Be sure to check out our #PartOfThePride student artwork at the Coutts Student Art Show! It will be on display Feb. 8 - Mar. 20. Read more on our website: https://www.usd490.org/article/2008437
Please help us say THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to our February Staff of the Month! We are grateful they are #PartOfThePride!
Today's #TakeTheLeadTuesday spotlight features Gideon! #PartOfThePride
Elementary teachers across our district came together today to discuss power standards, essential outcomes, and important alignment between grades. This work is crucial for everyone to succeed as #PartOfThePride
This week is National School Counseling Week. Please help us say THANK YOU to all of our school counselors and student support liaisons! We are grateful to have them as #PartOfThePride!
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL today (Feb. 3, 2025)!
Just a reminder of the scheduled No School days for second semester to help as you are planning appointments and vacations. Thank you for being here and being #PartOfThePride!
The Lady Cat Classic basketball tournament begins today! Be sure to come see some great basketball and support our wildcats! #PartOfThePride
Happy Kansas Day!
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our spelling bee participants and GOOD LUCK to the champions who will be representing our schools in the Butler County Spelling Bee on Feb. 7! We've got some g-r-e-a-t spellers as #PartOfThePride!
SAVE THE DATE! Our next ESL Family Night will be on Feb. 10, 2025, at 6 PM at the Performing Arts Center (500 W. Central Ave.). We are looking forward to another night of great conversation with our Spanish speaking #PartOfThePride!
Have you seen the EHS weight room since it's makeover? It's amazing what a little bit of paint and some updates can do for a space! If you go to any of the Bluestem Classic games, be sure to swing through and check it out! #PartOfThePride
The annual Bluestem Classic boys basketball tournament kicks off today (Jan. 23)! Be sure to come watch some great games and support your Wildcat team! #PartOfThePride
Did your Lifetime Activity Pass get lost or worn out? Or are you a USD 490 retiree (or OPAA!/Interlocal employee who worked in USD 490 when you retired) that never picked up your Lifetime Activity Pass? Simply stop by the District Office (124 W. Central) to have one printed!
Today's #TakeTheLeadTuesday spotlight features Addeline! #PartOfThePride
Due to anticipated morning wind chills, there will be NO SCHOOL in USD 490 and all activities are cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Please stay safe and warm.
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL today (Jan. 20)!
CONGRATULATIONS to Skelly's Spelling Bee Champion Lena Mantooth and runner-up Yureisi Sosa! Lena will advance to the Butler County Spelling Bee to represent her school on Feb. 7. We have some phenomenal spellers as #PartOfThePride!
We need substitutes! Become #PartOfThePride with a flexible schedule, wonderful co-workers, and get FREE admission to USD 490 games and events! Visit our website to see all of our current openings and APPLY TODAY: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment
CONGRATULATIONS to Blackmore's Spelling Bee Champion Riley Austin and runner-up Noah Divine! Riley will advance to the Butler County Spelling Bee to represent her school on Feb. 7. We have some phenomenal spellers as #PartOfThePride!
