I am thrilled to welcome you all to the start of a new school year at El Dorado Middle School! It's an honor to serve as your principal, and I am genuinely excited about the journey that lies ahead.
At El Dorado Middle School, we believe in the power of relationships. Building strong connections between students, staff, and families is at the heart of everything we do. This year, let's commit to fostering an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
We also embrace the concept of "failing forward." Learning is a process, and making mistakes is a natural part of it. Our goal is not just to succeed but to learn and grow from our failures. So, encourage your students to take risks, try new things, and embrace challenges. It's through these experiences that they'll develop resilience and perseverance.
Creating a positive atmosphere is another essential aspect of our school's culture. We want El Dorado Middle School to be a place where students eagerly come to learn, where curiosity is celebrated, and where kindness and respect are the norm. Together, we can shape an environment that inspires greatness in every student.
I look forward to working alongside each one of you to make this year a memorable and transformative one for our students.
Here's to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and building meaningful connections.
Principal Tom Simmons
El Dorado Middle School
Teachers have been recognizing students who exceed the school's regular expectations by writing positive office referrals. These teachers set aside time in their busy schedules to acknowledge these students with a positive referral, and in return, these students are acknowledged in their classrooms and receive a small token of appreciation.
Do you have photographs from sporting events, concerts, or district activities? Please use this link to contribute and assist our social media and yearbook teams in gathering images for use in the school yearbook our social media accounts. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
It means that achieving success doesn't happen instantly; you must progress one step at a time. You can't skyrocket to the top like an elevator and achieve instant success. Instead, you need to take gradual steps toward your goals. Life often presents numerous challenges, and at times, it may feel incredibly challenging just to keep moving forward.
Hi! I'm the new EMS counselor, Mr. Jackson. This is my fourth year as a school counselor, and eighth year in education.
I'm originally from the Dallas, TX area. I most recently was a school counselor in Northwest Arkansas. I relocated to Kansas to be closer to family in the area.
I spend my spare time walking my dogs, hanging with my extended family, reading, and gardening.
Feel free to email (trjackson@usd490.org) or call me if you need any support!
Greetings,
First off, please allow me to introduce myself for our new parents. My name is Mitch Lowry and I am one of the School Resource officers for the USD 490 Police Department.
I have been employed with USD 490 office since May of 2022. Prior to working for usd 490 I worked Kansas Dept of Wildlife and parks for 5 years. before my law enforcement career I owned my own taxidermy business and prior to that I was active duty in the US Air Force for 8 years. I have my Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and have a bachelor degree in criminology.
If you as a parent have ANY problems arise that will affect your child's well- being, PLEASE CONTACT ME! These situations include but are not limited to.... car won't start, no food in the house, no running water, no clothing, etc. We have some awesome resources that can assist you before the problem escalates. I cannot stress enough, do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to the opportunity of interacting with your students in any way that I can, as I focus on maintaining a safe learning environment for both students and staff. As we move forward into the school year. I am excited to assist you with any challenges that may arise, and to help educate students and staff on issues related to law enforcement and school safety.
As your SRO, I am committed to:
❖ Being visible within the school community to help deter criminal activity and student misconduct.
❖ Attending and participating in school functions.
❖ Building working relationships with the school’s staff as well as with student and parent groups.
❖ Initiating interactions with students in the classroom.
❖ being a positive role model to students.
❖ Working with staff members to establish a safe and secure learning environment.
❖ Being an advocate on behalf of faculty members for emergency response training.
Please understand that we have a variety of students with a vast difference in needs. As a school we will strive to make sure every student has an opportunity to learn in a safe and productive environment. We hope to work with parents as a team to help your students get the best opportunities available.
Please feel free to contact me anytime with your concerns and questions. I may be reached by e-mail at malowry@usd490.org or by calling the school. My school office is located in the middle school as you walk in the main doors. You can always stop into my office while I am there and do not need an appointment to do so.
Please let’s work together for the safety of all. Let’s have an outstanding school year.
Mitch Lowry
School Resource Officer
USD 490 Police Department
El Dorado Middle School
Email: tmsimmons@usd490.org
Website: https://www.usd490.org/o/ems
Location: 440 E Wildcat Way, El Dorado, KS, USA
Phone: 316-322-4820
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElDoMSCATS
Twitter: @eldoradocats