Skelly Elementary School

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

1 day 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

Skelly fifth grade had a great time at STARBASE this week! The STARBASE program is a Department of Defense (DoD) youth outreach program that focuses on engaging students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on, experiential learning. #PartOfThePride

2 days 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.

about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools

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

Check out Mrs. Bradley's KAKE Golden Apple interview that aired Mar. 28, 2025! We are thankful to have such passionate teachers as #PartOfThePride! https://www.kake.com/news/video/golden-apple-mrs-taylor-bradley/video_7e6a5ad8-0e58-5bbc-a774-a164688df720.html

about 1 month ago, El Dorado Public Schools

KAKE Golden Apple recipient Taylor Bradley

Please help us say CONGRATULATIONS to our two KAKE Golden Apple recipients: 7th Grade ELA Teacher Gina Meyer at EMS and Music Teacher Taylor Bradley at Skelly! We have some AMAZING teachers as #PartOfThePride! Meyer's interview will air Mar. 14 and Bradley's will air Mar. 28.

about 2 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Heath Henderson, Taylor Bradley, Jenifer Davis

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/

5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Skelly's Family Fall Fun Night is happening now! Stop by for some fun games, animals, a neat science experiment demonstration and some ice cream! It's fun to be #PartOfThePride!

6 months ago, Kimberly Koop

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

6 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.

6 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

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

Skelly students have been enjoying a spooky obstacle course during PE to help burn off some energy and excitement leading up to Halloween. Exercise is way more fun when the gym is wearing a costume! #PartOfThePride

6 months ago, Kimberly Koop

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!

6 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

Our grandparent celebrations are wrapping up with our last event at Skelly Elementary this afternoon. Thanks for strolling down Skelly Street with our students! Happy Grandparents' Day to all of the grandparents in #PartOfThePride!

8 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

8 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

8 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

The 2024-2025 school supply lists are now available! Please visit our Enrollment page and scroll down to School Supplies. The supplies are posted as an online list, there are links for printable lists (English/Spanish), or you can visit TeacherLists.com for easy online ordering.

12 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

2024-2025 school supply lists now available

We’re proud to announce Blackmore, Grandview, and Skelly elementary schools have been named @PLTWorg 2023-24 Distinguished Launch Schools for their commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. https://www.usd490.org/article/1584699

12 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools

SAVE THE DATES! Below are the planned USD 490 summer athletic schedule and athletic camp schedule. There are opportunities for grades 2-11. #PartOfThePride

about 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Registration is now OPEN for Explore 490! This summer educational enrichment opportunity is available for current USD 490 students in grades K-5. All registrations must be completed online. English: https://forms.gle/1nkcnZRfc5C93QEr7 Spanish: https://forms.gle/fZMiWE4xkGfBU3646

about 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools

USD 490 purchased eclipse glasses for all students and staff to view the upcoming solar eclipse on Apr. 8, 2024. In our area, the maximum eclipse will be around 1:49 PM. For more info. about the eclipse visit: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@4270873?iso=20240408

about 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Do you have a child who will be five years old by August 31, 2024, and plan to attend USD 490 schools? Please join us for Kindergarten Kickoff on Apr. 16 from 6-7 PM! See the flyer below for more details. We look forward to having you as #PartOfThePride!

about 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools

Kindergarten Kickoff April 16, 2024 from 6-7 PM