We can't wait to see you at the Back to School Bash and resource fair TONIGHT (July 31) from 4-6 PM at the Performing Arts Center (500 W. Central Ave.)! Be sure to bring your bicycle to make sure it is ready to ride for the first day of school! #PartOfThePride
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Bring your bicycle to the Back to School Bash
Back to School Bash at the PAC July 31 from 4-6 p.m.

Please join us in congratulating Gibson Baker, an El Dorado High alum entering her junior year at Pittsburg State University, on being accepted into the prestigious “Scholars in Health” program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine!

This selective, two year initiative supports undergraduates from Kansas who are dedicated to serving rural and underserved communities as primary care physicians. Participants receive mentorship, rich exposure to clinical settings, community focused training and guaranteed admission to KUMC Medical School upon completion. For more info. about the program, visit the KUMC website: https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/academics/premedical-programs/scholars-in-health.html?=redirect

Her hard work, compassion, and commitment to healthcare are paying off in a big way! We couldn’t be more excited to see the positive impact she’ll make as she takes the next steps toward a career in medicine. #PartOfThePride

3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Gibson Baker
Our SROs are focused on learning at the Kansas Juvenile Officer's Association Conference in Wichita this week. They are honing leadership skills, learning about law updates, and how to keep their focus on accomplishing their school safety goals. Officer Nielsen got a special basketball balancing lesson from Guinness Book of World Records holder Dave Davlin, who successfully balanced 12 basketballs on his body to earn his spot in the record book.
3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Officer Nielsen balancing a basketball on a stick with the help of Dave Davlin
The USD 490 Board of Education will be holding a special meeting for the purpose of Negotiations and Personnel on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. at the District Office located at 124 W. Central Ave.
4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Extend applications for fall 2025 have been re-opened until July 25, 2025, due to schedule changes that caused additional openings.

The application will close Friday, July 25, 2025, and interviews will be scheduled for the week of July 28.

Please contact Virtual/Extend Administrator Karla King (kjking@usd490.org) if you have any questions.

Here is the link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezlAYqXwAQNqHj3JzUmiGMJrIzdLgeGY6IRMln5qLoGpYQVg/viewform?usp=header

#PartOfThePride
4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Applications for fall 2025 have been re-opened until July 25, 2025, due to schedule changes that caused additional openings.<br><br>The application will close Friday, July 25, 2025, and interviews will be scheduled for the week of July 28.<br><br>Please contact Virtual/Extend Administrator Karla King (kjking@usd490.org) if you have any questions.<br><br>Here is the link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezlAYqXwAQNqHj3JzUmiGMJrIzdLgeGY6IRMln5qLoGpYQVg/viewform?usp=header<br><br>#PartOfThePride
USD 490 offices will be closed on July 3, 2025, in observance of Independence Day on July 4. We will resume normal summer hours on Monday, July 7. Stay safe and have a happy fourth of July!
4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
USD 490 District Office CLOSED Thursday, July 3, 2025. We will return Monday, July 7.
Reminder: There will be a final Enrollment Help Desk for anyone who has not yet completed online enrollment for the 2025-2026 school TOMORROW, June 20, from 8 AM - 4 PM at the District Office (124 W. Central Ave.). #PartOfThePride
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Enrollment Help Desk Friday, June 20: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the District Office 124 W. Central Ave.
Reminder - Today (June 19, 2025) is the last day for Explore 490! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Today is the last day for Explore 490 2025
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled BOE meeting is July 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the District Office.
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
There will be a final Enrollment Help Desk for anyone who has not yet completed online enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year this Friday, June 20, from 8 AM - 4 PM at the District Office (124 W. Central Ave.). #PartOfThePride
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Enrollment Help Desk Friday, June 20: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the District Office 124 W. Central Ave. Se habla español.
THANK YOU to everyone in the community who stepped up to support each other during and in the aftermath of the flooding. We'd like to give a special shout-out to our Operations Director James Scott for demonstrating what it means to be #PartOfThePride by helping community members who were facing a scary situation in a drainage pond during the flooding.
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Brag Box: James Scott. SHOUTOUT to Operations Director James Scott on going above and beyond to help community members during the flooding earlier this month. A couple was driving down sixth street when their car got swept into the drainage pond near Blackmore. He assisted the gentleman and his wife out of the flooded car and sheltered them in the Bus Barn while they awaited the arrival of emergency services. We are thankful for our compassionate crew in #PartOfThePride!
We want YOU to become #PartOfThePride! We are looking for a Student Support Registrar at our Extend Campus. Please visit our website to learn more and apply today! https://www.usd490.org/page/employment
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
El Dorado Public Schools Now Hiring Student Support Registrar at Extend. Visit our website to check out our other openings or to Apply Now! https://www.usd490.org/page/employment 124 W. Central Ave. El Dorado, KS, 316-322-4800
Happy Father's Day!
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Happy Father's Day
The USD 490 Board of Education will have a special board meeting Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:30 AM at the district office (124 W. Central Ave.) for the purpose of personnel. #PartOfThePride
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
NEW Track and field session for K-6 added to the Summer Athletic Schedule and location change for additional soccer dates to BG Stadium. #PartOfThePride
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
2025 Summer Athletics Schedule for El Dorado Public Schools (USD 490). Sessions run June 2–26 and July 7–17. Strength and conditioning continues until July 31. High School Boys: Strength/Conditioning (Weight Room) Monday/Wednesday: 6:15–7:30 AM Tuesday/Thursday: 6:15–7:30 AM and 7:15–8:15 AM Football (EHS Field) Monday: 7:30–8:30 AM Tuesday/Thursday: 7:30–8:15 AM Basketball (Main Gym) Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30–9:45 AM Wednesday: 7:30–8:30 AM June 9–July 17: 6:15–8:15 PM Wrestling (Wrestling Room) Tuesday/Thursday: 8:30–9:30 AM Soccer (EMS Field) Tuesday/Thursday: 6:00–7:00 AM Additional dates: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 High School Girls: Strength/Conditioning (Weight Room) Monday/Wednesday: 7:30–8:45 AM Tuesday/Thursday: 7:15–8:15 AM and 8:15–9:30 AM Volleyball (Main Gym) Monday: 8:45–9:45 AM Tuesday/Thursday: 7:15–8:15 AM Basketball (Main Gym) Tuesday/Thursday: 9:45–11:00 AM Wednesday: 8:30–9:30 AM Wrestling (Wrestling Room) Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30–10:30 AM Soccer (EMS Field) Tuesday/Thursday: 6:00–7:00 AM Additional dates: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 Middle School: Strength/Conditioning (Weight Room) Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30–10:45 AM Football (EHS Field) Tuesday/Thursday: 8:45–9:30 AM Volleyball (Rec Center) Tuesday: 8:45–9:30 AM Basketball (Main Gym) Tuesday/Thursday: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Wrestling (Wrestling Room) Tuesday/Thursday: 8:00–8:45 AM Soccer Tuesday/Thursday: 7:00–8:00 PM at BG Stadium Additional dates: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 Grades 3–5: Strength/Conditioning (Weight Room) Monday/Wednesday: 8:45–9:30 AM Field Session (EHS Field) Monday: 9:30–10:15 AM Gym Session (Main Gym) Wednesday: 9:30–10:15 AM Note: Grades 3–5 should attend all three sessions. New Program: Track and Field for Grades K–6 Tuesday/Thursday: 6:00–7:00 PM at BG Stadium Runs July 8–31 Additional Information: Free for USD 490 students. Sport and weight sessions do not overlap; students should attend both. Key dates: May 20: Last day of 2024–25 school year May 21–June 1: No athletics (except Boys Basketball Camp May 27–29) June 2–26 and July 7–17: Summer Athletics June 30–July 6: Dead week (no athletics) August 13: First day of 2025–26 school year August 18: First day of fall sports practices Wildcats logo and El Dorado Public Schools branding appear at the bottom.
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
CONGRATULATIONS to EHS Class of 2025 graduate Peyton Heilman on being recognized as a KWCH Top of the Class! We are so proud of the amazing students we have as #PartOfThePride! Read more about it on KWCH's website: https://www.kwch.com/2025/05/26/kwch-top-class-2025-peyton-heilman/
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
USD 490 is looking for a High School Athletics Director/Assistant Principal or Dean of Students! View our current openings and apply online today: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment Become #PartOfThePride!
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
El Dorado High School is Now Hiring an Athletic Director/Assistant Principal or Dean of Students. Salary comensurate with degree and experience. Starting at $65,000 without Administrative License or starting at $85,000 with Administrative License. Application Deadline: June 9, 2025. Visit our website to check out our other openings or apply now! https://www.usd490.org/page/employment 124 W. Central Ave. El Dorado, KS 316-322-4800
Just a reminder - summer programs begin Monday (June 2, 2025)!
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Summer programs begin Monday (June 2)
School offices are closed today (May 26, 2025) in honor of Memorial Day. Thank you to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Memorial Day - Thank you for your sacrifice.
Junior Grizzly Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering first through eighth grade runs from June 30 - July 2, 9:00 AM to noon. For more info, please contact Eric Nitsche at enitsche@butlercc.edu. Registration Link: ButlerGrizzlies.com/camps_copy
6 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Promotional flyer for the Junior Grizzly Basketball Camp hosted by Butler Community College from June 30 to July 2. The camp is for boys and girls entering 1st through 8th grade in 2025. Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the Power Plant gym in El Dorado, Kansas. Butler Head Coach Eric Nitsche, assistant coaches, and players will participate. The flyer highlights camp activities: games, skill development, competitions, prizes, and instruction from staff and players. Includes a photo of a basketball game with coaches and fans, and a Butler bear mascot with arms raised in excitement.
Flyer for Butler Community College Men's Basketball promoting registration for a basketball camp. The top section reads “Register Here!” above a QR code that links to ButlerGrizzlies.com/camps_copy. Text on the right introduces Head Coach Eric Nitsche, hired in June 2024, who led the team to a 22–11 season and a Region 6 Semifinals appearance. The team was ranked as high as #5 nationally. It mentions player Emeka Opurum, who is heading to Auburn University. Contact information: Eric Nitsche, enitsche@butlercc.edu.