Activities

Quest is an exceptional after-school program exclusively for students in grades K-5 hosted at West Resource Center. To enroll your student, please do so through the District's online enrollment process. The program will begin on the first full day of school for 1st through 5th grade, and kindergartners will begin on their respective first full day and will continue through the last day of school. For your convenience, Quest members will be provided daily transportation from EES to West Resource Center. Quest is offered on regular days; school is in session from 3:00 pm - 5:20 pm, except early release Wednesdays. Quest is also not available during breaks or inclement weather days.

Our dedicated staff will provide homework assistance to ensure academic progress. We are committed to nurturing your child's interests and talents, offering a variety of creative recreational activities. Social and emotional learning is a key focus, with daily activities including arts, crafts, health/wellness, and the marathon club. Please note that our after-school program requires regular attendance, and approval from the Director is necessary due to limited space.

Quest aims to create a community where children can socialize, make friends, and explore their diverse interests. To ensure a successful experience, open communication between parents and the program is essential. Please communicate any absences before 2 pm daily through email or the EES office. Together, we can create an enriching and supportive environment for your child's after-school hours.

For more information or to ask questions please contact Yemen Shaaban, Program Director, or contact West Resource Center at 785-542-4910. 

The goal of Student Ambassadors is to encourage leadership among students and to develop them into productive community members. This program aims to build positive relationships, promote leadership and create a sense of responsibility in students. Building supportive, positive relationships with the younger student population and working alongside their peers and staff will allow these ambassadors to realize their leadership potential and, in turn, develop a higher self-esteem. 

4th grade students can apply to be an ambassador during their 5th grade year. Below are a few examples of specific tasks ambassadors participate in: 

• Arrival/Dismissal Safety Support
  • Greet students and staff. Reinforce students with the SOAR expectations and pass out SOAR cards in the hallways and pods. 
• Breakfast/Lunch Support
  • Help students with breakfast/lunch needs, interact with students, wipe down tables.
• Office Support
  • Put materials in teacher's mailboxes, make classroom deliveries, decorate the office, and more.
• SOAR card announces/Prize Support
  • Announce Flight tracker card winners over the intercom and help pass out prizes. 
• Specials Set-up/Clean-up Support
  • Set up and/or clean up art and gym supplies, help shelve books, sharpen pencils, and clean tables. 

The ambassador selection process includes a student application and a collection of teacher feedback regarding each applicant's leadership and SOARing behavior throughout the year. Each year 20 to 25 students are selected. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Decker or Katherine Washburn. 

All 5th Grade EES students are welcome to join the 5th Grade Beginning Band! They will meet twice a week before school starts. Students will have the option to play the flute, clarinet, trumpet, or trombone and will decide on their instrument at the beginning of the school year. Students can expect to learn foundational skills on their instrument and perform at music concerts throughout the year. Sign up information will come via email and ParentSquare. Bring a positive attitude and get ready to have some fun in the 5th Grade Beginning Band! If you have additional questions, please contact Jessica Vanstory.

Eudora Elementary has a school choir called Cardinal Singers that is made up of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Students enroll in late August and attend before school rehearsals twice a week. They learn to work and laugh together as they prepare songs to perform at various concerts throughout the year. Cardinal Singers has collaborated with EHS students, community organizations, and the EES PTO to enrich their experience.  Everyone who loves to sing and wants to be a part of a fun group is welcome! 

If you have any questions, please contact Katherine Washburn. 

FLIK (Finding Leadership in Kids) is a voluntary leadership opportunity open to all 4th and 5th grade students interested in active roles at Eudora Elementary School. These students can enhance their leadership skills and level of responsibility as they serve in various ways and help be a role models for our younger students. The process begins each September as students complete an application indicating what areas of service they would be interested in.  These jobs include art room helper, office assistant, counselor assistant crew, outstanding day card announcer, library assistant, recycling crew, safety patrol, door holder, lunchroom assistance, recess buddies, morning greeters, technology helpers, and Kindergarten - 2nd grade buddies.

If you have questions, please contact Chelsey Stultz or Brenda Wiley.

The goal of Marathon Club is to promote a lifelong love of fitness, as well as, promote family fitness time. It encourages students, parents, and staff to challenge themselves to complete a goal by walking or running a mile (or two) once or twice a week throughout the year until they achieve a full marathon distance of 26.2 miles. Once participants complete a full marathon, they earn a t-shirt and have their name/picture posted on our CMC board! All miles earned during the fall session of CMC will carry over to the spring session, so your student will continue adding to the miles that they have already earned! If you have any questions, please contact Lynae Rebman.