Title 1 funds support family nights in #PartOfThePride. These events provide a fun way to promote literacy in math and reading for students of all ages. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic explaining that Title 1 funds support math and reading literacy Family Nights with a photo of students and families at a school family night
Title 2 funds all of our core curriculum resources, which consist of high quality, evidence-based materials and supports for students in #PartOfThePride. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic explaining that Title 2 funds provide curriculum for students with a photo of a teacher reading to students
Happy Kansas Day!
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Kansas Day January 29 with a sunflower graphic above the words
Title 2 funds provide required training (like LETRS training) during the teacher contract day and with their peers in #PartOfThePride. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic explaining that Title 2 funds are used to provide state-required trainings for teachers with a photo of this year's new teaching staff
Title 1 funds are used to support the salary of Instructional Coaches at each elementary, middle and high school in #PartOfThePride. These coaches support teachers with professional development, required teacher licensure certifications, and classroom instructional strategies. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic talking about Title 1 funds being used for Instructional Coaches with a photo of the IC team in USD 490
There will be NO SCHOOL in USD 490 and all activities, including the Bluestem Classic games, are cancelled for tomorrow, Mon., Jan. 26, 2026. Please stay safe and warm.
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Thank you to Scribner Enterprises, Sundgren Realty, and Acrisure Title for donating warm gear for our USD 490 students! We are grateful to have such caring community partners in #PartOfThePride!
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Kyrstin Enoch and Samantha Soper from Scribner Enterprises drop off two boxes of cold weather gear for students.

Make plans to visit the EHS Bluestem Classic basketball tournament to support our Wildcats! We are excited to recognize all the history of excellence by showcasing the EHS championship teams. We will be recognizing the teams from 1971, 1973, 1977, 1990, 1993 and 2004 during halftime of the final game on January 24th. Come out and watch some great basketball and help us honor these champions in #PartOfThePride!

January 22
MH Chief v. Trinity at 2:30 p.m.
Collegiate v. Goddard at 4:15 p.m.
Emporia v. Ark City at 6:00 p.m.
Kapaun v. El Dorado at 7:45 p.m.

January 23
losing teams from Emporia/Ark City and Kapaun/El Dorado games at 2:30 p.m.
losing teams from Collegiate/Goddard and MH Chief/Trinity games at 4:15 p.m.
winning teams from Emporia/Ark City and Kapaun/El Dorado games at6:00 p.m.
winning teams from Collegiate/Goddard and MH Chief/Trinity games at 7:45 p.m.

January 24
for 7th/8th place at 11:00 a.m.
for 5th/6th place 12:45 p.m.
for 3rd/4th place at 2:30 p.m.
for 1st/2nd place at 4:15 p.m.

2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
58th Annual Bluestem Classic January 22-24th at El Dorado High School
Bluestem Classic bracket
Title 4 funds are used to provide a comprehensive social emotional learning curriculum that supports students at all levels and includes counselor lessons and small group activities in #PartOfThePride. #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic talking about Title 4 funds being used for student social emotional learning with a photo of students doing a teamwork activity with a hula hoop
The 2026-2027 school year new and current non-resident applications are available online and should be completed and turned in as soon as possible. https://www.usd490.org/o/usd-490/page/enrollment-info

#PartOfThePride
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
New and returning non resident applications now available!
Special Education funding goes towards providing vocational learning programs to high school students to help with transition from school to work. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic featuring text about SPED funding supporting school to work transitions and a photo of students serving food
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. about continuing to move forward.
English as a Second Language (ESL) funds support ESL Aides in schools. These aides are instrumental in supporting students in the classroom with academic, language, and social skill development. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Graphic featuring three students seated at a table with text talking about the importance of ESL funds for supporting English language learners
At Risk funds allow for programs like JAG-K or Extend that promote career skills, create opportunities for students to graduate early, attend college classes, earn work experience, or have a full-time job while finishing high school. #PartOfThePride #PublicFundsForPublicSchools #KSLegislators
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Focus public funds on public schools information about at risk funds that are used to offer career skill opportunities for students with a photo of students working in a relaxed setting around round tables.
January is School Board Recognition Month. THANK YOU to the individuals who step up to serve on our school board! We are grateful to have compassionate and forward-thinking leaders as #PartOfThePride.
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Blackboard with "School Board Recognition Month January 2026 Thank you for your service to our students! #PartOfThePride" with colored chalk pieces laying beside it
Happy New Year! We are looking forward to another semester of growth and learning as we Tackle the Challenge in #PartOfThePride!
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
"Happy New Year" with 2026 in glitter numbers and fireworks in the background
We hope you have a safe and warm Winter Break and can't wait to see everyone back at school on January 6! #PartOfThePride
4 months 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!
4 months 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
4 months 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!
4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
We Love our volunteers