Mrs. Howard's Visual Art I classes have been working on portrait drawings to prepare for the resident artist program that will begin in the coming weeks. We will follow their journey through their process! Check out the EHS Facebook page!
It's back!
Nearly three years ago, EHS freshmen Coriana Davis painted a picture that has since travelled all over the state of Arkansas, visiting various art centers, and spent a year on display at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Today, that painting returned to Ms. Davis.
Coriana Davis won an Honorable Mention at Young Arkansas Artists when she was a 6th grader at Washington Middle School under the direction of art teacher Katie Harwell. The Young Arkansas Artists is a statewide competition that awards one Best of Show and two Honorable Mentions for each grade.
Coriana worked on the painting, an Acrylic on Canvas, for several months and was a part of the paintings/projects Mrs. Harwell's Studio Art classes and Maria Villegas designed for the School Based Health Center. A large print of this painting is in the waiting room at the center on the WMS campus.
Congrats, Coriana! What a great accomplishment!
While discussing how major trade routes facilitated the spread of goods, technology, and belief systems from one culture to another, Mr. Mize brought several artifacts from his time in China to share with his students. Mr. Mize spent seven years living in China, teaching English. He has been back in the US for two years and teaches AP World History at EHS.
The batik shows caravan traders traveling along the Silk Road. Soaring above them are angels, called apsaras. The batik represents the importance and spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road. The batiks originated from Dunhuang, China, a trade city.
Thank you, Mr. Mize, for bringing your historical experience into the classroom!
EHS band students have been excelling this competition season! Students have been selected to All-Region Jazz Band, Four-States Bandmasters Honor Band, ASBOA Region III All-Region, and All-State bands.
Good luck to our EHS Swim Team as they head to Hendrix in Conway to compete in the 6A/7A District meet today!
Thespian Troupe 42 is ready for their long bus ride to Paragould for the Arkansas State Thespian Festival! Good luck, Troupe 42!
Mrs. Campbell's junior English classes are reading "Of Mice and Men," and as an introduction to the novel, students participated in stations that discussed the controversial issues of the 1930s and their relation to the text. Students were able to see different types of sources, including photos, videos, and articles. Students were engaged and really enjoyed the activity!
This is the last week to register for the Doggie Dash 5k Run and Walk on March 10th AND still get a T-shirt. Signup on runsignup.com or contact Ms. Fussell and she will show you how! After this Friday, you can still register, but you won't get a tshirt!
GUESS WHAT?! IT'S THAT TIME!
AR DEADLINES ARE THIS WEEK!
If you haven't finished reading, make this a top priority! Wildcats succeed because they read!
Seniors!! Check out the following scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year! These applications are also listed on the American Legion Auxiliary Department webpage at www.auxiliary.arlegion.org under "Programs" and "Scholarships" and also on our Arkansas Girls State website at www.ArkansasGirlsState.com.
http://www.auxiliary.arlegion.org/programs/scholarships/academic.pdf
http://www.auxiliary.arlegion.org/programs/scholarships/nursing.pdf
http://www.auxiliary.arlegion.org/programs/scholarships/national_presidents.pdf
http://www.auxiliary.arlegion.org/programs/scholarships/spirit_of_youth.pdf
http://www.auxiliary.arlegion.org/programs/scholarships/non_traditional_student.pdf
http://www.arlegion.org/programs/scholarships/coudret_garner_trust.html
https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy
https://arkansasgirlsstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ALA-AGS-Brochure-2018.pdf
Wanted to bring shoes for UCAPS, but you forgot? Don't stress! You have another chance to bring your gently worn and used shoes! UCAPS has 200 more pairs they are trying to collect. Help us help them reach their goal! Bring them by Thursday, February 8th!
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.
