Do you have a child who will be 5 by Aug. 31, 2025, and plans to attend Kindergarten in USD 490? Then this event is for you! Please plan to join us for Kindergarten Kickoff on Apr. 10 at 6:00 PM at our elementary schools. We can't wait to see you in #PartOfThePride!
Please help us say CONGRATULATIONS to our two KAKE Golden Apple recipients: 7th Grade ELA Teacher Gina Meyer at EMS and Music Teacher Taylor Bradley at Skelly! We have some AMAZING teachers as #PartOfThePride! Meyer's interview will air Mar. 14 and Bradley's will air Mar. 28.
Grandview Kindergarten recited the Pledge of Allegiance before the City Commission meeting in both English and Spanish on Mar. 3. We are so proud of them! Thank you to the City of El Dorado for letting them join you! #PartOfThePride
This week's #TakeTheLeadTuesday features Macy! #PartOfThePride
Please help us say THANK YOU to our maintenance workers for everything they do to take care of our facilities as we celebrate Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! We are grateful to have such a great crew as #PartOfThePride!
Did you know public schools are preparing the workforce of tomorrow? #PartOfThePride #DYKKansasKids @USAKansas @kasbpublicEd @ksdehq @aasahq
This week is National School Social Work, National School Breakfast, and Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
Today (March 2) is National Read Across America Day! What is your favorite book? #PartOfThePride
Schedule change for BOE Meeting: The fifth Monday USD 490 Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for March 31, 2025, has been changed to Wednesday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. It will still be at the District Office located at 124 W. Central Ave.
THANK YOU to Scribner Enterprises and BrewCo for fueling our staff with coffee for this 12-hour parent-teacher conference day! We appreciate you being #PartOfThePride!
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow or Friday (2/27 and 2/28). Enjoy the long weekend! #PartOfThePride
Don't forget about Parent-Teacher Conferences from 5-8 tonight and 8 AM - 8 PM on Thursday. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions or still need to sign up! #PartOfThePride
The road construction on Central has extended to Taylor St., which means the Extend/Performing Arts Center can no longer be accessed from Taylor. Please plan to use an alternate route. There are driveways into the parking lot accessible from Denver St. and First Ave.
Have a high school student that needs formalwear for prom? EHS KAY is hosting a formalwear giveaway day this Saturday, Mar. 1. It is FREE and open to any high school student, not restricted to only EHS students. #PartOfThePride
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🏫 This week (Feb. 24-28) is Public Schools Week, let's unite to celebrate the incredible impact of public schools on our communities. What's your favorite memory from your time as #PartOfThePride? #PSW25 #PublicSchoolProud https://www.publicschoolproud.org
Demonstrating what it means to be #PartOfThePride, EHS Homecoming royalty candidates visited Grandview to spend some time mentoring third and fourth graders. We have some great students as #PartOfThePride!
The USD 490 Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting for the purpose of Personnel on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 124 W Central Ave. This meeting will be an Executive Session only and no action will be taken.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Community Forum sessions! We value your input and appreciate your time. The Strategic Plan timeline and information about the planning process are available online: https://www.usd490.org/page/strategic-plan
There will be NO SCHOOL in USD 490 tomorrow, Thurs., Feb. 20, due to inclement weather. All elementary/middle school activities are also canceled. High school students involved in athletics/activities should check ParentSquare for additional info. from their coach.
School and all USD 490 activities are cancelled for tomorrow, Wed., Feb. 19, due to inclement weather. Certified staff should plan to participate in a virtual PD day. We will continue to monitor the weather to make a determination for the rest of the week.