El Dorado School District

The El Dorado School Board's monthly meeting will be held on Monday, March 11th, at 6 pm in the Central Office Board Room. As always, the meeting is open to the public!

Meet Hayden Nooner, in his fourth year with El Dorado School District, teaching musical theatre and drama at Barton Junior High School. With a Theatre degree from Harding University and experience at Walt Disney World, Hayden is passionate about perfecting his craft and exposing students to theatre. Inspired by his college professor, Dottie Frye, Hayden is dedicated to making theatre accessible to all. He loves collaborating with other theatre teachers in the district and creating a supportive community. Hayden builds strong relationships with students by working closely with them to create shows. Thank you, Hayden Nooner, for bringing the magic of theatre to Barton Junior High School! #MIOSM #WeAreESD

EHS parents and students, please help us feed faculty during CATS Conferences on March 28th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donations can be dropped off in the front office anytime between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Click the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FABA72FA1FFC07-48373788-cats#/

Are you planning to enroll your child in kindergarten this fall? Join us for Kindergarten Open House to learn more about our elementary schools! Open House is set for NEXT Wednesday, March 13th from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Parents and incoming kindergartners are encouraged to visit each building to discover what the El Dorado School District has to offer. At the first building you visit, you'll receive a card with a place for three stamps. As you visit each building, you'll receive a stamp from that school. When you finish your last tour, you can turn the completed stamp card in for entry into some awesome prizes! We look forward to seeing you next week! Yocum Primary, 1103 W. Cedar Street Northwest Elementary, 1600 N. College Avenue Hugh Goodwin Elementary, 201 E. 5th Street

🎶 March is Music in Our Schools Month! 🎶 Throughout March, we'll be featuring the talented individuals who work hard to bring the joy of music and the arts into our schools daily. Meet Hannah Faith Davis, our passionate theatre teacher! From being a Co-President of Thespian Troupe 42 to earning her BA in Theatre and MA in Teaching, she's dedicated to helping students express themselves through theatre. Inspired by Delaine Gates, she loves seeing her students develop a lifelong love for theatre. Hannah, pictured on the right, builds relationships by treating her students like people, asking about their goals, and being willing to look silly with them. Stay tuned to meet more of the faces behind the music and arts programs, and discover the amazing work happening in our fine arts departments!

The March newsletter is live! Stay up to date with everything ESD here: https://www.smore.com/n/c92g0

February is almost over, and Spring Break will be here before you know it! All ESD schools will dismiss at 2:25pm on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Congratulations to Hugh Goodwin for being honored for achieving a 'B' on the state report card! Principal Jesica Collins and Assistant Principal Raven Swint accepted the award on behalf of HG. Southern Arkansas University and the South Central Service Cooperative presented this recognition. Keep up the excellent work! 👏🏆

Mark your calendars for a day of theatrical fun at the Thespian Troupe 42 Theater Camp on March 29th from 9 am to 5:30 pm! Open to kids in 2nd through 8th grade, this camp offers a unique opportunity to learn from the award-winningTroupe 42. Campers will receive expert singing, acting, and dancing instruction, gaining valuable skills and insights from seasoned performers. Registration is $50 for the full day of activities. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to explore the world of theater and unleash your creativity! Sign up now by filling out the Google Form at this link: https://bit.ly/3Ti4u7b We can't wait to see you at camp!

Do you speak Spanish? Do you need to contact your child’s school, but want to talk to someone in Spanish? Call 870-864-5081 and dial 8008. Leave your name, your child’s name, a phone number, and a brief message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. ¿Habla usted español? ¿Necesita ponerse en contacto con la escuela de su hijo, pero quiere hablar con alguien en español? Llame al 870-864-5081 y marque el 8008. Deje su nombre, el nombre de su hijo y un número de teléfono, y un breve mensaje y nos pondremos en contacto con usted lo antes posible.

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! ESD wants to express our deepest gratitude to our amazing bus drivers. We are beyond grateful for our fabulous bus drivers, especially since we know how special and rare they are! Thank you for keeping our kids safe day in and day out!

🚌 Important Notice: Bus Route Cancellations 🚌 ESD wants to keep you informed about some changes to our bus routes this week. We are currently experiencing a higher number of route cancellations than usual. We understand that this may be inconvenient and want to assure you that we are working tirelessly to minimize any further disruptions to our transportation services. Your child's safety and well-being are our top priorities. Please know that we are doing everything we can to address this situation promptly. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. We're also taking this opportunity to invite anyone interested in joining our team as a bus driver to apply! You can find more information and apply at https://bit.ly/48kuH9r Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Did you know the Wildcat Wellness Center is open each weekday to ESD students, staff, and immediate family members? A variety of healthcare services are offered, including vaccinations, on-site labs, and health assessments. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance, as well as a sliding fee discount program. The clinic is located on the WMS campus. Call 870.639.3875 for more information. #WellnessWednesday

Join us for a special Parent Resource Night at the Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, March 7th from 5:30 to 7 PM! This event offers a wealth of information on child care, food pantries, banking for future needs, and how to make the most of educational opportunities. Don't miss this chance to connect with valuable resources in our community! #ParentResourceNight #CommunitySupport #WeAreESD

Meet Officer Miller and Officer Heard, our dedicated School Resource Officers! They embody the spirit of "protect and serve," keeping our district safe day in and day out. We're incredibly grateful for their service to the El Dorado School District! 🚓💜 #EveryStudentDeserves #NationalSchoolResourceOfficerAppreciationDay

Reminder: All ESD schools will be closed tomorrow, February 16th for Winter Break!

Murmil Education Center represented at the Alternative Learning Environment Leadership Day at the Arkansas State Capitol this week! ESD's very own Keaton Nixon, a 10th grader at MEC, was one of twelve students across the state chosen as a recipient of the Diamond Award on behalf of the Department of Education, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Office of Alternative Learning. Murmil also received the Ray of Hope Grant from the same departments! Congratulations, Keaton, on exemplifying amazing qualities to receive this distinguished award! A special thanks to Speaker of the House Matthew Shepard for extending his warm wishes to our Diamond Student!🌟 #WeAreESD #MurmilOnTheMove

Roses are red, Violets are blue, We love our Wildcats, And know you do, too! Happy Valentine's Day, ESD!

ESD Reminder: On Thursday, February 15th, during Parent Teacher Conferences, there will be a Promise Meeting in the EHS Commons at 5:30 pm. Juniors and Seniors will receive additional information via email. Also, save the date for Feb. 21st for FAFSA Frenzy at the EHS Library from 10 am-6 pm. See you there!

The monthly meeting of the El Dorado School Board will take place on Monday, February 12th at 6 pm in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting is open to the public.