El Dorado High School

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC. 9: FBLA / DECA: Cookie Dough Fundraiser is being shipped. Please check in with google classroom. The shipment will arrive Friday or Monday and it will be posted in google classroom when it arrives. It must be picked up quickly to prevent thawing. Art / RTI: If you painted a bookmark in one of Mrs. Harwell's RTI sessions - It has been laminated, and it is ready to be picked up. Room 1648 HOSA: HOSA is hosting a paper towel drive for Hope Landing this week! Donations can be dropped off at high school office, with any HOSA member or Morgan Atkins to earn class points. Theatre: Theatre 2, 3, 4 will perform the one-act play All I Really Needed to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Christmas Play by Werner Trieschmann on Thursday, December 9th and Friday, December 10th at 7 p.m. This event is FREE but students must still pick up tickets at lunch as there is limited seating! Winter-themed concessions will be available. Masks are recommended! We hope to see you there supporting our Thespian Cats! Wildcat Cafe: The Wildcat Cafe will be closed for normal operations starting this Thursday. This Friday morning there will be limited options available for Food Day. All chips will be half price! Lady Cats Soccer: Tryouts will be held at the Stadium January 4-6 beginning at 4:30 pm; you will need a completed physical signed by a doctor. Please be dressed and ready to go when you arrive. Physical forms are available on the district athletics webpage. All Students: "Don't be Greedy, Give to the Needy" - eXtreme Youth Programs is collecting hygiene items for the Salvation Army from now until December 10th. Please bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. to the collection box located outside the library. Extreme and other organizations will be collecting different items during this time of giving. Please support your school organizations. Yearbook: Seniors! Be sure to place your deposit for a senior ad before Christmas break. Deposits are $50, and guarantee you an ad space. Ads need to be paid in full by Spring Break in March. See or email Mrs. Cross in 2205 or a yearbook staffer for more info!

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC. 8: HOSA: HOSA is hosting a paper towel drive for Hope Landing this week! Donations can be dropped off at high school office, with any HOSA member or Morgan Atkins to earn class points. Theatre: Theatre 2, 3, 4 will perform the one-act play All I Really Needed to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Christmas Play by Werner Trieschmann on Thursday, December 9th and Friday, December 10th at 7 p.m. This event is FREE but students must still pick up tickets at lunch as there is limited seating! Winter-themed concessions will be available. Masks are recommended! We hope to see you there supporting our Thespian Cats! Wildcat Cafe: The Wildcat Cafe will be closed for normal operations starting this Thursday. This Friday morning there will be limited options available for Food Day. All chips will be half price! TSA: Very short TSA club meeting Thursday, Dec. 9th in Mrs. Virden's classroom, 2203 at 7:30 am Seniors: Assistance with FAFSA and other scholarship applications will be available to you after school Wednesday, December 8th from 3:00-5:00. We hope to see you there. Lady Cats Soccer: Tryouts will be held at the Stadium January 4-6 beginning at 4:30 pm; you will need a completed physical signed by a doctor. Please be dressed and ready to go when you arrive. Physical forms are available on the district athletics webpage. All Students: "Don't be Greedy, Give to the Needy" - eXtreme Youth Programs is collecting hygiene items for the Salvation Army from now until December 10th. Please bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. to the collection box located outside the library. Extreme and other organizations will be collecting different items during this time of giving. Please support your school organizations. Yearbook: Seniors! Be sure to place your deposit for a senior ad before Christmas break. Deposits are $50, and guarantee you an ad space. Ads need to be paid in full by Spring Break in March. See or email Mrs. Cross in 2205 or a yearbook staffer for more info!

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC. 7: Wildcat Basketball: Tonight the varsity girls and boys basketball teams are hosting a Pink Out Game tonight vs Camden. Games start at 5, and the ceremony will start at 7pm. Come out, wear pink, and support our wildcats and the community members of El Dorado! HOSA: HOSA is hosting a paper towel drive for Hope Landing this week! Donations can be dropped off at high school office, with any HOSA member or Morgan Atkins to earn class points. Theatre: Theatre 2, 3, 4 will perform the one-act play All I Really Needed to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Christmas Play by Werner Trieschmann (try-sh-man) on Thursday, December 9th and Friday, December 10th at 7 p.m. This event is FREE but students must still pick up tickets at lunch as there is limited seating! Winter-themed concessions will be available. Masks are recommended! We hope to see you there supporting our Thespian Cats! ROTC: Results from the JROTC Command Inspection and Certification, the Wildcat Battalion scored 98.5/100. We were awarded Honor Unit with Distinction, all of Our Cadets and Staff did a wonderful job preparing for the Inspection. I wanna thank the Staff for working around their RTI schedule while we were preparing, especially Mrs Geni Smith. Wildcat Cafe: The Wildcat Cafe will be closed for normal operations starting this Thursday. This Friday morning there will be limited options available for Food Day. All chips will be half price! TSA: Very short TSA club meeting Thursday, Dec. 9th in Mrs. Virden's classroom, 2203 at 7:30 am Seniors: Assistance with FAFSA and other scholarship applications will be available to you after school Wednesday, December 8th from 3:00-5:00. We hope to see you there. Lady Cats Soccer: Tryouts will be held at the Stadium January 4-6 beginning at 4:30 pm; you will need a completed physical signed by a doctor. Please be dressed and ready to go when you arrive. Physical forms are available on the district athletics webpage. All Students: "Don't be Greedy, Give to the Needy" - eXtreme Youth Programs is collecting hygiene items for the Salvation Army from now until December 10th. Please bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. to the collection box located outside the library. Extreme and other organizations will be collecting different items during this time of giving. Please support your school organizations. Yearbook: Seniors! Be sure to place your deposit for a senior ad before Christmas break. Deposits are $50, and guarantee you an ad space. Ads need to be paid in full by Spring Break in March. See or email Mrs. Cross in 2205 or a yearbook staffer for more info!

EHS students participated in the Be Pro Be Proud workshop on campus Monday. The workshop includes simulations and interactive tasks to introduce students to various trades.

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC. 6: Cheer: Congrats to the varsity competition cheer team on their grand championship win at lake Hamilton Saturday night! They won overall high point and beat a tough competitor, Cabot, by 4 points! They will compete next at the El Dorado Invitational Saturday starting at 2:00 in the arena! Band: Congratulations to the following freshman band students for earning a position in the Region III All-Region Band Saturday in Crossett. Rachel Parks, Lauren Andrews, Natalee Speers, Kadence Choate, Chloe Tubbs, Trinity Khou, Savana Lee, Kyra Moore, Landon Qualls, Maddox Vincent, Charles Hollis, Yuridia Romero-Villeda, Vance Dorcy, Natalee Alverado, Becca Parks, Micah Lyons, Will Oliver. These students along with Sr. High All-Region Jazz Students will represent EHS at All-Region Clinic this Friday and Saturday in Monticello. Seniors: Assistance with FAFSA and other scholarship applications will be available to you after school Wednesday, December 8th from 3:00-5:00. We hope to see you there. Lady Cats Soccer: Tryouts will be held at the Stadium January 4-6 beginning at 4:30 pm; you will need a completed physical signed by a doctor. Please be dressed and ready to go when you arrive. Physical forms are available on the district athletics webpage. All Students: "Don't be Greedy, Give to the Needy" - eXtreme Youth Programs is collecting hygiene items for the Salvation Army from now until December 10th. Please bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. to the collection box located outside the library. Extreme and other organizations will be collecting different items during this time of giving. Please support your school organizations. Yearbook: Seniors! Be sure to place your deposit for a senior ad before Christmas break. Deposits are $50, and guarantee you an ad space. Ads need to be paid in full by Spring Break in March. See or email Mrs. Cross in 2205 or a yearbook staffer for more info!

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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC. 3: Lady Cats Soccer: Tryouts will be held at the Stadium January 4-6 beginning at 4:30 pm; you will need a completed physical signed by a doctor. Please be dressed and ready to go when you arrive. All Students: "Don't be Greedy, Give to the Needy" - eXtreme Youth Programs is collecting hygiene items for the Salvation Army from now until December 10th. Please bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. to the collection box located outside the library. Extreme and other organizations will be collecting different items during this time of giving. Please support your school organizations. Yearbook: Seniors! Be sure to place your deposit for a senior ad before Christmas break. Deposits are $50, and guarantee you an ad space. Ads need to be paid in full by Spring Break in March. See or email Mrs. Cross in 2205 or a yearbook staffer for more info! Book Club: Ready to try something new for the new year? If you are interested in joining Book Club starting in January 2022, email Mrs. McDuffie by this Friday! FBLA: FBLA MEMBERS who have not signed up for a competitive event have until Friday, December 3, 2021.That is the last day. The deadline.

Meet us in Little Rock on Saturday, Dec. 4 @ Noon to help cheer the EHS Wildcats on to VICTORY! GOOOO CATS! TICKETS: https://gofan.co/app/events/471809?schoolId=AAA

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC. 1: Lady Cats Soccer: Tryouts will be held at the Stadium January 4-6 beginning at 4:30 pm; you will need a completed physical signed by a doctor. Please be dressed and ready to go when you arrive. All Students: "Don't be Greedy, Give to the Needy" - eXtreme Youth Programs is collecting hygiene items for the Salvation Army from now until December 10th. Please bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. to the collection box located outside the library. Extreme and other organizations will be collecting different items during this time of giving. Please support your school organizations. Yearbook: Seniors! Be sure to place your deposit for a senior ad before Christmas break. Deposits are $50, and guarantee you an ad space. Ads need to be paid in full by Spring Break in March. See or email Mrs. Cross in 2205 or a yearbook staffer for more info! Book Club: Ready to try something new for the new year? If you are interested in joining Book Club starting in January 2022, email Mrs. McDuffie by this Friday! FBLA: FBLA MEMBERS who have not signed up for a competitive event have until Friday, December 3, 2021.That is the last day. The deadline.

Seniors! Enter to win a $1000 scholarship from Henderson State University! Check the flyer for details!

ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC. 1: Yearbook: Seniors! Be sure to place your deposit for a senior ad before Christmas break. Deposits are $50, and guarantee you an ad space. Ads need to be paid in full by Spring Break in March. See or email Mrs. Cross in 2205 or a yearbook staffer for more info! Book Club: Ready to try something new for the new year? If you are interested in joining Book Club starting in January 2022, email Mrs. McDuffie by this Friday! FBLA: FBLA MEMBERS who have not signed up for a competitive event have until Friday, December 3, 2021.That is the last day. The deadline. All Students: Check your email and vote for your favorite candidate. Voting will end at 3:25 on Thursday. Lady Cat Basketball: Congrats to the Lady Cat Basketball for their win over Texas High last night! Come on out and catch them in action THIS FRIDAY in Benton! Tip-off is at 5pm! The boys will follow! Wildcat Basketball: Congrats to the Boys Basketball team for their win over Cabot High last night! Pulled out tight one 57 to 50 over a talented Cabot team! Come on out and catch the boys back in action THIS FRIDAY in Benton! Girls tip off at 5pm, and the boys will follow!

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOV. 30: Yearbook: Seniors! Be sure to place your deposit for a senior ad before Christmas break. Deposits are $50, and guarantee you an ad space. Ads need to be paid in full by Spring Break in March. See or email Mrs. Cross in 2205 or a yearbook staffer for more info! Front Parking Lot: There should not be any students parking in the front parking lot of the school. The front lot is for teachers ONLY! There is plenty of parking for students in your designated parking area, which is the arena and auditorium parking lots.This also goes for students who are late and those who drive to the college. Book Club: Ready to try something new for the new year? If you are interested in joining Book Club starting in January 2022, email Mrs. McDuffie by this Friday! FBLA: FBLA MEMBERS who have not signed up for a competitive event have until Friday, December 3, 2021.That is the last day. The deadline. All Students: Check your email and vote for your favorite candidate. Voting will end at 3:25 on Thursday.

FALL 2021 EXAM SCHEDULE

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOV. 29: Yearbook: Seniors! Be sure to place your deposit for a senior ad before Christmas break. Deposits are $50, and guarantee you an ad space. Ads need to be paid in full by Spring Break in March. See or email Mrs. Cross in 2205 or a yearbook staffer for more info! Front Parking Lot: There should not be any students parking in the front parking lot of the school. The front lot is for teachers ONLY! There is plenty of parking for students in your designated parking area, which is the arena and auditorium parking lots.This also goes for students who are late and those who drive to the college. HOSA: HOSA meeting Tuesday, Nov 30 at 7:30am in Atkins' room RTI Sessions: Students, remember to check your email or RTI Scheduler for the location of your RTI session. Book Club: Ready to try something new for the new year? If you are interested in joining Book Club starting in January 2022, email Mrs. McDuffie by this Friday!

There will be a pep rally on the square tonight at 7:30 pm, following the lighting ceremony! Come out and show some school spirit!

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOV. 18: EHS Class Wars: EHS will be teaming up with Student Council on a canned food drive. Each grade is challenged to bring in as many canned foods to help local organizations during this holiday season. The top class who brings the most canned foods will receive points towards the Wildcat Class Wars. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places will also receive points. So let's see who can help make some families happy this holiday season. Boxes will be located in front of the library in the commons. Mrs. Hill: This week is American Education Week. Friday students should dress in purple to support our Wildcats! Have a great Weekend!!! And GOOOOOO Wildcats!!!! Galapagos Travelers: Galapagos Traveler meeting Thursday in commons @ 5:30. Bring your passport and vaccination cards for scanning. Seniors: Good Morning, we are working on submitting data for EHS's nomination for the 2021 Arkansas College Application School of Excellence and we need your help. If you have not already, please complete the form sent to your email labeled 2021-2022 ACAC Participation Survey. Submitting the data on time is apart of the criteria for this honor, so we need your forms in by the end of the day today. Officer Heard: There should not be any students parking in the front parking lot of the school. The front lot is for teachers ONLY! There is plenty of parking for students in your designated parking area, which is the arena and auditorium parking lots.This also goes for students who are late and those who drive to the college. All Students: Attention students! Watch out for the campaign posters around school. There will be an election after Thanksgiving break. Pick your favorite candidate.

Congratulations to Senior athlete, Joseph Bolin, who is committing to play collegiate baseball at OBU! Go Cats and go Tigers!

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOV. 17: EHS Class Wars: EHS will be teaming up with Student Council on a canned food drive. Each grade is challenged to bring in as many canned foods to help local organizations during this holiday season. The top class who brings the most canned foods will receive points towards the Wildcat Class Wars. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places will also receive points. So let's see who can help make some families happy this holiday season. Boxes will be located in front of the library in the commons. National Honor Society: All members, remember that dues are $15 and due to Mrs. Campbell in the Freshmen Hallway or Mrs. Richardson in the English Hallway by TODAY, 11/17. See one of the sponsors if you have any questions or concerns. Mrs. Hill: This week is American Education Week. In your CATS time Monday or Tuesday, you will have access to note cards and you may write a note of appreciation to a teacher or other staff member. Wednesday, teachers are encouraged to wear wear t-shirts from the college they attended, and students are encouraged to wear shirts from the college they want to attend (or RAZORBACK shirts as the football team will have former Razorback and NFL Hall of Famer, Steve Atwater, visiting on campus). Thursday students are encouraged to dress like the profession they want to have in the future or like a favorite teacher and Friday students should dress in purple to support our Wildcats! Have a great Weekend!!! And GOOOOOO Wildcats!!!! Galapagos Travelers: Galapagos Traveler meeting Thursday in commons @ 5:30. Bring your passport and vaccination cards for scanning. Seniors: Good Morning, we are working on submitting data for EHS's nomination for the 2021 Arkansas College Application School of Excellence and we need your help. If you have not already, please complete the form sent to your email labeled 2021-2022 ACAC Participation Survey. Submitting the data on time is apart of the criteria for this honor, so we need your forms in by the end of the day today. FBLA / DECA: Meeting in room 1510 at 7:30 on Thursday, 11/18/21. Discussion about upcoming events.

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOV. 16: EHS Class Wars: EHS will be teaming up with Student Council on a canned food drive. Each grade is challenged to bring in as many canned foods to help local organizations during this holiday season. The top class who brings the most canned foods will receive points towards the Wildcat Class Wars. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places will also receive points. So let's see who can help make some families happy this holiday season. Boxes will be located in front of the library in the commons. National Honor Society: All members, remember that dues are $15 and due to Mrs. Campbell in the Freshmen Hallway or Mrs. Richardson in the English Hallway by WEDNESDAY, 11/17. See one of the sponsors if you have any questions or concerns. Mrs. Hill: This week is American Education Week. In your CATS time Monday or Tuesday, you will have access to note cards and you may write a note of appreciation to a teacher or other staff member. Wednesday, teachers are encouraged to wear wear t-shirts from the college they attended, and students are encouraged to wear shirts from the college they want to attend (or RAZORBACK shirts as the football team will have former Razorback and NFL Hall of Famer, Steve Atwater, visiting on campus). Thursday students are encouraged to dress like the profession they want to have in the future or like a favorite teacher and Friday students should dress in purple to support our Wildcats! Have a great Weekend!!! And GOOOOOO Wildcats!!!! Galapagos Travelers: Galapagos Traveler meeting Thursday in commons @ 5:30. Bring your passport and vaccination cards for scanning.

ESD will be dismissing school early on Friday, Nov. 19! Dismissal is at 2:25 pm.