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
Please help us congratulate EHS Instructional Coach Kirstie Towner on her upcoming retirement! She has worked as #PartOfThePride for 32 years!
Please help us congratulate our graduating class of 2026 with this next round of #SeniorSpotlights! #PartOfThePride
Please help us congratulate Blackmore Instructional Coach Judy Slayton on her upcoming retirement! She has worked as #PartOfThePride for 42 years!
Please help us congratulate our graduating class of 2026 with this next round of #SeniorSpotlights! #PartOfThePride
Please help us congratulate EHS/EMS Orchestra Director Kevin Monroe on his upcoming retirement! He has directed the orchestra as #PartOfThePride for 37 years!
Please help us congratulate our graduating class of 2026 with this next round of #SeniorSpotlights! #PartOfThePride
Please help us congratulate Blackmore Librarian Luana Lewis on her upcoming retirement! She has worked as #PartOfThePride for 29 years!
Happy Mother's Day!
Please help us congratulate our graduating class of 2026 with this next round of #SeniorSpotlights! #PartOfThePride
