El Dorado School District

The Application to Request enrollment in the Wildcat Online Academy (WOA) for the first semester is now open. The deadline to enroll for the first semester is December 6, 2024. If you wish for your child to be considered for enrollment, please click here to visit the application page. Students who were enrolled in WOA for the first semester MUST complete the application again this semester if they would like to continue to participate in WOA for the second semester. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the student is eligible to participate in WOA. Parents will be notified no later than Wednesday, December 18, 2024, if their student’s application has been accepted. WOA allows ESD students in 5th - 12th grades to choose virtual instruction that is developed and presented through teachers from Flex Point Global. The curriculum of the WOA will align with state standards to provide a rigorous and robust educational environment for students. To learn more about Flex Point Global see below. Please be sure to thoroughly read the Wildcat FAQ Document for more detailed information regarding changes to WOA for the 24-25 school year. Parents and students who apply for Wildcat Online Academy agree to the requirements of the program as outlined in the WOA Parent/Student Contract. Flex Point Global: https://www.flexpointvirtualschool.com/ WOA Parent/Student Contract: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gXVbnnTMOV7r-lD1r_6d8StiChlEOdlPJX1ODud-Wnc/edit?tab=t.0 WOA FAQs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wfjV87lOWdhqWE81KFLkPQh-aFv6lwA16dSrK3huycE/edit?tab=t.0

Don't forget about early dismissal for Thanksgiving break on Friday!

Come support the basketball Wildcats this Thursday, November 21st.. Link to buy tickets for the JV/VB/ basketball game @ Little Rock Chrisitan. https://gofan.co/event/2190721?schoolId=AR19903

Football Playoff Ticket Information: This event is a mobile entry event--tickets must be presented on a smart phone for entry. Prices for tickets are $8 general admission for ages 5 and up. Printed tickets and screenshots will not be accepted. Fans will receive their tickets via email. They can also download the GoFan mobile app and login to access their tickets. Should your fans need assistance, please have them reach out to our fan support email at Service@gofan.co. There will be a mobile device at the gate to purchase tickets if someone does not have a smartphone. Only the current year AAA passes and lifetime AAA passes will be accepted. Screenshots of AAA passes will not be accepted. Link to buy tickets https://gofan.co/event/2284665?schoolId=AR19903

Frequently Asked Fridays

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TONIGHT'S PLAYOFF FOOTBALL GAME! DO NOT press verify ticket until you are checking in with one of our administrators. Phones that have multiple tickets must all enter at the same time. Current AAA passes on phones and lifetime AAA passes (paper) will be accepted. Screenshots of AAA will not be accepted. Teacher ID tags, Senior passes, Sports passes, or the green business passes will not be accepted. All district guidelines will apply – no outside food or drink, clear bag policy, K – 6 students must be with an adult at all times, school dress code will be enforced, and no signs or large photos will be allowed.

Football Playoff Ticket Information: This event is a mobile entry event--tickets must be presented on a smart phone for entry. Prices for tickets are $8 general admission for ages 5 and up. Printed tickets and screenshots will not be accepted. Fans will receive their tickets via email. They can also download the GoFan mobile app and login to access their tickets. Should your fans need assistance, please have them reach out to our fan support email at Service@gofan.co. There will be a mobile device at the gate to purchase tickets if someone does not have a smartphone. Only the current year AAA passes and lifetime AAA passes will be accepted. Screenshots of AAA passes will not be accepted. PURCHASE TICKETS https://gofan.co/event/2227125?schoolId=AR19903

Are you interested in finding out more on how you can become a teacher? Join us in this virtual meeting to find out more...

Cheer is hosting a fall mini clinic during Thanksgiving break! We have a limited number of spots available and registration will close when all slots are full. All information can be found via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19nLXPqgGkz0s2Rit4jWGu4TcBJgJxGYY4P_TYTCB8No/edit If anyone has any questions, they can email me at tabatha.bledsoe@esd-15.org Thanks so much, Tab B

Retta Brown Pre-K Now Enrolling

2nd quarter progress reports will be sent home this week! Check with your child's school for more information.

All ESD schools will dismiss at 2:30 pm on Friday, November 22, 2024, for Thanksgiving break!

A huge thank you to Clean Harbor for their generous $10,000 donation to the ESD Athletic Department! This contribution, presented by Dan Roblee, Curtis Clark, Denton Ashcraft, and Cherie Wedgeworth, will provide essential equipment for our Cross Country, Volleyball, Tennis, Swim, and Strength Training programs. Athletic Director Phillip Lansdell shared, “This donation is huge for these programs. We can not express enough how thankful we are for CleanHarbor’s support. Our coaches were both surprised and excited—it was a wonderful surprise!”

Tomorrow!

Save the date for a spooktacular evening at the EHS Fine Arts Department's annual Fine Arts Fright Night Fundraiser and Performance!

The November meeting of the El Dorado School Board has been moved to Monday, November 4th at 6 pm in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting is open to the public.

The El Dorado School District is seeking your input on two calendar options for the upcoming school year. Both calendars include 178 days of student instruction. We are considering an Alternative Calendar that offers several potential benefits. *Increasing student attendance *Reducing learning loss over a long summer break *Decreasing teacher burnout *Supporting teacher retention and recruitment efforts Please take a few minutes to review the Google Form and answer the following questions to share your thoughts. https://forms.gle/Px3Gt4UJLbySTMC19 ***This is not an official vote, but rather an opportunity to share your preference and provide feedback.

We are so excited for Homecoming 2024!! 🏈Save the date for a day full of Wildcat pride! 💜

REMINDER: All schools will be closed for Fall Break on Friday, October 11th, and Monday, October 14th. Students will return to class on Tuesday, October 15th.

Attention Parents & Students! 🌟 Did you know that each student in our district can access Rooms to see all of their class announcements from their teachers? If you haven’t done so yet, make sure your child logs in to their Rooms account via the ESD app or on a laptop. 👉 Follow the instructions below to get started!