Blackmore Elementary School

Don't forget to register for Explore 490 by this Friday (May 16)! #PartOfThePride Registration link: https://forms.gle/4hjLBgr1EWBPwNgN8

about 1 month 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.

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

about 1 month 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.

Dates have been announced for USD 490 summer athletics! Please visit our website for more information: https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs #PartOfThePride

about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools

2025 Summer Athletics Schedule for El Dorado Public Schools. Activities run June 2 through June 26, and July 7 through July 17. Strength and conditioning continues through July 31. The schedule is divided into four student groups: High School Boys, High School Girls, Middle School, and Grades 3 through 5. Sport and weight training sessions are scheduled not to overlap. High School Boys: • Strength and Conditioning: Monday and Wednesday, 6:15 to 7:30 AM; Tuesday and Thursday, 6:15 to 7:30 AM and 7:15 to 8:15 AM in the weight room. • Football: Monday, 7:30 to 8:30 AM; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 to 8:15 AM at EHS Field. • Basketball: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 9:45 AM; Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 AM in the main gym. Also Tuesday and Thursday, 6:15 to 8:15 PM from June 9 to July 17. • Wrestling: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 9:30 AM in the wrestling room. • Soccer: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 AM at EMS Field. High School Girls: • Strength and Conditioning: Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:45 AM; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:15 to 8:15 AM and 8:15 to 9:30 AM in the weight room. • Volleyball: Monday, 8:45 to 9:45 AM; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:15 to 8:15 AM in the main gym. • Basketball: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:45 to 11 AM in the main gym; Wednesday, 8:30 to 9:30 AM. • Wrestling: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the wrestling room. • Soccer: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 AM at EMS Field. Middle School Students: • Strength and Conditioning: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 to 10:45 AM in the weight room. • Football: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:45 to 9:30 AM at EHS Field. • Volleyball: Tuesday, 8:45 to 9:30 AM at the Rec Center. • Basketball: Tuesday and Thursday, 11 AM to 12 PM in the main gym. • Wrestling: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 to 8:45 AM in the wrestling room. • Soccer: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 AM at EMS Field. Grades 3 to 5: • Strength and Conditioning: Monday and Wednesday, 8:45 to 9:30 AM in the weight room. • Field Session: Monday, 9:30 to 10:15 AM at EHS Field. • Gym Session: Wednesday, 9:30 to 10:15 AM in the main gym. Grades 3 to 5 should attend all three sessions each week. Additional Soccer Dates for High School and Middle School: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31, from 7 to 8 PM at EMS Field. Key Dates: • May 20: Last day of the 2024–2025 school year. • May 21 to June 1 and June 30 to July 6: No athletics, except Boys Basketball Camp from May 27 to 29. • August 13: First day of the 2025–2026 school year. • August 18: First day of fall sports practices. All sessions are free for USD 490 students. The goal is 100 percent attendance, and prizes will be awarded.

Calendario de Atletismo de Verano 2025 para las Escuelas Públicas de El Dorado. Las actividades se realizarán del 2 al 26 de junio y del 7 al 17 de julio. Las clases de fuerza y acondicionamiento físico continúan hasta el 31 de julio. El horario se divide en cuatro grupos de estudiantes: estudiantes de preparatoria, estudiantes de preparatoria, estudiantes de secundaria y de 3.º a 5.º grado. Las sesiones de deporte y entrenamiento con pesas están programadas para que no se superpongan. Preparatoria: • Fuerza y acondicionamiento físico: lunes y miércoles, de 6:15 a 7:30 a. m.; martes y jueves, de 6:15 a 7:30 a. m. y de 7:15 a 8:15 a. m. en el gimnasio. • Fútbol americano: lunes, de 7:30 a 8:30 a. m.; martes y jueves, de 7:30 a 8:15 a. m. en el campo de EHS. • Baloncesto: martes y jueves, de 8:30 a 9:45 a. m.; miércoles, de 7:30 a 8:30 a. m. en el gimnasio principal. También martes y jueves, de 18:15 a 20:15, del 9 de junio al 17 de julio. • Lucha libre: martes y jueves, de 8:30 a 9:30, en la sala de lucha libre. • Fútbol: martes y jueves, de 6:00 a 7:00, en el campo EMS. Femeninas de preparatoria: • Fuerza y acondicionamiento: lunes y miércoles, de 7:30 a 8:45; martes y jueves, de 7:15 a 8:15 y de 8:15 a 9:30, en el gimnasio. • Voleibol: lunes, de 8:45 a 9:45; martes y jueves, de 7:15 a 8:15, en el gimnasio principal. • Baloncesto: martes y jueves, de 9:45 a 11:00, en el gimnasio principal; miércoles, de 8:30 a 9:30. Lucha libre: martes y jueves, de 9:30 a 10:30 h, en la sala de lucha. Fútbol: martes y jueves, de 6:00 a 7:00 h, en el campo EMS. Estudiantes de secundaria: • Fuerza y acondicionamiento: Martes y jueves, de 9:30 a 10:45 a. m. en el gimnasio. • Fútbol americano: Martes y jueves, de 8:45 a 9:30 a. m. en el campo de EHS. • Voleibol: Martes, de 8:45 a 9:30 a. m. en el Centro Recreativo. • Baloncesto: Martes y jueves, de 11:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. en el gimnasio principal. • Lucha libre: Martes y jueves, de 8:00 a 8:45 a. m. en el salón de lucha libre. • Fútbol americano: Martes y jueves, de 6:00 a 7:00 a. m. en el campo de EMS. De 3.º a 5.º grado: • Fuerza y acondicionamiento: Lunes y miércoles, de 8:45 a 9:30 a. m. en el gimnasio. • Sesión de campo: Lunes, de 9:30 a 10:15 a. m. en el campo de EHS. Sesión de gimnasia: Miércoles, de 9:30 a 10:15 h en el gimnasio principal. Los alumnos de 3.º a 5.º grado deben asistir a las tres sesiones semanales. Fechas adicionales de fútbol para preparatoria y secundaria: 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 y 31 de julio, de 19:00 a 20:00 h en el campo EMS. Fechas clave: • 20 de mayo: Último día del ciclo escolar 2024-2025. • Del 21 de mayo al 1.º de junio y del 30 de junio al 6 de julio: No hay actividades deportivas, excepto el campamento de baloncesto masculino del 27 al 29 de mayo. • 13 de agosto: Primer día del ciclo escolar 2025-2026. • 18 de agosto: Primer día de prácticas deportivas de otoño. Todas las sesiones son gratuitas para los estudiantes de USD 490. El objetivo es el 100 % de asistencia y se entregarán premios.

https://www.usd490.org/page/summer-programs

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

2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

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

2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

The EWOW organization's annual walk/bike to school initiative is running Mon., Apr. 7 - Fri., May 9, 2025. The program provides students with a method to track the days they walk or bike to school and awards prizes to encourage elementary students to exercise in #PartOfThePride.

2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

It's cool to walk or bike to school April 7 - May 9, 2025

Blackmore kindergarten learned about garden plants from KSU Research and Extension today. They guessed what was in the mystery bucket (a potato), read "Tops and Bottoms" and talked about which parts of plants we eat (root, leaves, seeds, flower, fruit, or stem). #PartOfThePride

3 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Nominate a current or former teacher for the Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame! Nominations are due by February 1, 2025. They must have at least 25 years of experience as a K-12 teacher in the state of Kansas to qualify. Visit the Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame website to learn more or download a nomination form: http://www.teachershallfamedodgecityks.org/

7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Blackmore 4th grade delivered handmade Thanksgiving placemats to residents of El Dorado Care and Rehab Center on Nov. 15, 2024. This heartwarming interaction not only brightened the residents' day but also taught our students the value of community service and the joy of giving.

7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Nominate an outstanding principal or assistant principal for the Kansas Principals Association’s Principal of the Year! Nominations are due by Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit KPA’s website for more information, or click here to make a nomination: https://usakansas.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afdd21669&id=2251cbe749&e=afdf2bceff

7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Our annual district service project Stuff the Truck kicks off Mon., Nov. 11! Students and staff are encouraged to donate food, toys, and coats in the weeks leading up the the main event on Dec. 6. On that day, students will deliver items and perform holiday music at Walmart.

7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Stuff the Truck District-wide service event Dec. 6 at El Dorado Walmart

Blackmore's Fall Festival family night is in full swing and will continue until 6:30 PM! Come enjoy fun games, grab some supper, and see your favorite bears! It's definitely looking like fall in #PartOfThePride!

7 months ago, Kimberly Koop

Students enjoyed fall-themed activities today like the pumpkin drop and scarecrow contest, and rotated between outdoor learning stations with live animals, soil composition, and pumpkin seed planting. Fall Festival for Blackmore families kicks off at 5 PM. #PartOfThePride

7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Middle school STUCO student visited Blackmore today for some peer mentoring with Kindergarten and first grade students. Even though we do not all attend school in the same building, we are all #PartOfThePride!

8 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Only two more days until costume parades, classroom fall parties, and Trick or Treating! Please check out these safety tips from the El Dorado Police Department to help your children have fun and stay safe!

8 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Halloween Safety Tips from El Dorado Police Department

Trick or Treat Down Main Street Free and Fun for All ages! Admission is free October 31 from 4-6 p.m.

Trick or Treat Down Main Street Map 2024

Blackmore was BEAR-y excited to welcome grandparents today to celebrate Grandparents' Day! Thank you for being #PartOfThePride

9 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Looking for some extra work or a way to support student athletes? We need extra duty workers as #PartOfThePride to help with home games for many sports! Visit our website to check out all of our openings and to apply today: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment

10 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Looking for safe, quality, affordable after school childcare? The YMCA would like to offer Key Academy at Skelly Elementary for after school childcare. In order to make the program viable, they need at least 10 students to register. Learn more and register online: https://ymcawichita.org/programs/child-care-and-camps/before-and-after-school

10 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

The phones at the USD 490 Bus Barn are not working this morning. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the District Office at 316-322-4800. We will send a follow-up message once the phone service has been restored.

10 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

School’s Out For SUNFLOWER SUMMER! A program from Kansas Tourism that offers Kansas families FREE admission to attractions across the state, throughout the summer. Scan the QR code or check out this website for more info! https://sunflowersummer.org/

about 1 year ago, Blackmore Elementary