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If everyone gives a little, we can make a BIG difference in Olathe Public Schools. Support an Olathe Classroom Teacher on DonorsChoose and OPSF will match your donation 1:1 on qualifying projects.
OPSF Grant Cycle
OPSF loves to support our teachers and classrooms.
Be planning your Fall Cycle dreams and submit them before the October 27 deadline.
Educator Excellence Award
You know teachers are awesome, now show them how much you care. Nominate them for an Educator Excellence Award.
CEERA
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION AWARD
OPS classified staff members play an important role every day in our students' lives. If you know a staff member that deserves recognition be sure to nominate them for a CEERA award today!
Taste of the Town 2026
Taste of the Town is an evening supporting mental health and wellness in Olathe Public Schools. This year our goal was to raise $350,000 and the Olathe community showed up and brought in $410,000!!!
A heartfelt thank you to all of you that attended, bid, donated, raised a paddle, and volunteered. YOU matter.
The unwavering support and partnership of our Presenting Sponsor, The University of Kansas Health Systems, made this all possible.
OPSF Golf Classic 2026
The Olathe Public Schools Foundation just hosted our 29th Annual Golf Classic, presented by The University of Kansas Health System and DS Bus Lines. Thanks to your incredible generosity and community involvement, we raised over $180,000 to support our district's students and teachers!
Thank YOU!! See you on the green next year!
Spring WGC 2026
"Great things happen when caring women gather."
At this spring's Women's Giving Circle our members awarded $15,000 to the Summer Immersion Experience presented my Indian Trail Principal Brian Barackman. The generous women of the circle voted to also award a $10,000 grant to Mandy, Adcock, Arielle Zarr, and Melanie DeMoss for Creating a New Legacy, Our New Chapter for the merge of Rolling Ridge and Westview Elementary.
Be sure to join us this fall for our next WGC event on Thursday evening, October 8!
Quick Links
Welcome to the Olathe Public Schools Foundation! We're passionate about meeting the needs of Olathe students and teachers.
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Ensuring every student has what they need to start school with everything they need.
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The OPSF annually awards more than $150,000 in grants to Olathe educators across the district.
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Recognize excellence as employees work to provide what’s best for Olathe students
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Crowd-funding to support Olathe classrooms
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Scholarships for seniors planning to continue their education after high school
2024-25 by the Numbers
294
DonorsChoose
Projects Funded
Serving 44 schools
156 teachers
$521,000
Classroom Grants
Funded
117
Scholarships Awarded
2,500
Backpacks Filled
with School Supplies
News & Events
Latest News
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Because of the ongoing support from our community and partners like The University of Kansas Health System, Olathe students aren't just reading about science—they are doing it.
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The 28th Annual Olathe Public Schools Foundation Golf Classic, presented by The University of Kansas Health System and DS Bus, made history in 2025, raising an incredible $160,000 to support Olathe students and teachers. The total is the highest ever for this long-running event and a milestone moment for public education in our community.
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Classroom learning matters, but nothing brings skills to life quite like real-world experience. Thanks to an OPSF classroom grant, Frontier Trail Middle School students in the Autism program are gaining that experience in a meaningful and joyful way by running their very own coffee and snack cart.
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Pictured here is our 2025-26 Board. We are grateful for their leadership and continued support.
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Woodland Elementary PE Teacher Kaitlin Morrow is passionate about getting her students excited about being active. As part of the all-school tailgate party in honor of the Chief’s first home football game, Morrow offered students the opportunity to participate in a session of outdoor games. Morrow purchased many of the games with OPSF grant funds.
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Business and computer students at Olathe Northwest High School are getting real-world experience operating a student-led school spirit wear store with support from a $5,000 Olathe Public Schools Foundation grant.
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The Olathe Public Schools Foundation is proud to introduce Erin Vader, our new Board President, a passionate community leader who has dedicated years of service to Olathe students, families, and educators.
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We are excited to welcome our newest members to the Olathe Public Schools Foundation Board!
These incredible leaders bring passion, expertise, and a heart for supporting Olathe students, teachers, and families. We’re grateful for their commitment to making a difference in our schools and community.
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We celebrated our BRAND NEW to the district teachers at KCWine Co. We were so excited to see the new faces and provide a space for them to unwind, hang out with other new teachers, meet administrators, taste some great local food trucks, and win a few great prizes! A fun and energizing way to start the new school year!
Upcoming OPSF Events
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Ball Event Center
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Embassy Suites Olathe