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!
Homeschool students who live in USD 490 and plan to join a 490 team next school year can participate in USD 490 summer athletics!
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Athletic Directors.
Middle School: Nathan Sherwood (nasherwood@usd490.org) 316-322-4820
High School: Lance Barkley (ltbarkley@usd490.org) 316-322-4810
Online Interest Form: https://tinyurl.com/USD490HomeSchoolAthletics
USD 490 summer programs: https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs
KSHSAA rules: https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/SB113.pdf
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Athletic Directors.
Middle School: Nathan Sherwood (nasherwood@usd490.org) 316-322-4820
High School: Lance Barkley (ltbarkley@usd490.org) 316-322-4810
Online Interest Form: https://tinyurl.com/USD490HomeSchoolAthletics
USD 490 summer programs: https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs
KSHSAA rules: https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/SB113.pdf
Congratulations to our El Dorado Virtual School graduates! Three juniors have finished up early and will be receiving their diplomas with the Class of 2026! We love seeing our students succeed in #PartOfThePride!
Just a reminder, the EHS graduation ceremony begins at 3:00 PM! Here is a link to the livestream for those who cannot be there in person: https://www.youtube.com/@eldoradohigh1340
Congratulations to all of our graduates in #PartOfThePride!
Congratulations to all of our graduates in #PartOfThePride!
Please help us congratulate our graduating class of 2026 with this finalt round of #SeniorSpotlights! #PartOfThePride
Please help us congratulate EMS History Teacher ReJeannia West on her upcoming retirement! She has taught as #PartOfThePride for 29 years!
Please help us congratulate our graduating class of 2026 with this next round of #SeniorSpotlights! #PartOfThePride
