Mrs. Arnold is starting her second year as Blackmore Principal. She says, "I love being part of the El Dorado USD 490 family and truly appreciate the support of this incredible community. As someone new to the district, I felt welcomed right away—it was easy to fit in and become Part of the Pride! I'm so grateful for the opportunities this district has provided and for the dedication of the entire staff."
Meet #490FamilyPride member Effie Winn! Mrs. Winn has been working in USD 490 for 13 years and is the EHS Low-Incident SPED Teacher. She says she enjoys the welcoming atmosphere!
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6 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Please help us say THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to our August and September Staff of the Month! We are grateful to have such wonderful teammates in #PartOfThePride!
6 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Meet #490FamilyPride member Heather Wright!
Mrs. Wright is starting her fifth year with USD 490 as an EHS Secretary. She says, "The students and staff are the best part of El Dorado schools. I'm proud to see our students working and serving our community. They are bright, respectful, hardworking young people and they always make me smile."
Meet #490FamilyPride member Cathie Rollings! Mrs. Rollings has worked for USD 490 for 11 years and is currently the Instructional Coach at Skelly. She enjoys the great staff.
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6 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
The El Dorado High School carpentry class needs a sponsor for their storage shed building project. The only cost would be for materials, and the owner of the completed shed would be responsible for moving the finished shed from EHS at the end of the school year. For more information or to request a shed, please reach out to Pete Cisneros by the end of September at pcisneros@usd490.org. #PartOfThePride
6 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
The USD 490 Board of Education will be holding a special meeting for the purpose of personnel on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. at the District Office locate at 124 W. Central Ave.
6 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Meet #490FamilyPride member Rod Luehrs! Mr. Luehrs is an eighth grade math teacher at El Dorado Middle School. He has worked for USD 490 for 32 years. He says, "I enjoy the camaraderie of working with great people. Not only have I developed great professional relationships, but friendships that began to look family. Having taught a number of years, it has been fun, teaching the children of students that I had early in my career."
Meet #490FamilyPride member Sandra Gulick! Sandra is the Utility Clerk and has been with USD 490 for 6 years. She says she enjoys all of the people in USD 490!
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6 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Looking for an easy dinner option for tomorrow night? The EHS soccer team has partnered with Freddy's for a give back night on Aug. 26, 2025, from 4-8 PM. Just say, "I'm here for the fundraiser" at check out and 15% of the sales will go to the soccer team. If ordering online or through the mobile app, use promo code GIVEBACK. #PartOfThePride
6 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Today is the Musical Instrument Display at EHS. Thank you to the companies that come in to help sixth grade students get set up to participate in the musical arts in #PartOfThePride!
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Today kicks off our new #490FamilyPride series where we will be introducing members of our USD 490 family of staff each Tuesday morning throughout the school year. #PartOfThePride
Meet #490FamilyPride member and EHS alumni Kirstie Towner! Mrs. Towner has worked in USD 490 for 32 years and is currently serving as the District and High School Instructional Coach. She enjoys the people she works with and all of the opportunities students are given and the teachers that make those opportunities possible.
Meet #490FamilyPride member Kristin Schainost! Mrs. Schianost has worked for USD 490 for 6 years and is currently teaching second grade at Grandview. She appreciates the people and support in USD 490.
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
We need YOU in #PartOfThePride! We still have a few para openings and would love to have you join our 490 Family! Visit the Butler County Interlocal website to apply for a para professional position today! https://www.bcsbc.org/
THANK YOU to our #PartOfThePride community for all of the donations that allowed us to serve nearly 650 people during the Back to School Bash on July 31! We love helping students and families feel prepared to have a great start to the school year!
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Reminder: All prek students attend TOMORROW (8/15) for the fall Friday PreK Attendance Day. #PartOfThePride
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
We are excited to welcome back grades 7, 8, 10-12, and Kindergarten students whose last name begins with the letters K-Z for their first day of school TOMORROW (8/14)! We are so glad to have you as #PartOfThePride!
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
EMS Open House is TONIGHT (8/11) at 5 PM! Come meet our staff, tour the building, test our your locker combination and make sure you are ready for the first day of school in #PartOfThePride.
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
We are excited to welcome back PreK, grades 1-6, 9, and Kindergarten students whose last name begins with the letters A-J for their first day of school TOMORROW (8/13)! We are so glad to have you as #PartOfThePride!
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
EHS/Extend Open House and elementary Meet the Teacher Nights are TONIGHT (8/11) at 5 PM! Come meet our staff, tour the building, and make sure you are ready for the first day of school in #PartOfThePride.
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Don't forget about Physical Night at EHS TONIGHT (8/6/25) at 6 PM! $10 physicals for students who plan to participate in sports or activities this school year. THANK YOU to Dr. Zimmer, Dr. Deaver, and Dr. Hursh for helping get these done! #PartOfThePride
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
THANK YOU to BG Products for donating school supplies for our students! We are grateful to have such generous community partners in #PartOfThePride!
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
We are still looking for a few coaches to help develop our Wildcat athletes! Visit our website to view all of our openings and APPLY NOW to become #PartOfThePride!
