
ANNOUNCEMENTS AUG. 25:
Junior Class: Juniors be sure to check your email. Steering committee dues are due by August 31 and class officer nominations and voting will take place over the next couple of weeks! Don't be left out!
ESports: The Esports meeting has been moved to Thursday, August 26th after school in room 2620.
Quest Guild: Interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons? First session will be this Friday after school from 3:25 to 5:00 in Ms. Leake's room, 2708. We will go over rules and you can sign up to join a session. All those interested in hosting a game meet in room 2708 after school this Thursday.
Technical Student Association: ANY student interested in Computer Science and Engineering are welcome to attend an informative meeting Thursday, August 26th in Mrs. Johnson's classroom. Room number 2305 at 7:30 am.
Senior Class: If you want to join SR Steering Committee, there will be a table set up this week during all three lunch shifts where you can pay your dues to become a member. Dues are $10, CASH only
Freshman Class: Sign up for Freshmen Steering Committee in Ms. Reynolds room, 1534 or Ms. Gorden's room, 1537. Dues are $10 and must be paid in cash.


ANNOUNCEMENTS AUG. 24:
Junior Class: Juniors be sure to check your email. Steering committee dues are due by August 31 and class officer nominations and voting will take place over the next couple of weeks! Don't be left out!
Book Club: EHS Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 24 right after school at 3:30 in the library. This month, we are reading and discussing The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. If you are interested in book club, please join us!
ESports: Fall Esports are right around the corner. If you are interested in competing in both League of Legends or Rocket League this year for El Dorado high school email Coach Craig Johnson, or swing by his room 2620 to get information! There will be an interest meeting Next Tuesday, August 24th after school in room 2620.
Student Council: We will have our first meeting of the year in Mr. Sanders Room 2612 on Wed. August 25th @ 7:30 AM.
Quest Guild: Interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons? First session will be this Friday after school from 3:25 to 5:00 in Ms. Leake's room, 2708. We will go over rules and you can sign up to join a session. All those interested in hosting a game meet in room 2708 after school this Thursday.
Technical Student Association: ANY student interested in Computer Science and Engineering are welcome to attend an informative meeting Thursday, August 26th in Mrs. Johnson's classroom. Room number 2305 at 7:30 am.
Senior Class: If you want to join SR Steering Committee, there will be a table set up this week during all three lunch shifts where you can pay your dues to become a member. Dues are $10, CASH only
Freshman Class: Sign up for Freshmen Steering Committee in Ms. Reynolds room, 1534 or Ms. Gorden's room, 1537. Dues are $10 and must be paid in cash.


ANNOUNCEMENTS AUG. 23:
Junior Class: Juniors be sure to check your email. Steering committee dues are due by August 31 and class officer nominations and voting will take place over the next couple of weeks! Don't be left out!
Book Club: EHS Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 24 right after school at 3:30 in the library. This month, we are reading and discussing The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. If you are interested in book club, please join us!
ESports: Fall Esports are right around the corner. If you are interested in competing in both League of Legends or Rocket League this year for El Dorado high school email Coach Craig Johnson, or swing by his room 2620 to get information! There will be an interest meeting Next Tuesday, August 24th after school in room 2620.
Class Meetings: Class meetings are scheduled as follows: Thursday-19th Freshmen, Friday-20th, Seniors, Monday-23rd Sophomores, Tuesday-24th Juniors. Students should report to homerooms as normal for teachers to collect papers and take roll and on their assigned class meeting day, the teachers should expeditiously and quietly lead their homeroom to the auditorium.
Student Council: We will have our first meeting of the year in Mr. Sanders Room 2612 on Wed. August 25th @ 7:30 AM.
Quest Guild: Interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons? First session will be this Friday after school from 3:25 to 5:00 in Ms. Leake's room, 2708. We will go over rules and you can sign up to join a session. All those interested in hosting a game meet in room 2708 after school this Thursday.


Murphy USA is hosting a Junior Golf Clinic as a part of the El Dorado Shootout, an official event on the Symetra Tour. The clinic will be held Monday, September 20th from 4:00-5:30pm at the Mystic Creek Golf Club. The clinic is free and open to ages 6-18. To sign up, visit eldoradoshootout.com/schedule/juniorclinic.


ANNOUNCEMENTS AUG. 20:
FBLA: FBLA is starting a fundraiser beginning Friday, August 20th. Come by the CTE Hall to Mrs. Martindale-Room 1510, Mrs. Owens-Room 1508, Mrs. Bibby-Room 1510, or Mrs. Phillips-Room 1518 to get a packet. If you want to join FBLA and you are not in a business class you are welcome to come by and get the information.
Junior Class: Juniors be sure to check your email. Steering committee dues are due by August 31 and class officer nominations and voting will take place over the next couple of weeks! Don't be left out!
Book Club: EHS Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 24 right after school at 3:30 in the library. This month, we are reading and discussing The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. If you are interested in book club, please join us!
ESports: Fall Esports are right around the corner. If you are interested in competing in both League of Legends or Rocket League this year for El Dorado high school email Coach Craig Johnson, or swing by his room 2620 to get information! There will be an interest meeting Next Tuesday, August 24th after school in room 2620.
Class Meetings: Class meetings are scheduled as follows: Thursday-19th Freshmen, Friday-20th, Seniors, Monday-23rd Sophomores, Tuesday-24th Juniors. Students should report to homerooms as normal for teachers to collect papers and take roll and on their assigned class meeting day, the teachers should expeditiously and quietly lead their homeroom to the auditorium.
Student Council: We will have our first meeting of the year in Mr. Sanders Room 2612 on Wed. August 25th @ 7:30 AM.


The annual Purple/White game is tonight at Memorial Stadium. Gates open at 5pm, and the Fun Run begins at 6pm. Admission is $5 for students and adults. Elementary students are free with a wristband and paid adult. AAA passes are accepted.



DON'T FORGET!
There is still one SouthArk Concurrent Orientation for Fall 2021. It is TONIGHT, Thursday, August 19, 2021, 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtual Via Zoom.
RSVP via email or on the website to get the Zoom link:
earlycollegestart@southark.edu
https://www.southark.edu/concurrent-dual-enrollment-orientation


ANNOUNCEMENTS AUG. 19
FBLA: FBLA is starting a fundraiser beginning Friday, August 20th. Come by the CTE Hall to Mrs. Martindale-Room 1510, Mrs. Owens-Room 1508, Mrs. Bibby-Room 1510, or Mrs. Phillips-Room 1518 to get a packet. If you want to join FBLA and you are not in a business class you are welcome to come by and get the information.
Junior Class: Juniors be sure to check your email. Steering committee dues are due by August 31 and class officer nominations and voting will take place over the next couple of weeks! Don't be left out!
Book Club: EHS Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 24 right after school at 3:30 in the library. This month, we are reading and discussing The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. If you are interested in book club, please join us!
ESports: Fall Esports are right around the corner. If you are interested in competing in both League of Legends or Rocket League this year for El Dorado high school email Coach Craig Johnson, or swing by his room 2620 to get information! There will be an interest meeting Next Tuesday, August 24th after school in room 2620.
Class Meetings: Class meetings are scheduled as follows: Thursday-19th Freshmen, Friday-20th, Seniors, Monday-23rd Sophomores, Tuesday-24th Juniors. Students should report to homerooms as normal for teachers to collect papers and take roll and on their assigned class meeting day, the teachers should expeditiously and quietly lead their homeroom to the auditorium.


All El Dorado Public Schools dismiss at 2:25pm on Wednesdays.
Buses will begin running after the 2:25pm dismissal bell.


The El Dorado Football Booster Club will host the Purple/White Fun Run before the Purple/White game this Friday, August 20th at Memorial Stadium. The gates open at 5pm and the festivities begin at 6pm. Go Cats!



As a reminder, bus routes will be the same as last year. To review last year’s routes, visit http://bit.ly/ESDBusRoutes2021.


As a reminder, bus routes will be the same as last year. To review last year’s routes, visit http://bit.ly/ESDBusRoutes2021.


Want to know what's for breakfast and lunch? Cafeteria Menus are available on the El Dorado School District app under the Dining section of each school or on our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/food-services.
*Due to national supply shortages, online menus allow for parents, students, and staff to be aware of necessary changes to the monthly menu.


There are two SouthArk Concurrent Orientations for Fall 2021. One is in-person and one is virtual via Zoom.
Times & Locations:
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 5:30pm-6:30pm El Dorado Conference Center, Murphy Hall
Thursday, August 19, 2021, 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtual Via Zoom


WOA Families - Remember you can reserve meals to pick up each week for your students. Meals must be reserved by Monday of each week by filling out the form at http://bit.ly/ESDWOAMeals. Complete the form for each student in your home to receive 5 breakfasts and lunches per week.


All students must be up-to-date with their immunizations in order to start school on August, 17, 2021. If you child is exempt from immunizations, a completed Immunization Exempt Form is required every year from the Arkansas Medical Director. The school nurse
must have an up to date immunization record or exempt form for every student.
Please take the time to read this and follow the proper steps to making sure your child is able to attend school this fall.


The 30th Annual School Supply Drive will be held this Saturday, August 14th from 8am-1pm at St. John Baptist Church. Several community partners have come together to bring school supplies, dental/personal hygiene products, and socks to the children of Union County. Thank you, Union County !


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.

El Dorado School District will have a special called meeting on Wednesday, August 11th at noon. The meeting will be held at the El Dorado School District Administrative Office in the board room.
