There will be no school for students/staff at Skelly tomorrow, Mon., Aug. 21, due to issues with the HVAC system.
All other USD 490 schools and buildings WILL be in session as scheduled.
USD 490 will be putting additional safety measures in place this week in response to the forecasted temperatures. Parents/students: Please be on the lookout for communication from your specific coach/sponsor that outlines any changes this week for your individual sport/activity.
SPECIAL MEETING: There will be a Special BOE Meeting Monday, August 21, 2023, at 7:45 a.m. for discussion/approval of vehicle purchase and personnel.
The YMCA hopes to offer after school child care through their KEY Academy. It would be located at Skelly Elementary but open to all elementary age USD 490 students. In order for this to be a viable program, they need at least 15 students registered and to have a Program Director hired.
More info/registration: https://ymcawichita.org/programs/child-care-and-camps/before-and-after-school/registration
To apply for the Program Director position: https://ymcawichita.org/careers
After two days of staggered starts, we are excited to have ALL students back in school together tomorrow!
We're thrilled to begin another year in #PartOfThePride!
School is back in session this week. Please be extra vigilant for young walkers, bike riders, and new drivers, especially before and after school. We want everyone to stay safe!
Thank you for being #PartOfThePride!
We are excited to kick off #TellOurStoryTuesday with the Rice family!
Each Tuesday, we will share an Alumni Spotlight to tell the story of why USD 490 graduates are proud to be #PartOfThePride.
Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours!
https://forms.gle/N7QWYxnQBTk6PmmE7
ATTENTION USD 490 ALUMNI!
Help us Tell Our Story by sharing yours! Please tell us your favorite thing about our schools or the people in our district: https://forms.gle/MkKgDMLXv33TvcdY9
We are glad to have you as #PartOfThePride!
We are fortunate to have such a supportive community that comes together each year to welcome new educators at the Chamber of Commerce Back to School Breakfast. WELCOME to #PartOfThePride!
Please join us for our Open House/Meet the Teacher Nights! See your school, meet the staff, and re-connect with friends before the first day of school. Blackmore and Skelly nights are Aug. 10. All other schools are Aug. 14. We are glad to have you as #PartOfThePride!
There's still time to come to the Back to School Bash and Resource Fair at the Performing Arts Center! Be sure to bring your bicycle for the FREE safety check!
The El Dorado Police Department is competing against the Augusta Department of Public Safety to collect donations for the Kansas Secured Title Pasta Patrol drive. Let's help them win, WILDCATS!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHFHNvXZZh6-eBnHV0k0Y3_6w1nSdWa4/view
Don't forget to bring your bicycle to the Back to School Bash and Resource Fair at the PAC on Thursday (Aug. 3) from 4 - 6 PM! There will be someone there offering free safety checks and airing up tires. We are grateful for all of the volunteers we have as #PartOfThePride!
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
Four EHS STUCO members are having fun and gaining valuable skills at the STUCO Leadership Camp this week. We are proud to have great student leaders as #PartOfThePride!
Save the date!
USD 490 is hosting a Back to School Bash and Resource Fair to provide resources and FREE school supplies to families on August 3, 2023, from 4 - 6 PM at the Performing Arts Center (500 W. Central Ave.)
We are so glad to you have you as #PartOfThePride!
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 are many ways to become #PartOfThePride! JAG-K is looking for a new Career Specialist at El Dorado High School. Apply on their website: https://jagkansas.applicantpro.com/jobs/2967923.html
Does your child need a physical for a school sport? USD 490 has partnered with the El Dorado Clinic to offer $10 physicals for students on July 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. We are grateful to have some wonderful doctors as #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!
