Olathe Public Schools Foundation

The Olathe Public Schools Foundation serves over 28,000 students & teachers in the Olathe School District. Visit our website:

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Exciting news! We’re welcoming 6 incredible leaders to the OPSF Board who are passionate about supporting Olathe students, teachers & families.

Meet: Kirsten Dannen, Lacey Kane, Drake Rapue, Stacey Rezek, Claire Reagan & Doug Huston.

Help us give them a warm OPSF welcome!

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💚Welcome Back!!! We are so excited to have each of you back to school and we cannot wait to see what amazing things this school year brings!

💚With Big Hearts we will build Bright Futures! Let's make this year count because opportunity grows here in Olathe Public Schools.

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Mrs Chandler, a teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary in Olathe, posted this project for a reading and calming center and was FULLY FUNDED!! She posted her project on DonorsChoose and OPSF matched every donation 1:1!

Post your project and see what happens!! We got you!!

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Mrs. Cole at Central Elementary is in need of some flexible seating options so her fifth grade students can learn where it best suits them instead of just at their desk. https://t.co/ze1QG3NPXR

Pick your favorite project and help an Olathe teacher TODAY!!!

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💙Olathe teachers are preparing for another school year and posting their projects on https://t.co/P9mQFitpDr. OPSF is once again matching every gift on qualifying projects! Our teachers need YOU!! Pick your favorite project or two and make a teacher's day!!

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Save the Date...Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Ball Event Center in Olathe.

Want to learn more about becoming a member?
Contact us at foundation @olathepublicschools.org, 913.782.8222 or https://t.co/EextCMaUeS

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Exciting news! 🎉 Erin Vader is our new OPSF Board President!

Since 2020, she’s served in key roles, from Treasurer to VP, and brings passion, leadership & heart to everything she does.

Proud Olathe mom, public servant, and community champion.

Welcome, Erin! 💚

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🎉Welcome to Olathe! We are so excited to have our NEWEST Olathe teachers here as well as all of the educators in our district, ready to start a brand new year!! We love your Big Hearts preparing our students for their Bright Futures and we are here for it!!

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📚️Packing 2,500 backpacks is just the beginning. Getting them delivered to 51 schools takes a strong and generous community.

🌟Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up to help, even in the 90 degree heat. Your time and effort make a real difference for Olathe students. 💚

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🥇We’re grateful for our amazing Olathe community!

After packing 2,500 backpacks, we rely on volunteers to help deliver them to 36 elementary, 10 middle, and 5 high schools.

Thank you for giving your time, gas, and sweat on a 90° day—we appreciate you! 🙌

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🎒Packing 2,500 backpacks is just the beginning. Getting them delivered to 51 schools takes a strong and generous community.

⭐️Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up to help, even in the 90 degree heat. Your time and effort make a real difference for Olathe students. 💚

[Olathe Public Schools Foundation @OPSF233]

Day 2 of backpack packing is done. Huge thanks to Atmos for helping us pack all middle & high school bags and reset the gym for the new year.

OPSF fills 2,500 backpacks each summer to help Olathe students start school ready to learn. We’re grateful for all who make it happen.

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✂️ OPSF is feeling the love from our community! A HUGE Thank You goes out to those that have collected new school supplies for our Olathe students. We feel very fortunate to be a part of a community who cares!! Thank you so much!!

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🎒Wow!! Look at all of these cool backpacks! Thank you Scheels Overland Park for your generous donation of backpacks to our Olathe School Supplies and Backpack program.

https://t.co/bxXC1UCDp1 for more information

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Our amazing OPSF volunteers and board members have been hard at work organizing supplies this week for backpack packing days! Every pencil, notebook, and crayon will help a student start the school year ready to learn.

Thank you!! We couldn't do this without you!! 💪📚

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❤️ The Olathe Public Schools Foundation wishes you a Happy & Healthy Fourth of July.

🤍 Thank you for all you do to support the students and staff in our schools.

💙 We appreciate and celebrate you!

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🫢 It’s early, but school’s coming!
📝 While you’re shopping for supplies, grab extras for students in need.
🎒OPSF is filling 2,500 backpacks this summer, help us ensure every Olathe student starts the year ready to learn.
💚 Drop-off bins at listed locations!

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🎉 School’s out for summer! ☀️
Time to trade textbooks for sunshine, fun, and well-deserved relaxation.

🙏 Thank you to our amazing students, staff, and families for an unforgettable year.

#SchoolsOut #HelloSummer #OPSFoundation #OlatheProud

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The school year may be ending, but the smiles keep coming! 🎉 Congrats to Prairie Trail’s Jenn Tews, this month’s Educator Excellence Award winner! 🏆 Her passion, high standards & love for students make a lasting impact. 💙
Thanks @MainstreetCU for the Big Check!

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💚 It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we want you to know that we love and care about you.

🙂 YOU matter.

💚 Today and always—thank you.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #YouMatter #OlatheProud