Today is World Kindness Day. Think about how much better the world would be if we all spread a little extra kindness wherever we go.

Thank you to Stephanie Deen with Big Brothers Big Sisters for organizing kindness activities at El Dorado Middle School today! Students received donuts, had affirmations attached to their locker, and positive messages on bathroom mirrors to encourage them to pay kindness forward.







EHS is excited to host the 2nd annual Coaches Challenge Basketball Game tonight (11/12/24) at 6 PM! This fundraiser supports both the Augusta and El Dorado basketball teams. Admission is $3. We appreciate that even our athletic rivals are #PartOfThePride!

In a project led by 4th grade classes, Grandview 2nd-5th grade students remembered veterans today with a Wall of Remembrance. Students and staff recognized members of their family who have participated in the armed services to keep our country safe. #PartOfThePride


Grandview kindergarteners gave a special THANK YOU quilt to U.S. military veteran Brian Hiatt in honor of Veterans Day today. Mr. Hiatt is the Student Support Liaison at Grandview. He served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. We are grateful to our veterans in #PartOfThePride.
Read more: https://www.usd490.org/article/1869150



Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all of the veterans for their service. We are especially grateful for all of the ones we have as #PartOfThePride!

Nominate an outstanding principal or assistant principal for the Kansas Principals Association’s Principal of the Year! Nominations are due by Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit KPA’s website for more information, or click here to make a nomination: https://usakansas.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afdd21669&id=2251cbe749&e=afdf2bceff

Please help us congratulate our November 2024 USD 490 Staff of the Month! We are grateful they are #PartOfThePride!

Please help us say THANK YOU to EMS/EHS therapy dog Timber! #PartOfThePride

Our annual district service project Stuff the Truck kicks off Mon., Nov. 11! Students and staff are encouraged to donate food, toys, and coats in the weeks leading up the the main event on Dec. 6. On that day, students will deliver items and perform holiday music at Walmart.

Blackmore's Fall Festival family night is in full swing and will continue until 6:30 PM! Come enjoy fun games, grab some supper, and see your favorite bears! It's definitely looking like fall in #PartOfThePride!










Students enjoyed fall-themed activities today like the pumpkin drop and scarecrow contest, and rotated between outdoor learning stations with live animals, soil composition, and pumpkin seed planting. Fall Festival for Blackmore families kicks off at 5 PM. #PartOfThePride










Please help us say THANK YOU to El Dorado Middle School therapy dog Ruby! #PartOfThePride

To help students prepare for winter formal dances, EHS KAY is hosting a Formalwear Giveaway Day on Nov. 23 from 9 AM to noon at EHS (401 McCollum Road). This event is free to any high school student. They have dresses, menswear, jewelry, shoes and more! #PartOfThePride

Please help us say THANK YOU to EHS/EMS therapy dog Annie! #PartOfThePride

We are hiring! Please help us spread the word that we are looking for dynamic individuals to become #PartOfThePride!
Apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/eldorado/onlineapp/default.aspx

We can't let National School Psychology Week pass by without giving a shout-out to the four-legged friends who work hard to support our students and staff! Please help us say THANK YOU to our newest addition: Ruby at Skelly! #PartOfThePride

This week (Nov. 4-8) is National Psychology Week and the Pennies by the Pound Campaign. All proceeds will benefit United Way of El Dorado.


This year's district theme is "Take The Lead." We have asked the student leadership teams in #PartOfThePride to share who they think are inspiring leaders. On the first Tuesday of each month, we will be featuring their responses in a series called #TakeTheLeadTuesday.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Today (Nov. 5, 2024) is Election Day. Be sure to visit your local polling booth to make your voice heard!

