The Eudora Schools Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Truity Credit Union Cardinal U Scholarship, a new opportunity designed to help Eudora High School (EHS) students who qualify for free or reduced lunch earn college credit while still in high school.
Through a partnership between Truity Credit Union and the Eudora Schools Foundation, the scholarship will cover tuition costs. Applications are available each semester, with awards granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
“At Truity, we believe in investing in students and families in the communities we serve,” said Audra Fussell, Business Development Officer for Truity Credit Union. “When I served as a guest principal at Eudora High School last spring, I saw firsthand how EHS continues to expand meaningful opportunities for its students. We wanted to ensure that cost isn’t a barrier for any student who wants to get a head start on college-level learning.”
Cardinal U at Eudora High School empowers students to earn college credit, career and technical education certifications, and real-world experience through partnerships with local universities and technical schools. Families can learn more about dual credit options, tuition costs, certification programs, and how students can get ahead whether their future path is college, career, or both.
“Cardinal U continues to grow, giving our students access to college credit, technical certifications, and real-world experiences,” said Jessica Johnson, EHS Assistant Principal and Director of Cardinal Academy. “This scholarship ensures that all EHS students, regardless of financial barriers, can participate.
“We’re seeing more and more EHS students take advantage of college classes while in high school,” said Shanda Hurla, Executive Director of the Eudora Schools Foundation. “Community partnerships like this one with Truity Credit Union are essential. These scholarship funds stretch farther and support more students, helping us expand our Cardinal Promise Scholarship Opportunities at Eudora High School.”
Cardinal U’s rapid growth reflects the district’s commitment to ensuring every student is future prepared, and the Eudora Schools Foundation is expanding right alongside it. One of the newest initiatives is the Cardinal Promise Scholarship Fund, a pooled scholarship program that allows community partners, businesses, and individuals to collectively invest in helping students earn college credits while still in high school. Because these dollars are applied early when tuition costs are significantly lower, each contribution stretches farther and supports more students than traditional post-secondary scholarships. By growing this fund, the Foundation is building a sustainable path for more Eudora students to graduate with meaningful college credit and reduced future educational costs, while strengthening the community’s long-term workforce pipeline.

About Truity Credit Union
Truity Credit Union serves members in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, offering financial products and community partnerships that promote growth, education, and opportunity. Beginning in 2026, Truity will launch the Eudora Cardinal Debit Card, a Cardinal Spirit card that raises money for the Eudora Schools Foundation with every purchase—at no cost to the cardholder. The debit card will be free for all Truity checking account members.
About the Eudora Schools Foundation
The Eudora Schools Foundation invests in programs and people to strengthen Eudora Schools through classroom grants, student scholarships, and community partnerships.

The Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF) and Farmers State Bank (FSB) are proud to announce a $34,585 gift to support the installation of a new electronic marquee at Eudora Elementary School on 10th Street.

Congratulations to C-Hawkk Properties - 2025 Eudora Schools Foundation Outstanding Cardinal Partner.

The Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF) announced today that they awarded more than $42,000 to fund 25 teachers’ innovative programs in the Eudora school district. This marks the largest amount ever awarded in a single year by ESF. These grants help teachers establish programs that enhance student learning and success. Since 2006, ESF has awarded over 250 grants totaling more than $252,000 in classroom educational initiatives.

The eighth annual “Principal for a (Half) Day” program, sponsored by the Eudora Schools Foundation, gives local community and business leaders a-close-up view of a day in the life of a principal. Participants will spend a morning with school principals to better understand their complex roles and to gain perspective on the school system from within. Community leaders, in turn, will share expertise and provide perspective on their business’ needs and opportunities for collaboration.

Thursday, March 27, 2025; Eudora, KS: The Eudora Schools Foundation has raised $85,710.05 during its fifth-annual ESF Give Day. This total includes donations received between February 1st to March 14th.
“Each Give Day our community shows up—bigger and stronger,” said Frances Lyons, ESF Board President. “We had the most ambitious goal yet and our community met the moment. Their generosity means we can do even more to enhance learning, inspire teachers, and support the bright futures of our Eudora students.”
The total includes $16,000 in matching gifts from generous campaign sponsors: Legacy Restaurant Group | Wendy’s, Central Bank of the Midwest, Eudora Animal Hospital, Westerhouse Heating & Cooling, Mainstreet Credit Union, Building Controls and Services, Garland, RhinoWare USA, Mutual Savings Association, Emprise Bank, Mid States Excavating, Benchmark Mechanical, Heritage Tractor, Burns & McDonnell & CAS Constructors, Cornerstone Properties, Jayhawk Trophy, Midwest Health – Homestead of Eudora, and Kyle Branine with Edward Jones.
Give Day 2025 saw an outpouring of support with over 470 individual donors, reinforcing that ESF Give Day has become more than just a fundraiser—it’s a day the Eudora community comes together to invest in its future. This year’s theme, “Ambitious Goals – Exceptional Futures for Our Eudora Kids,” reflected the Foundation’s bold vision to create impactful opportunities for all students through innovative programming, classroom support, and expanded career exploration.
“This day is a powerful reminder of how much our community believes in our kids and their potential,” said Shanda Hurla, ESF Executive Director. “With this incredible support, we’ll expand work-based learning at the high school, increase enrichment opportunities for middle school students, and continue funding the classroom grants that matter so much to our teachers and students. We’re honored to be trusted with this investment in our kids’ futures”
Over the past five years, the ESF Give Day campaign has raised more than $398,000, directly investing back into Eudora Schools to enrich the educational experience for students and teachers alike.

The Eudora Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) that generates resources, builds relationships, and champions public education in Eudora public schools. Founded in 2006, the Foundation exists to enhance the quality of education through partnerships with the community. Expenditures are primarily directed toward enhancing classroom instruction and impacting the broadest number of Eudora students. https://www.eudoraschoolsfoundation.org
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Cornerstone Property Management & Zeb’s Coffeehouse, owned by GW & Kathy Weld, were recognized during the Eudora USD 491 Board of Education meeting tonight for their continued support of Eudora Schools. BOE member Kelley Woods thanked the owners and employees of both businesses. Woods highlighted the numerous contributions

The Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF) announced today that they awarded more than $32,000 to fund 24 teachers’ innovative programs in the Eudora school district. The grants help teachers establish programs to enhance student learning and success. The ESF has awarded over 200 grants and funded over $200,000 in classroom educational initiatives since 2006.

The seventh annual “Principal for a (Half) Day” program, sponsored by the Eudora Schools Foundation, gives local community and business leaders a-close-up view of a day in the life of a principal. Participants will spend a morning with school principals to better understand their complex roles and to gain perspective on the school system from within. Community leaders, in turn, will share expertise and provide perspective on their business’ needs and opportunities for collaboration.

The Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF) has raised more than $70,000 from the fourth-annual ESF Give Day on March 5th. The total includes donations received from February 1st to March 8th.