Beginning on Friday, September 16th, the El Dorado School District will implement a Clear Bag Policy in an effort to provide a safer environment and improve security.
The Clear Bag Policy limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums, gymnasiums, and other athletic fields. Prohibited items include but are not limited to purses larger than a 4.5" x 6.5” clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, grocery bags, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.
Bags that are permitted included:
• Tote bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
• Small clutch bags with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand)
Bags not permitted:
• Backpacks, printed plastic bags, fanny packs, purses, reusable grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, large totes, and camera or binocular cases.
• Diaper bags are not allowed. Items normally carried in a diaper bag must be put into a clear plastic bag for venue entry.
In the near future, metal detector screening and a search of all items being carried in may take place at all ESD Athletic Venues. There are no provisions available to store or safeguard any prohibited bags. ESD is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
*An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate by the respective gate supervisor.
For more information, visit our website at www.eldoradopublicschools.org/o/district/page/clear-bag-policy.
CAR RIDER REMINDER: For the safety of our students, drivers must have a tag displayed on their passenger side window to pick up a student. If a tag is not displayed, we will ask the driver to pull over and show us their ID.
Elementary car rider students were sent home with an additional tag TODAY! If you still do not have a tag for your car, please call the office.
Meet the Staff Monday: 2nd Grade Team
Bus routes 8, 9, and 26 will NOT run this afternoon, Friday, September 9th.
If your student rides Route 8, Route 9, or Route 26, please make alternate arrangements for after-school transportation. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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.
Bus Routes for the 2022-2023 school year have been updated on the website. Visit https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/transportation for more information!!
The network is up and running today, so the AR Lab will be open this afternoon from 3-6pm.
Did you know that you can send your teacher an ePostcard to say THANK YOU for all they do? It's as simple as clicking on a link, typing in your response, and boom! Email sent! Visit eldoradopublicschools.org/page/teacher-appreciation for more info!
ATTENTION 4TH GRADE GUARDIANS:
The district April Newsletter incorrectly stated that 4th graders would attend the WMS conference. We apologize for the confusion.
4th graders completed their schedules during their parent/teacher conferences and will not attend. They should report to school as normal on Tuesday, April 12th.
Reminder that ESD will follow the ACHI COVID Resolution Mask Policy. The current trending color is yellow.
Masks are RECOMMENDED but OPTIONAL for all staff, students, and visitors while indoors.
At tonight’s monthly school board meeting, the El Dorado School Board voted to continue the mask policy for students and staff.
The current policy requires masks, or other appropriate face coverings, for all persons present on school campuses or in school vehicles or buses, including staff, students, visitors, and others while they are inside buildings or on buses.
The Board made two changes to the policy:
--double-layered neck gaiters can be worn.
--teachers and students can take their masks off when positioned 6 feet away from others as directed by a teacher.
To view the ESD Mask Policy, visit bit.ly/ESDMaskPolicy.
There will be a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic held at the South Ark Outdoor Expo tomorrow, Saturday, September 11th from 9am-4pm at the El Dorado Conference Center. No appointment is necessary. The vaccine is available to ages 12 and up.
As a reminder, bus routes will be the same as last year. To review last year’s routes, visit http://bit.ly/ESDBusRoutes2021.
After thoughtful consideration and discussion, the El Dorado School Board has voted 4-3 to require masks, or other appropriate face coverings, for all persons present on school campuses or in school vehicles or buses, including staff, students, visitors, and others. This applies to inside only.
The school board will revisit the policy at each board meeting.
To view the full mask policy, please visit www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/esd-mask-policy.
REMINDER: The El Dorado School District will be offering a COVID-19 vaccination clinic TOMORROW, August 11th from 8am-10am at El Dorado High School. Participants will enter through the arena.
The clinic is free to the public and available for anyone ages 12 and up. Each person, regardless of age, must sign a consent form. Please bring the signed consent form with you when you come to the clinic. You can access the consent form and register here: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/article/505481.
In order to prepare for the clinic, we are asking that participants register to ensure we have adequate supplies. Please register before 3pm today.
Several events going on this week in the El Dorado School District!
Today is Device Checkout for juniors and Elementary Orientation for all students entering kindergarten through 4th grade.
Tonight’s board meeting will be held at Central Office. The meeting begins at 6pm.
The Hugh Goodwin Library will be open today and tomorrow from 3-6pm for students to take AR tests. Students must be signed in and have a parent with them.
The Summer Meal Program is back this week. Free meals are available for any child under 18. You can pick up meals for today through Friday at Hugh Goodwin until 11am. No reservations needed!
The ESD food truck is hitting the road this morning! Cat Bites will be in the Haygood Neal Apartments neighborhood from 10am-12pm today. You can also pick up grab and go bags as well!