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Principal: Mr. Thomas Simmons
tmsimmons@usd490.org

Assistant Principal/Athletics/Activities Director: Mr. Nathan Sherwood
nasherwood@usd490.org

440 E. Wildcat Way
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 322-4820
Fax: (316) 322-4821

Built in 2013, El Dorado Middle School (EMS) is located on the northeast edge of El Dorado and serves all sixth through eighth grade students in USD 490.

The building can accommodate up to 550 students. They are the wildcats and the school colors are red and black.

SparkWheel Site Coordinator is Ms. Anderson for EMS. Visit their website for more info: https://www.sparkwheel.org/k-12

EMS has implemented an iPad initiative for all students 6-8th grade. Students will have an iPad for their instructional use all day which will be checked in at the end of the day. For more information click on this link - EMS iPad.

 To download the Multi-Touch book click this link:  Apple Distinguished School 2019-2023 (EMS) or download a pdf here. 

School Hours
8:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.

Bell Schedule
1st Hour: 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
2nd Hour: 8:54 a.m. - 9:44 a.m.
3rd Hour: 9:48 a.m. - 10:38 a.m.
4th Hour: 10:42 a.m. - 11:32 a.m.
6th grade lunch: 11:36 a.m. - 12:06 p.m.
7th grade lunch: 12:06 p.m. - 12:36 p.m.
8th grade lunch: 12:36 p.m. - 1:06 p.m.
5th Hour: 11:36 a.m. - 1:06 p.m.
6th Hour: 1:10 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7th Hour: 2:04 p.m. - 2:54 p.m.
Seminar: 2:58 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.

The mission of El Dorado Middle School is to intentionally instruct learners in a rigorous curriculum of communication, problem solving and essential skills, and interpersonal skills for students to become  productive, independent learners in a 21st century world.

P - Prepared
R - Respectful
O - On-time
S - Safe