Happy Grandparents' Day!
This week (Sept. 9-13) is Arts In Education Week. We are grateful for the talented artists we have as #PartOfThePride!
Grandparents' Day activities at EHS and Grandview are TODAY! We look forward to seeing all of the grandparents today and Monday! Thank you for being #PartOfThePride!
Grandparents are an important #PartOfThePride! We would love to have them join us for Grandparents' Day celebrations in our schools!
Tailgating event this Thursday at the EMS Home football games- great food, great company, and great way to support our programs!
Reminder: There is no school TODAY (Sept. 2, 2024). See you all back tomorrow!
September is National Hispanic Heritage Month
This is the picture of the night for our 2024 Wildcats Jamboree. #PartOfThePride actions become traditions that support and motivate all generations! Thank you to our entire community for coming out tonight to support our students.
Jamboree well under way with Jr. Wildcat Football and Cheer
Huge thank you to Karnival Fun – one of our #PartOfThePride sponsors for the Jamboree tonight. These obstacles courses are a bit harder than they first appear!
Amazing weather today for an amazing community event tonight with #PartOfThePride. Come prepared to get your family passes, some great food, and local fundraising items (including football community cards) at BG tonight!
El Dorado has a rich history of fine arts. To help students engage with instrumental programs, they host a Musical Instrument Display each fall. Companies bring a variety of instruments for students to explore and share information on buying or renting one for the school year.
SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for the Back to School Jamboree at BG Stadium Friday, Aug. 30, at 6:00 PM. There will be food trucks, fun, and free admission! Come celebrate being #PartOfThePride and meet our fall athletes.
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
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
Final numbers are in from our Back To School Bash- #PartOfThePride came through big for our students and families! Thank you to our coordinators, volunteers, and community partners.
There's still time to nominate a great educator for District Teacher of the Year! Nominations are due Wednesday, August 21. Please visit our website for guidelines and the nomination link: https://www.usd490.org/page/district-teacher-of-the-year #PartOfThePride
The Bus Barn phones are working again. If you need to reach the transportation department, the phone number is 316-322-4804.
The Bus Barn phones are down. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the District Office at 316-322-4800. We will send a follow-up message once the Bus Barn phones have been restored.
The USD 490 Board of Education will hold a Special Board meeting Monday, August 19, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. at the District Office (124 W. Central Ave.) for the purpose of personnel.
Welcome back #PartOfThePride! Have a GREAT first day of school!
