Welcome Back!
The 2024-2025 school year kicks off NEXT WEDNESDAY!! If you missed the ESD Back to School Guide in the August Newsletter, here are a few reminders!
Back-to-School Checklist
Don’t miss a thing as you prepare for the new school year by following the El Dorado School District Back-to-School checklist! Download the checklist here.
Attend important back-to-school events (see Important Dates below!)
Review supply lists and purchase any supplies needed for the new school year (see the Supply List section below). Remember, supplies are FREE for grades K-4, while some supplies are provided for grades 5-12.
First Day of School
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Important Dates
August 7, 2024:
EHS Orientation (only for 9th grade and new students), 9am - 3:30pm
10am - 11:30pm Last Names A-Ha
12:30pm Last Names He-O
2pm - 3:30pm Last Names M-Z
August 12, 2024:
BJHS 7th Grade Orientation/Parent Meeting
Last Name A-L, 10:30am - Noon
Last Name M-Z, 1pm - 2:30pm
WMS Orientation, Noon - 6pm
Elementary Orientation, noon - 6pm
ESD Board Meeting, 6pm
August 13, 2024:
BJHS 8th Grade Orientation/Schedule Pick-Up, 1 - 4pm
August 14, 2024:
First Day of School
Find the full ESD Calendar here.
Arrival and Dismissal Times
School arrival and dismissal times for the 2024-25 school year are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:55 am - 3:25 pm
Wednesday: 7:55 am - 1:30 pm
Students can be dropped off beginning at 7:30am. Parents should stay in the vehicle during drop-off and pick-up. Please be patient with school employees as they work to get students in and out of vehicles.
Bus Routes
Visit the school website to see bus information for the 2024-25 school year.
School Meals
Breakfast and lunch are provided for all students K-12 free of charge.
There will be no outside lunches brought into the building after school starts. Students who bring their lunch to school will be able to bring their lunch with them.
Supply List
School supplies will be provided free to students in grades K-4. WMS and BJHS will provide some school supplies for students.
WMS students need to bring a backpack, 4 boxes of Kleenex, 4 bottles of hand sanitizer, and 1 box of Clorox wipes.
BJHS students need to bring a backpack, wired earbuds, 2 boxes of Kleenex, and 2 bottles of hand sanitizer.
School supplies will be provided free to students in grades K-4. The supplies will be given to teachers to distribute to students as they are needed in the classroom.
WMS and BJHS will provide school supplies for students, as well. Students need to bring a backpack, 4 boxes of Kleenex, and 4 bottles of hand sanitizer.
EHS will provide students with a Chromebook. Teachers will pass out class materials lists during orientation or the first week of school. Supply lists are based on the needs of the individual class.
EHS students will need to bring a binder, notebook, pen, and paper.
*Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to refill as needed.
Immunizations
All students must be up-to-date with their immunizations to start school on August 14, 2024. The school nurse must have an up-to-date immunization record or exempt form for every student. Please take the time to read the immunization requirements and follow the proper steps to make sure your child can attend school this fall.
Volunteer Information
If you are interested in volunteering within the El Dorado School District, please make plans to attend one of the following Volunteer Training Workshops:
Volunteer trainings will be held at the TAC House (located at the corner of Northwest Avenue and 5th Street)
August 23, 2024, from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
August 27, 2024, from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
January 10, 2025, from 1 pm - 2:00 pm
If you are unable to attend one of these training, please contact the campus Family and Community Engagement Coordinator to make different arrangements for volunteer training.
*Anyone who plans on volunteering in ESD schools, including activities such as assisting in an instructional program, volunteering in the office, working with students, or acting as a chaperone on a trip must attend one of the annual training workshops before participating in volunteer activities.