Recently, the biotechnology class conducted a DNA fingerprinting lab using gel electrophoresis. DNA is "loaded" into wells of a gel, electricity is used to move the DNA through the gel, and then, the gel is stained. What a cool lab!
Thank you to the anonymous donor who provided Sonic drinks to the faculty and staff today! We are blessed to be a part of our community, but we have been especially blessed this year. Thank you, everyone, for loving on us!
Make-up pictures for grades 9-11 will take place TOMORROW! You can still pre-order your photos online using this link!
https://pattersonsphotoschooldivision.onlinephotocart.com/prepay/27509509
Tickets for Friday's playoff game against Lake Hamilton will go on sale to the general public Wednesday morning at 8am. There are 400 tickets available to El Dorado fans. This is a mobile-entry ticket game--printed tickets will not be accepted.
Mrs. Marlin's Environmental Science students recently did a "cemetery" lab where they collected data on birth dates and death dates to create a survivorship curve. The lab was done close to Halloween, so they even had some festive decor!
Just a reminder that ticket sales for tonight's playoff game are ONLINE ONLY. Listed below is the link to purchase tickets.
Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/app/events/149458
Due to unforeseen circumstances, make-up picture day for grades 9-11 has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 19th.
Reminder! Picture retake tomorrow grades 9-11!
Students: If you are attending any home basketball games, you CANNOT stay in the arena after school unless you are a basketball player. Due to COVID restrictions, we must have an accurate count of who is in the arena.
Global Classroom is traveling in 2022 to Panama and the Galapagos Islands. Parent interest meeting this week. Email Mrs. Parker or Mrs. Rankin for details.
Tickets for Friday’s football game will be sold online only. The link will be posted Wednesday morning at 8am.
All tickets must be purchased online.
PICTURE RETAKE DATES!
Grades 9-11 will be November 12th.
Seniors will be December 8th.
EHS students had the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in a mock election today during their social studies classes. What a great experience to learn the importance of voting!
Ms. Allender dressed up in honor of Día de los Muertos for her Spanish classes last week. The holiday began today and ends tomorrow. Way to get in the spirit, Ms. Allender!
If you are interested in competing in the League of Legends for EHS, please email Coach Guthrie for a link to a Google Form to sign up. mason.guthrie@esd-15.org. The first meeting will happen soon!
El Dorado High School DECA Members attended the Virtual Fall Conference this week. Members watched opening sessions from State and National Officers to learn about state programs. Students also watched break out session videos from various state colleges, social media marketing video strategies and competition tips.
Today is the last day to meet with a career coach. They will be in the library until 3:45 to help you complete your FAFSA, YOUniversal, or other scholarship and college applications. Seniors, take advantage of this opportunity!
Congrats to the EHS Cross Country program! All four teams finished third in conference behind Lake Hamilton and Lakeside. Jadon Cunningham earned All-Conference honors for the 2nd year in a row.
They will compete at the state meet next Friday, November 6th.
Medalists: Emma McGee, Abby Seymour, Jaelynn Dumas, Cooper Conner, Jadon Cunningham, Jay Reep, Clarabeth Black, Carly Meadows, Corin Melear.
Seniors! Check out Arkansas State University's Virtual Pack Preview this Friday, October 30th! Registration is required. https://admissions.astate.edu/register/October_30_2020
9th Grade baseball tryouts will be held November 3rd from 5:30-7pm at the high school field located at the Complex. Students must have a current physical, glove, and athletic clothes to participate.
10th-12th Grade tryouts will be after the conclusion of the Varsity football season.
Email cannon.lester@esd-15.org for any questions.
