This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. We practice sheltering from storms at school, but it is important to have a plan for at home too. Visit www.weather.gov to learn more. #PartOfThePride
Today (Mar. 4) is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. THANK YOU to our maintenance crew for all of their hard work keeping up our facilities! We are glad you are #PartOfThePride!
This week (Mar. 4-8) is National School Breakfast Week and National School Social Work Week. Schools care for the whole child and we are grateful to have such wonderful supports for our students as #PartOfThePride.
Today is National Read Across America Day. Schools celebrated throughout the week with themed days, buddy reading and Dr. Seuss-themed activities. We love to read as #PartOfThePride!
We are excited to announce that the schools have all finished voting on their refreshed mascots and the middle and elementary winners were revealed to students and staff today. While each USD 490 school has characteristics that make it unique, we are all #PartOfThePride!
The Driver's Ed sign-up link opened this morning. Space is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis based on receipt of payment at the EHS office. Payments can be made in person or over the phone (316-322-4810).
https://www.usd490.org/page/drivers-education
Any 3rd-5th grade boy interested in being a bat boy for the EHS baseball team during a home game this season should fill out the interest form below. #PartOfThePride
https://forms.gle/6DTbLT2dMdUshmoVA
Did you know? KPERS is the retirement system for all Kansas public employees, which includes public schools. See the graphic below for some facts and figures about the impact on school employees. #DYKKansasKids #PartOfThePride
EHS KAY is almost ready to begin the blood drive today in the Activity Center. If you make an appointment, don't forget. If you don't have an appointment, walk-ins are welcome! Just check in at the EHS office and head down to the activity center. #PartOfThePride
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for Wildcat Welcome to PreK on Mar. 18 at 5:30 PM at the Extend Campus located at 123 N. Taylor St. #PartOfThePride
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Alyssa Richardson!
Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
USD 490 is accepting applications for an anticipated Elementary Principal opening at Blackmore Elementary. Please visit our website to learn or or apply to become #PartOfThePride: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment
Celebrate the heart of our communities – our public schools! Join us in recognizing Public Schools Week, Feb. 26 - March 1, 2024. #PSW24 #PublicSchoolProud https://www.publicschoolproud.org
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CONGRATULATIONS again to EMS Weights Teacher Drew Carney! He was recognized as a Kansas Horizon Award recipient during a luncheon in Topeka today for exhibiting excellence during his first year of teaching. #PartOfThePride
USD 490 alumni and local artist Jim Clements was named a 2024 Friend of Education during the BOE meeting on Feb. 12. THANK YOU to Mr. Clements for all of his time working with our students! We are glad to have such great alumni and community members as #PartOfThePride!
Congratulations to Grandview Fourth Grade Teacher Jim Shum and Blackmore Early Childhood Teacher Cristin Hubbard on winning $100 grants from Security Benefit! #PartOfThePride
Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Amanda Powers!
Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9
Reminder: there is NO SCHOOL today (Feb. 19) in honor of Presidents Day!
Our EHS homecoming royalty candidates visited Homestead Senior Living and Blackmore Elementary earlier this week. We are grateful to have such caring students as #PartOfThePride.
Today (Feb. 15) is SRO Appreciation Day. Help us say THANK YOU to our school resource officers for helping us keep our schools safe places to learn and work. #PartOfThePride
