Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL the rest of this week (Nov. 27-29) due to Thanksgiving Break.
Blackmore students and staff surprised Mrs. Judy Burtchett this afternoon with a heartfelt thank you for her dedication to students over the years by learning and singing a song she had written years ago. #PartOfThePride
EMS KAY Club collected 156 pairs of socks during their sock drive Nov. 18-22. Seminar classes competed for a pizza party, with Ms. Korkki's class winning with 53 pairs. Mr. McCormick's came in second place with 30 pairs, and Mrs. Meyer's class secured third place with 24 pairs.
We are looking for a Head and Assistant Soccer Coach at EMS! Contact Nathan Sherwood at nasherwood@usd490.org for more information.
Visit our website to view all current openings or to apply: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment
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/
Skelly fifth grade students learned about the origins of the Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade and designed their own balloons to parade through the school. #PartOfThePride
CONGRATS to the fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates and essay contest winners! We hope you use everything you learned to make good, safe choices as you navigate life. #PartOfThePride
Don't forget to go see the EMS drama production "Mean Girls, Jr." at the PAC tonight and tomorrow night (Nov. 22 & 23) at 7 PM! Tickets can be purchased at the door. Adults: $6 Students: $4 #PartOfThePride
Shout out to Shelley Reiswig for serving as a long term sub for FACS at El Dorado High School! THANK YOU for being #PartOfThePride!
In honor of Substitute Educators Day, we would like to thank all of the people who have stepped up and stepped in to cover classrooms when teachers have had to be absent. Thank you for playing an important role in #PartOfThePride
Grandview hosted their Family Fall Carnival tonight. There were games, coloring, and activities that helped students practice math and reading skills as they had fun with their family. #PartOfThePride
We were honored to host the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team in USD 490 today! Thank you to all of the staff and students who helped highlight some of the amazing programs in our schools and for making our guests feel like #PartOfThePride!
Shout out to Jason Noriega for serving as a long term sub for science at El Dorado High School! THANK YOU for being #PartOfThePride!
Shout out to Madeline Nichols for serving as the long term sub for science and social studies at El Dorado Middle School! THANK YOU for being #PartOfThePride!
Support staff are critical in helping students succeed in school. Please help us recognize the hard work and dedication of all of the amazing Paraeducators and Aides we have as #PartOfThePride!
Thank you to everyone who came to the second ESL Family Night last night! we are excited to work together to find creative ways to support you and your child's academic success! The next one will be Jan. 6, 2024 at 6 PM! #PartOfThePride
Shout out to Paige Frye for serving as a long term sub for eighth grade ELA at El Dorado Middle School! THANK YOU for being #PartOfThePride!
Blackmore 4th grade delivered handmade Thanksgiving placemats to residents of El Dorado Care and Rehab Center on Nov. 15, 2024. This heartwarming interaction not only brightened the residents' day but also taught our students the value of community service and the joy of giving.
This week is American Education Week. Friday is Substitute Educators Day, so we will be featuring one of our long term subs each day this week to celebrate the importance of substitutes in our schools. Today's is Conner Belcher! #PartOfThePride
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!
