El Dorado Public Schools

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to our May 2025 Staff of the Month! We are grateful to have you as #PartOfThePride!

4 months 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

4 months 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.

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

4 months 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!

4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

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

4 months 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

4 months ago, Kimberly Koop

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

4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

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

4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

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!

4 months 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

4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

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

4 months 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 listening to a speaker at Reality U

Today is Teachers Day! Who was your favorite teacher when you were in school? #PartOfThePride

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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!

4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

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!

4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

"Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students." Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, 2025

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

5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

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

5 months 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

5 months 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!

5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools