The Trailblazer

I hope your summer was filled with fun, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. As we kick off a brand-new school year, I’m thrilled to welcome everyone back—students, families, and staff!

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This Year’s Theme: “Every Piece Matters”

For the past six years, "You Matter" has been at the heart of who we are as a school community. It has guided our work, shaped our relationships, and reminded every student, staff member, and family that they are valued, seen, and important.

As we begin a new school year, we are excited to build upon that foundation with our 2026-2027 theme:

Every Piece Matters

This year, our theme will be represented by puzzle pieces. Just as every piece of a puzzle has a unique shape, purpose, and place, every person in our school community brings something valuable that helps complete the bigger picture.

At Tomahawk Elementary, we know that our success is not built by one person alone. It is created through the contributions of students, staff, families, and community partners who work together each day. When every piece is included, supported, and connected, we create something extraordinary.

Julia Baucum

Principal

Check out this document for school hours, lunch times, school personnel, and links to calendar, newsletters and other resources,

4th Grade: Katie Hermanson

5th Grade: Sara Doolin, Ashley Gillette

Resource Para: Ashley Soltz

☀️ Join us for our 2nd Annual Back-to-School Splash on Tuesday, August 4, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Tomahawk Elementary Playground!

Bring the whole family for a fun evening of reconnecting with friends, welcoming new families, and celebrating the start of another great school year. The Water Balloon Launch begins at 6:30 PM, so be sure to bring a large towel or sheet and a partner to join in the fun! We'll also have a designated baseball glove catching zone, plus a sprinkler, bubbles, water balloons, and sidewalk chalk, so there will be plenty of fun for everyone.

Free popsicles will be available for everyone, and new this year, we'll be offering a $5 cash-only meal deal featuring an all-beef hot dog, chips, and a bottled water. Every meal purchased helps offset the cost of this event, and any remaining proceeds go right back to the Tomahawk PTO to support our students, staff, and school throughout the coming year.

Don't forget your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, bug spray, and a towel or sheet for balloon catching. We can't wait to celebrate another school year with our amazing Tomahawk families!

Please note: This is a PTO-sponsored, but not PTO-supervised, event. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their own children throughout the evening.

Please note arrival does not begin and there will be no supervision until 8:35, please do not send students to school property before that time.

School Opens: 8:35 am

School day begins: 8:55 am - Students are expected to be in their seat ready to learn at this time, not walking in the door. Arrivals after this time will be considered tardy.

Students are dismissed: 3:55 pm

If your student is eating breakfast at school it will be served in the lunch room from 8:35-8:55 am.

Be the first to get your Class Color Shirts for the Annual Color Walk and to wear all year! Lots of items to choose from and a portion of all sales goes to the Tomahawk PTO which means it will go straight back to helping fund our teachers and classrooms!!

This storefront will close 7/21 - Orders will be ready for pick up at Sneak-a-Peek Night on August 11th!

Class Colors
Pre-K- Yellow
Kdg- Purple
1st- Blue
2nd- Red
3rd- Green
4th- Orange
5th- Pink

Having your student present and on time for learning is a key factor in their success. Please see the updated guidelines for student attendance. There may be additional actions taken depending on the situation.

Tardies:

4 tardies in a semester= 1 unexcused absence, parent phone call

7 tardies in a semester= Intervention meeting and plan established with parents and school team

20 tardies in a semester= 5 unexcused absences, truancy authorities notified

Absenteeism

5 absences in a semester= Intervention meeting and plan established with parents and school team

9 absences in a semester= Second/updated intervention meeting and plan established with parents, school team, and any additional parties.

10 absences in a school year= Truancy authorities notified

Truancy

3 unexcused absences in a row= Intervention meeting and plan established with parents and school team

5 unexcused absences in a semester= Truancy authorities notified

7 unexcused absences in a school year= Updated team intervention meeting

These policies align with BOE Policies JBA, JBAA, JBAD, JBAB, JBC.

If a unique situation exists which may interfere with regular, timely school attendance, the parent should work with the school to develop a plan in advance.

Take a couple of minutes to add THattendance@olatheschools.org to your email contacts. Use this email to contact the office/nurse about attendance, late arrivals & early pick-ups, way home changes and general school questions.

District policy requires us to ask for ID from EVERYONE each time they enter the building. Please remember to have your driver's license or other form of picture ID ready for the camera at the door when you arrive at Tomahawk. If you come to the door without your ID, we will kindly ask you to return to your car to get it.

Special Chorus: 4th and 5th grade, before school from 8:35-9:05 am on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

Running Club: 3rd-5th grade, after school on Wednesdays until 4:45pm

Flag Football: 4th and 5th grade, after school on Mondays & Tuesdays until 4:30pm

Math Wings: 4th and 5th grade, after school on Tuesdays until 4:35pm

Art Club -4th and 5th grade, after school on Mondays until 4:55pm

STUCO- Elected Reps in 3rd, 4th & 5th grade- before school on Wednesday mornings

Watch for more details coming soon.

Families who have enrolled on ParentVue will be able to view the student's teacher on July 27th.

Please note: these are not final class lists, and if enrollment shows a significant change of students enrolled, students' teachers may change.

Drop in anytime to meet your teachers and see your classmates!

Kindergarten: Meet in the gym- please wait to bring your supplies until August 20 when KDG students are assigned to their permanent room.

1st-5th grade and Early childhood (Ms. Kayleigh) : Bring your supplies to your classroom.

Jump Start (Ms. Marie): Arrive during your scheduled time Tuesday, August 11th or Thursday, August 13th .

Please note this is a half day for K-5 students , no lunch will be served.

Early Childhood and Jump Start do not have school on Fridays.

This evening will be a time to sit down with your student's teacher to hear about expectations, communication, and what to expect this school year. More information to come.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Email: kzuelth@olatheschools.org
Website: www.olatheschools.com/tomahawk
Location: 13820 S. Brougham Dr. Olathe, KS
Phone: (913) 780-7690