It's fun to see our graduates making an impact in their professions, communities, and higher education! Check out this Wichita State University article about EHS alumni Ridge Towner.
https://foundation.wichita.edu/engineering-alum-uses-thesis-to-bridge-industry-and-academia/
Looking for a way to support wildcat athletics? Here are some sponsorship opportunities that are available for the 2024-25 school year. Please contact Athletic Director Dylan Richardson at dmrichardson@usd490.org if you have any questions or would like more info. #PartOfThePride
The USD 490 District Office will be closed on Thurs., July 18, for maintenance and deep cleaning. The district office will reopen and resume normal summer hours on Monday, July 22, at 7:30 a.m.
Nominate a great USD 490 teacher for District Teacher of the Year!
Nominations are due by Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
For information or to make a nomination, please visit our website: https://www.usd490.org/page/district-teacher-of-the-year
THANK YOU to El Dorado Clinic for partnering to provide $10/student physicals for USD 490 students for the 2024-2025 school year! Physical Night will take place at El Dorado Clinic (700 W. Central Ave., West Clinic Entrance) on Wed., July 10, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
Happy first day of July! For 12-month employees and district administrators, this is the first day of the new school year. WELCOME to all of our new and returning administrators for the 2024-2025 school year! We can't wait to see everyone else in August! #PartOfThePride
Free/Reduced Meal Applications are now being accepted for the 24-25 school year! Applications can be filled out online at: https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/D0490.
The 24-25 calendar is also available to download: https://www.usd490.org/page/district-calendars
USD 490 is hosting the last enrollment help desk for the 2024-2025 school year this Thurs, June 20, 10 AM-7 PM, in the Community Room at the PAC (500 W. Central Ave.)
If you have any questions, please visit: https://www.usd490.org/o/usd-490/page/enrollment-info
Happy Father's Day!
Beginning Mon. June 17, all USD 490 school buildings will be closed to the public while staff enjoy summer break. This does not affect summer programs - those will continue as scheduled. If you need access to the building or administration, please contact the District Office at 316-322-4800 to set up an appointment. District Office summer hours are Mo.-Thurs. 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
During last night's Board of Education meeting, spring athletes were recognized for qualifying to compete at state. CONGRATS and THANK YOU for being #PartOfThePride!
Photo: swim coach Diane Solorio with state qualifiers Briley Larcom and Carly Carter
Interested in becoming #PartOfThePride? New and Returning Non-Resident applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now available!
Please visit our website for enrollment information and non-resident applications: https://www.usd490.org/o/usd-490/page/enrollment-info
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features a special group of ladies who graduated together in 1967 and have remained friends ever since! #PartOfThePride
Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
USD 490's summer programs begin MONDAY (June 3).
For more information about our summer programs, please visit our website: https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs
We are thrilled to announce that EHS was named a 2024 All Star High School for their work in helping students prepare for life after high school! Just one of the many reasons we love being #PartOfThePride!
For more info. visit our website: https://www.usd490.org/article/1624851
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features the Towner family and Emily Deaton! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
We are grateful to all of the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The 2024-2025 school supply lists are now available! Please visit our Enrollment page and scroll down to School Supplies. The supplies are posted as an online list, there are links for printable lists (English/Spanish), or you can visit TeacherLists.com for easy online ordering.
Skelly students showed off their skills during the talent show today! We've got some talented singers, poets, drummers, and skaters as #PartOfThePride!
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Patsy Boyce! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
