A big shoutout to our amazing evening custodians Martha and Angel! Thank you for working so hard and for making our school shine and sparkle just in time for the new year! 😊 @BBelementary @olatheschools #OPSmaketodaycount

🍎 At our annual Administrator Retreat, district leaders came together to align goals, dive into strategic priorities, and gear up to support every school, student, and staff member across our community. 🤩 From collaborative sessions to powerful conversations, our leaders left energized, inspired and ready to take on the 2025-26 school year! We’re can't wait for the incredible things ahead! #OPSMakeTodayCount

🎒Each summer the Olathe Public Schools Foundation alongside dedicated volunteers pack and deliver around 2,500 backpacks filled with brand new school supplies to help meet the needs of students across our district. Their mission is to ensure every Olathe student starts the school year confident, equipped, and ready to succeed. ✏️ You can make a difference by donating new supplies at a collection site near you: olathepublicschoolsfoundatio… #OPSMakeTodayCount

🏫 Thanks to support from multiple district departments and interpreters representing 16 different languages, families were able to confidently enroll at our Registration Support Event for the upcoming school year! 📝 We encourage all families to register their students by the end of the week! If you need assistance, the Enrollment Help Line is available at 913-780-7781. #OPSMakeTodayCount

📣 Olathe Public Schools is pleased to share that the presidential administration has announced they will be releasing the nearly $7 billion in congressionally approved education funding for the current fiscal year that had been frozen by the administration, pending review. For Olathe Public Schools, that means we will receive just over $1 million federal funding, which we had previously budgeted for, to support students and staff. 🍎 While this $1 million is only a small portion of our overall Title funding and total federal funds as a district, we are thankful that these federal funds have been released and that we will be able to fund these programs as planned to support our staff and some of our most at-risk students. #OPSMakeTodayCount

🍎 Join us on Friday for our classified Job Fair from 3-6 pm on Thursday, July 31 at Olathe South High School (1640 E. 151st Street). No appointment is needed. #OPSMakeTodayCount

🎉 175 seniors have been recommended for the Kansas Seal of Biliteracy for the 2024-2025 school year. This recommendation highlights students who have demonstrated functional proficiency in two or more languages. This year, students earned recognition in American Sign Language, Arabic, French, German, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish! #OPSMakeTodayCount

📢 If you're looking for a new career with a flexible schedule, competitive salary and great benefits, visit our Classified Job Fair. We're hiring for non-teaching career opportunities from 3-6 pm on Thursday, July 31 at Olathe South High School (1640 E. 151st Street). No appointment is needed. 🍎 Meet with Human Resources associates on site to learn more and interview for positions such as paraeducator, instructional aide, custodian and maintenance technician, Food Services staff, technology support, administrative assistant, and more! #OPSMakeTodayCount

🚲 This summer students and mentors from the Olathe Leadership Lowrider Bike Club ventured to Washington, D.C. to kick off the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. “The festival allowed the bike club to represent the best of its craft on a national stage.” said Jean Cantero, Student and Family Support Liaison. 🥽 Their tent was in the middle of the National Mall, where thousands of festival attendees were able to learn from our students about the work they do in the club. Their tent included a number of hands-on activities and bikes on display. Student leaders immediately took charge of the activities, while informing guests all about Olathe and the work they do in their club. 🌟 Throughout the festival, our students were invited to participate in five different panels to share their work in greater detail. During this week students and mentors worked on the American Flag Lowrider Bike presented it to staff from the Smithsonian Institution. Typical bikes in their club take anywhere from 6 months to more than a year to complete, however our students and mentors were able to complete this amazing art piece in only 6 days, spanning the duration of the Folklife Festival! #OPSMakeTodayCount

Each of our schools had the opportunity to nominate an educator for our district's nomination for Kansas Teacher of the Year and Emporia State University Master Teacher. Swipe through the photos to learn more. Please congratulate these individuals for being outstanding representatives of their schools and going above and beyond to #OPSMakeTodayCount! 🍎 Betsy Prestridge, Sunnyside Elementary School 🍎 Madeline Long, Tomahawk Elementary School 🍎 Andrea Haun, Washington Elementary School 🍎 Amy Smith, Washington Elementary School

🎉 Havencroft Elementary School closed out the school year with a celebration that came right to their students’ neighborhoods! Staff set up at different locations, inviting all students and families to join the fun! Each spot offered pizza and snacks, plus free books and games for families to enjoy together all summer long! #OPSMakeTodayCount

Each of our schools had the opportunity to nominate an educator for our district's nomination for Kansas Teacher of the Year and Emporia State University Master Teacher. Swipe through the photos to learn more. We will continue this series until all of our nominees are recognized, so stay tuned! Please congratulate these individuals for being outstanding representatives of their schools and going above and beyond to #OPSMakeTodayCount! 🍎 Amy Morris, Heartland Early Learning Center 🍎 Melissa Thomas, Heartland Early Learning Center 🍎 Paige Moran, Harmony Early Learning Center 🍎 Abigail Hazen, Indian Creek Elementary School

🍎 From hands-on learning to personal growth sessions, there was something for everyone at Summer Conference. Participants had the opportunity to choose sessions that supported both their work with students and their own professional goals. 🌟 This event was a true celebration of the incredible talent across our district. Many of the sessions were led by our very own educators, highlighting the great work happening every day in our schools! 👏 Thanks to the generous support of Mainstreet Credit Union, staff attended for free and even had the chance to earn license renewal points, salary movement credit, or college credit at a low cost! #OPSMakeTodayCount

🐯 Before heading off to summer break, Oregon Trail Middle School 8th graders closed out the year with the annual Tiger Olympics! Their last day of school was packed with high energy, teamwork, and lots of laughs as students competed in activities and outdoor games! #OPSMakeTodayCount

♻️ 🎨 Olathe North High School Distinguished Scholars Visual Arts students turned recycling containers into works of art with a colorful “Heroes of Olathe” theme! This inspiring project was made possible through a partnership with the Olathe Public Art Committee. #OPSMakeTodayCount

🌟 Be the Spark is a statewide initiative that empowers KAY Clubs to dream big and lead sustainable, student-driven projects focused on physical health, mental wellness and nutrition. 💡At Summit Trail Middle School, students developed a plan to bring light therapy into classrooms with limited natural light, supporting mental health by boosting mood and energy. They also will launch Move for Your Mood, a weekly schoolwide physical activity during intervention time, paired with daily wellness tips in morning announcements next school year. 🪟 “With a significant number of classrooms that do not have windows to the outside, a need to support student mood and health was identified,” said Principal Heath Sigg. Their research led to a plan that will benefit every Sabercat! 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/4n4T975 #OPSMakeTodayCount

@OPSF233 Golf Event! Love working with these amazing ladies at such a great event supported by our community ♥️ #opsmaketodaycount, @olatheschools, @DrLizHarrison, @RachelleWaters

@OPSF233 Golf Tournament & great group of leaders golfing at Hole 5! Love this event that raises money for our teachers & students! #opsmaketodaycount, @olatheschools

Each of our schools had the opportunity to nominate an educator for our district's nomination for Kansas Teacher of the Year and Emporia State University Master Teacher. Swipe through the photos to learn more. Please congratulate these individuals for being outstanding representatives of their schools and going above and beyond to #OPSMakeTodayCount! 🍎 Ashley Leeper, Central Elementary School 🍎 Jenny Pollock, Arbor Creek Elementary School 🍎 Emily Myers, Olathe West High School

Love today!! @OPSF233 Golf Tournament! Liz & I are at Hole 5 with a hole in one & a 2-year lease for a 2025 Buick Envista ♥️ Great fundraiser for Olathe!! #opsmaketodaycount, @olatheschools