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Award of Excellence
CONGRATULATIONS to EMS PE Teacher Lindsay Cooper on earning a USD 490 Award of Excellence! Her dedication and willingness to help others embodies what it means to be #PartOfThePride!
The Award of Excellence is a new USD 490 award that celebrates outstanding staff members. The district Recognition Committee selects the recipient from the group of staff members who have been named Staff of the Month during each quarter.
KAKE Golden Apple recipient
News and Headlines
Rush and Denner announced as 2023 District Teachers of the Year
USD 490 announced El Dorado Middle School Science Teacher Dawn Rush as the 2023 Secondary District Teacher of the Year and Blackmore Kindergarten Teacher Jessica Denner as the 2023 Elementary District Teacher of the Year on November 3.
Read more on our website: https://www.usd490.org/article/1327547
USD 490 students raise over $2,600 for United Way
USD 490 schools raised over $2,600 during their annual Pennies by the Pound fundraising drive to support United Way of El Dorado October 30 through November 3.
Read more on our website: https://www.usd490.org/article/1332662
NHS students volunteer at Habitat for Humanity
El Dorado High School NHS members kicked off the season of giving by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity on Nov. 1. They assembled wall panels at the warehouse that will be used in upcoming house projects for local families. We have the best students as #PartOfThePride!
EHS students participate in scholarship workshop
Five El Dorado High School seniors and one junior participated in a scholarship workshop on November 8 to gain experience in scholarship competitions and interviews.
Read more on our website: https://www.usd490.org/article/1334748
EMS Social Skills students learn about youth employment
El Dorado Middle School students in Mrs. Vides’ Social Skills classes learned about opportunities available to teens through the Workforce Alliance’s Youth Employment Project (YEP) on November 9.
Read more on our website: https://www.usd490.org/article/1335099
EHS SkillsUSA members complete leadership training
El Dorado High School SkillsUSA members completed leadership training on November 9. In addition to completing a variety of leadership activities, they elected SkillsUSA state officers.
Autumn Chastain, Annmarie Hindman, Kaylinn Hoover, Lucas Ward-Murphy, and Jaden Pugh all received the Statemen pin. Kayden Cooper and Kiomi McCauley also attended the training.
EHS students attend KAY regional conference, Busby named Regional President
Five members of the El Dorado High School Kansas Association of Youth (KAY) Club attended the Area 6 KAY Regional Conference on November 10 at Ark City High School. Madison Busby was elected as the KAY Area 6 President during the conference.
EHS student organizes Circle of Friends bake sale
El Dorado High School senior Cheyenne Jones organized a bake sale to benefit Circle of Friends (COF). Her goal is to raise $400 to help make the COF field trips more affordable for members.
Read more on our website: https://www.usd490.org/article/1336597
Grandview involves community in family night
Grandview Elementary explored a new way to host a family math and reading night on November 16. They invited community members to partner up with classroom teachers to provide engaging learning activities for students and families.
Read more on our website: https://www.usd490.org/article/1345157
EHS athletes receive all-league honors
Three El Dorado High School soccer players, three football players and two volleyball players received AVCTL all-league honors.
Soccer:
- Jordan Linson- goalkeeper (Honorable Mention)
- Cade Stackley- midfielder (Honorable Mention)
- Alex Mitchell- forward (Honorable Mention)
Football:
- Cole Rickard- linebacker (Defensive MVP and 1st Team All-League)
- Preston Johnson- running back (Honorable Mention)
- Dillon Scott- linebacker (Honorable Mention)
Volleyball:
- Keylee Faudere (Honorable Mention)
- Hannah Gantz (Honorable Mention)
EHS alumni artwork featured at Coutts Museum of Art
Check out some alumni artwork at the Coutts Museum of Art (@CouttsMuseumOfArt) Nov. 10 - Jan. 26, in "A Life Through Illustration." The exhibit features the artwork of the Morgan brothers who were Emmy winning illustrators.
EHS KAY students clean memorials
EHS KAY Club honored Veterans by cleaning our memorials in town. What a heartfelt tribute to our heroes!
El Dorado Rotary donates dictionaries to third grade students
The Rotary Club of El Dorado presented each third grade student with their own dictionary! We are so fortunate to have such an INCREDIBLE community! #PartOfThePride
EMS students create dessert art
Our talented middle school art students in Mr. Nkana class have been hard at work, bringing holiday cheer to the art room! Using deconstruction and model planning techniques, they've crafted incredible cardboard replicas of some of their favorite holiday foods and desserts. This festive project is inspired by the incredible work of artist and sculptor Claes Oldenburg, whose unique perspective and larger-than-life creations have left a lasting impact on the art world. The dedication and creativity these students have poured into their pieces are truly impressive! Each creation is a testament to their artistic growth and the joy of expressing themselves through their work.
Stuff the Truck
Our annual Stuff the Truck district service project kicked off November 13! Donations will be accepted now through December 5.
Item delivery and student performances will be at the El Dorado Walmart on December 6.
Alumni Spotlights
Calling all USD 490 alumni!
We will be highlighting a different USD 490 alumni each Tuesday on our website Live Feed and district social media for #TellOurStoryTuesday. We want you to help us tell our story by sharing yours!
Please take minute to participate in this fun celebration: https://forms.gle/kY2wzUSzxuLLNQmn9
USD 490 Staff of the Month
Homeschool Students
Did you know homeschool students can participate in USD 490 athletics and activities? Reach out to one of our athletic directors or check out the KSHSAA website for more info: https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/SB113.pdf
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Important Dates
December 2 Breakfast with Santa at BE, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
December 5 International Volunteer Day
December 6 Stuff the Truck
December 18 - January 2 Winter Break
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El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
Email: usd490@usd490.org
Website: www.usd490.org
Location: 124 West Central Avenue, El Dorado, KS, USA
Phone: (316) 322-4800
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