Wildcat Weekly
October 17 - 21
The EHS Marching Band
The band opened their 2022 competition season in the “Beaver Dam Invitational Marching Contest” at Glen Rose, AR.
Their show this season, "Tragic," presents music by or about musicians who were taken too soon. Works include “Don’t Fear The Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult, “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson, “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Cry Me a River” by Justin Timberlake, and “Only The Good Die Young” by Billy Joel.
There were 22 bands competing for ratings and rankings. They also received critiques from highly qualified judges to help them improve their performances.
The EHS Band received the following ratings and awards:
Superior Rating-Percussion
Excellent Rating-Color Guard
Superior Rating-Band
Awards:
Outstanding Percussion in Class C
Outstanding Percussion Overall
Outstanding Band Overall
The Crucible
Academics
EHS Counseling Center
Academic Letter Jacket
The Academic Letter Jacket ceremony will be held on Tuesday, 10/18, at 10am in the EHS Auditorium. Parents are invited to attend and may enter through the auditorium doors.
College and Career Fair
The College and Career Fair is Monday, October 17 from 2-4 at the covered practice field. Seniors received more information via email. This is a great opportunity for you to talk to several colleges.
El Dorado Promise
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.
Athletics
New Athletics Facebook Page
Make sure to follow the El Dorado School District Athletics Facebook page to get all of the updates and information you need.
Volleyball This Week
Tuesday, October 18
JV and Varsity vs Sheridan @ EHS
5pm
Thursday, October 20
Senior Night
JV and Varsity vs LR Southwest @ EHS
5pm
Freshmen vs LR Southwest @ EHS
4:30
Football
Monday, October 17
JV vs Texarkana @ EHS
7:00pm
Thursday, October 20
Freshmen vs Parkview @EHS
6:00pm
Friday, October 21
Varsity @ Sylvan Hills
7:00pm
Clubs and Activities
Other Announcements
FCCLA
FCCLA will have a meeting on Tuesday, October 18th @ 3:30pm in Room 1526. If you are competing in a STAR Event you need to be there!
FBLA/DECA/CTSO
Short -Meeting Tuesday, October 18th at 7:30am in room 1510 to discuss FAIR Field trip.
National Honor Society
Dues for returning members are Due October 19th to Ms. Kastner. Dues will not be accepted after this date.
FFA
FFA, we will be having a chapter meeting on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:20 in Ms. Purifoy's room! If you have paid your FFA dues, please come! We will be talking about our fundraiser and upcoming events.
Helpful Links
Location: 200 Wildcat Drive, El Dorado, AR, USA
Phone: 870.864.5100