09/04/2026
For my clients that live within Olathe School District and/or are considering a move to the area...the following schools were presented to the School Board last night for closure at the end of the 2026/2027 school year.
The district has recommended
ā¢ Indian Trail Middle School
ā¢ Black Bob Elementary
ā¢ Heritage Elementary
ā¢ Scarborough Elementary
ā¢ Tomahawk Elementary
ā¢ Walnut Grove Elementary
The school board meeting last night was very informative! The focus group did a very thorough job with their research and the parent representative from that group did a phenomenal job of presenting how they came to their decision. The volunteer focus group spent HOURS meeting, discussing, and presenting their recommendations. This task was not taken lightly. You could tell, just the way this parent spoke! The district was also well represented by all areas of the community as well as a very diverse group. Change is never easy and like he said, families & teachers will be affected by this, however it is critical for our district and will make the district stronger in the long run. I encourage anyone questioning the closures to take the time to watch the school board meeting.
