Thank you to El Dorado Sports Foundation for helping wrap the new activity bus! It traveled to the elementary and middle schools today so students could see it, and will be at BG Stadium until 5:30 tonight for families and community members to come check it out! #PartOfThePride
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
new activity bus
new activity bus
new activity bus
new activity bus
new activity bus
new activity bus
new activity bus
new activity bus
Ready 2 Read is a free summer reading program in El Dorado for kids ages 4-9. Sessions are M/W or T/TH 12:30-1:15 or 1:30-2:15 PM. The goal is to help kids become successful readers. Registration ends May 31. To register, visit kidsneedtothrive.org or bit.ly/R2Rregister25 or email ready2readks@gmail.com. For more info, contact Kacee at 316-323-3852
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Colorful flyer for “Ready 2 Read,” a free summer reading program for kids ages 4 to 9 in El Dorado. The top features the program title “READY 2 READ” with a rainbow-colored design and cartoon faces in the letters. Below, large red text reads “REGISTRATION IS OPEN!” Key points listed include: R2R is a free summer reading program in El Dorado. Kids ages 4–9 attend at a reading site. Sessions are Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays, either 12:30–1:15 PM or 1:30–2:15 PM. Kids do not need to live in El Dorado to participate. The goal is to help kids become successful readers. Registration instructions are provided: Scan a QR code. Visit kidsneedtothrive.org or bit.ly/R2Rregister25. Email: ready2readks@gmail.com Registration ends May 31st. For more information, contact Kacee at 316-323-3852 (call or text) or email ready2readks@gmail.com. Bottom section includes an illustration of a boy and girl reading a giant open book. Facebook link: "Follow us on Facebook: Ready 2 Read El Dorado KS." Sponsored by Kids Need to Thrive, Inc.
Now is the time to complete online enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year! Don't forget to schedule your child's physical for next year's athletics (grades 7-12) or Kindergarten over the summer so they are ready to go in August. #PartOfThePride #EnrollmentFAQFriday
about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Enroll NOW. Don't forget to schedule your child's physical for Kindergarten or athletics! #EnrollmentFAQFriday
Today is School Lunch Hero Day. THANK YOU to all of our food service staff who provide nutritious and tasty meals for our students! We are glad to have you as #PartOfThePride!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
May 2, 2025 is School Lunch Hero Day
Please help us say THANK YOU to all of our school principals for everything they do for our schools and families in #PartOfThePride!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy School Principals' Day
May 1 School Principals' Day
Nominations for the 2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year are now open! Please consider nominating a great educator for this honor. To learn more or make a nomination, please visit our website: https://www.usd490.org/page/district-teacher-of-the-year #PartOfThePride
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Nominate someone for USD 490 Teacher of the Year 2025-2026
Nomina a un maestro para USD 490 maestro del año 2025-2026
Dates have been announced for USD 490 summer athletics! Please visit our website for more information: https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs #PartOfThePride
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
2025 Summer Athletics Schedule for El Dorado Public Schools. Activities run June 2 through June 26, and July 7 through July 17. Strength and conditioning continues through July 31. The schedule is divided into four student groups: High School Boys, High School Girls, Middle School, and Grades 3 through 5. Sport and weight training sessions are scheduled not to overlap. High School Boys: • Strength and Conditioning: Monday and Wednesday, 6:15 to 7:30 AM; Tuesday and Thursday, 6:15 to 7:30 AM and 7:15 to 8:15 AM in the weight room. • Football: Monday, 7:30 to 8:30 AM; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 to 8:15 AM at EHS Field. • Basketball: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 9:45 AM; Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 AM in the main gym. Also Tuesday and Thursday, 6:15 to 8:15 PM from June 9 to July 17. • Wrestling: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 9:30 AM in the wrestling room. • Soccer: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 AM at EMS Field. High School Girls: • Strength and Conditioning: Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:45 AM; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:15 to 8:15 AM and 8:15 to 9:30 AM in the weight room. • Volleyball: Monday, 8:45 to 9:45 AM; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:15 to 8:15 AM in the main gym. • Basketball: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:45 to 11 AM in the main gym; Wednesday, 8:30 to 9:30 AM. • Wrestling: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the wrestling room. • Soccer: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 AM at EMS Field. Middle School Students: • Strength and Conditioning: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 to 10:45 AM in the weight room. • Football: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:45 to 9:30 AM at EHS Field. • Volleyball: Tuesday, 8:45 to 9:30 AM at the Rec Center. • Basketball: Tuesday and Thursday, 11 AM to 12 PM in the main gym. • Wrestling: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 to 8:45 AM in the wrestling room. • Soccer: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 AM at EMS Field. Grades 3 to 5: • Strength and Conditioning: Monday and Wednesday, 8:45 to 9:30 AM in the weight room. • Field Session: Monday, 9:30 to 10:15 AM at EHS Field. • Gym Session: Wednesday, 9:30 to 10:15 AM in the main gym. Grades 3 to 5 should attend all three sessions each week. Additional Soccer Dates for High School and Middle School: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31, from 7 to 8 PM at EMS Field. Key Dates: • May 20: Last day of the 2024–2025 school year. • May 21 to June 1 and June 30 to July 6: No athletics, except Boys Basketball Camp from May 27 to 29. • August 13: First day of the 2025–2026 school year. • August 18: First day of fall sports practices. All sessions are free for USD 490 students. The goal is 100 percent attendance, and prizes will be awarded.
2025 Summer Athletic Camps Schedule for El Dorado Public Schools Camps are offered in Football, Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, and Cheer. Organized by student level: High School (EHS), Middle School (EMS), and Elementary. Cost and signup information will be released later. Contact EHS Athletic Director Dylan Richardson at dmrichardson@usd490.org for questions. Football • Coach: Danny Adelhardt, deadelhardt@usd490.org • High School: June 9–13, 7:30–9:30 AM at the high school • EMS (Grades 7–8): June 23–26, 7:30–9:30 AM at the high school • Elementary (Grades 3–6): June 23–26, 7:30–9:30 AM at the high school Volleyball • Coach: Taylyn Barkley, tabarkley@usd490.org • EMS (Grades 7–8): June 23–24, 1:00–3:00 PM in EHS Main Gym • Elementary (Grades 2–5): June 25–26, 1:00–3:00 PM in EHS Main Gym Basketball – Boys • Coach: Andrew Culbertson, abculbertson@usd490.org • High School: May 27–29, 5:30–7:30 PM in EHS Main Gym • EMS (Grades 7–8): May 27–29, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM in EHS Main Gym • Elementary (Grades 3–6): May 27–29, 9:00–10:30 AM in EHS Main Gym Basketball – Girls • Coach: To Be Determined • High School: June 9–12, 12:30–2:30 PM in EHS Main Gym • EMS (Grades 7–8): June 9–12, 2:30–4:00 PM in EHS Main Gym Cheer • Coach: Emerald Ashlock, enashlock@usd490.org • High School: June 16–19, time to be determined, at Sterling College
Calendario de Atletismo de Verano 2025 para las Escuelas Públicas de El Dorado. Las actividades se realizarán del 2 al 26 de junio y del 7 al 17 de julio. Las clases de fuerza y acondicionamiento físico continúan hasta el 31 de julio. El horario se divide en cuatro grupos de estudiantes: estudiantes de preparatoria, estudiantes de preparatoria, estudiantes de secundaria y de 3.º a 5.º grado. Las sesiones de deporte y entrenamiento con pesas están programadas para que no se superpongan. Preparatoria: • Fuerza y acondicionamiento físico: lunes y miércoles, de 6:15 a 7:30 a. m.; martes y jueves, de 6:15 a 7:30 a. m. y de 7:15 a 8:15 a. m. en el gimnasio. • Fútbol americano: lunes, de 7:30 a 8:30 a. m.; martes y jueves, de 7:30 a 8:15 a. m. en el campo de EHS. • Baloncesto: martes y jueves, de 8:30 a 9:45 a. m.; miércoles, de 7:30 a 8:30 a. m. en el gimnasio principal. También martes y jueves, de 18:15 a 20:15, del 9 de junio al 17 de julio. • Lucha libre: martes y jueves, de 8:30 a 9:30, en la sala de lucha libre. • Fútbol: martes y jueves, de 6:00 a 7:00, en el campo EMS. Femeninas de preparatoria: • Fuerza y acondicionamiento: lunes y miércoles, de 7:30 a 8:45; martes y jueves, de 7:15 a 8:15 y de 8:15 a 9:30, en el gimnasio. • Voleibol: lunes, de 8:45 a 9:45; martes y jueves, de 7:15 a 8:15, en el gimnasio principal. • Baloncesto: martes y jueves, de 9:45 a 11:00, en el gimnasio principal; miércoles, de 8:30 a 9:30. Lucha libre: martes y jueves, de 9:30 a 10:30 h, en la sala de lucha. Fútbol: martes y jueves, de 6:00 a 7:00 h, en el campo EMS. Estudiantes de secundaria: • Fuerza y acondicionamiento: Martes y jueves, de 9:30 a 10:45 a. m. en el gimnasio. • Fútbol americano: Martes y jueves, de 8:45 a 9:30 a. m. en el campo de EHS. • Voleibol: Martes, de 8:45 a 9:30 a. m. en el Centro Recreativo. • Baloncesto: Martes y jueves, de 11:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. en el gimnasio principal. • Lucha libre: Martes y jueves, de 8:00 a 8:45 a. m. en el salón de lucha libre. • Fútbol americano: Martes y jueves, de 6:00 a 7:00 a. m. en el campo de EMS. De 3.º a 5.º grado: • Fuerza y acondicionamiento: Lunes y miércoles, de 8:45 a 9:30 a. m. en el gimnasio. • Sesión de campo: Lunes, de 9:30 a 10:15 a. m. en el campo de EHS. Sesión de gimnasia: Miércoles, de 9:30 a 10:15 h en el gimnasio principal. Los alumnos de 3.º a 5.º grado deben asistir a las tres sesiones semanales. Fechas adicionales de fútbol para preparatoria y secundaria: 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 y 31 de julio, de 19:00 a 20:00 h en el campo EMS. Fechas clave: • 20 de mayo: Último día del ciclo escolar 2024-2025. • Del 21 de mayo al 1.º de junio y del 30 de junio al 6 de julio: No hay actividades deportivas, excepto el campamento de baloncesto masculino del 27 al 29 de mayo. • 13 de agosto: Primer día del ciclo escolar 2025-2026. • 18 de agosto: Primer día de prácticas deportivas de otoño. Todas las sesiones son gratuitas para los estudiantes de USD 490. El objetivo es el 100 % de asistencia y se entregarán premios.
https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs
Skelly fifth grade had a great time at STARBASE this week! The STARBASE program is a Department of Defense (DoD) youth outreach program that focuses on engaging students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on, experiential learning. #PartOfThePride
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Skelly fifth grade at Starbase
Skelly fifth grade at Starbase
Skelly fifth grade at Starbase
Skelly fifth grade at Starbase
Skelly fifth grade at Starbase
El Dorado High School seniors celebrated their post-graduation plans during Decision Day today. We are so proud of all of our soon-to-be graduates in #PartOfThePride! https://youtu.be/QvinnNilwZA
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Student signing a Decision Day poster at EHS
This is the last week to schedule a digital thank you card to celebrate the amazing staff members in #PartOfThePride and let them know what a difference they have made for you, a student, or a family in our community. https://www.usd490.org/page/staff-appreciation-emails
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Staff Thank You card options
Did you know that school funding supports more than just salaries? #PartOfThePride #DYKKansasKids @USAKansas @kasbpublicEd @ksdehq @aasahq
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Did you know that school funding supports more than salaries?
Grandview fourth graders made state parade floats from shoe boxes in preparation for state assessments. Students picked a state and featured some of their favorite features of that particular state. They participated in a classroom parade to share their creations. #PartOfThePride
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
state project parade at Grandview
state project parade at Grandview
state project parade at Grandview
state project parade at Grandview
state project parade at Grandview
state project parade at Grandview
state project parade at Grandview
state project parade at Grandview
state project parade at Grandview
state project parade at Grandview
THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who help in our schools! I Can Read volunteers met this morning to share feedback and celebrate another great year. Just over 30 volunteers served 36 second grade readers develop reading skills and build confidence in #PartOfThePride!
about 2 months ago, Kimberly Koop
I Can Read volunteer breakfast
I Can Read volunteer breakfast
Enroll NOW and help us meet our goal of having all returning student enrollments completed before the last day of April! This helps us make sure we have adequate staffing and gives us an idea of how many non-resident students we may be able to accommodate. #EnrollmentFAQFriday
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Enroll now and help us meet our goal
USD 490 is hosting an Enrollment Help Desk TODAY (Apr. 24) from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center (500 W. Central Ave.) for anyone who needs help completing online enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. #PartOfThePride
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Enrollment Help Desk Thursday, April 24: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center Community Room located at 500 W. Central Ave. Se habla español.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are grateful for our office staff who make our schools feel welcoming and keep things running smoothly! #PartOfThePride
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Administrative Professionals Day
USD 490 District Office Administrative Professionals
It's time to start marking your calendars for summer 2025, and we have a variety of opportunities for students in USD 490! Learn more online: https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs Explore 490 registrations are due by Fri., May 16. https://forms.gle/4hjLBgr1EWBPwNgN8
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Explore 490 info in English
Summer Program info in English
Explore 490 info in Spanish
Summer Program info in Spanish
Happy Earth Day!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Earth Day April 22
This week is National Volunteer Week. We are grateful for all of our volunteers in #PartOfThePride! For more info., visit our website (https://www.usd490.org/page/volunteer-opportunities) or reach out to Volunteer Coordinator Staci Rickard at sarickard@usd490.org.
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
We love our volunteers National Volunteer Week April 21-25, 2025
Happy Easter!
about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Easter