
Butler's GrizzlyFest Parade is taking place Aug. 22, 2026, at 10 AM in downtown El Dorado. They are celebrating 100 years of serving students, including many of our current students and EHS graduates!

What an exciting whirlwind of fist-bumps hi-fives, and hugs as staff welcomed students back for another great school year in #PartOfThePride!







The EHS practice field update is looking great! The EHS band and Jr. Wildcat Football have been getting some great use out of it already. #PartOfThePride

The middle school received some freshening up during their facility maintenance over the summer. Check out the front office, weight room and gym's new look! #PartOfThePride

We want YOU to become #PartOfThePride! We are still looking for some motivated individuals to grow with us this school year. Check out our website (www.usd490.org/page/employment) to view and apply for one of our openings. We are also always accepting applications for substitute teachers, sub food service, sub bus driver, or sub nursing positions!


Happy Independence Day! Stay safe!

Become #PartOfThePride and join our Wildcat family! We have openings for an ESL Aide, Building Aides, Title I Aides, and a Library Aide. Apply now at https://www.usd490.org/page/employment

Sign-ups for Junior Wildcat Football (PreK- 6) end June 30!
Registration: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ElDoradoJrWildcatFootballClub?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3803944
Contact jrwildcatsfootball1@gmail.com for more info.
Registration: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ElDoradoJrWildcatFootballClub?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3803944
Contact jrwildcatsfootball1@gmail.com for more info.

Today is the last day of credit acquisition and credit recovery classes! Enjoy your summer break!

Happy Father's Day!

The El Dorado Community Coalition is hosting a Kids Speak Out: Voices of Recovery and Healing event on 7/18 at 3 PM at the Civic Center. RSVP to 316-323-4489. Community cookout to follow.

Today is the last day of Explore 490! Thank. you for joining us for some learning fun in #PartOfThePride!

We want YOU to join our pride! Visit our website to check out all of the current openings in #PartOfThePride: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment

Don't forget to come grab free breakfast and lunch at El Dorado High School Mondays - Thursdays this summer! This is open to any child ages 1-18.
Where:
El Dorado High School Cafeteria
401 McCollum Rd.
El Dorado, KS 67042
When:
Monday - Thursday
June 1 - 25 and July 6 - 30
Extra meals will be provided on Thursdays to cover Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There will also be extra meals provided on June 25 to cover the following week when the meal site will be closed.
Meal times:
Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meals will be served in a grab-and-go style. All kids receiving meals must be present.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Where:
El Dorado High School Cafeteria
401 McCollum Rd.
El Dorado, KS 67042
When:
Monday - Thursday
June 1 - 25 and July 6 - 30
Extra meals will be provided on Thursdays to cover Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There will also be extra meals provided on June 25 to cover the following week when the meal site will be closed.
Meal times:
Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Meals will be served in a grab-and-go style. All kids receiving meals must be present.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.


Just a reminder - Summer programs begin Monday (June 1)!

Today is Memorial Day in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

USD 490 will have a Special Board of Education meeting for the purpose of personnel on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at the District Office (124 W. Central Ave.).
Have a wonderful summer!

Ready 2 Read
Summer reading fun for kids ages 4–9
Register now
Free summer reading fun
July 6–30
• Ready 2 Read is a free summer reading program in El Dorado
• Kids ages 4–9 come to a reading site at Oil Hill or Skelly
• Pre-K program available for children ages 4 & 5 who have not completed Kindergarten
• M & W or T & Th, 12:30–1:15 or 1:30–2:15
• Kids do not need to live in El Dorado to participate
• The goal is to help kids become successful readers!
How to register:
• Visit: bit.ly/r2rregister2026
• Contact Kacee Alonso:
○ 316-323-3852 (call/text)
○ ready2readks@gmail.com
• Follow us on Facebook: Ready 2 Read El Dorado Ks
• Registration closes May 31, 2026
Sponsored by Kids Need 2 Thrive, Inc.
Summer reading fun for kids ages 4–9
Register now
Free summer reading fun
July 6–30
• Ready 2 Read is a free summer reading program in El Dorado
• Kids ages 4–9 come to a reading site at Oil Hill or Skelly
• Pre-K program available for children ages 4 & 5 who have not completed Kindergarten
• M & W or T & Th, 12:30–1:15 or 1:30–2:15
• Kids do not need to live in El Dorado to participate
• The goal is to help kids become successful readers!
How to register:
• Visit: bit.ly/r2rregister2026
• Contact Kacee Alonso:
○ 316-323-3852 (call/text)
○ ready2readks@gmail.com
• Follow us on Facebook: Ready 2 Read El Dorado Ks
• Registration closes May 31, 2026
Sponsored by Kids Need 2 Thrive, Inc.

Congratulations to all of our EHS and Virtual graduates in the Class of 2026! We are so proud of you!
