Activities

The mission of the Eudora High School Cardinal Corps is to positively impact the culture of EHS by empowering students to become leaders within their school, district, and community. With a primary focus on fostering and enhancing positive relationships, the Cardinal Corps aims to strengthen four key student connections at EHS: student-to-building, student-to-student, student-to-teacher, and student-to-community. One of the fundamental goals of the Cardinal Corps is to assist and support other groups in achieving success. Comprised of over 70 students, the Cardinal Corps welcomes any student who desires to help others achieve their goals. The Corps collaborates with various entities, including STUCO, all sports teams, music, plays, cheerleading, dance, clubs at EHS, EHS teachers, EHS administrators, USD 491, and the city of Eudora.

To join the Cardinal Corps, students must complete a brief application and obtain two recommendations from teachers, coaches, or administrators. For more information, please contact Chris Dunback or Ben Moeckel. 

For more information, please contact Caleb Lewis.

For more information, please contact Scott Keltner.

Youth Empowerment & Prevention! (YEP!) is a youth-led organization with the goal to promote positive change within our schools and communities. Our group consists of youth chapters in Baldwin, Eudora, Lawrence, and Perry Lecompton middle and high schools. YEP! provides opportunities for youth to learn more about leadership development, substance misuse prevention, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion. Youth get trained in substance misuse prevention, suicide prevention, mental health, and leadership. Chapters develop and implement special projects to promote healthy lifestyles. Youth engage in several opportunities to connect with like-minded youth from other schools in the county throughout the year. Recent projects/campaigns include: 

• Hosted breakfast and lunch gatherings to connect with law enforcement for relationship building

• Hosted spirit weeks and other events to encourage peers to make healthy choices

• Facilitated a Communities Talk campaign that highlighted data showing that the majority of Douglas County youth don’t drink alcohol and provided facts about the risks associated with underage drinking.

• Advocated for policies designed to reduce youth tobacco use and promote health equity in Lawrence and Douglas County

• Promoted stress reduction activities for peers

• Hosted a poster contest to elevate the urgency of the need to address issues around vaping and mental health

• Provided table tents of information and peer-to-peer sessions on the risks associated with vaping

• Attend Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) conferences

• Participated in Take Down Tobacco Day in Topeka at the state capitol

• Participated in the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week social media campaign

For more information, please contact Susan DeVoe.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) encourages athletes of faith to come together in a relaxed atmosphere to discuss and study the Bible, God, and how to live out our faith and other topics that affect our school and community. "Food and Fellowship' meetings are held monthly. In addition to meetings, FCA also adopts a local family for Christmas each year. For more information, please contact Kyle Deterding. 

The FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Club is focused on developing leadership skills and preparing students for careers in business. Through competitions, leadership training, and community service projects, FBLA members enhance their business knowledge, build valuable connections, and gain practical skills for success in the business world. For more information, please contact Angie Brown.

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a dynamic youth organization that prepares students for leadership and careers in the agricultural industry. Through hands-on experiences, classroom instruction, and leadership development activities, FFA members learn valuable skills in agriculture, leadership, and personal growth. Our FFA chapter offers exciting opportunities for students to explore diverse aspects of agriculture, build lasting friendships, and make a positive impact in our community. Whether you're interested in animal science, horticulture, agribusiness, or environmental science, FFA provides a supportive and engaging environment where students can thrive and develop the skills they need for success in the ever-evolving field of agriculture. For more information, please contact Mandi Holsten.

The Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), also known as the Gay Straight Alliance, is an organization dedicated to fostering a positive and accepting community. The EHS GSA's mission is centered around several key objectives. Firstly, they aim to promote education and raise awareness about LGBTQ+ related topics and history, encouraging participation from interested individuals. Additionally, the GSA provides a secure and confidential space for students to express themselves and seek support. Their efforts extend toward cultivating an inclusive and welcoming culture within Eudora High School. For more information, please contact Susan DeVoe.

International Club aims to promote global awareness by providing insight into cultures celebrated throughout the world and the vastness of the human experience. Students involved in the International Club learn about different ways of life, food, music, language, tradition, and more through a mix of club meetings, guest speakers, outreach projects, and field trips. 

Past experiences for International Club members have included:

• Hands-on food preparation 
• Russian and Japanese immersion lessons hosted by local university program coordinators 
• International Movie Night 
• Cultural presentations by foreign exchange students 
• KU World Language Fair 
• Food tastings at local restaurants
• Displays for heritage months 

All EHS students are welcome to join by emailing Katelyn Kellerman and/or attending the first meeting of the school year. 

Cardinal Calculators participate in all things mathematics! Their goal is to encourage a love of mathematics and better understand the broad and versatile subject. They attend competitions around the area and even host their own Math Spelling Battle. Students are asked to give their best and have fun learning along the way. To join the team, all that is needed is to attend a competition/event at any point in the year.

Competitions we've attended include:

• Emporia Math Day
• Washburn Math Day (with Mathnificent Race)
• Pitt State Math Honor Day
• Pitt State Math Relays
• KCATM Math Contest
• EHS Math Spelling Battle

For more information, please contact MaryJo Swann. 

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a prestigious high school club that recognizes students for their academic excellence, leadership, service, and character. NHS members actively engage in community service, develop their leadership skills, and uphold strong moral values. It provides a platform for students to excel academically, serve their communities, and embody the principles of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. For more information, please contact Rose Garrison.

Science Olympiad is a team competition in which students compete in 23 events pertaining to various fields in science. Topics change yearly and cover earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Science Olympiad is a great academic activity for students interested in science, math, and or engineering. Through research, participants gain more in depth knowledge about topics and study skills that will help them in college. Participants choose 4-5 events to focus on throughout the year. They will either take written exams about their knowledge of those topics or construct an engineering device and test its performance at various practice invitationals. 

Students may sign up to participate in Science Olympiad at the middle school in September. Information about signing up will be shared through the daily announcements in September. Practices run from late September through February. During this time, they will compete in 3-4 practice invitationals as a whole team. Participants are expected to attend at least one of the two practices each week, either before or after school. In February, the team will be narrowed down to 15 participants representing EMS at the Regional tournament in late February at JCCC. If the team qualifies, the Regional team will continue studying for the State tournament at Wichita State University on the first Saturday in April. 

Students in Science Olympiad have a $25 participation fee due in October. This fee covers the participant's team t-shirt and helps with tournament registration fees and supplies costs. Students will also participate in a few team fundraisers (concession stands, taco dinner at EHS basketball games, bake sales, etc.) throughout the year with the middle school team.

For more information, please contact Barbie Hartwell or Ben Moeckel.

For more information, please contact Dr. Justin Bogart.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. It is a nonprofit national education association that serves middle-school, high-school, and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA serves students enrolled in career and technical education training programs at our Kansas public middle schools, high schools, and colleges. The Kansas organization today has 62 school chapters and serves over 2,700 members annually. More than 270 instructors and administrators are professional members of SkillsUSA Kansas. Our members are known in their schools and communities as leaders and skilled professionals in training. Any student enrolled in Eudora High School CTE classes can participate in SkillsUSA. Program members have leadership opportunities and can compete against other high school students in the Kansas State SkillsUSA Championships contest in Hutchinson, Kansas. For more information, contact Scott Lickteig.

Strings Club is offered to all high school students who are interested in playing acoustic stringed instruments. Students can join by contacting Joe Pickett to discuss their interest in joining the group. Guitars, Ukuleles, Violins, and Mandolins are available in the classroom for students to play. The group meets in Mr. Pickett's classroom during advisory times designated for club meetings. Students may choose to use the time to learn from another player, play songs together, or share what they have learned. Beginners and players at all levels are encouraged to join!  

EHS Student Council is an organized group of students elected by their peers to represent the student body and work on their behalf. The council consists of a group of students who hold different positions or roles within the organization and meet regularly to discuss important issues, plan events, and make decisions that benefit the student body. The council members work collaboratively to address concerns, improve the school environment, and foster a sense of community and inclusivity at Eudora High School. For more information, please contact Eric Magette.