We still have a few afternoon spots left in the 4-year-old preschool program at all three of our elementary schools. Apply now to have your early learner become #PartOfThePride before these openings fill up! Applications are available online at https://www.usd490.org/page/preschool-programs
We've had a few changes to our admin team for the 23-24 school year, so we want to help put faces to the names you've been hearing. The Building Directory page on our website is a great resource for school contact information and building administrator names. #PartOfThePride
There will be three days of Payment Help Desks next week (July 10-12): Monday from 8 AM to 3 PM and Tuesday & Wednesday from 11 AM - 7 PM. The online payment system will re-open at 6 AM tomorrow (Friday, July 6). Thank you for being #PartOfThePride!
Come see us at South Central Mental Health's Butler County Children's Mental Health Day Celebration this FRIDAY, June 23. The event will be at East Park from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Preschool spots are filling fast for the 23-24 school year! All of the role model spots, 3-year-old spots and Blackmore 4-year-old spots are full. There are still spots available in the 4-year-old AM and PM classes at Skelly and PM only at Grandview. Apply NOW! #PartOfThePride
THANK YOU to all of the businesses, organizations, and individuals who have donated time or goodies to help our staff feel appreciated this week! We are grateful to have you as #PartOfThePride!
Don't forget to join us for the Wildcat Welcome to Preschool event tonight at 6:00 PM at the Extend Campus! It's a great way to learn more about USD 490 preschool options. More info is available online: https://www.usd490.org/page/preschool-programs
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ENROLL NOW to help our schools meet their goal of having enrollment complete by May 15! #EnrollmentFAQFriday #PartOfThePride
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2023, and they plan to attend Kindergarten in the fall, please join us at your neighborhood elementary school for Kindergarten Kickoff TONIGHT (April 27) from 6:00 - 7:00 PM! #PartOfThePride
What if your address or phone number changes over summer? No problem! Go ahead and complete enrollment now. You can update the forms any time your information changes throughout the summer or school year! ENROLL NOW: https://www.usd490.org/article/1071928
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By finding out now who plans to return next year, we can better prepare for staffing needs. Next year's fees will not be collected until after July 1, so you can ENROLL NOW and PAY LATER! #EnrollmentFAQFriday
For more info or to enroll: https://www.usd490.org/article/1071928
Want to learn more about USD 490 preschool options? Join us for Wildcat Welcome to Preschool on May 11 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Extend Campus (123 N. Taylor)! There will be fun activities as well as program and transportation information. #PartOfThePride
Registration is OPEN for USD 490's exclusive summer camp Explore 490! Sign up online by May 1: https://forms.gle/jjA8kE6qAQcs8Dib7
Students have exciting learning opportunities as #PartOfThePride!
Butler Community College invited USD 490 schools to an Alvin the Alligator performance. This year's theme was "Honest Frank." It was a great performance, filled with fun while teaching students the importance of honesty. It's great to have Grizzlies as #PartOfThePride!
Be sure to stop and see the 2023 Butler County Student Art Show at the Coutts Museum of Art from February 11 - March 24. There are several USD 490 students in grades K-8 that have artwork on display. We have some talented artists as #PartOfThePride!
There's still time to order tickets for the Father-Daughter Dance on Feb. 25! Save $10 by ordering online. Please contact Linda Swan (ljswan@usd490.org) if you have questions. #PartOfThePride
Pairs of tickets: TINYURL.COM/2JFYFVFX
Additional single tickets: TINYURL.COM/28VPJUV3
EHS Homecoming candidates participated in community service events at Skelly (Feb. 6) and Flinthills Services (Feb. 8). Whether it's reading, helping with homework, or leading a fun dance party, we are glad to have wildcats that give back as #PartOfThePride!
EHS Encore and FCCLA are sponsoring a Father/Daughter Dance for elementary students on Sat, Feb 25, from 7-9 PM at the Activity Center. Tickets are $30 for each father/daughter pair if purchased in advance, $40 at the door. Please see the flyer below for more info. Tickets are available online at TINYURL.COM/2JFYFVFX
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School attendance is incredibly important for students to learn the foundational skills they need for math and reading as well as developing social skills and good attendance habits that will carry them into college and the workforce. Thank you for being #PartOfThePride!
Congratulations to all of our school-level Spelling Bee winners! The first place champions will compete in the Butler County Spelling Bee on February 3. Please help us wish them all GOOD LUCK! #PartOfThePride
