September 26, 2025
The El Dorado Police Department and USD 490 partnered to raise awareness of and provide information about stopping financial sextortion by bringing in detectives from the Federal ...
September 25, 2025
Several Survivor legends and recent cast members visited El Dorado Middle School on Sept. 24, 2025, for a special Q&A with students: David Kinne (Season 48), Jesse Lopez (Season...
September 23, 2025
El Dorado Middle School physical education teacher Lindsay Cooper and Grandview Elementary special education teacher Cristin Hubbard have been named the 2025-26 USD 490 District T...
May 30, 2025
The RevTrak online payment system is going to be closed today as we transition to a new online payment tool. Moving forward, online payments will be made through eFunds for School...
March 19, 2025
El Dorado Middle School orchestra students performed at the Patriot League Orchestra Festival on Mar. 5, 2025, at the USD 490 Performing Arts Center. The seventh and eighth grade ...
March 13, 2025
We want to inform you about an important update to our school district’s safety procedures beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The USD 490 Board of Education has approved a tr...
March 3, 2025
The El Dorado Middle School boys wrestling team placed sixth in the Patriot League North wrestling tournament in Dec. 2025. Individual Results: • Nash Nesmith- 6th place (80) ...
March 3, 2025
Three El Dorado Middle School students competed in the Patriot League Math Relays in Haysville on Feb. 27, 2025. Each of them competed in three events with Sam Schafer finishing in...
March 3, 2025
tBy Rod Blackburn Partners In Education Foundation’s PIE Patrol distributed almost $8,500 by funding thirteen grants to the district’s schools on February 25th. This is the se...
February 26, 2025
El Dorado Middle School girls wrestlers competed at the Patriot League North tournament in Haysville on Feb. 25, 2025, where they scored 171 points and placed second out of seven ...
January 22, 2025
Three El Dorado Middle School students placed at the Patriot League Spelling Bee in McPherson on Jan. 13, 2025. Seventh grader Meagan Helmandollar placed second, while eighth gra...
December 17, 2024
Operation Holiday Magic is once again spreading holiday cheer by providing Christmas gifts to USD 490 students who have been recommended by school staff based on need. The projec...
December 12, 2024
The El Dorado Middle School annual spelling bee took place on Dec. 11, 2024. There were 48 students who participated in the bee. After round one, 11 spellers remained. It was a fi...
November 27, 2024
El Dorado Middle School eighth grade students participated in a Future Now Finance event on Nov. 26, 2024. This finance simulation provides students with a hands-on experience in...
November 12, 2024
During the annual Pennies By the Pound Campaign, USD 490 schools raised $3,847.67 to donate to United Way of El Dorado. Each school hosted a competition Nov. 4-8, 2024, to encoura...
October 30, 2024
El Dorado Middle School orchestra students visited Kansas State University for the annual String Fling on October 29, 2024. It is a day filled with orchestra rehearsals and perfor...
October 15, 2024
El Dorado Middle School eighth grade student Elise Peffly won an all-expense paid trip to compete in the Major League Baseball pith hit run contest finals during game two of the W...
September 25, 2024
USD 490 announced the 2024-2025 District Teachers of the Year on September 26, 2024. The elementary awardee is Jamie Ball and the secondary awardee is Anna Arpin. These exception...
August 26, 2024
USD 490 schools were awarded nearly $54,500 in grants from this year’s Tim Underwood Memorial Golf Tournament. Teachers can request grants each year to purchase materials, furnitu...