We hope you have a safe and warm Winter Break and can't wait to see everyone back at school on January 6! #PartOfThePride
9 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Winter Break December 19 - January 5
Please help us say THANK YOU to Sharon Waugh for her 8 years of service on the USD 490 Board of Education! She attended her last meeting as a board member last night and her term officially ends Dec. 31, 2025. We are grateful to have dedicated board members in #PartOfThePride!
18 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
BOE VP Roger Smith, Sharon Waugh, BOE President Bill Rinkenbaugh
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Breakfast with Santa at Blackmore this morning! #PartOfThePride
21 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa
Dec. 5 is International Volunteer Day. Our schools and community are better because of all of our volunteers! THANK YOU for being #PartOfThePride!
23 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
We Love our volunteers
Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful you are #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Thanksgiving graphic with leaves and a turkey
Check out the EHS wrestling room updates! We are excited to see the continued growth in the girls wrestling program in #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
before and after photos of the EHS wrestling room update
Four EHS seniors, Kelci Stewart, Alawna Herrman, Erick Lopez and Taidgen Mora-Bruce at Wichita State University’s Distinguished Scholarship Invitational today. There are over 400 high school students there. Let’s wish them luck that they make it to the semifinals. #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
students at WSU
EL-DO-RA-DO! We want you as #PartOfThePride! Our wildcat teams are still looking for a few fearless leaders to help coach this school year. Check out all of our openings and apply today! https://www.usd490.org/page/employment
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Now Hiring Coaches: Head and Assistant baseball, assistant bowling, assistant softball, assistant track and middle school assistant soccer Apply online.
This week (Nov. 17-21) is American Education and KAY Citizenship Week. We are grateful to be part of our country's public education system and for getting to serve our community in #PartOfThePride.
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Celebrate American Education Week 2025
November 13 is World Kindness Day. Think of how much better our world would be if we all showed just a little more kindness to one another.
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy World Kindness Day November 13, 2025 with hands forming a heart aroudn the words
Thank you to all of those who have served or are currently serving our country! Happy Veterans Day!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Thank you Veterans Day graphic
THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to complete the Community Survey! We appreciate your feedback as we work to continuously improve communication between the schools and our community. #PartOfThePride
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Fall 2025 El Dorado Schools survey results on communication, info sources, website use, and volunteering.
Your vote counts! Local elections are important for determining the direction you want your community to head. Make your voice heard by voting!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
black square with gradiated "vote" three times in gray to white with a red stroke around the letters

EMS students have been working hard are are excited to debut "Disney's Dare to Dream, Jr." TONIGHT at 7 at the PAC! There will be a second performance Sat. night, also at 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Adults- $6 Students- $4 We've got some talented students as #PartOfThePride!

2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
EMS Dare to Dream Jr. flyer
EMS musical cast
EMS students previewing songs from the musical for Skelly students
EMS students previewing songs from the musical for Skelly students
EMS students previewing songs from the musical for Skelly students
EMS students previewing songs from the musical for Skelly students
EMS students previewing songs from the musical for Skelly students
musical students greeting Skelly students as they head back to class

EHS and EHS Extend JAGK students attended the Initiation and Installation Ceremony at the Performing Arts Center this morning to install this year's officers. The JAGK program helps students overcome barriers to graduation and find successful career paths. We are grateful to have these programs in #PartOfThePride!

2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
JAGK student officers for 2025-2026
JAGK students on the stage at the Performing Arts Center
JAGK Officers and Career Specialist Kody Melugin
EHS KAY members participated in the Suicide Prevention Walk in Wichita on Oct. 11, 2025, to remind others that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult, but you are not alone. The suicide and crisis lifeline is 988. #PartOfThePride
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Suicide Prevention Walk
Suicide Prevention Walk
Suicide Prevention Walk
We want YOU to become #PartOfThePride!

EHS is looking for a full or part-time custodian and there are a few other current openings to join our staff!

Visit our website for more information and APPLY TODAY! https://www.usd490.org/page/employment
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Now hiring a Night Custodian at EHS
Extend Applications for Spring 2026 are now OPEN! They will close Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Visit our website for more information or to apply: https://www.usd490.org/o/ehs/page/extend-campus

#PartOfThePride
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Extend applications open for Spring 2026

Meet our #490FamilyPride member Richard Gilson! Mr. Gilson is beginning his first year as the El Dorado High School Principal. He says, "I enjoy the support from the community and the amount of pride in the school and community."

Meet our #490FamilyPride member Ethannie Riddle! Ethannie has worked for USD 490 for 3 years and is currently a Transportation Clerk. Ethanie says, "I love my co-workers!"

#PartOfThePride

3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Meet our USD 490 Family member Richard Gilson, EHS Principal
Meet our USD 490 Family Pride member Ethannie Riddle
It's homecoming week in USD 490! We are excited to cheer on our current Wildcats and welcome home former ones! Once a part of the pride, always #PartOfThePride.

If any alumni are looking to support a high school program, the school has set up an online payment option where donations can be made and which program you want to support with that donation can be specified: HTTPS://SQUARE.LINK/U/E1H9EA04
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
EHS Alumni donation link: HTTPS://SQUARE.LINK/U/E1H9EA04