THANK YOU to El Dorado Rotary for teaching PreK-1st grade students about water safety by reading "Josh The Otter" to them and giving all of the first graders their very own copy! We are grateful to have such amazing community supports as #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Josh the Otter project
Thank you to eWow for compiling a list of available summer activities for El Dorado kids! #PartOfThePride https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/52394297
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
El Dorado Working on Wellness (eWow) has put together a list of activities being offered right here in our hometown to keep kids physically active all summer long.  El Dorado Public Schools (316-322-4810):      Strength and Conditioning at EHS weight room (June 2-26 and July 7-17)         Grades 3-5             Monday/Wednesday: 8:45-9:30 a.m.             Monday Field Session: 9:30-10:15 a.m.             Wednesday Gym Session: 9:30-10:15 a.m         Grades 6-8             Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30-10:45 a.m.         Grades 9-12 Boys (continues through July 31)             Monday/Wednesday: 6:15-7:30 a.m.             Tuesday/Thursday: 6:15-7:30 OR 7:15-8:15 a.m.         Grades 9-12 Girls (Continues through July 31)             Monday/Wednesday: 7:30-8:45 a.m.             Tuesday/Thursday: 7:15-8:15 a.m. OR 8:15-9:30 a.m.     Basketball at EHS main gym         Elementary             Grades 3-5: (May 27-29) 9:00-10:30 a.m.             Grades 3-6 Camp: (May 27-29) 9:00-10:30 a.m.         Grades 6-8 (June 2-26 and July 7-17)             Tuesday/Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.             Grades 7-8 Boys Camp: (May 27-29) 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.             Grades 7-8 Girls Camp: (June 9-12) 2:30-4:00 p.m.         Grades 9-12 Boys (June 2-26 and July 7-17)             Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30-9:45 a.m.             Wednesday: 7:30-8:30 a.m.             (June 9 - July 17): Tuesday/Thursday: 6:15-8:15 p.m.             Camp: (May 27-29) 5:30-7:30 p.m.         Grades 9-12 Girls (June 2-26 and July 7-17)             Tuesday/Thursday: 9:45-11:00 a.m.             Wednesday: 8:30-9:30 a.m.             Camp: (June 9-12) 12:30-2:30 p.m.     Football at EHS field (June 2-26 and July 7-17)         Grades 3-6             Camp: (June 23-26) 7:30-9:30 a.m.         Grades 6-8             Tuesday/Thursday: 8:45-9:30 a.m.             Grades 7-8 Camp: (June 23-26) 7:30-9:30 p.m.         Grades 9-12             Monday: 7:30-8:30 a.m.             Tuesday/Thursday: 7:30-8:15 a.m.         Camp: (June 9-13) 7:30-9:30 a.m.     Volleyball at EHS main gym (June 2-26 and July 7-17)         Grades 2-5 Camp: (June 25-26) 1:00-3:00 p.m.         Grades 6-8 at Rec Center             Tuesday: 8:45-9:30 a.m.             Camp at EHS main gym: (June 23-24) 1:00-3:00 p.m.         Grades 9-12 at EHS main gym             Monday: 8:45-9:45 a.m.             Tuesday/Thursday 7:15-8:15 a.m.     Soccer at EMS field         Grades 6-8 (July 8-31)             Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m.         Grades 9-12 (June 2-26 and July 7-17)             Tuesday/Thursday: 6:00-7:00 a.m.             (July 7-31) Tuesday/Thursday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.     Wrestling at EHS wrestling room (June 2-26 and July 7-17)         Grades 6-8             Tuesday/Thursday: 8:00-8:45 a.m.         Grades 9-12 Boys             Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30-9:30 a.m.         Grades 9-12 Girls             Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30-10:30 a.m.     Cheer at Sterling College         Grades 9-12 Camp: June 16-19 (Time TBD)  The YMCA (316-320-9622):      Gymnastics     Swim lessons     Mom's Day Out     Parents' Night Out     MSAS program     Basketball     Flag Football     Dance     Sport training and clinics     Personal, partner, and group trainings  El Dorado Parks and Recreation (316-321-9100 or 316-322-7400):      Open Gym begins 5/27         Tuesday/Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.         Wednesday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.         Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.     Jackie Stiles Basketball camp June 11 (fee)     Volleyball     Soccer     Flag Football     Walnuts Mini Camp June 12 and 26 at 1 p.m.     Baseball/Softball     City Pool opens 5/25  Walnuts:      Youth Mini Camps June 1 at 1 p.m. and June 30 at 6 p.m.
Please complete online enrollment by the last day of school (May 20, 2025)! #EnrollmentFAQFriday #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Enroll Now. Enroll by May 20, 2025! #EnrollmentFAQFriday
Please help us welcome incoming EHS Principal Richard Gilson and new Head Girls Basketball Coach and History Teacher Chance Whitehead to #PartOfThePride! Read more about them on our website: https://www.usd490.org/news
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Welcome to #PartOfThePride Richard Gilson EHS Principal
Please join us in welcoming Chance Whitehead as the incoming EHS Head Girls Basketball Coach and History Teacher
CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to our May 2025 Staff of the Month! We are grateful to have you as #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
May 2025 Staff of the Month: Brenda Cole, Shelley Resiswig, Rod Luehrs, Jill Carr, Tonya Cogan and Donna Owen
Don't forget to register for Explore 490 by this Friday (May 16)! #PartOfThePride Registration link: https://forms.gle/4hjLBgr1EWBPwNgN8
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Explore 490 (June 2 - 19) registrations due by May 16. Program runs Monday - Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Explore 490 is a summer academic enrichment camp offered exclusively for USD 490 students who are in grades K-5. Students will rotate between classrooms focused on reading, math, social studies, and science skills. Free breakfast, lunch, and transportation provided. Cost $40. Location: Grandview Elementary (2702  North Country Club Road) For questions, contact Katie Youngers (kryoungers@usd490.org) 316-322-4850 Registration link: https://forms.gle/4hjLBgr1EWBPwNgN8 Students who qualified for free or reduced meals durign the 2024-2025 school year will have tuition waived.
Explore 490 (June 2 - 19) registrations due by May 16. Program runs Monday - Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Explore 490 is a summer academic enrichment camp offered exclusively for USD 490 students who are in grades K-5. Students will rotate between classrooms focused on reading, math, social studies, and science skills. Free breakfast, lunch, and transportation provided. Cost $40. Location: Grandview Elementary (2702  North Country Club Road) For questions, contact Katie Youngers (kryoungers@usd490.org) 316-322-4850 Registration link: https://forms.gle/4hjLBgr1EWBPwNgN8 Students who qualified for free or reduced meals durign the 2024-2025 school year will have tuition waived.
Did you know that quality staff make a huge difference in student learning? We try to not only hire the best, but invest in the continuing growth of our staff in #PartOfThePride #DYKKansasKids @USAKansas @kasbpublicEd @ksdehq @aasahq
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Infographic titled "Did You Know? Teacher Quality Matters – Supporting Professional Learning in Schools" from El Dorado Public Schools (USD 490). It highlights the importance of teacher quality and lists the district's efforts in professional development:      Quality of the Teacher: Teacher quality is the most influential factor schools can control for student success.      Professional Development: USD 490 provides ongoing, job-embedded professional development based on needs assessments.      Scheduled Professional Learning: 12 days are devoted to staff professional learning.      Our Teaching Staff: 56 staff members hold advanced degrees.      Science of Reading: All 164 K–12 teachers are trained in the Science of Reading.      Mentoring: New teachers and administrators receive mentoring and leadership development.      Professional Learning Investment: $65,795.84 was invested in 2023–2024 for professional learning to ensure instructional quality.  Bottom text includes the website (www.usd490.com) and hashtags: #PartOfThePride and #DYKKansasKids.
Happy Mother's Day!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Mother's Day
ENROLL NOW and help us prepare for staffing and supply needs for next school year! Did you know that the schools use enrollment numbers now to order supplies over the summer and determine how many teachers we will need for next year? #EnrollmentFAQFriday #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Enroll now. Help us prepare for next year! #EnrollmentFAQFriday
Grandview third grade hosted an Art Museum of famous painters today. They researched a painter, created a slideshow, then Mr. Bane helped them create a miniature of one of their paintings. During the art show, they presented what they learned along with their art. #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, Kimberly Koop
Grandview third grade art museum
Grandview third grade art museum
Grandview third grade art museum
Grandview third grade art museum
Grandview third grade art museum
Grandview third grade art museum
Grandview third grade art museum
Grandview third grade art museum
Grandview third grade art museum
Grandview third grade art museum
USD 490 fifth graders visited a mini career fair at Skelly today to learn more about career opportunities in our community. Thank you to all of the local volunteers who came to share their work experience with our students! #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
career fair
career fair
career fair
career fair
career fair
career fair
career fair
THANK YOU to Burger Co for providing an amazing lunch for Skelly staff yesterday! We appreciate all of the local businesses that are helping us celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week this week! #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Burger Co food truck serving Skelly staff
Burger Co food truck serving Skelly staff
Today (May 7) is National School Nurse Day! THANK YOU to all of our school nurses and aides that help our students stay healthy in #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy National School Nurse Day May 7, 2025
To wrap up #TakeTheLeadTuesday for the school year, we are featuring Grandview fifth grade. Students took the lead by learning about historical figures and teaching other students about the contributions those leaders made to the world. #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Grandview fifth graders teaching other students about historical figures
Thank you to all of the community volunteers who helped with Reality U at EHS on Friday! Students learned about budgeting all of life's expenses. EHS also hosted Future Makers Mobile Lab that day, where students learned about STEM careers. #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Students holding a fake baby at Reality U
Students learning about health sciences in Future Makers Mobile Lab
Students learning about computer programming in Future Makers Mobile Lab
Students learning about health sciences in Future Makers Mobile Lab
Students listening to a speaker at Reality U
Today is Teachers Day! Who was your favorite teacher when you were in school? #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Thank you for all you do! Happy Teachers Day May 6, 2025
Our next ESL Family Night is Mon., May 12, at 6:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center. This month's focus will be on summer enrichment opportunities and end-of-year celebrations. We look forward to seeing everyone! #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
ESL Family Night Monday, May 12, 6:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center located at 500 W. Central Ave. Theme: summer enrichment and year-end celebration
ESL Noche Familiar Lunes, 12 de mayo 6 PM en el centro de artes escénicas, 500 W. Central Ave. Tema: enriquecimiento de verano y celebración de fin de año
Ready 2 Read needs volunteers to help with their summer program! Sign up online at bit.ly/R2RVolunteer25
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
A colorful volunteer recruitment flyer titled "Call for Volunteers" for the "Ready 2 Read" summer reading program for kids ages 4–9. The program takes place in El Dorado, Kansas from July 7 to 31, Monday through Thursday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers can earn $15/hour or receive community service hours. Training is provided. The application deadline is June 1. Interested individuals are encouraged to follow the Facebook page “Ready 2 Read El Dorado, KS” for updates.  The flyer includes a QR code to apply online, a red and blue graphic of two people reading a book, and contact information for questions: Kacee at 316-323-3852 (text/call) or email ready2readks@gmail.com. The program is sponsored by Kids Need to Thrive, Inc. (KN2T) at kidsneedtothrive.org, with the application link bit.ly/R2RVolunteer25.
Congrats to EHS Drama on earning a Jester for their lobby display and to Assistant Drama Director Annabelle Wise for earning a Jester for the scenic design for "Momma Mia!" during the Jester Awards ceremony at Century II on May 4, 2025. We have some phenomenal fine arts in #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Jester Awards 2025
Jester Awards 2025
Jester Awards 2025
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9)! Please help us say THANK YOU to all of the amazing educators who are helping shape our future workforce and community in #PartOfThePride!
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
"Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students." Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, 2025