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!
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!

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








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

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

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!

Nominations for the 2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year are now open! Please consider nominating a great educator for this honor. To learn more or make a nomination, please visit our website: https://www.usd490.org/page/district-teacher-of-the-year
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Please help us say THANK YOU to all of our school principals for everything they do for our schools and families in #PartOfThePride!


Dates have been announced for USD 490 summer athletics! Please visit our website for more information: https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs
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Skelly fifth grade had a great time at STARBASE this week! The STARBASE program is a Department of Defense (DoD) youth outreach program that focuses on engaging students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on, experiential learning. #PartOfThePride





El Dorado High School seniors celebrated their post-graduation plans during Decision Day today. We are so proud of all of our soon-to-be graduates in #PartOfThePride!
https://youtu.be/QvinnNilwZA

This is the last week to schedule a digital thank you card to celebrate the amazing staff members in #PartOfThePride and let them know what a difference they have made for you, a student, or a family in our community.
https://www.usd490.org/page/staff-appreciation-emails

Did you know that school funding supports more than just salaries? #PartOfThePride #DYKKansasKids @USAKansas @kasbpublicEd @ksdehq @aasahq

Grandview fourth graders made state parade floats from shoe boxes in preparation for state assessments. Students picked a state and featured some of their favorite features of that particular state. They participated in a classroom parade to share their creations. #PartOfThePride










THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who help in our schools! I Can Read volunteers met this morning to share feedback and celebrate another great year. Just over 30 volunteers served 36 second grade readers develop reading skills and build confidence in #PartOfThePride!


Enroll NOW and help us meet our goal of having all returning student enrollments completed before the last day of April! This helps us make sure we have adequate staffing and gives us an idea of how many non-resident students we may be able to accommodate. #EnrollmentFAQFriday

USD 490 is hosting an Enrollment Help Desk TODAY (Apr. 24) from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center (500 W. Central Ave.) for anyone who needs help completing online enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. #PartOfThePride

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are grateful for our office staff who make our schools feel welcoming and keep things running smoothly! #PartOfThePride


It's time to start marking your calendars for summer 2025, and we have a variety of opportunities for students in USD 490! Learn more online: https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs
Explore 490 registrations are due by Fri., May 16. https://forms.gle/4hjLBgr1EWBPwNgN8




Happy Earth Day!

