Canyon Creek Express
August 24-28
A photographer from Lifetouch will be at Canyon Creek on Tuesday, September 8 to take Fall Pictures. More information will be sent home as we get closer to the date.
This year, Lifetouch is no longer accepting late paper orders. This change means schools will no longer need to track, mail, or manage late orders—and it will help ensure no photo packages are missed.
✅ Families can still order photos online or by calling Lifetouch Customer Service.
❌ Once photographers leave on Picture Day, any paper orders found or turned in will be sent back home with the student.
We’ve attached step-by-step instructions to help families know what to do if a paper order is turned in late.
On Patriot’s Day, Friday, September 11, Canyon Creek staff and students will honor the lives lost on 9/11/2001, as well as the continued service of our first responders and military. Together, we will take 2,071 steps—the number of steps in the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
Start Time: Students will begin the walk in the gym at 9:15 AM.
Wear: Please encourage students to wear Red, White, and Blue in honor of Patriot’s Day.
In addition, from September 1–10, we will be collecting items and putting together Care Packages for our First Responders. This is a wonderful way for our community to show gratitude to those who protect us.
We invite parents to join us in honoring this important day!
Canyon Creek students will be participating in a service project to honor the first responders in our community! Together, we will be collecting items to support our local Fire Department, Police Department, Advent Health Emergency Room, and the National Guard.
Our goal is to show appreciation for how these heroes protect and care for our community by donating snacks and drinks they can use while hard at work.
📦 Donation Window: September 1 – September 10
🍎 Schoolwide Collection Categories:
Drinks (Examples: cases of water, 6-pack of Gatorade, energy drinks, 12-pack of soda)
Healthy Snacks (Examples: protein bars, granola bars, snack packs of nuts)
Unhealthy Snacks (Examples: variety pack of chips or popcorn, bags of donuts, candy, or cookies)
Calling all 3rd–5th grade students! Canyon Creek Cruisers is back!
The Canyon Creek Cruisers is an after-school running club that promotes fitness, fun, and community involvement. Students will participate in supervised training runs led by Canyon Creek staff. There is no cost to participate!
Running Dates:
Mondays — September 14, September 21, September 28, and October 5
Pick-Up:
Students must be picked up at Canyon Creek at 4:45 PM following each training run, unless parents have given permission for their child to walk home.
Parents are welcome to join the fun! We would love additional parent volunteers to help with our training runs.
Sign Up by Monday, September 7:
https://forms.gle/t5CLL4iU8rmN7VAV6
Please complete the sign-up form even if your student has participated in Canyon Creek Cruisers before.
Optional Canyon Creek Cruisers T-Shirt:
If you would like to purchase a Cruisers T-shirt, orders are due by September 7:
https://www.kcspiritwear.shop/canyoncreek-cruisers
Questions or interested in helping? Please contact Ali Dawes at akdawes@olatheschools.org.
We can’t wait to get running! 🏃♂️💨
Students who enjoy running are invited to participate in the Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026!
Registration Fee: $25
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 29
Please complete the registration form and return it to school by September 29:
Please Note: This is a separate opportunity from the Canyon Creek Cruisers after-school running club, and any student is welcome to participate.
Because this is a community event, please plan to run/walk with your student or stay to cheer them on.
We hope to see lots of Canyon Creek Chameleons at the starting line! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🎃
Save 10% on Your Yearbook Through October 31!
Yearbook Cost: $23.22 before tax
Purchase your yearbook now and save 10% through October 31!
Custom pages can be created and purchased anytime before the final deadline in April, so you can order your yearbook now and personalize it later.
Use the QR code to purchase your yearbook through TreeRing.
Returning Families:
Scan the QR code, scroll down, and click “Sign In” to purchase.
New Families:
Scan the QR code and create an account to purchase.
Important: You must click the green “Explore Yearbooks” button to continue to the purchase page.