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  • Community Partner Spotlight on BrewCo. Coffeehouse &...

    This week’s Community Partner Spotlight is on BrewCo. Coffeehouse & Dilly Deli and BrewCo. 2 Go.   Owned by alumni Kaytlan Berry, BrewCo. Coffeehouse & Dilly Deli has been in operation for about 12 years. They frequently offer free or discounted drinks for USD 490 staff and students as well as provide other sponsorships and school support. They recently celebrated BrewCo. 2 Go’s first year of operation by hosting the EHS volleyball team to encourage Wildcat spirit and game attendance.   “We love supporting our local school system,” Berry said. “We like to encourage young students to be a part of our community and see how much they matter in it.”   THANK YOU BrewCo. Coffeehouse & Dilly Deli for providing much needed pick-me-ups, cheering for our wildcats and showing them what community spirit is all about!

    Tuesday, Sep 15 2026

  • Congratulations to our September 2026 Staff of the M...

    Please help us say thank you and congratulations to our September 2026 USD 490 Staff of the Month! We are grateful to have such amazing individuals as #PartOfThePride! Support Services: Kaitlyn Santonge , Bus Driver EHS: Michelle Lacerda , Secretary EMS: Lindsey Hickinbotham , Computer/Business Teacher Blackmore: Cheryl Yoder , SPED Teacher Grandview: Amy Drown , Paraeducator Skelly: Colten McCarthy , Fourth Grade Teacher

    Friday, Sep 11 2026

  • Katie Todd and Matthew Reimer named USD 490 District...

    El Dorado Public Schools is proud to announce Katie Todd of Skelly Elementary as the 2026-2027 District Elementary Teacher of the Year and Matthew Reimer of El Dorado Middle School and El Dorado High School as the 2026-2027 District Secondary Teacher of the Year. This year’s district theme, “Growing with Purpose,” celebrates the intentional work our educators do every day to help students learn, grow, discover their strengths and prepare for their futures. Todd and Reimer exemplify that purpose through their commitment to students, their colleagues and the continued growth of their programs. Katie Todd: District Elementary Teacher of the Year Todd is a dedicated early childhood educator who has served USD 490 for more than 20 years. Her career has focused on helping young learners build strong academic, social-emotional and developmental foundations while ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Currently an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at Skelly Elementary, Todd has served in this role since 2012, although she has been with the district since 2007. Her work includes developing individualized instruction and support for students with diverse academic, developmental, behavioral and communication needs. She also works closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor Individualized Education Programs and uses assessment data to drive instruction and celebrate student growth. Todd's experience in USD 490 also includes teaching kindergarten and pre-kindergarten at Skelly Elementary, as well as serving as a 21st Century Grant Curriculum Coordinator at Ogden Elementary. She earned a Master of Science in Early Childhood Unified from Emporia State University in 2015, after completing a Bachelor of Science at Kansas State University in 2004. Throughout her career, Todd has emphasized inclusive learning, differentiated instruction, family engagement, student advocacy and social-emotional development. She works to create classrooms where students feel supported, capable and confident as they learn. Her dedication to students and the community has also been recognized through honors including the Hubbard Award of Distinction and multiple Jester Awards for Outstanding Lobby Display for her work as a parent supporting EHS drama productions. With more than two decades of service to USD 490, Todd's career is a powerful example of what it means to grow with purpose by helping students take those foundational first steps toward becoming confident, lifelong learners. Matthew Reimer: District Secondary Teacher of the Year Reimer teaches band at El Dorado Middle School and El Dorado High School, bringing a passion for music education, student leadership and program development to his work with USD 490 students. Reimer joined USD 490 in 2021 and has made a significant impact on the district's music program. He created curriculum for middle school Music Appreciation, serves as the lead teacher for sixth-grade Beginning Band and implemented recruitment strategies that increased sixth-grade band enrollment. His work has helped build the program to the point that a student advanced to District and State Band for the first time in more than a decade. Beyond the classroom, Reimer has served on the high school Building Leadership Team, sponsored color guard, helped lead major fundraising efforts and mentored students interested in pursuing music education as a career. He also collaborates with Band Director Zane Boone on marching, pep and concert ensembles, including more than 40 events and out-of-state trips each year. Reimer's commitment to music education extends well beyond his years in El Dorado. Before joining USD 490, he served as a band director in Pittsburg, Kansas; Palestine, Texas; and Stanberry and Albany, Missouri. His previous work included managing large music programs, developing diverse curricula, creating opportunities for student musicians and helping students reach state-level ensembles and competitions. He holds a Master of Music in Wind Conducting with Honors from Pittsburg State University (completed in 2024) and a Bachelor of Music Education from Missouri State University (completed in 2008), along with Kansas certification in K-12 Music Education. Reimer's work demonstrates that growing with purpose isn't simply about building a stronger program, it is also about creating opportunities for students to discover what they can accomplish and giving them the skills, confidence and support to pursue those opportunities. From helping young learners develop their first academic and social-emotional skills to guiding student musicians toward district and state-level opportunities, both Todd and Reimer demonstrate the purpose behind the work of our schools. Please join us in congratulating Katie Todd and Matthew Reimer on being named the 2026-2027 USD 490 District Teachers of the Year and in celebrating the many educators across our district who help our students grow with purpose every day. Congratulations, Mrs. Todd and Mr. Reimer!

    Thursday, Sep 10 2026

  • Community Partner Spotlight on South Central Mental ...

    This week’s Community Partner Spotlight is on South Central Mental Health Counseling Center.   SCMHCC has partnered with the district for about 10 years, but that working relationship became closer thanks to a state mental health grant. The grant requirements and funds allow counselors to visit the schools and work with school staff to identify students who may need mental health support, and provide those services in the school building when parents give permission for them to do so.   “Our partnership with the school is meaningful because it allows SCMHCC to be an active part of the community we serve,” Ashton Stowell with SCMHCC said. “By working alongside school staff, we can help identify needs early, connect children and families with appropriate resources, and support students in environments where they learn and grow every day. We value the opportunity to build strong relationships with local schools and work together to promote the mental health and well-being of children and families.”   THANK YOU SCMHCC, for helping provide the resources and support our students need to stay mentally healthy and grow as individuals in #PartOfThePride!

    Tuesday, Sep 08 2026

  • EHS Cheer hosting Kiddie Cat Camp for grades K-6

    El Dorado High School Cheer is hosting Kiddie Cat Camp 2026 for students in grades K-6! Campers will learn from Emerald Veatch and the EHS Varsity Cheer team during three evenings of practice before showing off their Wildcat spirit at the final performance on Sept. 18. Practice: Sept. 14, 15 & 17 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the EHS Commons Final performance: Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:00 p.m. Cost:  $30 per student, including a team T-shirt Registration deadline: Sept. 10 Register in person or online at: https://qrto.org/QAMPsw Come learn, cheer and be #PartOfThePride! Please contact Coach Emerald Veatch at enveatch@usd490.org if you have any questions. [Monday, Sep 14 at 10:02 AM] EHS Cheer Kiddie Cat Camp practices are at the EHS Commons (401 McCollum Rd.).

    Friday, Sep 04 2026

  • Once upon a time... your float won the skybox. Sign ...

    We’re getting ready to celebrate Homecoming at El Dorado High School, and we want YOU to be part of the fun! This year’s Homecoming theme is “Once Upon a Time,” and we’re inviting school groups, clubs, teams, businesses, organizations and community members to show their Wildcat pride by entering a float, vehicle or walking group in the 2026 EHS Homecoming Parade . Homecoming Parade   Friday, Oct. 2  Lineup begins at 1:15 p.m.  Parade starts at 2 p.m.  Route: Main Street from Pine Avenue to Fifth Avenue Get creative with this year’s theme and help us fill Main Street with Wildcat spirit! Plus, there will be a prize awarded for the best float . SunGroup has generously donated their skybox at BG Stadium for the Homecoming football game! This will allow up to 12 people from the winning float's group to view the game from prime indoor seating. Ready to participate? Sign up by Sept. 18:   https://tinyurl.com/490HOCOparade2026 The celebration doesn’t stop when the parade ends! Participants and community members are encouraged to stick around for the Homecoming Pep Rally immediately following the parade at the South Central Mental Health parking lot at the end of the parade route. The rally will include the announcement of the winning float, introduction of the Homecoming Royal Court, cheer and dance team performances, the EHS band and fight song, and a send-off for our Wildcat football team. Whether you build a float, decorate a vehicle or gather a walking group, we’d love to have you join us. Help us make the 2026 Homecoming Parade a Wildcat celebration to remember! Thank you for being #PartOfThePride!

    Wednesday, Sep 02 2026

  • Friday's EHS football game start time pushed back to...

    Due to the predicted heat, the  start time for Friday's (Sept. 4, 2026) El Dorado High School varsity football  game at BG Stadium against Wichita Collegiate has been pushed back to 7:30 p.m.

    Wednesday, Sep 02 2026

  • Community Partner Spotlight on Alpha Delta Kappa- Up...

    This week's Community Partner Spotlight is on Alpha Delta Kappa- Upsilon Chapter. Alpha Delta Kappa-Upsilon raised money to begin a program through the Partners in Education Foundation to provide grants that help teachers who are new to the profession set up their classroom. "We are a group of women teachers who all remember our first year of trying to set up our rooms with a small budget. We also remember how much of our own money went into our classroom," Connie Allmond, chapter member said. THANK YOU Alpha Delta Kappa-Upsilon, for your generosity and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students every day. We are grateful to have you as #PartOfThePride!

    Tuesday, Sep 01 2026

  • Community Partner Spotlight on SparkWheel

    This week's Community Partner Spotlight is on SparkWheel. SparkWheel has supported students and families in El Dorado Middle School for eight years by providing resources and support to help remove barriers to learning and promote student success. Services include providing school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, mentoring, homework support, conducting attendance check-ins, assisting with goal setting, providing enrichment activities, emotional support, and referrals to community resources. "This partnership between SparkWheel and the school  is meaningful because it directly supports SparkWheel's mission to remove barriers and provide students and families with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive now and into the future. Through this program, we can meet students’ basic needs by providing items such as school supplies, hygiene products, and clothing while also connecting families to valuable community resources," Jon Simpson, SparkWheel Coordinator said. "The partnership also strengthens our ability to provide individualized support services that address students’ academic, social-emotional, and personal needs. This includes mentoring, enrichment activities, homework support, attendance check-ins, goal setting, motivation, emotional support, and referrals to community-based services. By working together, we can help ensure that students have consistent encouragement, meaningful opportunities, and the resources needed to remain engaged in school and reach their full potential," Simpson continued. THANK YOU SparkWheel, for your generosity and commitment make a difference in the lives of our students every day. We are grateful to have you as #PartOfThePride!

    Tuesday, Aug 25 2026

  • There's still room in the after school program - reg...

    There is still room in the Beehive after school program in all three USD 490 elementary schools! Register today! Cost: $230 monthly Sibling discounts Employee discounts Government assistance opportunities READY TO REGISTER? https://schools.procareconnect.com/register/b55b3836-b5cb-462e-977d-c40c5da1880a See if you qualify for government assistance! https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/pages/child_care/childcaresubsidy.aspx What's included? Care for your child on school grounds until 6:00 p.m. by trained and trusted helpers. Daily snack, homework assistance, fun, and more! For more Information email: kaitlyn@beehivechildcare.com

    Monday, Aug 24 2026