Happy Father's Day!
about 20 hours ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Father's Day
The USD 490 Board of Education will have a special board meeting Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:30 AM at the district office (124 W. Central Ave.) for the purpose of personnel. #PartOfThePride
3 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
NEW Track and field session for K-6 added to the Summer Athletic Schedule and location change for additional soccer dates to BG Stadium. #PartOfThePride
14 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
2025 Summer Athletics Schedule for El Dorado Public Schools (USD 490). Sessions run June 2–26 and July 7–17. Strength and conditioning continues until July 31. High School Boys: Strength/Conditioning (Weight Room) Monday/Wednesday: 6:15–7:30 AM Tuesday/Thursday: 6:15–7:30 AM and 7:15–8:15 AM Football (EHS Field) Monday: 7:30–8:30 AM Tuesday/Thursday: 7:30–8:15 AM Basketball (Main Gym) Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30–9:45 AM Wednesday: 7:30–8:30 AM June 9–July 17: 6:15–8:15 PM Wrestling (Wrestling Room) Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30–9:30 AM Soccer (EMS Field) Tuesday/Thursday: 6:00–7:00 AM Additional dates: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 High School Girls: Strength/Conditioning (Weight Room) Monday/Wednesday: 7:30–8:45 AM Tuesday/Thursday: 7:15–8:15 AM and 8:15–9:30 AM Volleyball (Main Gym) Monday: 8:45–9:45 AM Tuesday/Thursday: 7:15–8:15 AM Basketball (Main Gym) Tuesday/Thursday: 9:45–11:00 AM Wednesday: 8:30–9:30 AM Wrestling (Wrestling Room) Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30–10:30 AM Soccer (EMS Field) Tuesday/Thursday: 6:00–7:00 AM Additional dates: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 Middle School: Strength/Conditioning (Weight Room) Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30–10:45 AM Football (EHS Field) Tuesday/Thursday: 8:45–9:30 AM Volleyball (Rec Center) Tuesday: 8:45–9:30 AM Basketball (Main Gym) Tuesday/Thursday: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Wrestling (Wrestling Room) Tuesday/Thursday: 8:00–8:45 AM Soccer Tuesday/Thursday: 7:00–8:00 PM at BG Stadium Additional dates: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 Grades 3–5: Strength/Conditioning (Weight Room) Monday/Wednesday: 8:45–9:30 AM Field Session (EHS Field) Monday: 9:30–10:15 AM Gym Session (Main Gym) Wednesday: 9:30–10:15 AM Note: Grades 3–5 should attend all three sessions. New Program: Track and Field for Grades K–6 Tuesday/Thursday: 6:00–7:00 PM at BG Stadium Runs July 8–31 Additional Information: Free for USD 490 students. Sport and weight sessions do not overlap; students should attend both. Key dates: May 20: Last day of 2024–25 school year May 21–June 1: No athletics (except Boys Basketball Camp May 27–29) June 2–26 and July 7–17: Summer Athletics June 30–July 6: Dead week (no athletics) August 13: First day of 2025–26 school year August 18: First day of fall sports practices Wildcats logo and El Dorado Public Schools branding appear at the bottom.
2025 Summer Athletic Camps Schedule for El Dorado Public Schools Camps are offered in Football, Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, and Cheer. Organized by student level: High School (EHS), Middle School (EMS), and Elementary. Cost and signup information will be released later. Contact EHS Athletic Director Dylan Richardson at dmrichardson@usd490.org for questions. Football • Coach: Danny Adelhardt, deadelhardt@usd490.org • High School: June 9–13, 7:30–9:30 AM at the high school • EMS (Grades 7–8): June 23–26, 7:30–9:30 AM at the high school • Elementary (Grades 3–6): June 23–26, 7:30–9:30 AM at the high school Volleyball • Coach: Taylyn Barkley, tabarkley@usd490.org • EMS (Grades 7–8): June 23–24, 1:00–3:00 PM in EHS Main Gym • Elementary (Grades 2–5): June 25–26, 1:00–3:00 PM in EHS Main Gym Basketball – Boys • Coach: Andrew Culbertson, abculbertson@usd490.org • High School: May 27–29, 5:30–7:30 PM in EHS Main Gym • EMS (Grades 7–8): May 27–29, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM in EHS Main Gym • Elementary (Grades 3–6): May 27–29, 9:00–10:30 AM in EHS Main Gym Basketball – Girls • Coach: To Be Determined • High School: June 9–12, 12:30–2:30 PM in EHS Main Gym • EMS (Grades 7–8): June 9–12, 2:30–4:00 PM in EHS Main Gym Cheer • Coach: Emerald Ashlock, enashlock@usd490.org • High School: June 16–19, time to be determined, at Sterling College
CONGRATULATIONS to EHS Class of 2025 graduate Peyton Heilman on being recognized as a KWCH Top of the Class! We are so proud of the amazing students we have as #PartOfThePride! Read more about it on KWCH's website: https://www.kwch.com/2025/05/26/kwch-top-class-2025-peyton-heilman/
17 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
USD 490 is looking for a High School Athletics Director/Assistant Principal or Dean of Students! View our current openings and apply online today: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment Become #PartOfThePride!
17 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
El Dorado High School is Now Hiring an Athletic Director/Assistant Principal or Dean of Students. Salary comensurate with degree and experience. Starting at $65,000 without Administrative License or starting at $85,000 with Administrative License. Application Deadline: June 9, 2025. Visit our website to check out our other openings or apply now! https://www.usd490.org/page/employment 124 W. Central Ave. El Dorado, KS 316-322-4800
Just a reminder - summer programs begin Monday (June 2, 2025)!
17 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Summer programs begin Monday (June 2)
School offices are closed today (May 26, 2025) in honor of Memorial Day. Thank you to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.
21 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Memorial Day - Thank you for your sacrifice.
Junior Grizzly Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering first through eighth grade runs from June 30 - July 2, 9:00 AM to noon. For more info, please contact Eric Nitsche at enitsche@butlercc.edu. Registration Link: ButlerGrizzlies.com/camps_copy
26 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Promotional flyer for the Junior Grizzly Basketball Camp hosted by Butler Community College from June 30 to July 2. The camp is for boys and girls entering 1st through 8th grade in 2025. Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the Power Plant gym in El Dorado, Kansas. Butler Head Coach Eric Nitsche, assistant coaches, and players will participate. The flyer highlights camp activities: games, skill development, competitions, prizes, and instruction from staff and players. Includes a photo of a basketball game with coaches and fans, and a Butler bear mascot with arms raised in excitement.
Flyer for Butler Community College Men's Basketball promoting registration for a basketball camp. The top section reads “Register Here!” above a QR code that links to ButlerGrizzlies.com/camps_copy. Text on the right introduces Head Coach Eric Nitsche, hired in June 2024, who led the team to a 22–11 season and a Region 6 Semifinals appearance. The team was ranked as high as #5 nationally. It mentions player Emeka Opurum, who is heading to Auburn University. Contact information: Eric Nitsche, enitsche@butlercc.edu.
Please help us say CONGRATULATIONS to our Q 4 Award of Excellence recipient Rod Luehrs! We appreciate his 30 plus years of dedication to preparing students for high school math in #PartOfThePride!
27 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
USD 490 Award of Excellence 2024-2025 Q4 Rod Luehrs, Math Teacher at El Dorado Middle School
Today (May 20, 2025) is the last day of classes for the school year in #PartOfThePride. We hope you all have a wonderful summer!
27 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Have a great summer!
Due to predicted weather, all events after 5:00 p.m. tonight (Monday, May 19, 2025) have been canceled in USD 490 facilities. Eighth grade promotion has been rescheduled for tomorrow night (Tuesday, May 20, 2025) at 6:00 p.m. The after party will still take place tonight at Club Vaudeville, but has a time change to 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. instead of the original 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
27 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Due to inclement weather, the El Dorado Virtual School graduation ceremony is being postponed to tomorrow night (Tuesday, May 20) at the same location and time (Performing Arts Center at 6:30 p.m.) to help keep our students, families, and staff safe.
27 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Homeschool students who plan to join a USD 490 athletic team next school year are invited to participate in summer athletic programs in #PartOfThePride! Please complete the online interest form: https://tinyurl.com/USD490athletics25-26
28 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Promotional flyer from El Dorado Public Schools (USD 490). The headline reads: "Homeschool students who live in USD 490 and plan to join a 490 team next school year can participate in USD 490 summer athletics." On the left side, contact information is provided. For middle school, contact Nathan Sherwood at 316-322-4820 or nasherwood@usd490.org. For high school, contact Dylan Richardson at 316-322-4810 or dmrichardson@usd490.org. Three links are listed: (1) Online Interest Form at https://tinyurl.com/USD490athletics25-26, (2) USD 490 Summer Programs at https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs, and (3) KSHSAA rules at https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/SB113.pdf. The right side of the flyer shows a close-up image of students’ hands stacked in a group huddle over a basketball, symbolizing teamwork. The flyer features a black, red, and cream color scheme with the El Dorado Public Schools logo at the top.
Here is a reminder from the Butler County Health Department about making sure your children are up-to-date on vaccinations. Summer is a great time to get annual athletic or incoming Kindergarten physicals as well! #PartOfThePride
28 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Flyer for School Immunizations Clinics by the Butler County Health Department Clinic Dates and Times: Saturday, August 9th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday, August 30th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday, September 13th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Appointments Required: By Appointment ONLY Call (316) 321-3400, Extension 0 Required Immunizations by Grade: Kindergarten: DTaP – 4 doses Hepatitis A – 2 doses Hepatitis B – 3 doses MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 doses Varicella (chickenpox) – 2 doses Polio (IPV) – 4 doses 7th Grade: Tdap MCV4 11th Grade: MCV4 Notes: Listed vaccines are Kansas requirements for each grade and do not include infant vaccinations. HPV is recommended at 7th grade Men B is recommended at 16 years old QR Code Section: A QR code is labeled "CDC Recommended Vaccines." Why Wait! Vaccinations are available all year through your primary care provider or the Butler County Health Department. El Dorado Location: Mondays: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM 3rd Friday of each month: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Augusta Location: 2nd Thursday of each month: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Contact Information: Address: 206 N. Griffith St. Suite B, El Dorado, KS Phone: 316-321-3400 Ext. 0
Our El Dorado Virtual School graduation ceremony is tonight at 6:30 PM at the Performing Arts Center. CONGRATULATIONS to all of our graduates! #PartOfThePride
28 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Congratulaitons Class of 2025. We are so proud of you!
Did you know that great teachers have a lasting impact, but that Kansas is facing a teacher shortage? #PartOfThePride #DYKKansasKids @USAKansas @kasbpublicEd @ksdehq @aasahq
28 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Infographic Title: Did You Know? Header: Organization: El Dorado Public Schools Message: "Great Teachers = Increased Student Learning" Subheading: "Teachers Have a Lasting Impact" Section 1: Student Achievement Large circle with text: "#1" Content: "The impact of a great teacher is undeniable! Research confirms that the teacher is the most important school-based factor affecting student achievement." Section 2: Teacher Shortage Icon: Bar chart trending upward Text: "Kansas schools are facing a growing teacher shortage. In fall 2024, there were 1,954 teacher vacancies—144 more than in spring 2024." Section 3: Shortages Exist in Multiple Disciplines Icon: Three outline figures with question marks Text: "Special education has the highest teacher vacancy rate in Kansas. Elementary education, math, English language arts, and science are also high-need areas." Section 4: Efforts to Fill Vacancies Icon: Clipboard with 'JOB' label Text: "In 2024, Kansas issued 184 transitional teaching licenses and more than 14,000 emergency substitute licenses to help fill vacancies." Section 5: Pending Retirements Circle with text: "12%" Text: "Over the next 3 years, 12% of Kansas teachers are expected to retire." Section 6: Contracted Staffing Icon: Dollar sign Text: "Kansas schools are increasingly turning to contracted educators to address staffing shortages. These contracts are very expensive." Section 7: Too Few Teacher Program Graduates Icon: Graduation cap Text: "In 2024, Kansas teacher preparation programs graduated about half of the number needed to fill open positions across the state." Footer: Website: www.usd490.com Hashtags: #PartOfThePride, #DYKKansasKids
For those who are unable to attend in person, the EHS graduation ceremony at 1:00 PM will be livestreamed on the school’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eldoradohigh1340 #PartOfThePride
29 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Due to inclement weather concerns, the El Dorado High School graduation ceremony start time is being moved up to begin at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, May 18, 2025. We want to be able to fully honor the Class of 2025's accomplishments and allow graduates, their families, and our staff time to get home safely before the worst of the severe weather is expected to arrive. Doors will open to the public at noon. The ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will still be livestreamed: https://www.youtube.com/@eldoradohigh1340
29 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Our elementary students had a chance to shine during lip sync battles and talent shows today. We've got some talented students as #PartOfThePride! Here are a few pictures from Skelly's performances.
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Skelly's Got Talent show
Skelly's Got Talent show
Skelly's Got Talent show
Skelly's Got Talent show
Skelly's Got Talent show
Skelly's Got Talent show
Skelly's Got Talent show
Skelly's Got Talent show
Skelly's Got Talent show
Skelly's Got Talent show
THANK YOU to El Dorado Rotary for teaching PreK-1st grade students about water safety by reading "Josh The Otter" to them and giving all of the first graders their very own copy! We are grateful to have such amazing community supports as #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project