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.
1 day ago, El Dorado Public Schools
It's cool to walk or bike to school April 7 - May 9, 2025
Check out Mrs. Bradley's KAKE Golden Apple interview that aired Mar. 28, 2025! We are thankful to have such passionate teachers as #PartOfThePride! https://www.kake.com/news/video/golden-apple-mrs-taylor-bradley/video_7e6a5ad8-0e58-5bbc-a774-a164688df720.html
3 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
KAKE Golden Apple recipient Taylor Bradley
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.
29 days ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Gina Meyer
Taylor Bradley
Jenifer Davis, Gina Meyer, Tom Simmons
Heath Henderson, Taylor Bradley, Jenifer Davis
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/
4 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
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!
5 months ago, Kimberly Koop
Skelly family night
Skelly family night
Skelly family night
Skelly family night
Skelly family night
Skelly family night
Skelly family night
Skelly family night
Skelly family night
Skelly family night
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.
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Stuff the Truck District-wide service event Dec. 6 at El Dorado 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
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
USD 490 Principals
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
5 months ago, Kimberly Koop
Spooky obstacle course
Spooky obstacle course
Spooky obstacle course
Spooky obstacle course
Spooky obstacle course
Spooky obstacle course
Spooky obstacle course
Spooky obstacle course
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!
5 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Halloween Safety Tips from El Dorado Police Department
Trick or Treat Down Main Street Free and Fun for All ages! Admission is free October 31 from 4-6 p.m.
Trick or Treat Down Main Street Map 2024
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!
7 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
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
8 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
We want you as an extra duty worker
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
8 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
YMCA Key Academy
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.
11 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
2024-2025 school supply lists now available
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
11 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
SAVE THE DATES! Below are the planned USD 490 summer athletic schedule and athletic camp schedule. There are opportunities for grades 2-11. #PartOfThePride
11 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Summer Athletic Schedule
Athletic Camps
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
12 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Explore 490 English flier
Explore 490 Spanish flier
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
12 months ago, El Dorado Public Schools
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 p.m.   For more information about the eclipse, please 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!
about 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools
Kindergarten Kickoff April 16, 2024 from 6-7 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to Emma Schrag-Culbertson, our Q2 Award of Excellence recipient! We are grateful you are #PartOfThePride!
about 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools
USD 490 Q2 Award of Excellence recipient Emma Schrag-Culbertson
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.
about 1 year ago, El Dorado Public Schools
No School due to inclement weather Jan. 16