Board approves new teacher contract
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The Eudora Board of Education voted tonight to approve a new negotiated agreement and salary schedule for teachers during the 2008-09 contract year. The terms of the agreement were ratified by teachers earlier in the week. "This . . . read more
EHS art students win league title
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Eudora High School art students successfully finished first in the contest portion of the fifteenth annual Frontier League Art Festival on May 7 with an overall score of 201. The next closest finish, in second place, was De Soto High . . . read more
Eudora Schools Foundation elects new officers
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Trustees of the Eudora Schools Foundation gathered on May 6 for the organization's annual meeting. Marion Johnson, Theresa Abel, Lisa Manley and Jason Hoover will serve as officers for the coming year, and Johnny Stewart was elected as . . . read more
May is Mental Health Month
Depression in children and teens
As many as one in every 33 children may have depression; in teens, that number may be as high as one in 8. Depression limits one's ability to function normally. There are different types of depression: major depression, . . . read more
Student of the Week: Kayla Hernandez
Monday, May 5, 2008
Congratulations to Kayla Hernandez, Student of the Week for May 5-9! Kayla is in Miss Palmer's second grade class at Nottingham Elementary and is the daughter of Mark and Rachel Hernandez. Here are a few things about Kayla: . . . read more
Teachers, board reach contract agreement
Friday, May 2, 2008
Teacher representatives and representatives of the Eudora Board of Education reached an agreement for a one-year contract at a bargaining session tonight. The agreement will be voted on by teachers and the full board next week. . . . read more
Culinary students earn national certification
Friday, May 2, 2008
Eleven students from Eudora High School and Mill Valley High School are now national certified in food safety and sanitation by the National Restaurant Association. The students took the exam as part of the culinary arts program in the . . . read more
EHS students compete in Job Olympics
Monday, April 28, 2008
Five Eudora High School students traveled to Johnson County Community College on April 23 to compete in the Job Olympics, a competition where students with exceptional needs compete in various job activities. The Eudora students combined . . . read more
Band members break 20-year drought at state
Monday, April 28, 2008
Eudora High School band members proved themselves worthy of a trip to the state solo and small ensemble festival with assorted Superior (I) and Excellent (II) ratings. The festival took place on April 26 at Andover High School. . . . read more
Student of the Week: Joel Dixon
Monday, April 28, 2008
Congratulations to Joel Dixon, Student of the Week for April 28-May 2! Joel is in Mrs. Whitebread's fifth grade class at Eudora West Elementary and is the son of Chris and Beth Dixon. Here are a few things about Joel: . . . read more
Teacher of the Month: John Woodward
Friday, April 25, 2008
Congratulations to John Woodward, Eudora Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Month for April! Mr. Woodward teaches kindergarten at Nottingham Elementary School. "The most rewarding thing about my career," he said, "is observing the . . . read more
Students shine in SkillsUSA contest
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Fifteen students from the Eudora-De Soto Technical Education Center finished in the top ten at the state SkillsUSA contest, including five medalists and three first-place gold medals and national qualifiers. The April 18 awards . . . read more
Board of Education adopts plan for leadership transition
Monday, April 21, 2008
Tonight the Eudora Board of Education unanimously approved a plan for a transition of leadership, following the recent resignation of Superintendent Marty Kobza. Don Grosdidier agreed to assume district leadership as interim . . . read more
Student of the Week: Josh Blaisdell
Monday, April 21, 2008
Congratulations to Josh Blaisdell, Student of the Week for April 21-25! Josh is a senior at Eudora High School and the son of Bill and Carrie Blaisdell. He is a member of the Eudora High School Band, as well as Men’s Ensemble . . . read more
Kobza leaving Eudora at year's end
Friday, April 18, 2008
Eudora Superintendent of Schools Marty Kobza announced today that he has accepted a new position in Hot Springs county, Wyo., and will be leaving Eudora in June. “While I know this may come as a surprise to many of the people . . . read more
Choirs earn honors at regional, state festivals
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Eudora High School's combined women and mixed choirs earned straight superior (I) ratings from all three judges at the Kansas large group festival, which took place on April 16 at Rock Creek. "This was a great festival for . . . read more
EHS band ensembles score well with judges
Thursday, April 17, 2008
The Eudora High School concert band performed on April 16 at the State Large Group Music Festival, held at Rock Creek High School. The concert band earned an overall II (Excellent) rating for their performance, receiving one I . . . read more
Another student qualifies for state speech tourney
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Yet another Eudora High School student has qualified for the state speech championships in May. Senior Brian Talbert finished third in prose interpretation and qualified for the state contest at the Spring Hill Forensics Tournament on . . . read more
EHS students selected for National Honors Society
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The Eudora High School chapter of the National Honor Society will add 23 new members at an induction ceremony on April 28. To be eligible for membership consideration, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 . . . read more
Student of the Week: Justin Wellman
Monday, April 14, 2008
Congratulations to Justin Wellman, Student of the Week for April 14-18! Justin is a junior at Eudora High School and a student in the agriculture science program at the Eudora-De Soto Technical Education Center and currently serves as . . . read more
Celebrating the Week of the Early Child, April 13-19
Sunday, April 13, 2008
From blocks and story time to chemistry and expository writing, learning begins at birth and can last a lifetime. But while early childhood programs may only seem relevant to grade school teachers and parents of young children, extensive . . . read more
Three students earn state slots at Baldwin forensics tourney
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Eudora High School will be represented with two more entries in the state speech championships in May, thanks to some top finishes at the Baldwin Forensics Tournament on April 7. The team of junior Rebecca Dreifuss and senior . . . read more
It's Kindergarten Roundup time!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Saddle up, pardners! All students entering kindergarten in August 2008 should participate in Kindergarten Roundup, taking place later this month. Parent night is 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21. Screenings will take place by appointment on . . . read more
