We have five retirees this year, so for the last five days of the school year, we would like to highlight each one. Please help us recognize and celebrate today's retiree: EMS teacher Lorra Gillis! She has worked in USD 490 for 33 years. Thank you for being #PartOfThePride!
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Happy Retirement to Lorra Gillis THANK YOU for 33 years of service!
The Enrollment Help Desk is open at the Performing Arts Center TODAY (May 15) from 4:00 - 7:00 PM for anyone who needs help completing the enrollment forms. Please enter through the northwest (old gym entrance) doors on the corner of First and Denver. #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Enrollment Help Desk Monday, May 15: 4-7 PM At the Performing Arts Center 500 W. Central (northwest door)
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We are so proud of you! Thank you for being #PartOfThePride! As a reminder, the EHS graduation ceremony begins at 3:00 PM and will be live streamed: https://www.youtube.com/@eldoradohigh1340
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Congratulations Class of 2023 We are so proud of you!
Happy Mother's Day!
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Happy Mother's Day
THANK YOU to all of the businesses, organizations, and individuals who have donated time or goodies to help our staff feel appreciated this week! We are grateful to have you as #PartOfThePride!
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Thank you with names and logos of businesses who donated to Teacher Appreciation Week
The Enrollment Help Desk is open at the Performing Arts Center TODAY (May 12) from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM for anyone who needs help completing the enrollment forms. Please enter through the northwest (old gym entrance) doors on the corner of First and Denver. #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Enrollment Help Desk Friday, May 12: 8 AM - 3 PM. Monday, May 15, 4-7 PM At the Performing Arts Center 500 W. Central (northwest door)
Happy School Communicators Day!
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Happy School Communicators Day
2 - 4 - 6 - 8.... Being a coach is really GREAT! USD 490 is still looking to fill a few coaching positions for next school year. Please visit our website to see the full list and apply online: https://www.usd490.org/page/current-openings #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
EHS Open Coaching Positions
EMS Open Coaching Positions
Don't forget to join us for the Wildcat Welcome to Preschool event tonight at 6:00 PM at the Extend Campus! It's a great way to learn more about USD 490 preschool options. More info is available online: https://www.usd490.org/page/preschool-programs #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Wildcat Welcome to Preschool
Baby pictures are always cute! How many of these can you identify? (Hint: they were Grandveiw fifth graders in 1989-1990.) #ThrowbackThursday #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Grandview fifth graders baby pictures
Have you ever wanted to work with rocket scientists? Here's your chance.... USD 490 is hiring! We want YOU to become #PartOfThePride! Check out all of our openings and apply online: https://www.usd490.org/page/current-openings
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Now Hiring Apply online: Have you ever wanted to work with rocket scientists? Here's your chance.... USD 490 is hiring! We want YOU to become #PartOfThePride!  Check out all of our openings and apply online: https://www.usd490.org/page/current-openings
EHS rocket launch
We DO teach rocket science in USD 490! Mr. Miller's physics class designed, built, and successfully launched model rockets in the practice field at El Dorado High School. We have some rocket scientists as #PartOfThePride.
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Students learning about the igniters before launch
Group 1 launch
Group 2 launch
Group 3 launch
Group 4 launch
Group 5 launch
Group 6 launch
Bonus rocket launch
Happy National School Nurse Day! THANK YOU to all of our school nursing staff who help keep our schools healthy places to learn and work! We are grateful to have you as #PartOfThePride!
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Happy National School Nurse Day May 10, 2023
For Teacher's Day today (May 9), please give a shout-out to your favorite teacher! #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Thank you for all you do! Happy Teachers Day May 9, 2023
Congratulations to Blackmore Elementary on being named a 2022-2023 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School! The Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® Award recognizes and celebrates schools producing exemplary outcomes using the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process. Award winners demonstrate a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning. #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
2022-2023 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School
This week (May 8-12) is Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all of the educators who are #PartOfThePride! YOU make a difference for our students!
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students. Teaher Appreciation Week May 8-12, 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 Myrrl Houck scholarship recipients! Your hard work and dedication will take you far in life! #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
2023 Myrrl Houck scholarship recipients
Science labs are always fun! This #ThrowbackThursday is from the 1993-1994 year. What was your favorite science lesson? #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
EHS students in science labs in 1993-1994
As a reminder: The EHS/EMS Choir and Orchestra concerts are this Saturday, May 6. Choir will be at the Performing Arts Center at 2:00 p.m. Orchestra will be at EHS at 7:00 p.m.
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Around 40 EHS students participated in a Signing Day event on May 1 to celebrate their plans for after high school. We can't wait to see what the future holds for all of our wildcats! #PartOfThePride
over 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
College Signing Day group photo
Student signing with Butler Community College
Student signing with Flint Hills Technical College
Student signing with WSU