Middle school students in Mrs. Vides’ Social Skills class presented what they learned about a topic of their choice surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on October 4 and 5.
These seventh and eighth grade students learned about what took place on 9/11 and how those events affected so many aspects of peoples’ lives. Then they did a deep dive into researching a topic from that chain of events that interested them.
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The El Dorado High School cross country team competed in the AVCTL meet at Wichita Collegiate on October 12. Click here to view AVCTL results.
Two runners qualified for state during the regional meet in Girard on October 21. Click here to view regional and state results.
Staff and volunteers turned the school grounds behind Blackmore Elementary into a Pumpkin Patch full of fun learning opportunities for students on October 18.
Classes took turns going outside and rotating around the various stations. Each stop included information and a hands-on experience of some sort.
El Dorado High School JAG-K students gathered at the Performing Arts Center for the annual Initiation and Installation Ceremony on October 26.
Students enrolled in the JAG-K program at EHS or Extend are initiated into the JAG-K Career Association. This important component of the program is designed to help members achieve academic and career success through the development and reinforcement of: respect for the dignity of work; effective decision-making skills; pride in accomplishments; positive self-esteem; respect for authority; and concern for the needs of others.
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El Dorado High School’s College, Career and Community Specialist Staci Rickard coordinated three Apply Kansas days to help seniors complete college admission and scholarship applications, learn about applying for jobs and writing resumes from Kansas Works, or visit with a recruiter about what military options are available after they graduate from high school.
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El Dorado High School's National Honor Society (NHS) hosted a Red Cross blood drive on October 27.
NHS and KAY each host a blood drive annually to encourage staff and students to donate blood. During the NHS fall drive, there were 45 units donated. The KAY spring drive will be March 1, 2024.
For each 40 units received during the school drives, the Red Cross donates a $250 scholarship.
The Prize Patrol from Partners In Education Foundation, Inc. (PIE) made its tour of El Dorado schools October 18 to distribute this year’s Spring Awards. Two different types of awards were presented: $10,450 in Grants to Schools, and $900 in awards from the Felix Alton Cantrell Jr. Fund.
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The El Dorado High School Kansas Association of Youth (KAY) club is hosting their annual formal wear giveaway on November 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This is open to ANY high school student and allows them to find formal dresses, men's wear, shoes, and jewelry to prepare for the spring formal dances. It is free for students to shop through the donated items.
For more information, please contact KAY Sponsor Heather Fangmann at hfangmann@usd490.org.
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