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Bus routes 23 and 37 will NOT run this afternoon, Friday, September 2nd.
If your student rides Route 23 or Route 37, please make alternate arrangements for after-school transportation.
We apologize for this inconvenience. Unfortunately, there is a national bus driver shortage, and our district is one among many in Arkansas and across the United States that needs bus drivers. If there are any in our community that are interested in filling this need, please visit Transportation website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/transportation.
Thank you Immanuel Baptist Church for our sweet "Welcome Back to School" treats and your prayers for our students and us!
Northwest Staff
Congratulations Christopher Collins for receiving a positive office referral. He was able to spin the prize wheel! Mrs. Morgan is proud of you for making smart choices.
It's not too late to be a volunteer* in ESD schools THIS semester! Attend tonight's Volunteer Training at the TAC House from 6:00-7:30pm to be eligible!
*Volunteers must attend training annually. The next training for the 22-23 school year will not be held until January 2023.
Congratulations Zayden Brown for receiving a positive office referral. He was able to spin the prize wheel! We are proud of you for making smart choices.
Congratulations : Landon Lee and Ellie Walker
They received the first positive office referrals this year for being like Roadie. They got to spin the prize wheel.
Way to Go!
#northwestisbest
Don't forget! The first volunteer training takes place today from 1:00pm-2:30pm at Central Office!
In an effort to support teachers as they grow and develop in the PLC process, the El Dorado School District is dismissing at 1:30pm on Wednesdays.
Tomorrow is Wednesday...don't forget that 1:30pm dismissal starts tomorrow!
Join us for Volunteer Training to learn what it takes to be a successful volunteer! Three trainings will be offered this year:
• Friday, August 26, 2022, 1pm - 2:30pm at Central Office
• Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6pm - 7:30pm at the TAC House
• Friday, January 6, 2023, 1pm- 2:30pm at Central Office
Make plans to attend one of these trainings! We look forward to having volunteers in our buildings all year long!
1. OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT (AND OTHER TRAFFIC LAWS).
In order to help keep our students and staff safe, it’s vital that everyone slow down to the appropriate speed while traveling in school zones. Pay attention to students who are using crosswalks.
Did you know it’s illegal to pass a stopped bus that’s picking up or dropping off children? It definitely is in ALL 50 states. Don’t pass a school bus from behind or from either direction if you’re on an undivided road when it’s loading or unloading children.
In the state of Arkansas, it’s illegal to use your cell phone while in a school zone. Taking your eyes off the road and your surroundings while in a school zone puts the students and staff at risk.
2. DROP-OFF OR PICK-UP KIDS IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS.
Learn where the correct drop-off and pick-up locations are at your student’s school. Pay attention to the rules/expectations of each building. Those rules and expectations are put in place to keep students and staff safe.
3. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
School staff, patrol officers, and volunteers are there to keep students safe. Following their instructions is one of the easiest ways to help you safely navigate the drop-off and pick-up process.
4. KEEP YOUR COOL.
Mornings can be tough. Resist the urge to engage in road rage or parental frustrations right before dropping your student off. Their day can be greatly impacted by that short drive to school.
Remember, children model our behavior, so it’s our responsibility to set a good example.
5. STAY IN YOUR CAR.
To keep a consistent flow of traffic moving, do not exit your vehicle while in the drop-off/pick-up line. If you need to assist your student with anything, please park in the designated parking area and walk them to the door.
Parents will not be able to enter school buildings, including on the first day of school.
Bus Routes for the 2022-2023 school year have been updated on the website. Visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/transportation for more information!!
Join us for Volunteer Training to learn what it takes to be a successful volunteer! Three trainings will be offered this year:
• Friday, August 26, 2022, 1pm - 2:30pm at Central Office
• Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 6pm - 7:30pm at the TAC House
• Friday, January 6, 2023, 1pm- 2:30pm at Central Office
Make plans to attend one of these trainings! We look forward to having volunteers in our buildings all year long!
Due to our Community Eligibility Provision, all students Kindergarten - 12th grade within the El Dorado School District will have the opportunity to eat breakfast and lunch for free during the 2022-2023 school year.
For more information, including access to cafeteria menus, visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/food-services.
Elementary Orientation
Come meet your new teacher!
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.
WMS and BJHS will provide school supplies for students, as well. Students need to bring a backpack, 4 boxes of Kleenex, and 4 bottles of hand sanitizer.
EHS will provide students with a Chromebook, a three-ring binder, a spiral notebook, and pens. Teachers will pass out class materials lists during orientation or the first week of school. Supply lists are based on the needs of the individual class.
The network is up and running today, so the AR Lab will be open this afternoon from 3-6pm.
AR Lab continues at Yocum each Monday and Wednesday in June!
Did you know ESD offers voluntary accident insurance for students and athletes K-12? From the classroom to field trips to sporting events, your ESD student can have additional coverage. For more information, visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/athletics.
Looking for the 2022-23 school calendar?! School starts on August 22nd, and students dismiss at 1:30pm on Wednesdays.
Find the full calendar here: https://5il.co/1bxtb
