7th & 8th EMS band performing at Patriot League Music Festival in Ark City, KS. They had an outstanding performance. #partofthepride #everydaywithexcellence


EMS performing at Pioneer League Vocal Music Contest in Wichita @ Newman University. They sounded amazing. #partofthepride #everydaywithexcellence

Friday, March 25 PRIDE DANCE for El Dorado Middle School Students

The EMS orchestra performing in todays Patriot League Orchestra Festival at the USD 490 Performing Arts Center. #partofthepride

EMS 7th & 8th grade band ending the evening with their well-played selections. #partofthepride #everydaywithexcellence


EMS 6th grade band sounding amazing at the Performing Arts Center. #partofthepride #everydaywithexcellence

EMS 7th & 8th grade orchestra performing their Spring Concert at the Performing Arts Center. #partofthepride
#everydaywithexcellence

Proud of our Math Cats!
League Competition….
7th grade team of
Charlie Beggs
Sophia Crawford
Sophia Love
Addie Larcom
Jaydon Shaw
Savannah Stine
Placed 3rd
8th Grade team of
Min Castor
Gabe Cook
Logan Diel
Charlie Greene
Savannah Stine
Andrew Wilkinson
Won 2nd place medals
AND…….
Gabe Cook earned a first place medal for highest individual overall score in 8th grade. 💪




Join us for a Meet & Greet with the USD 490 Athletic/Activities Director candidates. One candidate will be available each day to share their vision & answer questions. These will be held on Monday & Tuesday at 11:30 & 3:30 at the El Do Rec. Input will be collected.

All USD 490 schools will be IN school today 2-24-2022. All buildings will be open and follow normal schedules.
If needed due to weather, USD 490 may be moving to remote learning. Teachers will be sending home work for Thursday, 2-24-2022. If we are in session, the work can be returned unfinished. We are thankful for our staff and parents who are prepared for any situation!
What a wonderful week celebrating our school counselors! Thank you for all that you do to support our students, staff, and families!! #USD490proud #EveryDaywithExcellence #PartofthePride

El Dorado Middle School 6th graders, under the direction of Mr. Kevin Monroe, opening up this evening’s concert at the Performing Arts Center. #partofthepride #everydaywithexcellence

Sometimes an unexpected trip on the bus to get students home becomes one of the best parts of your day. 🚌❤️#everydaywithexcellence #partofthepride

Thursday, February 3, 2022- school is so quiet without students. A few more drifts this morning.
Reminder, no school tomorrow due to staff professional development. This was a day already scheduled for no school. Please be safe CATS! We will see you Monday, February 7.




A bit of snow today at EMS…please stay safe and warm CATS. NO SCHOOL TODAY, Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022, however, our maintenance and custodial staff still working in preparation for students return. ❄️☃️




EMS 6th graders in Ms. Wests’ social studies class learning about Ancient Greece. Greece did not form near rivers. Instead the landscape was made up of mountain ranges, deep valleys, and rough highlands. #partofthepride #everydaywithexcellence


EMS Cats home opener vs. Haysville.

Mr. Keith’s science classes are creating roller coasters to be able to differentiate between various forms of energy. Starting with a plan for construction is always important.



EMS PRIDE Meeting will be via Zoom. Please join us @ 6:00 PM, Tuesday, January 18, 2022
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71989698525?pwd=ZzRvUk9CWmN2b0tMRUF1YWV4K3oxZz09
