
Happy School Principals' Day! THANK YOU for your leadership and for being #PartOfThePride!


This edition of the USA-Kansas Did You Know? Campaign focuses on meeting the needs of exceptional learners. #DYKKnasasKids #PartOfThePride



Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Sydney Majors and David Sherrer! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9




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



BOE Meeting LOCATION CHANGE for April 29: The Monday, April 29, 2024, USD 490 Board of Education meeting will be located in the El Dorado High School auditorium (401 McCollum Rd.) due to Capital Outlay agenda items. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.

EHS prom royalty candidates visited Grandview fifth grade today to help them with their pop bottle history projects. It's great that our younger learners have mentors in #PartOfThePride!








EHS Wildcat baseball will be playing in Wichita's Riverfront Stadium on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM. There will be two games against Circle. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online: https://mlb.tickets.com/?agency=MILB_MPV&orgid=56869&pid=9393234#/event/9393234/ticketlist/?view=sections&minPrice=5&maxPrice=5&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=false&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false

CONGRATULATIONS to Blackmore's Natalie Walker on having her dog painting accepted for publication in the Spring 2024 Celebrate Art Anthology national book! Out of 40 submissions from USD 490 schools, hers was the only one selected to be included for publication in the anthology.


Happy Administrative Professionals Day! THANK YOU to all of our secretaries, receptionists, registrars, and bookkeepers who help keep our buildings running smoothly! We are thankful you are #PartOfThePride


Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Ricki Burks and Katherine Randall! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9




Happy Earth Day!


Grandview fifth graders had a successful rocket launch today! Our teachers find some fun ways for students to experience science lessons in #PartOfThePride!











Please join us in wearing purple TODAY (Apr. 17) to support military children! #PartOfThePride


Don't forget to join us for Kindergarten Kickoff TONIGHT (Apr. 16) from 6-7 PM! This FREE event is for any child who will be five years old before Aug. 31, 2024, that plans to attend USD 490 schools for the 24-25 school year. We look forward to meeting the newest #PartOfThePride


Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Michael Owen! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9



Don't forget about the Enrollment Help Desk TODAY (Apr. 15) 10 AM - 7 PM at the District Office for anyone who needs help completing the enrollment forms for the 2024-25 school year. If you don't need help, please log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete enrollment.


This week (Apr. 15-19) is National Volunteer Week. THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who support our schools! We are grateful you are #PartOfThePride!


Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL TODAY (Apr. 12) or MONDAY (Apr. 15). These are the last scheduled No School days for this school year.


Help celebrate our staff by sending them a Thank You note. Pick the design you like best and provide the information requested so your message can be delivered during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10, 2024). #PartOfThePride
https://www.usd490.org/page/staff-appreciation-emails


Today's #TellOurStoryTuesday Alumni Spotlight features Katie Wilkerson! Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours: https://forms.gle/1Vgn4LZEQSwbQkfh9

