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/
Skelly's Family Fall Fun Night is happening now! Stop by for some fun games, animals, a neat science experiment demonstration and some ice cream! It's fun to be #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
Skelly students have been enjoying a spooky obstacle course during PE to help burn off some energy and excitement leading up to Halloween. Exercise is way more fun when the gym is wearing a costume! #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!
Our grandparent celebrations are wrapping up with our last event at Skelly Elementary this afternoon. Thanks for strolling down Skelly Street with our students! Happy Grandparents' Day to all of the grandparents in #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 2024-2025 school supply lists are now available! Please visit our Enrollment page and scroll down to School Supplies. The supplies are posted as an online list, there are links for printable lists (English/Spanish), or you can visit TeacherLists.com for easy online ordering.
We’re proud to announce Blackmore, Grandview, and Skelly elementary schools have been named @PLTWorg 2023-24 Distinguished Launch Schools for their commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs.
https://www.usd490.org/article/1584699
SAVE THE DATES! Below are the planned USD 490 summer athletic schedule and athletic camp schedule. There are opportunities for grades 2-11. #PartOfThePride
Registration is now OPEN for Explore 490! This summer educational enrichment opportunity is available for current USD 490 students in grades K-5. All registrations must be completed online.
English: https://forms.gle/1nkcnZRfc5C93QEr7
Spanish: https://forms.gle/fZMiWE4xkGfBU3646
USD 490 purchased eclipse glasses for all students and staff to view the upcoming solar eclipse on Apr. 8, 2024. In our area, the maximum eclipse will be around 1:49 PM.
For more info. about the eclipse visit: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@4270873?iso=20240408
Do you have a child who will be five years old by August 31, 2024, and plan to attend USD 490 schools? Please join us for Kindergarten Kickoff on Apr. 16 from 6-7 PM! See the flyer below for more details. We look forward to having you as #PartOfThePride!
CONGRATULATIONS to Emma Schrag-Culbertson, our Q2 Award of Excellence recipient! We are grateful you are #PartOfThePride!
Due to inclement weather, all USD 490 school buildings will be closed and extra-curricular activities are canceled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Please stay safe and warm.
Due to inclement weather, all USD 490 school buildings will be closed and extra-curricular activities are canceled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Please stay safe and warm.
Being present at school affects your child’s ability to learn. Studies have shown a direct correlation between attendance and academic achievement. The school day begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. When possible, please schedule appointments for days when school is not in session, or that will allow them to remain in school until after the end of the school day. When that is not possible, please be aware that a difference of even five minutes can affect whether they receive an absence or tardy for the morning or afternoon.
For example, if your child arrives at school at 10:00 a.m., they would be considered Absent for the first half of the day. If they arrived just five minutes earlier at 9:55 a.m, they would be considered Tardy instead.
If you have an appointment scheduled that requires them to leave before the end of the school day, and they leave before 1:30 p.m., they would receive an Absence for the afternoon. If they stayed just five more minutes and left at 1:35 p.m., it would be calculated the same as a Tardy instead of an absence.
Due to incoming inclement weather, all USD 490 school buildings will be closed and extra-curricular activities are canceled for Friday, January 5, 2024.
