SAVE THE DATES! Below are the planned USD 490 summer athletic schedule and athletic camp schedule. There are opportunities for grades 2-11. #PartOfThePride
BOE Meeting LOCATION CHANGE for April 29: The Monday, April 29, 2024, USD 490 Board of Education meeting will be located in the El Dorado High School auditorium (401 McCollum Rd.) due to Capital Outlay agenda items. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.
EHS prom royalty candidates visited Grandview fifth grade today to help them with their pop bottle history projects. It's great that our younger learners have mentors in #PartOfThePride!
EHS Wildcat baseball will be playing in Wichita's Riverfront Stadium on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM. There will be two games against Circle. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online: https://mlb.tickets.com/?agency=MILB_MPV&orgid=56869&pid=9393234#/event/9393234/ticketlist/?view=sections&minPrice=5&maxPrice=5&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=false&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false
CONGRATULATIONS to Blackmore's Natalie Walker on having her dog painting accepted for publication in the Spring 2024 Celebrate Art Anthology national book! Out of 40 submissions from USD 490 schools, hers was the only one selected to be included for publication in the anthology.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! THANK YOU to all of our secretaries, receptionists, registrars, and bookkeepers who help keep our buildings running smoothly! We are thankful you are #PartOfThePride
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Ricki Burks and Katherine Randall! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
Happy Earth Day!
Grandview fifth graders had a successful rocket launch today! Our teachers find some fun ways for students to experience science lessons in #PartOfThePride!
Please join us in wearing purple TODAY (Apr. 17) to support military children! #PartOfThePride
Don't forget to join us for Kindergarten Kickoff TONIGHT (Apr. 16) from 6-7 PM! This FREE event is for any child who will be five years old before Aug. 31, 2024, that plans to attend USD 490 schools for the 24-25 school year. We look forward to meeting the newest #PartOfThePride
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Michael Owen! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
Don't forget about the Enrollment Help Desk TODAY (Apr. 15) 10 AM - 7 PM at the District Office for anyone who needs help completing the enrollment forms for the 2024-25 school year. If you don't need help, please log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete enrollment.
This week (Apr. 15-19) is National Volunteer Week. THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who support our schools! We are grateful you are #PartOfThePride!
Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL TODAY (Apr. 12) or MONDAY (Apr. 15). These are the last scheduled No School days for this school year.
Help celebrate our staff by sending them a Thank You note. Pick the design you like best and provide the information requested so your message can be delivered during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10, 2024). #PartOfThePride
https://www.usd490.org/page/staff-appreciation-emails
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Katie Wilkerson! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
Each of our three USD 490 elementary schools received $750 from the El Dorado Kiwanis Club on April 4, 2024. These funds are intended to assist with student needs that cannot be funded out of the school’s regular budget. THANK YOU El Dorado Kiwanis for being #PartOfThePride!
Registration is now OPEN for Explore 490! This summer educational enrichment opportunity is available for current USD 490 students in grades K-5. All registrations must be completed online.
English: https://forms.gle/1nkcnZRfc5C93QEr7
Spanish: https://forms.gle/fZMiWE4xkGfBU3646
We are excited to celebrate our 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees at the KTOY Regional Banquet today! CONGRATULATIONS again to EMS Science Teacher Dawn Rush and Blackmore Kindergarten Teacher Jessica Denner! Mrs. Denner was named a semi-finalist!
