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January was Board of Education recognition month. Shout-out to all of our board members and thank you for your service!
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USD 490 students paint with local artist and alumni Jim Clements
Last school year, local artist and alumni Jim Clements visited USD 490 elementary schools to demonstrate painting portraits with oil paint. This year, Clements is returning to each of our elementary schools for two-hour workshop sessions that will allow students to actually paint a portrait themselves.
Visit our website to read more: https://www.usd490.org/article/1399785
USD 490 classrooms receive over $50,000 in donations
USD 490 classrooms received over $50,000 from the HF Sinclair Tim Underwood Memorial Golf Tournament fundraiser. The tournament raised over $265,000 for local non-profits and awardees were celebrated at a luncheon on January 17, 2024.
Visit our website to read more: https://www.usd490.org/article/1415431
Students compete at school level spelling bees
Each year, students compete against their classmates to be named the school spelling bee champion and earn the right to represent their school at the Butler County Spelling Bee. This year's county bee is scheduled for February 2.
Visit our website to read more: https://www.usd490.org/article/1417161
EMS students explore science through homemade ice cream
Seventh grade Science students made ice cream in a bag on January 10. They explored the concepts of mixtures and solutions, delving into the physical properties that transform simple ingredients into a frozen delight. From understanding freezing points to experimenting with various mixtures, our students showcased their curiosity and creativity in the classroom. The joy of experiential learning was evident on every face, proving that education can be both fun and enlightening. Cheers to our future scientists and culinary wizards!
View more photos on the EMS Facebook page.
EMS students learn CPR
Eighth grade Medical Detectives students at El Dorado Middle School had an incredible hands-on experience learning CPR with the amazing Stuart Funk from Butler County EMS! A big shout out to Mr. Funk for sharing valuable life-saving skills with our students.
View more photos on the EMS Facebook page.
Blackmore SLT hosts pet supply drive
In honor of therapy dog Sam's ninth birthday, the Blackmore Student Leadership Team is hosting a pet supply drive to benefit local animals. Items can be dropped off at Blackmore until February 15.
Elementary schools celebrate Kansas Day
Our staff and students are creative in how they celebrate special days like Kansas Day. Since there was no school on Kansas Day (Jan. 29) this year, they celebrated the Friday before.
See some of Blackmore's celebrations on their Facebook page.
See some of Skelly's celebrations on their Facebook page.
Skelly SLT hosts Soup-er Bowl Drive
The Skelly Street Leaders student leadership team is hosting a Soup-er Bowl Drive to collect canned soup to benefit the community food pantry. Donations can be dropped off at Skelly until February 9.
EHS basketball team visits Skelly students
The El Dorado High School basketball team visited Skelly to greet students as they arrived and participate in some classroom activities with them.
View the photos on Skelly's Facebook page.
Skelly Early Childhood students make butter
Early Childhood students at Skelly learned how to make butter on January 25.
View more photos on Skelly's Facebook page.
Skelly Panther Productions (Episode 3)
Skelly Street Leaders have released a new Panther Productions Episode. Click here to watch it.
Skelly fifth grade visits Century II
Skelly fifth grade students took a field trip to Century II for the YPC show on January 25.
View photos on Skelly's Facebook page.
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
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February 5-9 National School Counseling Week
February 10 National Crossing Guard Day
February 13 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
February 14 Valentine's Day
February 15 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; SRO Appreciation Day
February 15-19 No School
February 19 President's Day
February 22 Winter Homecoming
February 26 - March 1 Public Schools Week
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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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