
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.


Happy Easter!


Complete online enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year by the end of the day TODAY (Apr. 18) to be entered to win some fantastic prizes from local businesses! #EnrollmentFAQFriday #PartOfThePride


Don't forget to complete enrollment by tomorrow (Apr. 18) to be entered into a drawing for fantastic prizes including USD 490 athletic passes for the 25-26 school year! For enrollment instructions, please visit our website: https://www.usd490.org/o/usd-490/page/enrollment-info


Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow or Monday (Apr. 18 and 21). Enjoy the four day weekend and we will see you all on Tuesday! #PartOfThePride


Today's #TakeTheLeadTuesday features Uriela! #PartOfThePride


Looking to make a difference in the lives of students? EHS is now hiring! Become #PartOfThePride as a principal, teacher, or coach. View all USD 490 openings and apply online: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment


Thank you to the families that joined us for ESL Family Night tonight to learn about Hispanic serving resources! We are glad to have you as #PartOfThePride!


Applications for Extend for Fall 2025 are due by Apr. 21, 2025.
Apply online: https://forms.gle/HHNkWVyPwE2Ghk7W8
For more info. about the program, visit our website: https://www.usd490.org/o/ehs/page/extend-campus


Join an amazing team and become #PartOfThePride as a bus driver! Flexible schedules, competitive pay, and we will help you get a CDL. Complete training this summer to be ready to roll in the fall! Apply online: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment
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Please help us say THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to our April 2025 Staff of the Month! We are grateful to have them as #PartOfThePride!


Enroll now and if your address or phone number changes, you can update that information any time by returning to the Contact Form in your PowerSchool parent portal and submitting the new information. #EnrollmentFAQFriday #PartOfThePride


Don't forget to join us for Kindergarten Kickoff tonight at 6:00 PM to tour the school, meet staff, complete online enrollment, and learn everything you need to know to help your child have a successful start to Kindergarten! #PartOfThePride


Parents/community members who were unable to attend our Input Session on Apr. 8 can still provide feedback for the EHS volleyball and girls basketball coach searches by visiting this link: https://forms.gle/AyiuxQ8o4QU3nxsE8
Feedback form closes at noon on Fri., Apr. 11, 2025.

Please join us in wearing purple tomorrow (April 9) for Purple Up! to support military kids. Learn more about Month of the Military Child at militarychild.org. #PartOfThePride


The EHS prom royalty candidates are visiting Blackmore students today for some mentoring fun! We've got great students in #PartOfThePride!









EHS is a 2025 Apply Kansas All Star High School! They received this award for supporting students in completing admissions apps, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary paths. We're proud to help students as they plan their future! #PartOfThePride
A video recording of the 2025 All Star High School Board recognition can be found here: https://youtu.be/DmDQP4BjA3w


Did you know that your tax dollars play an important role in funding strong public schools? #PartOfThePride #DYKKansasKids @USAKansas @kasbpublicEd @ksdehq @aasahq


The forms for both current and new non-resident students are available on our website: https://www.usd490.org/o/usd-490/page/enrollment-info
Return completed forms to the District Office (124 W. Central Ave.) and complete online enrollment. #EnrollmentFAQFriday #PartOfThePride


Blackmore Elementary is one of only 100 Kansas schools to receive a 2024 Challenge Award! Blackmore received the award for outstanding achievement and uncommon accomplishments of students based on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) results in math and reading. #PartOfThePride
