Activities/Clubs

The After School Program runs Monday through Friday from 3:20 pm to 5:30 pm on regular school days, excluding early release Wednesdays, breaks, and inclement weather days. 

The program fees are $100 annually or $50 per semester, with a family cap of $200 for two or more children. Enrollment is conveniently embedded in the District Enrollment process, available online. The program starts on the first full day of school and concludes on the last full day.

During the After School Program, students can enjoy daily snacks and receive homework assistance, fostering their academic success. We value and encourage their unique interests and talents, providing opportunities for creative recreational activities such as clubs and initiatives. Additionally, the program promotes socializing and exploring various interests within a supportive community. Enroll your student in an inclusive and stimulating environment that caters to individual growth, learning, and fun-filled experiences! 

For more information and to enroll, contact our dedicated Program Director, Yemen Shaaban. 

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 Kyle Stadalman or Barbie Hartwell. 

Student Ambassadors is a group of selected 8th grade students at Eudora Middle School who serve as a leadership advisory and mentor group. Their main objective is to improve school culture and promote inclusion making the school environment a positive, safe, and comfortable place to be for all students. Ambassadors have various roles, including assisting with the transition of 6th graders, conducting tours, participating in panel presentations for 5th graders at Eudora Elementary School, and serving as peer mentors. They also contribute to new student orientation, implement the SOAR (Safe, Outstanding, Accountable, Respectful) program, receive leadership training, act as liaisons for building leadership, and mentor 6th graders. Ambassadors are responsible for managing the SOAR Store and must fulfill various requirements, including attending interviews, participating in events like the 5th Grade Transition Parent Night and the 5th Grade Panel at EES, attending a summer workshop, assisting with 6th Grade and New Student Orientation, and wearing their Cardinal Ambassador Team shirts on the first day of school. They are expected to attend morning meetings or participate during designated SOAR time, and they must be punctual and available for all scheduled activities throughout the year.

For more information, please contact Michelle Plegge.

EMS Student Council is a great way for students to become leaders, be a voice for their peers, and positively impact the community. Some of the many things Student Council does is plan and run whole school activities, fundraising throughout the year, service projects, and promoting a positive atmosphere in Eudora. STUCO is made up of 18 elected students who each play different roles, there are representatives from each grade as well as a secretary, treasurer, vice president, and president. 

Duties of each role:

• Representative - Attend all meetings, report feedback from classmates to the council, participate in STUCO sponsored events, and share ideas and opinions.

• Secretary - Attend all meetings, take roll at each meeting, keep a log of each meeting and what was discussed, and maintain STUCO Files. Must be in 7th or 8th grade.

• Treasurer - Oversee council expenses, give monetary advice to the council, and help lead fundraising. Must be in 7th or 8th grade.

• Vice President - Work closely with the president and assume presidential duties when necessary.  Must be in 7th or 8th grade.

• President - Lead all meetings, give assistance and guidance to other members and peers, be in contact with faculty and administration, and work with advisors on planning and coordinating events with administration. Must be in 7th or 8th grade.

To get involved in EMS Student Council, attend the STUCO informational meeting on how to apply and a campaign is required the week before the STUCO election. For more information, please contact Michelle McNichols and Jaime Meyers.

ROX works to equip 6th grade girls to succeed in relationships, academics, and life through interactive learning and activities in a small group format. Girls will learn a wide range of strategies to help deal with struggles like stress and anxiety, and empower them to become leaders in their school and community. For more information, please contact Katie Hammerschmidt or Michelle Plegge. 

Meetings will be Wednesdays before or after school beginning in October 2024. 

LinkUP is a fantastic way for EMS students to interact with an additional adult mentor who encourages them to reach their academic and personal goals. For more information, contact Michelle Plegge.

LinkUP will meet from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Please see the attached Save the Date flyer for specific dates. 

LinkUp Overview

Students will play the beautiful and challenging game of chess before school from 7:40 am - 8:00 am. For more information, please contact Paul Kaldahl. 

Meetings will be every Tuesday and Thursday morning before school. They will take place during the second and third quarter. 

The Classy Cards Dance Club aims to encourage students through dance to express themselves, stay active, and support each other in and out of school. It requires no previous dance experience, and students will work on fun and creative routines and movements that would help those who might be interested in High School Dance, cheer, or even theater. Students will perform at halftime of a few EMS basketball games. For more information, please contact Alex Mendel or Sydney Jennings. 

Practice will be every other Friday from 3:30-5 p.m., starting Sept. 13! 

Show your Cardinal pride and support your fellow EMS cardinals during school activities. Learn chants, cheers, and create banners to promote positive sportsmanship. There will be contests and incentives for game attendance! For more information, please contact Amy Giffin or Wendy White. 

Students will learn how to grill different types of meats, learn about different types of grills, and enjoy some great food! For more information, please contact Jeremy Thomas or Ben Moeckel. 

Grilling every first Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Learning Center. 

During Tabletop club, students will play card, strategy, and role playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeon Mayhem, Risk, Magic the Gathering, and more! For more information, please contact Marla Johnson.

Dates:  October 23, November 20, February 26, April 23

Time: 3:30-4:15 p.m. at the EMS Library 

This club will teach students animal habit, how to field dress safely, prepare game/fish to eat, and possible careers in biology. The goal is to get students to do activities that are outdoors and away from technology. Students will learn skills they can use their entire life. For more information, please contact Ty Pattison or Caleb Lewis. 

The WGFCC will meet from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Dates are TBA. 

Students will have an opportunity to connect with older community members living at the Eudora Medicalodges. Students will create gift items, play games, and spend time on-site visiting and playing board games! For more information, please contact Amy Giffin.

This club will empower students by introducing the art and practice of bullet journaling. The club will provide a creative space for students to design their individual bullet journals, which will serve as personalized tools for setting, tracking, and achieving their goals. Through this hands-on experience, students will develop skills in organization, time management, creativity, and self-reflection. For more information, please contact Jasmine Crame. 

Dates: October 14, December 9, January 14, and March 25.

Members will use a Cricut to make a design for a water bottle (fall), ornament (winter), t-shirt (spring), plus other miscellaneous items that group members decide. For more information, please contact Katie Urban. 

This club will keep students up to date on school and world events in a creative, interactive manner. For more information, please contact Theresa Gabrielson or Wendy White. 

This club is for 6th grade students to learn some basic cooking skills without using an oven or stove. They will make nutritious and delicious snacks and learn how to make meals that students can make on their own. Each student will get their own recipe book and a personalized apron that they can take home. For more information, please contact Karla Cleveland or Michelle Plegge.

Students in this group will learn about hiking safety, keep hiking logs, and develop an appreciation for the outdoors including seeing and respecting wildlife and nature. They will go on a total of 6-8 hikes (weather depending). Later on, students will have a culminating 6-7 mile hike either in Strong City or Manhattan.  

For more information, please contact CherrieAnn Lindsey or Jennifer Pate. 

Students will learn to sew using a sewing machine. Plans so far are to make scrunchies, small zippered bags, sunglass holders and pot holders that can hold your hot soup bowl. For more information, please contact Kristine Schnebly

Sewcial Club will meet from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm on Early Release Wednesdays.