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Any student who is currently a senior and lives within the El Dorado Springs R2 School district is eligible to apply for the General Federation of Women’s Club Generation III $500 college scholarship.  The scholarship must be used in the fall semester of 2020 at a Missouri institution. Applications may be picked up at the

SCHOLAR BOWL NEWS – The Bulldog Scholar Bowl team was in action on March 12 at the Freshman-Sophomore Tournament in Branson.  The team consisting of James King, Cody Lean, Noah Marsh and Ryan Griffin finished in 3rd Place out of 14 teams.  They were edged out by Springfield Kickapoo and Willard.  Their one loss of

DANCE TEAM RECOGNIZED – The El Dorado Springs R-II Dance Teams held their end of season banquet on the mezzanine of the upper gym on Thursday, March 5. Sponsor Amber Francis recognized several dance members for their contributions to the team. (from the left) Lauren Crowell – Rising Performance; Aunika Whitesell – Outstanding Performance and

FFA SUNDAY – To start our FFA week experience Monday the 17 was our annual FFA scavenger hunt. We had nine teams who went around town competing to be the first team back to the Ag building. Tuesday the 18,  30 members gathered at the Opera House to eat popcorn and watch “8 seconds”. This

We are pleased to offer six local scholarships through the El Dorado Springs Community Foundation. These scholarships include: • Doc and Bonnie Bender Memorial Scholarship • $1250 over 3 years  (1st year $500, 2nd year $750, 3rd year $1000) • For ELDS high school seniors pursuing a college degree • Dorothy Pope Memorial Nursing Scholarship

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATE TO SCHOOL – (Pictured from Left to Right) Terri Schaaf, Angie Johnson, Dana Abercrombie, Courtney Bland, Shana Newman, Jordan Highley, Mark Koca, Jim Wilson, Gary Koke, Jesse Taylor and Charles Cummings. The special education department received a generous donation of $613.67 from the Knights of Columbus of Stockton on Feb. 7.

DAR AWARD WINNER – Daughters of the American Revolution-Elizabeth Carey Chapter hosted their Good Citizen and American History Essay Award ceremony on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9, at the First Christian Church in Nevada.  The chapter’s Regent, Mrs. Heather Brown, welcomed the crowd and introduced Chairman Mrs. Jenise Burch.   Following the pledge of Allegiance and

ECS SODA – Student of the quarter, also known as SODA (Student Of Distinguished Attitude) was announced by El Dorado Christian School Principal, Mrs. Kelly Bryson on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020.  Winners of SODA second quarter, front row, l-r; 4th grade, Avery Rodgers, 2nd grade, Bennett Johnson, and 3rd grade, Kaidyn Asmus. Back row: 6th

EL DORADO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL’S SWEET FUNDRAISER – El Dorado Christian 2019-2020 Candy Bar Fundraising Project was a huge success!  ECS students, their parents, grandparents, co-workers, family, and friends worked together to achieve an amazing goal.  Hours of hard work and dedication was rewarded with “several sweet” prizes from the World’s Finest Chocolate’s Fundraising Company; grabbing

BAND HONORS – Band Director Jordan White introduced band members who will go to state (from left) Blake Carnahan, Kenli Rader, Alex Posey and Brooke Ehlers as well as a new marching band uniform, a new drum major uniform and new musical instruments the board has purchased. Photo by Dr. Christian