🎻🌟 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!
🚨Cat Tracks🚨
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.
Congratulations to Sammy Schafer for winning the EMS Spelling Bee. In second place was Jonah Love. The two battled head-to-head for 10 rounds! Sammy will represent EMS at the Butler County Spelling Bee on February 2nd. #partofthepride
Being present at school affects your child’s ability to learn. Studies have shown a direct correlation between attendance and academic achievement. The school day begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m. When possible, please schedule appointments for days when school is not in session, or that will allow them to remain in school until after the end of the school day. When that is not possible, please be aware that a difference of even five minutes can affect whether they receive an absence or tardy for a specific class.
For example, if your child arrives at school at 8:15 a.m., they would receive an absence for their first period class. Arriving just five minutes earlier at 8:10 a.m. would be considered a Tardy instead of an absence for that period.
If you have an appointment scheduled that will require them arrive in the middle of the school day, the time they arrive can make a big difference in their attendance calculations. For example, if you they arrive at 11:50 a.m., they would receive a Tardy for 5th Period. If they arrive just five minutes later at 11:55 a.m., they would be considered Absent for the entire 5th Period.
Also, please keep in mind that eight tardies equal one day of absence in attendance calculations.
Due to incoming inclement weather, all USD 490 school buildings will be closed and extra-curricular activities are canceled for Friday, January 5, 2024.
EMS Spelling Bee: We have decided to hold the Bee on Monday, January 8th, at 1:00 pm in Gym 2. The sign up has been extended to Monday the 12th and will end around 8:30 am. We apologize for the confusion.
EMS Spelling Bee: The date for our school spelling bee has changed from January 12th to this Friday, January 5th. The time is still 1:00 and the location will be Gym 2. Students were emailed a sign up form today. Only those who sign up will participate in the bee.
As we wrap up the semester, I am happy to announce that 418 students at El Dorado Middle School have been recognized with positive office referrals for their outstanding behavior and being positive role models!
These students have not just met expectations; they've exceeded them, setting a high standard for excellence and proving to be fantastic role models. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
A huge congratulations to the 418 students who have made this semester remarkable! Your dedication and positive contributions have truly enriched our school community.
Wishing everyone a well-deserved break and looking forward to even more success in the upcoming semester!
EMS student council door decorating contest
USD 490 is searching for a new Head Football Coach. There will be a community input meeting on Thursday, January 4, from 5-6 PM at EHS in room 229.
This is an opportunity for parents and the community to provide input on what they would like to see in a new head coach.
🚨Week with the Cats🚨
