USD 490 uses At Risk funds to provide all elementary students with access to Music, PE, Art, STEM, and Library specials classes each week to encourage multiple types of learning styles and interests. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
8 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Focus public funds on public schools graphic that talks about at risk funds being used to support elemenary specials classes with a photograph of a student creating nature art
English as a Second Language funds support programs like the ESL Family Night. Our ESL parent group meets monthly to support each other, either for their children's schooling or their own, as many are taking adult classes to earn high school credit. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
10 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic explaining English as a Second Language funds and how they support families to enable them to better support students at home with a photo of two adults looking at a textbook.
Happy Valentine's Day! We love all of our #PartOfThePride family!
12 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Valentine's Day February 14 graphic featuirng three alternating red and white hearts made from plastic hair ties
Special Education funds support early childhood programs in #PartOfThePride. These programs are at all three levels of our elementary schools, in both the AM and PM, at no cost to families. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
15 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic saying Special Education funds provide early childhood programs with a photo of a studnet working with a staff member
Title 4 funds are used to employ a full-time School Resource Officer in #PartOfThePride. He teaches classroom lessons that promote the avoidance of drugs, dating violence, child abuse, and harmful decisions. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
17 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic saying that Title 4 funds provide SRO DARE lessons for students with a photo of an SRO talking to students
The annual EHS Homecoming Roadshow made its rounds today to share the Wildcat spirit with USD 490 middle and elementary schools as they gear up for their winter homecoming basketball game tonight. Be sure to come out and support our Wildcats in #PartOfThePride!
19 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
EHS cheer and band performing songs in a gym
Wildcat mascot in the stands with teachers and students
Grandview staff and students cheering on the EHS cheerleaders and band
EHS cheer and band performing songs in a gym
Wildcat mascot in the stands with teachers and students
Grandview staff and students cheering on the EHS cheerleaders and band
Grandview staff and students cheering on the EHS cheerleaders and band
Grandview staff and students cheering on the EHS cheerleaders and band
EHS cheer and band performing songs in a gym
Save the date for Family Literacy Night!

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 4–6 pm
Location: Bradford Memorial Library
Who: Open to all ages. Youth 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Must Register: Call 321-3363 (Bradford Library)

Snacks • Stories • Reading Tips & Fun!

Celebrate the Joy of Reading!
20 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Family Literacy Night flyer featuring three adults reading books to three children
Title 1 funds support family nights in #PartOfThePride. These events provide a fun way to promote literacy in math and reading for students of all ages. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
22 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic explaining that Title 1 funds support math and reading literacy Family Nights with a photo of students and families at a school family night
Title 2 funds all of our core curriculum resources, which consist of high quality, evidence-based materials and supports for students in #PartOfThePride. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
24 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic explaining that Title 2 funds provide curriculum for students with a photo of a teacher reading to students
Happy Kansas Day!
28 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Kansas Day January 29 with a sunflower graphic above the words
Title 2 funds provide required training (like LETRS training) during the teacher contract day and with their peers in #PartOfThePride. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
29 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic explaining that Title 2 funds are used to provide state-required trainings for teachers with a photo of this year's new teaching staff
Title 1 funds are used to support the salary of Instructional Coaches at each elementary, middle and high school in #PartOfThePride. These coaches support teachers with professional development, required teacher licensure certifications, and classroom instructional strategies. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic talking about Title 1 funds being used for Instructional Coaches with a photo of the IC team in USD 490
There will be NO SCHOOL in USD 490 and all activities, including the Bluestem Classic games, are cancelled for tomorrow, Mon., Jan. 26, 2026. Please stay safe and warm.
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Thank you to Scribner Enterprises, Sundgren Realty, and Acrisure Title for donating warm gear for our USD 490 students! We are grateful to have such caring community partners in #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Kyrstin Enoch and Samantha Soper from Scribner Enterprises drop off two boxes of cold weather gear for students.

Make plans to visit the EHS Bluestem Classic basketball tournament to support our Wildcats! We are excited to recognize all the history of excellence by showcasing the EHS championship teams. We will be recognizing the teams from 1971, 1973, 1977, 1990, 1993 and 2004 during halftime of the final game on January 24th. Come out and watch some great basketball and help us honor these champions in #PartOfThePride!

January 22
MH Chief v. Trinity at 2:30 p.m.
Collegiate v. Goddard at 4:15 p.m.
Emporia v. Ark City at 6:00 p.m.
Kapaun v. El Dorado at 7:45 p.m.

January 23
losing teams from Emporia/Ark City and Kapaun/El Dorado games at 2:30 p.m.
losing teams from Collegiate/Goddard and MH Chief/Trinity games at 4:15 p.m.
winning teams from Emporia/Ark City and Kapaun/El Dorado games at6:00 p.m.
winning teams from Collegiate/Goddard and MH Chief/Trinity games at 7:45 p.m.

January 24
for 7th/8th place at 11:00 a.m.
for 5th/6th place 12:45 p.m.
for 3rd/4th place at 2:30 p.m.
for 1st/2nd place at 4:15 p.m.

about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
58th Annual Bluestem Classic January 22-24th at El Dorado High School
Bluestem Classic bracket
Title 4 funds are used to provide a comprehensive social emotional learning curriculum that supports students at all levels and includes counselor lessons and small group activities in #PartOfThePride. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic talking about Title 4 funds being used for student social emotional learning with a photo of students doing a teamwork activity with a hula hoop
The 2026-2027 school year new and current non-resident applications are available online and should be completed and turned in as soon as possible. https://www.usd490.org/o/usd-490/page/enrollment-info

#PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
New and returning non resident applications now available!
Special Education funding goes towards providing vocational learning programs to high school students to help with transition from school to work. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic featuring text about SPED funding supporting school to work transitions and a photo of students serving food
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. about continuing to move forward.
English as a Second Language (ESL) funds support ESL Aides in schools. These aides are instrumental in supporting students in the classroom with academic, language, and social skill development. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic featuring three students seated at a table with text talking about the importance of ESL funds for supporting English language learners