We are thrilled to announce that Blackmore Elementary has earned a Challenge Award of Merit from the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force based on students' academic achievements !
Happy Teachers Day! Thank you to all of our wonderful teachers for being #PartOfThePride!
Nearly half of families have completed the enrollment forms for the 2024-2025 school year. We would like to have them ALL done by May 20. For those who need help completing the forms, there will be an Enrollment Help Desk on May 16 from 10 AM - 7 PM in the PAC Community Room.
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Lisa Newman! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
Due to incoming inclement weather, all USD 490 schools will be dismissed early today, May 6.
Middle/high school will dismiss at 2:15 PM and elementary schools will dismiss at 2:30 PM. Normal afternoon bus routes will still be run at these earlier dismissal times.
Due to inclement weather, there will be no after school activities in USD 490 today, Monday, May 6, 2024. Please keep an eye on the weather tonight and stay safe!
We’re proud to announce Blackmore, Grandview, and Skelly elementary schools have been named @PLTWorg 2023-24 Distinguished Launch Schools for their commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs.
https://www.usd490.org/article/1584699
This week (May 6-10) is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please help us thank all of the educators who work diligently to help our students learn and grow! We love our school family in #PartOfThePride!
CONGRATULATIONS to all of the new National Honor Society members and next year's slate of officers! We've got some amazing young adults in #PartOfThePride!
https://www.usd490.org/article/1585501
Please help us celebrate our food service staff today (May 3) for School Lunch Hero Day! We are grateful for the staff that feed out students so they can focus on learning at school. Our Lunch Heroes are truly an important #PartOfThePride.
EHS seniors participated in a Decision Day to celebrate whichever path they are choosing after graduation, whether that be college, career, or still undecided. #PartOfThePride #ApplyKS
EHS prom royalty candidates visited Homestead Assisted Living yesterday to play bingo with the resident. We love that our students like to give back to the community as #PartOfThePride!
Happy School Principals' Day! THANK YOU for your leadership and for being #PartOfThePride!
This edition of the USA-Kansas Did You Know? Campaign focuses on meeting the needs of exceptional learners. #DYKKnasasKids #PartOfThePride
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Sydney Majors and David Sherrer! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
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!
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
