Parents Want More Details as Olathe Considers Closing Middle School, 5 Elementary Schools

Parents want more details as Olathe considers closing middle school, 5 elementary schools

Olathe parents are asking for more answers as the school district considers closing six schools because of declining enrollment and financial pressures.

100+ Olathe parents, teachers and students voice concerns with district over school closures

Indian Trail Middle School, Black Bob, Scarborough, Heritage, Tomahawk and Walnut Grove Elementary School were all recommended to be closed next year.

Right-sizing staffing is an alternative to closing schools in USD 233 Olathe

USD 233 Olathe’s proposed closure of six schools for budgetary reasons has understandably upset many parents. Fortunately, closing schools isn’t the only option available to the Olathe school board. Enrollment has declined over the last few years at USD 233 and other large urban school districts, as parents became frustrated over DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) […]

Right-sizing staffing is an alternative to closing schools in Kansas

(The Sentinel) – Olathe, Kansas’ proposed closure of six schools for budgetary reasons has understandably upset many parents. Fortunately, closing schools isn’t the only option available to the Olathe school board. Enrollment has declined over the last few years at USD 233 (Olathe) and other large urban school districts, as parents became frustrated over DEI (diversity, equity, […]