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.

The Eudora Animal Hospital was name the 2023 Outstanding Cardinal Partner. The Eudora Animal Hospital was recognized during the Eudora USD 491 Board of Education meeting tonight for their continued support of Eudora Schools. BOE member Heather Whalen thanked the owner, Dr. George SchreIner and their employees.

The Eudora Schools Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of Monica Dittmer as its new Volunteer and Program Coordinator. Monica’s decision to join the Eudora Schools Foundation marks a significant milestone in her career, signifying a convergence of her professional expertise and personal passion. Her leadership is poised to make a remarkable impact, driving the Foundation’s mission forward and supporting the educational community in Eudora more robustly.

The Eudora Schools Foundation (ESF) announced today the award of more than $34,000 to fund 29 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 $178,000 in classroom educational initiatives since 2006. This year’s awards mark the highest amount of classroom grants given in the ESF’s 17-year history.

The sixth 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.

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