Nominate Your Teacher!
Parents, grandparents, and students! Do you know a teacher who you think is great? The Olathe Public Schools Foundation’s Educator Excellence (E 2 ) Award was established to honor certified educators who demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of their students, work with others in the educational environment, and bridge the gap in communicating with parents.
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Winter Cycle Grants Awarded
There were big smiles on lots of faces today, and it wasn’t just because finals are nearly over and winter break is just a day away. The Olathe Public Schools Foundation delivered giant grant award checks totaling $37,475 at 16 different schools and support buildings today, funding 25 grant projects at one of our high schools, six middle schools, seven elementary . . .
Grateful for excellence
Olathe parents have a lot to be grateful for this year. A top-notch school district with excellent educators is surely at the top of that list, especially at Mahaffie and Brougham Elementary Schools. As schools were finishing the week prior to the Thanksgiving holiday break, the Olathe Public Schools Foundation surprised two teachers who were nominated by their students, parents and . . .
District Excellence
The Olathe Public Schools Foundation surprised two teachers this month, Laura Orscheln Smith, a counselor at Brougham Elementary School, and Michelle Williams, General Music teacher at Rolling Ridge Elementary School, with the Educator Excellence or E 2 award. These two amazing ladies were nominated by their co-workers as well as students and their parents for their phenomenal work in the . . .
The Sam Weeks Memorial Scholarship
The Olathe Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Sam Weeks Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship has been established in memory of Sam Weeks, an Olathe South student who passed away in April, 2009 after a brave battle with cancer. Sam fought his disease with determination and courage and was known for living life to the fullest, an inspiration to all . . .
State of the District
Excellence at Brougham and Rolling Ridge
Excellence Again!
A Day Made Better at Fairview
Excellence found at Havencroft and Black Bob, too!
The Eakins: An Educator Excellence Phenomenon
Excellence discovered in Olathe
World Drumming
Educator Excellence times four
Backpack Partner Success
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