Please help us congratulate Grandview Kindergarten Teacher Tonya Cogan on her upcoming retirement! She has taught as #PartOfThePride for 45 years!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Tonya Cogan retirement graphic
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful to have such phenomenal educators as #PartOfThePride!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
"Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students." Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8, 2026
Today kicks off our Senior Spotlight series! Each weekday between now and graduation we will be celebrating our Class of 2026 graduates. Please help us congratulate them and wish them well! #PartOfThePride #SeniorSpotlights
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Alexis Andrews
Noah Brown
JaLeigh Builes
Madison Busby
Ryan Carroll
Carly Carter
Autumn Chastain
Gabriel Earwood
Amya Florke
Jonathan Fugate
Please help us congratulate Grandview Third Grade Teacher Robin Carleton on her upcoming retirement! She has worked as #PartOfThePride for 23 years!
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Robin Carleton retirement graphic
Happy School Principals' Day to all of our school principals and assistant principals! We are grateful for your leadership in #PartOfThePride!

How many of yesterday's high school photos did you match correctly to our current principals?
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
photos of high schoolers from yesterday's post matched to the current photo of our principals with name, title, and school information
Check out these #ThrowbackThursday photos of our school principals! Can you guess who is who? We will reveal the answers on School Principals' Day tomorrow as we celebrate them in #PartOfThePride!
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Photos of high school students from many years ago on a crumpled white paper background with some random ink doodles as decoration
We have a few elementary positions still open for next school year. Visit our website to see all of our current openings and apply now to become #PartOfThePride!

https://www.usd490.org/page/employment
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Now hiring graphic with a list of open elementary positions.
The USD 490 Board of Education will be holding a Special BOE Meeting Monday, April 27, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at the District Office (124 W. Central Ave.0 for the purpose of discussing Jumbotron Replacement at BG Stadium and Personnel.
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Thank you to Community National Bank & Trust for supporting our schools! They donated $150 from their mascot debit cards reward program to USD 490 this week! We are grateful for all of the community support in #PartOfThePride!
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
CNB&T employees stand with USD 490 Superintendent Jenifer Davis, holding an oversize check for $150 with the EHS mascot debit card poster in the bank lobby
What a beautiful day to celebrate our district Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees Cristin Hubbard and Lindsay Cooper. CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Cooper on being named a semifinalist! #PartOfThePride
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Cristin Hubbard receiving her certificate
Cristin and Lindsay holding their award boards
Be sure to mark your calendar to support the EHS dance team and see some Wildcat talent on April 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the EHS Auditorium! Entry fee is $5. #PartOfThePride
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
EHS Dance Team presents a Talent Show on Apr. 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium
Looking for some great food and music? Join the EHS Band for a BBQ and Jazz concert on Sun., Apr. 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the EHS Commons for just $10. Order tickets ahead of time: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLM5CM60NZ46P/checkout/ELOBMW4AM6N7KXQ4YG7K52XG?src=webqr
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
EHS BBQ and Jazz concert in the EHS commons on April 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Check out this EHS alumni! We love seeing our wildcats following their dreams! #PartOfThePride
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
KS Shrine Bowl Where Are They Now graphic of Jalen Rice
Happy Easter!
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
decorated eggs form a circle around "Happy Easter" on green grass
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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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!
4 months 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

4 months 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
4 months 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