Please help us congratulate Katharine Andrews for placing first out of over 120 entries in the Youth Art Month State Art Contest! She was presented with the award during the reception in Topeka on Mar. 28, 2026. #PartOfThePride
4 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Katharine stands with her art piece
Katharine holds her first place ribbon and gift bag
Art Teacher Ira Bane and Katharine
Art Aide Mandy Wear, Art Teacher Ira Bane and Katharine
EHS KAY is hosting a blood drive for staff and students today! It's always wonderful to see our Wildcats making a difference! #PartOfThePride
9 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
students check in a staff member for a blood donation
We are ready and waiting to meet you at Wildcat Welcome to PreK at the Performing Arts Center! If you are interested in PreK for next year, this is the place to be! Applications are available online: www.usd490.org. #PartOfThePride
10 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Mascots outside of the PAC
Wildcat Welcome to PreK
Wildcat Welcome to PreK
Wildcat Welcome to PreK
Wildcat Welcome to PreK
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow (Thurs., Mar. 12) due to Parent-Teacher Conferences and Spring Break officially begins Mar. 13. Enjoy the break and we look forward to seeing you back rested, refreshed, and ready to tackle the end of the school year in #PartOfThePride!
23 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Reminder: There is no school March 12-20, 2026 for PT Conferences and Spring Break

Mental health IS health! The MHIT Grant funds important mental health supports in schools. Our mental health liaisons currently serve 140 elementary and 173 secondary students and have had 47 new referrals so far this school year. Students receiving mental health supports have shown improved attendance, behaviors, and academic performance. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators

24 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
grapic about the MHIT grant funding mental health supports for students with a photo of two adult ladies
Please help us welcome Jamie Sundgren as the new Extend/Virtual School Admin and Summer Ford as the new EHS Assistant Principal/Activities Director for the 26-27 year! We look forward to having them become #PartOfThePride!

Read more on our website: https://www.usd490.org/news
24 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
black and red graphic with a photo of Jamie Sundgren in the bottom, left corner welcoming her as the Extend/Virtual School Administrator
black and red graphic with a photo of Summer Ford in the bottom, left corner welcoming her as the EHS Assistant Principal/Activities Director
Don't forget about Parent-Teacher conferences this week in #PartOfThePride! They are Tuesday evening from 4:00 - 7:00 PM and on Thursday from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Parent partnership is crucial for student success!
25 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed! Daylight Saving Time is tomorrow, Mar. 8, 2026.
27 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Reminder! Don't forget to spring forward graphic with an alarm clock
Don't forget about the EHS KAY Dress Giveaway tomorrow (Mar. 7) from 9 AM - 12 PM at EHS. They have FREE formalwear for both young women and young men as well as shoes, purses, and jewelry. It is open to any high school student.
28 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Yes! That's My Dress! formalwear giveaway flyer. Details in post.
Save the date for Wildcat Welcome to PreK on Mar. 24, 2026! It will take place at the Performing Arts Center at 5:30 PM and is open to anyone interested in learning more about USD 490 preschool options.
29 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Wildcat Welcome to Preschool flyer
Please help us say thank you to our wonderful maintenance team as we celebrate Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day in #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Thank you for taking care of our facilities! We are grateful you are #PartOfThePride!
Today is National Read Across America Day! Celebrate by reading or letting your child read to you in #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
March 2 Read Across America Day "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child." Dr. Seuss
Tomorrow kicks off several celebrations in #PartOfThePride: National School Breakfast Week, National School Social Work Week, and Severe Weather Preparedness Week!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy School Social Work Week March 1-7, 2026
Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 2-6, 2026
National School Breakfast Week March 2-6, 2026
The Quest for school breakfast with a castle, dragon, knight and photos of five breakfast items
USD 490 uses At Risk funds to provide all elementary students with access to Music, PE, Art, STEM, and Library specials classes each week to encourage multiple types of learning styles and interests. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Focus public funds on public schools graphic that talks about at risk funds being used to support elemenary specials classes with a photograph of a student creating nature art
English as a Second Language funds support programs like the ESL Family Night. Our ESL parent group meets monthly to support each other, either for their children's schooling or their own, as many are taking adult classes to earn high school credit. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic explaining English as a Second Language funds and how they support families to enable them to better support students at home with a photo of two adults looking at a textbook.
Happy Valentine's Day! We love all of our #PartOfThePride family!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Valentine's Day February 14 graphic featuirng three alternating red and white hearts made from plastic hair ties
Special Education funds support early childhood programs in #PartOfThePride. These programs are at all three levels of our elementary schools, in both the AM and PM, at no cost to families. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic saying Special Education funds provide early childhood programs with a photo of a studnet working with a staff member
Title 4 funds are used to employ a full-time School Resource Officer in #PartOfThePride. He teaches classroom lessons that promote the avoidance of drugs, dating violence, child abuse, and harmful decisions. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic saying that Title 4 funds provide SRO DARE lessons for students with a photo of an SRO talking to students
The annual EHS Homecoming Roadshow made its rounds today to share the Wildcat spirit with USD 490 middle and elementary schools as they gear up for their winter homecoming basketball game tonight. Be sure to come out and support our Wildcats in #PartOfThePride!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
EHS cheer and band performing songs in a gym
Wildcat mascot in the stands with teachers and students
Grandview staff and students cheering on the EHS cheerleaders and band
EHS cheer and band performing songs in a gym
Wildcat mascot in the stands with teachers and students
Grandview staff and students cheering on the EHS cheerleaders and band
Grandview staff and students cheering on the EHS cheerleaders and band
Grandview staff and students cheering on the EHS cheerleaders and band
EHS cheer and band performing songs in a gym
Save the date for Family Literacy Night!

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 4–6 pm
Location: Bradford Memorial Library
Who: Open to all ages. Youth 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Must Register: Call 321-3363 (Bradford Library)

Snacks • Stories • Reading Tips & Fun!

Celebrate the Joy of Reading!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Family Literacy Night flyer featuring three adults reading books to three children