be in session on Monday, February 19th.
School will dismiss at 1:30pm.
Parent/teacher conferences will begin at 3:15pm and end at 6:15pm.
Basketball senior night is tonight at Wildcat Arena! Games begin at 5pm! Go support your seniors!
Students in Mr. Johnson's Visual Art II classes are working on carving linoleum blocks to make prints, but there's a catch. In order to participate, students must pass a Carver's Test with an 80% or higher to be issued their carver's license. Throughout the project, principals and resource officers come through to check for the students' licenses. If they don't have their license, the student must answer two safety questions correctly before they can continue working. Great work!
Attention Class of 2018! Come visit and get prepared for life after EHS!
The Army JROTC Military Ball will take place on March 31st at the American Legion at 5pm. Formal attire required. The cost is $15 for a single ticket; $25 for couples tickets. The deadline to purchase tickets is February 19th. See Sergeant Matthews for more information.
EHS senior Emma Hayes won Best of Show in the 2018 South Arkansas Arts Center "The ViewFinder" photography competition. Emma took her picture in Nicaragua while on a mission trip and named her photo “Fe de Frank," translated "Faith of Frank." Congrats, Emma!
The El Dorado High School Guidance Office is hosting a senior parent informational meeting, Monday, February 19, 2018 from 3:00 – 6:30 in the EHS Commons. College admissions counselors will be available to answers questions about admissions, and scholarship opportunities from 3:00 - 5:30, as well as FAFSA assistance from Veronda Tatum, Director of Financial Aid. At 5:30 the parent meeting will include presentations from the following guest speakers: Lisa Smith, Communications/Outreach Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Higher Education; Elise Drake, Union County Community Foundation; Sylvia Thompson, El Dorado Promise Director; and the senior class sponsors. All seniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend; juniors and their parents are also invited. For more information, contact the El Dorado High School Guidance Office at 870-864-5113.
EHS sophomore Emmaline Landes was named a Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring students in grades 5-12 for outstanding volunteer service.
Emmaline, known to her friends as Emme, has raised more than $5,000 for local charities since 2013 through a line of paintings she calls “Heartworks,” and since February 2017 alone has sold or donated more than 80 of her paintings to support causes from abandoned animals to healthcare for people with ALS.
Since she applied for the award, she has raised over $2200 additional funds during her “One Night Stand” Art Show and Sale in honor of Brooks Garrison. $1000 was donated to the Agape House in his honor and $1000 to the FedEx House in Memphis at LeBonheur Hospital also in his honor. The Garrison family stays at FedEx House while Brooks receives medical care at LeBonheur. The remainder was given to the ALS Foundation in memory of her Mimi.
Congrats, Emme! You make EHS proud!
