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The Future of the Field: Olathe North Football
The Olathe North Eagles football team is one of the most successful high school football programs in Kansas. Olathe North competes in Class 6A and the Sunflower League. The Eagles play their home games representing the school’s traditional red-and-blue colors and have built a reputation for toughness, discipline, and competitive football. Olathe North has won eight Kansas 6A state football championships: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2009.
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Sunflower Elementary librarian recognized with statewide award
Sunflower Elementary School librarian Amanda McCoy was named Kansas School Librarian of the Year for her work to make the school library a hub of teaching, learning and reading. McCoy has long known about the statewide award from the Kansas Association of School Librarians, an organization she’s worked with for...
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Lawrence school board members float legal options to push for more special education funding
As state funding lags, some Lawrence school board members have suggested legal action may be the best way to force the Kansas Legislature to adequately fund special education. Kansas law requires the state reimburse 92% of the excess costs associated with special education services, something the state has not done since 2010-11.
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Lawrence school district celebrates opening of Family Engagement Center with ribbon cutting
Lawrence Public Schools celebrated the opening of a new Family Engagement Center that aims to provide a space to connect with families and provide them with resources. The center is located at the district offices, 110 McDonald Drive. Bob Byers, president of the school board, said the center will be...
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West Unmasked: Growing as a Person
One of the most well known teachers here at Olathe West is Emily Myers, the Advanced Placement Biology, AP Environmental Science, and Honors Biology teacher. Many may not know, however, that Myers didn’t start as a teacher. “I was never planning on being a teacher. My mom’s a teacher...
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Rim Rock Bound: Central Heights Boys Win 3A Sub-State Crown, Girls Punch Historic Ticket to State
Moving up to Class 3A for the first time since 2017 did nothing to slow down the Central Heights cross country program. On Saturday at the Fredonia 3A Sub-State meet, both the Vikings and Lady Vikings stamped their tickets to the KSHSAA State Championship at Rim Rock Farm, highlighted by a dominant boys team championship and a historic state-qualifying run from the girls.
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Lawrence school board to hear special education report, consider contract for enrollment analysis
Lawrence school board members on Monday will hear a report on the district’s special education services, and they’ll consider contracting with a familiar firm for an enrollment analysis. Lori Stithem, executive director special education, will give the board an overview of SPED services, student demographics and key performance...
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Olathe schools sets boundary meetings for families impacted by closure of 6 schools
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Olathe School District has set boundary meetings for families impacted by the closure of 6 schools. On October 1st, district leaders voted 7-0 in October to close five elementary and one middle school:. Indian Trail Middle School. Black Bob Elementary. Heritage Elementary. Scarborough Elementary.
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Divest or protest: Student organization hosts march to the president’s mansion
Bods for Divestment held a protest Oct. 17 at the corner of 17th Street and MacVicar Avenue before marching to the Ross House. Prior to the marching, Washburn University President JuliAnn Mazachek left the house while waving to protesters. Grace Springer, president and founder of Bods for Divestment, said it...