Cardinal Connection December 2025
The Cardinal Connection is where Eudora Schools staff can find information relevant to all positions! Each month you will read about upcoming events, information from directors, staff spotlights, resources, and more!
Upcoming Events
December 10
Early Release
December 11
Board of Education Meeting
December 22
No School- Floating teacher Workday
December 23-31
Winter Break
EUDORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
ESF & Community Resources
ESF Resource- Quick Start GuideCardinals Care Fund was established to assist District professionals in meeting urgent, immediate, and basic necessities of Eudora students to ensure that the student's physical, social, and emotional needs do not stand in the way of their success in school. This program only fills needs unmet by any other source. Funds are limited and not guaranteed.
Take a look
Eudora Resource Guide--the Eudora Resource Guide is compiled and kept current by the United Way of Kaw Valley. Follow this link to find the most up to date community resources by category. Please feel free to print, email, or share with anyone. If you have any questions about this guide, contact the United Way of Kaw Valley at bmartin@uwkawvalley.org.
DIRECTORS
YouwillseeanewtileonyourSkywardemployee accessportal,“2025W-2MailingOptOutForm,”until December31st.Pleasecompletethisform,indicating howyouwouldlikeyourW-2deliveredtoyouthis year.Youhavetheoptiontooptoutofapaperform byaccessingitthroughtheSkywardEmployeePortal, orhavethedistrictprintapapercopyanddeliverit toyourbuilding.
Check your employee profile
WhileyouareintheSkywardemployeeaccessportal,pleasebe sureyouraddress,phonenumber,andemergencycontact informationarecorrectontheEmployeeProfiletile. Ifthe informationisnotcorrect,click“editbyonlineform”andcomplete theappropriateformstoupdatetheinformation.
DIRECTORS
Biometric Screenings: Dec. 22 and Jan. 02 | 7-10 AM
Deadline to sign up for the December screening is Dec. 8
Deadline to sign up for the January screening is Dec. 19
Schedule your appointment today – https://my.questforhealth.com/
New Participants:
Enter your Registration Key: EUDORASD2026 and click the Register Now button
Provide information as prompted to complete the registration process
Returning Participants:
Log in with the username and password you created previously
If needed, use the username or password links to retrieve your login information
On your dashboard, select how you would like to participate and follow the instructions to schedule your appointment
Questions? Reach out to Shannon Fink at shannonfink@eudoraschools.org
Fall 2025 Apple Award Nomination Form
This award will recognize one outstanding staff member, in any position, who has demonstrated outstanding service and achievement. Nominations are due by Friday, December 5, at 4:00 PM
Apple Award
Nomination Form
Cardinal Wellness Challenge - BINGO! for Nov/Dec Download Bingo
We have a BINGO Wellness Challenge available for you starting Nov. 1 till Dec. 31. If you complete the Bingo Card and send in at least 3 pictures of anything mentioned on the card, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a gift card!
There will be printed copies at each building, but the digital version is provided below as well.
Live Canva link here, if you prefer to complete it electronically. Make sure you click “View Template” to create a copy.
Please send completed card/pictures to our HR Director, Amanda Brunkow, at amandabrunkow@eudoraschools.org
NEWSTAFF
NathanGomezwillbejoiningthe Interlocal,workingasaparaat EMS.Heisalsoanassistantboys’ soccercoachwithEHSandwillbe anassistantsoccercoachforthe girls’teamaswell.
KaylynCarpenterwillbeanew assistantwrestlingcoachwithEHS. SheattendedEudoraSchoolsandjust recentlygraduated.Sheparticipated inhighschoolsoftballandwrestling allfouryears.Kaylynlivesathome withhertwodogsandtwocatsthat shelovesdeeply.
LilyBuchholzwillbethenewExtended DaySupervisorwiththeEarlyLearning Center.ShegraduatedfromEHSin2021, followedbyNeoshoCo.Community Collegein2023withadegreein CriminalJustice.Lilyisgettingmarried inMaytoherHSsweetheart,Nick.She isexcitedtobebackatEudoraSchools tosupporttheyoungergenerationsof EudoraCardinals!
ChloeBulleighwillbejoiningEHSas thenewHealthAide.Chloe graduatedfromEHSin2019.She becameamomtoabeautifullittle girlinAugustandlovestospend timewithherfamilyeverychance shegets.Chloeloveshelpingothers andhasbeenaCNAsince2021.
Birthdays
12/10-Rachel Whitten
12/11-Brandon Parker
12/11-Sondra Vick
12/12-Tasia Hanson
12/13-Shanda Hurla
12/14-Rachel Cullison
12/15-Kiahnna Merz
12/20-Amanda Garrison
12/20-Emily Watson
12/20-Lori Walker
12/20-Jeremy Schoen
12/21-Matt Bova
12/22-Brad Nottingham
12/22-Adrianne O’Grady 12/24-Isabella Brunkow
12/25-Samantha Pattrick
12/25-Tyler Mann
12/26-Pier Masterson
12/27-Erin Weinmaster 12/29-Jeremy Gish 12/30-Annie Hedrick
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