ESD has been working to implement several safety initiatives across the district that include an advanced weapons detection system. This system will not be in place until the middle of November. Until this system is in place, additional safety measures will be taken at El Dorado High School.

In the upcoming weeks a metal detector will be used and all backpacks and bags will be checked at the doors of EHS until the weapons detection system is in place. The only entrances allowed will be the front doors, the cafeteria doors, and the two main street entrances (arena parking and auditorium parking areas).

To help expedite building entry, students are encouraged to unzip bags and have small metal items ready to place in baskets at the check points (such as phones and keys).

Please be patient with the EHS administration as they work to get everyone in the building in a timely manner in the coming weeks. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff. El Dorado School District must remain a safe haven for our children, and we must all–parents, staff, and community members–work together to provide that safe environment they deserve.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call our Central Office at 870.864.5006. Thank you for your support and assistance in keeping our schools safe for children.

The 2nd quarter has started. Grades from 1st quarter and grades from 2nd quarter will be averaged together, along with your semester exams, to determine your semester grade.

Keep working hard and set goals for yourself this quarter.

Did you know that the EHS Counseling Center has a page on our website? The counselors and college and career counselors work to keep our students and parents informed about scholarships and other resources.

Click here!

The Promise Application for the class of 2023 was already due, but Mrs. Thompson will still accept them at this point. Please turn them in ASAP to the Counseling Center.

RTI continues this week. Students can check rtischeduler.com on Wednesdays to find out which session they are assigned to attend. Students are hand-picked by teachers to provide any extra support or learning extension needed to master essential skills.

Mrs. Childer's AP Statistics students designed and built catapults as part of an experiment to see which angle would make gummy bears go the farthest.

Student John Pugh created this video showcasing the students making the catapults and launching the gummy bears.

Next, the students will use the information to write a report with statistical analysis to answer their research question.

Make sure to follow the El Dorado School District Athletics Facebook page to get all of the updates and information you need.

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Saturday, Nov 5

Varsity Cheer Competition

@ EHS Arena

Thursday, Nov 3

Varsity Scrimmage vs Haughton High

@ EHS Arena 4pm

Saturday, Nov 5

Varsity vs Magnolia

@ Texarkana

(time TBA)

The EHS Boys' Soccer Team is looking for a student Game Day Manager and Statistician. Please email rex.hayes@esd-15.org

Clear Bag Policy

In an effort to provide a safer environment and improve security, El Dorado School District has implemented a Clear Bag Policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums, gymnasiums, and other athletic fields.* Prohibited items include but are not limited to purses larger than a 4.5" x 6.5” clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, grocery bags, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.

Bags that are permitted included:

• Tote bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”

• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags

• Small clutch bags with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand)

Bags not permitted:

• Backpacks, printed plastic bags, fanny packs, purses, reusable grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, large totes, and camera or binocular cases.

• Diaper bags are not allowed. Items normally carried in a diaper bag must be put into a clear plastic bag for venue entry.

Unaccompanied Children

Another way that ESD is making an effort to keep everyone safe at athletic events is to require that all children 6th-grade and younger be accompanied by an adult at all times. Gate supervisors will mark the hands of children who should be accompanied while at the event.

Audition forms for the musical, Freaky Friday, are available from Mrs. Griffin in room 1612 or at the Crucible ticket table during lunch shifts. You do not have to be in a theatre class to audition. Auditions are Nov. 1st or 3rd from 4-6pm. More information is in the packet.

The EHS Beta Club collected over 500 pairs of socks and donated them to Salvation Army for SOCKTOBER at El Dorado High School!