General Notice
  • Multitudes of opportunities, camps and clinics are available within the district and throughout the community and region. The District supports and encourages activities that promote development for our students. In lieu of paper distributions, all information is provided in this centralized location and accessible to patrons and students for participation at their discretion. The District bears no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information and inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of the activity.
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    Summer Computer Camp – Youth Tech Inc. posted on April 18th, 2018

    Youth Tech Inc. offers students ages 6-17 summer technology courses including animation, web design, application design, graphic design, movie makers, robotics-battle bots, and more!  Space is limited.  Five Johnson County locations are offered. 

    Garmin Marathon – Road Closures April 21 posted on April 18th, 2018

    Over 4,000 runners are participating in the 2018 Garmin Marathon this weekend and are expected to pass through Olathe streets between 6 am and 2 pm on Saturday, April 21.  Please see attachment for road closures. 

    Wonders of Discovery – Pollinator Prairie posted on April 16th, 2018

    The Pollinator Prairie is hosting a FREE family-friendly event on June 22, 9am-2pm at 320 S. Blake St. in Olathe.  The even is open to the public at the garden in Olathe in conjunction with National Pollinator Week.  Activities include:  Caterpillar Petting Zoo, Bat Exhibit, Caterpillar and Butterfly Exhibits, Bird of Pray Exhibit, Native Bees vs Honey Bees, Building Native Bee Houses, Bringing Nature Home, “Get Your Fingers in the Dirt,” Arts and Crafts, and much more. 

    Mission Southside – Hope Walk posted on April 12th, 2018

    A 5-mile walk benefiting the ministries of Mission Southside is planned for Saturday, April 28.  The goal is for each participant or family to raise $100 from dollars-per-mile pledges.  Registration is available on-line at www.missionsouthside.org  The walk begins and ends at Southside’s Ministry Center, 414 E. Dennis Avenue. 

    Meet and Eat – Olathe Public Library posted on April 10th, 2018

    Children age 18 and under are invited to meet and eat for homework help and food at both locations (downtown and Indian Creek).  See flyer for days and times. 

    Helmet Head Bike Rodeo posted on April 5th, 2018

    The Olathe Fire Department invites all area children to bring their bikes to the annual Olathe Helmet Head Bike Rodeo April 29, 11 am-3pm at the Olathe Medical Center campus.  Kids ages 15 and under will receive a free bike helmet, while supplies last.  While at the Rodeo, stop by the Olathe Medical Center’s Family Fun Fest. 

    Weed Out the Myths: Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain posted on April 3rd, 2018

    Staff from the Olathe Police Department and the Johnson County Mental Health Center team up for a presentation on marijuana use by teenagers on April 19, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Olathe Community Center.   Open to the community at no cost. 

    FARE’s Food Allergy Heroes Walk posted on April 2nd, 2018

    Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) is sponsoring a free fun family event Saturday, April 21 to honor the heroes who keep those with food allergies safe.  The event features a walk and Jim Cosgrove aka Mr. Stinky Feet.  More information and registration are available at www.foodallergywalk.org

     

    Those Left Behind – Supporting Teen Survivors of Suicide posted on March 28th, 2018

    Those Left Behind is a support group to help connect high school and college age survivors left behind after the loss of a family member to suicide.  This secular based support group is facilitated by licensed mental health therapists.  Parental permission to participate is required if under the age of 18.  More info on flyer. 

    Summer Basketball Camps – Rocky Lamar posted on March 27th, 2018

    Summer Basketball Camps are offered for boys in grades 1-10.  Three sessions:  June 11-14, 25-28 and July 23-26.  Register at www.RockyLamar.com