There's still time to get to BG Stadium for the Jamboree before the parade of athletes at 6:30! Come show your Wildcat pride and cheer our fall athletes!
11 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
people seated in the stands and football players on a field
Thank you to HF Sinclair for the generous school supply donation! These will be distributed between our schools to support students who need them in #PartOfThePride!
14 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Wendy McAdoo, Suniva Das, and Sasha Fowler with HF Sinclair delivering school supplies to the District Office
Thank you to HF Sinclair and the Tim Underwood Memorial for providing over $42,000 in grants to USD 490 this year! In total, this memorial has donated nearly $3 million back to the El Dorado community over the years. We sure have some generous people as #PartOfThePride!
15 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
USD 490 grant recipients stand in front of the HF Sinclair backdrop
ESF would like to invite you to a Fall Social hosted by the El Dorado Sports Foundation and USD 490. They will meet at 5:30 PM on Thurs., Aug. 20, at EHS to tour the new turf, weight room, and gym. Then, the activity bus will take everyone to EMS to tur the weight room and gym. This is a great way to meet ESF Foundation members and learn more abut becoming a donor. #PartOfThePride
20 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Invitation to tour EHS and EMS athletic facilities with El Dorado Sports Foundation at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20.
EHS and EMS fall sports practices begin today. Shout-out to the EMS football players who stayed after school on Friday to prep equipment checkout! We love seeing our Wildcats working together and taking pride in their contributions! #PartOfThePride
23 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
EMS football players prepping for equipemnt checkout in the middle school hallway
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!
25 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
map of the GrizzlyFest parade route and tips for enjoying the parade
What an exciting whirlwind of fist-bumps hi-fives, and hugs as staff welcomed students back for another great school year in #PartOfThePride!
29 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
"Welcome Back Gators" in sidewalk chalk as students and parents walk toward the front of the school
"Welcome Back" and "We missed you" in sidewalk chalk as parents and students walk toward the front of the school
"Have a great first day" in sidewalk chalk
staff greeting students and parents as they enter Grandview
students playing with building blocks at a table
students playing with play-doh
students sitting in a semi circle on the floor doing stretches in the music classroom
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
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
flyer with photos of before when there was a muuddy grassy area and after with the new turf, goal posts, and wildcat logo on the field
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
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Before and after photos of the El Dorado Middle School gym, weight room, and front office. The new look features the new mascot and logos on black backgrounds.
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!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Promotional graphic for El Dorado Public Schools (USD 490) employment opportunities. Large headline reads, "NOW HIRING." Current openings include: Nurse Aide at El Dorado Middle School (EMS); Substitute Nurse Aide; Elementary Teacher with ESL Endorsement at Skelly Elementary; ESL Aide; Building Aide at Grandview Elementary; and Title I Aide at Blackmore Elementary. Text encourages viewers to visit the district employment website to view additional openings and apply: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment. Contact information at the bottom reads: 124 W. Central Ave., El Dorado, KS, 316-322-4800. Decorative elements include an apple resting on books and the El Dorado Public Schools logo.
Promotional hiring graphic for El Dorado Public Schools paraprofessional positions for the 2026–2027 school year. The main sign reads, "Paraprofessionals – We're Hiring!" Benefits listed include flexible schedules, holidays off, paid universal leave, and salary based on experience. A red banner in the upper-right corner says, "Apply Now," and includes the website www.bcsbc.org and a QR code for online applications. At the bottom, the graphic asks questions to be directed to ecarlson@bcsbc.org. The El Dorado Public Schools logo appears near the top of the sign, with logos representing the district's elementary schools displayed along the bottom. Decorative graphic elements include a hanging sign, red dot pattern, and stars.
Happy Independence Day! Stay safe!
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Independence Day
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
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Now hiring ESL Aide, Library Aide at EMS, Building Aides at Grandview and EMS, and Title I Aides at Blackmore and Skelly. Apply online 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.
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Jr. Wildcat Football flyer. Registration ends June 30. Link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ElDoradoJrWildcatFootballClub?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3803944
Today is the last day of credit acquisition and credit recovery classes! Enjoy your summer break!
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Today is the last day for summer school 2026
Happy Father's Day!
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
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.
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Flyer with information about the Kids Speak Out event on July 18 at 3 p.m. at the Civic Center
Today is the last day of Explore 490! Thank. you for joining us for some learning fun in #PartOfThePride!
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Todya is the last day for Explore 490 2026
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
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Now hirign an ELA Teacher at EMS and Elementary Teacher at Skelly
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.
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
English version of flyer
Spanish Version of flyer
Just a reminder - Summer programs begin Monday (June 1)!
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Summer programs begin Monday