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Advocacy Work Continues as New Legislative Session Begins NEW

Money is on everyone’s mind these days. Every major industry has its representatives in Topeka or Washington, D.C., to advocate for its own particular issues. Education is no exception in needing to communicate about issues for students and the district, so Assistant Superintendent Gary George is already preparing for a ... [ View full story ]

Ravenwood Elementary is Among Top Performing Schools in Kansas NEW

Ravenwood Elementary School wasted little time since opening its doors four years ago to win state recognition for quality education. The Kansas Department of Education recently named Ravenwood as one of 44 elementary schools, 12 middle/junior high schools and 18 high schools to receive the prestigious Governor’s Achievement Award.            The Governor’s ... [ View full story ]

New Year’s Day Observed around the World

This monthly highlight of cultural and religious holidays is contributed by the district Diversity Council to foster awareness and understanding of diversity within our community.            New Year’s Day (Jan. 1)      The beginning of the new year was celebrated in ancient Babylon about 4,000 years ago — making it the oldest of ... [ View full story ]

Graduation Rates on Board’s Agenda

Members of the Olathe Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in the Education Center. A handful of reports will be presented, including an update on graduation and dropout rates for the district.            In a report by the Teaching and Learning Department, ... [ View full story ]

Heck to be Principal at Forest View Elementary School

Dr. Mark Heck has been named the principal of Forest View Elementary School, 12567 S. Canyon Drive, Olathe School District’s newest elementary school, which will open in August.            Heck is currently in his 10th year as principal of Bentwood Elementary School. Prior to that, he was principal at Piper West Elementary ... [ View full story ]

Staff Welcome to Attend Crisis-Related Classes

During the past several years, the district has experienced an average of 130 crisis events in the schools each year.            “We define a school crisis event as one where resources outside of the school setting are needed to respond to the situation and return to normal school operations,” said Dr. Bob ... [ View full story ]

Christmas Comes Early to Olathe Educators

Two Olathe educators are asking themselves, “What would I do with an extra $500?” after receiving a surprise visit from the Olathe Public Schools Foundation. Dave Youker of California Trail and Jodie Chandler of Heatherstone each received a $500 unrestricted grant for their excellence in education.            The foundation’s prize patrol ... [ View full story ]

Wellness Classes Begin in New Year

The New Year is a good time to start new habits, including enrolling in one of the district’s many fitness and wellness classes. Classes begin the second full week of January and registration is as easy as calling the Welllness Office at 780-8234 or sending an e-mail to wellness@olatheschools.com.            Fitness, aqua ... [ View full story ]