Summit Trail News and Notes

Summit Trail band, cheer, and dance were amazing in the Old Settlers Parade on Saturday.

The parade route was 30 minutes. Our students played, marched, danced, cheered, smiled, and were awesome representatives of Summit Trail in front of our community. I’m proud of our students!

Shoutout to Josh Hankey, Jennifer Frier, Jillian Wrisinger, Dena Steen, Beth Masters and Audrey Millard!

--Mr. Ruder

The Summit Trail tradition of Saber Bash continues on Thursday, September 24th! Saber Bash is a community celebration of the start of the school year scheduled in coordination with the first 8th grade home football game. Kickoff is at 3:45.

Join us for some fun!

Food trucks in the parking lot

Performances by the ST Band, Cheerleaders, Dazzlers, and Choir

Football game vs. PRT

Parents of students in grades 8-11 are invited to come hear an overview of the options students have when preparing to transition to high school including: Career Pathway Programs at all 5 high schools, Four-Year Academies available at select high schools, and Two-Year Academies for grades 11-12. Families may choose to attend any location. The same information will be shared at each.

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September 23

Career Pathways Presentation @ Olathe North (Little Theater) @ 6:30 PM – For Parents & Students grades 8 – 11.

September 24

Career Pathways Presentation @ Olathe Northwest (Auditorium) @ 6:30 PM – For Parents & Students grades 8 – 11.

September 29

Career Pathways Presentation @ Olathe South (Black Box) @ 6:30 PM – For Parents & Students grades 8 – 11.

September 30

Career Pathways Presentation @ Olathe West (Auditorium) @ 6:30 PM – For Parents & Students grades 8 – 11.

Career Pathways Presentation @ OPSIC (Restaurant Area) @ 6:30 PM – For Parents & Students grades 8 – 11.

Presentaciones de Información sobre las Trayectorias Profesionales en la Preparatoria

Se invita a los padres de estudiantes de grados 8–11 a asistir y escuchar una descripción general de las opciones que los estudiantes tienen al prepararse para la transición a la preparatoria, incluyendo: Programas de Trayectorias Profesionales en las 5 preparatorias, Academias de Cuatro Años disponibles en preparatorias seleccionadas y Academias de Dos Años para los grados 11–12. Las familias pueden elegir asistir en cualquiera de las sedes. La misma información será compartida en cada una.

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23 de septiembre

Presentación de Trayectorias Profesionales @ Olathe North (Little Theater) a las 6:30 PM – Para padres y estudiantes de grados 8–11.

24 de septiembre

Presentación de Trayectorias Profesionales @ Olathe Northwest (Auditorio) a las 6:30 PM – Para padres y estudiantes de grados 8–11.

29 de septiembre

Presentación de Trayectorias Profesionales @ Olathe South (Caja negra) a las 6:30 PM – Para padres y estudiantes de grados 8–11.

30 de septiembre

Presentación de Trayectorias Profesionales @ Olathe West (Auditorio) a las 6:30 PM – Para padres y estudiantes de grados 8–11.

5 de octubre

Presentación de Trayectorias Profesionales @ OPSIC (restaurante) a las 6:30 PM – Para padres y estudiantes de grados 8–11.

Our Sources of Strength students did a fantastic job this week helping the school community learn about Sources of Strength as protective factors in suicide prevention. On Tuesday, SOS Students traveled to Sabertime classes to share what each strength means. Wednesday, they led students in creating a school wide strength wheel to be displayed in the counseling office.

We are grateful for such an amazing group of students wanting to be positive peer mentors and spread the messages of hope, help and strength throughout our community.

Picture Retakes will be Monday, September 28th

My Lifetouch Website with Picture Day ID: EVT7WMXBV

If you participated in Watch Dogs in Elementary School, been an active father as a dad, coach or mentor to kids, or simply want to be more present in the lives of your kids, then Father's Club is a place for you. Father’s Club creates simple, intentional ways to be actively involved in the lives of their children, other dads, and the community. Through intentional presence, Father's Club fosters deeper connections between fathers and families, while promoting positive male role models.

Whether it’s greeting students at school, organizing events, or mentoring youth, members of Father’s Club show up with purpose. Their mission goes beyond just showing up—it’s about being fully present, engaged, and committed to making a lasting impact.

Sign up at Join - Father's Club. You will receive a subsequent email that allows you to choose Summit Trail Middle School and up to 4 other schools should you have kids at other secondary schools as well.

Informational Meeting is September 29th at 6:00 PM in the ST Commons

Sabercat Spirit Squad is ready to bring the SPIRIT!

What is Sabercat Spirit Squad? It is a club open to ALL 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who want to support and celebrate STMS activities during the year.

The Sabercat Spirit Squad (STMS Pep Club) is fired up and ready to cheer on our Sabercats throughout the fall, winter, and spring sports and activities seasons!

Whether you're cheering from the stands, joining in on spirit activities, or simply showing your Sabercat pride—you can be part of the pack!

Sponsors: Coach Audrey Millard (cheer) and Coach Dena Steen (dance)

October 6th - 7th Grade Hearing and Vision Day

• (opt-out screening)

• Students need to bring any prescribed glasses/contacts for vision screening even if they don't wear them every day

October 13th - Healthy Futures Dental Clinic

• (opt-in services)

• Flyer attached

• Registrations due by October 6th

Yearbooks for the 26-27 School Year are available to purchase! Use the link below to customize your student's yearbook and buy online. The deadline to purchase is December 31, 2026.

Order a Yearbook Here

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe!

No drop-off or pick-up is allowed on Roundtree or 118th Street in front of the building.

Morning student drop-off:

• This takes place in the northwest loop only (shown in purple on the image below). Vehicles enter the campus from 116th Terrace.
• When dropping students off in the morning, please pull forward as far as possible before allowing your student to exit the vehicle. Vehicles are allowed to exit into the double lane if vehicles are delayed ahead. All students enter up the stairs and through the west commons doors.
• Students entering the building before 7:50 a.m. will sit in the auditorium. At 7:50 a.m., students may eat breakfast in the commons or hang out in the library. At 8:10 a.m., students are dismissed to the halls and on to first period.

Afternoon student pick-up:

• All car riders will exit the west commons and down the stairs.
• Please pull forward as far as possible before allowing your student to enter your vehicle. Vehicles are allowed to exit into the double lane if vehicles ahead are delayed.
• The front parking lot is reserved for buses, special needs and office visits. The southeast entrance is reserved for staff and event parking only. There is no crosswalk for walkers and bike riders.

Thank you for your cooperation to keep our students safe during arrival and dismissal.

Thursday, September 24th- Saber Bash

Monday, September 28th- Picture Retakes

Thursday, October 1st- 8th Grade Career Pathway Fair @ OPSIC

Friday, October 9th- NO SCHOOL- Professional Day

Week of October 12th- Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, October 14th- Half-Day Dismissal at 11:35

Thursday, October 15th- NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 16th- NO SCHOOL

Email: truder@olatheschools.org
Website: olatheschools.org/summittrail
Phone: 913.780.7200