Please help us say CONGRATULATIONS to our two KAKE Golden Apple recipients: 7th Grade ELA Teacher Gina Meyer at EMS and Music Teacher Taylor Bradley at Skelly! We have some AMAZING teachers as #PartOfThePride! Meyer's interview will air Mar. 14 and Bradley's will air Mar. 28.
Congratulations to EMS Principal Tom Simmons on being awarded a Credit Union of America Teach, Grow, and Inspire the Future (TGIF) Grant of $1,000 to use to help fund PROS activities! We have inspirational leaders as #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.
El Dorado Middle School is looking for a Head and Assistant Soccer coach for this spring.
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/
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
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
11/4 EMS Athletics/Activities WAAG
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!
10/28 EMS Athletics/Activities WAAG
Please help us kick of American Safe Schools Week (Oct. 21-15) by welcoming the newest member of our School Resource Officer team - Kimberly Clemons! We are grateful to have such a great safety team in #PartOfThePride!
At El Dorado Middle School, we love celebrating students who go above and beyond by earning positive office referrals! Our students truly show they are PROS—Positive, Respectful, On Time, and Safe—every day. Whether it's helping a classmate, showing great effort in their schoolwork, or making responsible choices, these Wildcats are setting the standard. Positive office referrals recognize the hard work and character of our students, reminding them that their actions matter an… See more
EMS 8th grade volleyball ended their season with a nail biting loss to McPherson in the finals of the Patriot League North tournament. Congratulations to the girls, their coaches, and everyone who cheered them on this year. Great job ladies! #PartofthePride
The 8th grade volleyball team defeated Haysville in 2 sets. On to the finals vs McPherson! #PartofthePride
EMS 8th volleyball is getting warmed up! Semifinals vs Haysville in the Patriot League North Division tournament! #PartofthePride
The EMS 7th grade volleyball team finished their season in the Patriot League North Division tournament at Prairie Hills Middle School. Great job ladies! #PartoffhePride
10/16 EMS Winter I Sports Parent Meeting
5:30-6:30 at EMS in Gym #1
All students, parents, and guardians welcome to attend. You will get a chance to meet the coaches and gather information on the upcoming season. Practices start on Monday, October 21st.
October 14-19 EMS athletics WAAG.
The fall season concludes this week. If your student wants to participate in girls basketball, boys wrestling, or cheer, we are having a parent meeting on Wednesday at 5:30. Winter Season #1 practices start on Monday, October 21st.
