OPSF News

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.

Pictured here is our 2025-26 Board. We are grateful for their leadership and continued support. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! 

Green Springs Elementary students are starting their NASA resumes early with robotics and coding activities related to NASA missions. These materials are provided through an Olathe Public Schools Foundation grant.

"We hope to integrate the hands-on learning of coding and robotics with real-world disciplines across various categories," said Green Springs Elementary Quest Teacher Genia Deets.