The EHS prom royalty candidates are visiting Blackmore students today for some mentoring fun! We've got great students in #PartOfThePride!
Blackmore Elementary is one of only 100 Kansas schools to receive a 2024 Challenge Award! Blackmore received the award for outstanding achievement and uncommon accomplishments of students based on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) results in math and reading. #PartOfThePride
The EWOW organization's annual walk/bike to school initiative is running Mon., Apr. 7 - Fri., May 9, 2025. The program provides students with a method to track the days they walk or bike to school and awards prizes to encourage elementary students to exercise in #PartOfThePride.
Blackmore kindergarten learned about garden plants from KSU Research and Extension today. They guessed what was in the mystery bucket (a potato), read "Tops and Bottoms" and talked about which parts of plants we eat (root, leaves, seeds, flower, fruit, or stem). #PartOfThePride
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/
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.
Our annual district service project Stuff the Truck kicks off Mon., Nov. 11! Students and staff are encouraged to donate food, toys, and coats in the weeks leading up the the main event on Dec. 6. On that day, students will deliver items and perform holiday music at Walmart.
Nominate an outstanding principal or assistant principal for the Kansas Principals Association’s Principal of the Year! Nominations are due by Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit KPA’s website for more information, or click here to make a nomination: https://usakansas.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1afdd21669&id=2251cbe749&e=afdf2bceff
Blackmore's Fall Festival family night is in full swing and will continue until 6:30 PM! Come enjoy fun games, grab some supper, and see your favorite bears! It's definitely looking like fall in #PartOfThePride!
Students enjoyed fall-themed activities today like the pumpkin drop and scarecrow contest, and rotated between outdoor learning stations with live animals, soil composition, and pumpkin seed planting. Fall Festival for Blackmore families kicks off at 5 PM. #PartOfThePride
Middle school STUCO student visited Blackmore today for some peer mentoring with Kindergarten and first grade students. Even though we do not all attend school in the same building, we are all #PartOfThePride!
Only two more days until costume parades, classroom fall parties, and Trick or Treating! Please check out these safety tips from the El Dorado Police Department to help your children have fun and stay safe!
Blackmore was BEAR-y excited to welcome grandparents today to celebrate Grandparents' Day! Thank you for being #PartOfThePride
Looking for some extra work or a way to support student athletes? We need extra duty workers as #PartOfThePride to help with home games for many sports! Visit our website to check out all of our openings and to apply today: https://www.usd490.org/page/employment
Looking for safe, quality, affordable after school childcare? The YMCA would like to offer Key Academy at Skelly Elementary for after school childcare. In order to make the program viable, they need at least 10 students to register. Learn more and register online: https://ymcawichita.org/programs/child-care-and-camps/before-and-after-school
The phones at the USD 490 Bus Barn are not working this morning. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the District Office at 316-322-4800. We will send a follow-up message once the phone service has been restored.
School’s Out For
SUNFLOWER SUMMER!
A program from Kansas Tourism that offers Kansas families FREE admission to attractions across the state, throughout the summer.
Scan the QR code or check out this website for more info! https://sunflowersummer.org/
Today Mrs. Slayton and Mr. Schuetz lead a session at the United School Administrators Conference sharing about the great work our students, teachers and staff are doing at Blackmore! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride
Today we celebrated the school year as a district and school staff family. Our school staff signed farewells for those moving onto new adventures, had lunch together and began to close out this amazing year. Thankful for the #BEfamily! #PartOfThePride
What an AMAZING day for Play Day! Such many fun times and memories made!! #BEfamily #PartOfThePride
