🚨Week with the Cats🚨

Good luck to our 7th and 8th grade basketball teams at the Patriot League North Division tournament tomorrow. Games are at Circle Middle School. Here is the bracket! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UXdsHWpgoAsHG0nYvSeAPGgwVXizql8MdIh8hnC8T0s/edit?usp=sharing

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If you're not at EMS, you're missing out. Come cheer on our EMS Girls Wrestlers as they try to win the Patriot League Championship in their first year as a program. #PartOfThePride

Don't forget. Support EMS by attending the Site Council and Pride Meeting tonight at 6:00pm Middle School library.

🚨Week with the Cats🚨

Today, our budding scientists had a hands-on experience visually learning about the difference between physical and chemical changes by making rock candy! From observing the sugar crystals forming to understanding the chemical reactions taking place, our students immersed themselves in the fascinating world of chemistry. Through this engaging activity, they not only satisfied their sweet tooth but also gained valuable insights into the principles of matter transformation. Kudos to Mrs. Sutton for providing such enriching learning opportunities that ignite curiosity and spark creativity in our students! Let's continue to inspire a passion for science and exploration in the hearts and minds of our future scientists!

🚨Week with the Cats🚨

🎻🌟 Let's hear it for our extraordinary El Dorado Middle School orchestra students! 🎶 Nine seventh and eighth-grade musicians showcased their incredible talents at the prestigious 2024 Southern Plains Honor Orchestra Festival, held at Andover Central High School on Saturday, February 10th. 🎉 A big round of applause goes out to Blake Hopkins, Henry Diver, Dameon Griffith, and Sofia Nuñez on violin; Kolby Cooper on viola; and Patrick Andrews, Emily Krob, and Christopher Thompson on cello for their outstanding performances with the advanced orchestra! 🎻 Your dedication and passion for music truly shone bright on stage! We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Beloit orchestra teacher Julia McMains for her exceptional leadership and guidance as the conductor of the orchestra. 🎼 It's wonderful to see the impact of her teaching internship in El Dorado back in 2021 continue to inspire our students to reach new heights! A special shoutout to Kevin Monroe for capturing these unforgettable moments. 📸 Your photos truly encapsulate the magic of this memorable performance! Congratulations to our talented musicians and their inspiring conductor for representing El Dorado Middle School with such grace and excellence!

🎻🌟 We're bursting with pride for our talented El Dorado Middle School musicians! 🎶 Five sixth-grade orchestra students had the incredible opportunity to showcase their skills at the 2024 Southern Plains Honor Orchestra Festival held at Andover Central High School on Saturday, February 10th. 🎉 Let's give a round of applause to Liam Austin, Benjamin Crane, and Sandra Keener on violin, Laykin Erlich on viola, and Thomas Andrews on cello for their outstanding performances with the beginners' orchestra! 🎻 Your dedication and hard work truly shone on stage! A special shoutout to our amazing El Dorado orchestra teacher, Kevin Monroe, for conducting and guiding our students with passion and expertise. 🎼 Thank you for nurturing their talents and helping them reach new heights! Let's also extend our gratitude to Lindsay Cooper for capturing the unforgettable moment. 📸 Congratulations to our talented musicians and their dedicated teacher on a job well done!

Have you ever wondered how student earn a Positive Office Referral at El Dorado Middle School? Well, wonder no more. ✨ 1️⃣ Show kindness and respect to your fellow Cats. 🤝 2️⃣ Demonstrate responsibility in your actions both inside and outside the classroom. 📚 3️⃣ Display outstanding behavior that reflects our school values every day. 🌟 When they go above and beyond to embody these qualities, our amazing staff members will take notice and reward them with a Positive Office Referral! It's our way of celebrating their remarkable efforts and contributions to our school community. So keep up the fantastic work, Cats! Let's continue to spread positivity and make EMS a place where everyone feels valued and appreciated. #PartOfThePride

CONGRATS to EMS student Nash Nesmith on winning the county, regional, and state Elks Hoop Shoot contests! He made 21 out of 25 free throws at the state competition and will advance to the Region 8 (CO, KS, NE, WY) semi-finals in Colorado Springs on Mar. 16. #PartOfThePride

Our students have been shining bright, and we've been recognizing their outstanding behavior with a surge in POSITIVE OFFICE REFERRALS! Keep up the fantastic work, Cats! Your dedication to creating a positive and supportive school environment is truly inspiring.

🚨Week with the Cats🚨

Due to inclement weather, all USD 490 school buildings will be closed and extra-curricular activities are canceled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Please stay safe and warm.

EMS has over 20 girls out for the inaugural girls only wrestling season! Coaches Putter and Kunkle are super excited to see them learn and grow in the sport. Thanks to Coach Reynolds and some high school ladies for coming to practice today to help!

CONGRATULATIONS to EMS Weights Teacher Drew Carney on being selected as a 2024 Kansas Horizon Award winner by the Kansas State Department of Education! To learn more about the award, please visit KSDE's website: https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Kansas-Horizon-Award-Program We are proud to have you as #PartOfThePride!

Today, our incredible students at El Dorado Middle School delved into the world of science and deliciousness by making ice cream in a bag! They explored the concepts of mixtures and solutions, delving into the physical properties that transform simple ingredients into a frozen delight. From understanding freezing points to experimenting with various mixtures, our students showcased their curiosity and creativity in the classroom.🍦 The joy of experiential learning was evident on every face, proving once again that education can be both fun and enlightening. Cheers to our future scientists and culinary wizards!

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Due to inclement weather, all USD 490 school buildings will be closed and extra-curricular activities are canceled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Please stay safe and warm.