Mission Trail Parent Newsletter

Spirit Wear orders need to be received by August 30th to have by the end of September. We are so excited to have so much new MT Gear to wear to school!!

Father's Club is kicking off Fist Bump Fridays! Our dads will be at MT entrances each Friday morning, ready with fist bumps, smiles and a great start to the day. If you would like to join in the fun, click the link to sign-up.

Invitations to join the Xello family portal are coming soon! See the attached letter for more information about Xello and watch for an email to link to your student's account.

Students are taking the fall screeners in Math (iReady) and ELA (FastBridge). The first round of screeners should be completed by September 4th with subsequent screeners given in the winter and spring. We use the data from each round to determine Wolf Time supports and extension activities. Screening scores will be available for parents on ParentVUE.

To help you stay connected with your student’s learning, we want to remind you about Canvas, our learning management system. Canvas allows you to view upcoming assignments, check grades, and follow your student's progress in real-time.

Inside these letters, you will also find links to short Canvas Training Tutorials designed to walk you step-by-step through setting up your observer account, navigating the dashboard, checking grades, and setting up notifications.

Thank you for partnering with us to support your student's success!

Please take a moment to review the Canvas Parent Letter linked below

This spring the Facility Alignment Task Force, made up of one staff member and one parent from each school, met three times to review district finances, enrollment projections and building capacity to inform Olathe Public Schools' school consolidation planning.

At the June Board of Education Meeting, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jim McMullen presented an overview of the Task Force’s work and recommendations. View the full presentation on the district’s YouTube Channel.

Survey results showed unanimous support for reducing the district's elementary footprint. Most participants recommended closing at least three or four elementary schools and at least one middle school. High schools are not expected to be affected.

So far this summer, the Facility Alignment Steering Committee (a smaller subgroup of the Task Force) has met three of four times to evaluate the task force's recommendations and review data for each school. The committee will recommend specific schools for consolidation after its final meeting before the start of the school year.

A recommendation on specific school consolidations will be presented to the Board of Education at its September meeting, with boundary recommendations to follow. Please note that your school may be affected even if it is not recommended for consolidation, as attendance boundaries may be adjusted to accommodate students from consolidated schools.

Information will be shared in school and district communications throughout the next several months. Community members interested in following the process can learn more, including answers to frequently asked questions and view all districtwide and school-based communication so far on the district website. Our commitment to transparency throughout this process is intentional, so our community feels informed every step of the way.

If you are a student who would like to challenge your math abilities, build problem solving skills, and foster achievements through different levels of fun?? Come join Math Counts with Mrs. Jones!! Meeting dates will be Every Monday Morning at 7am starting September 14th, in room 2324. There will be three competition dates, two for the district and one for state.

Please see the link below to signup. Any questions you can email Mrs. Jones at jrjones@olatheschools.org

KAY CLUB - Kansas Association of Youth KAY is a state sponsored Leadership and Community Service Club. If you are enthusiastic about serving others, KAY Club is for you! Our meetings will be before school on Wednesdays 1-2 times/month. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30am. Please fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/MtvZfQTRZkUfknMA8 to sign up.

If you have any questions, please contact- Lindsey Oliver lolivermt@olatheschools.org or Teresa Murray-Posey tmurraymt@olatheschools.org

The Sources of Strength Club meets once a month to discuss and recognize our personal strengths. This club emphasizes the importance of mental health with activities that support generosity, health, family, mentors, and more! See the flyer for more information.

FCA is now Faith and Fellowship! We are excited to introduce this new club, sponsored by Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Zegunis, Ms. Boswell, Mr. Berndt, and Mr. Waters.

This transition allows us to welcome all students who are interested in learning more about the Christian faith. Each week, we’ll spend time together playing a fun game, learning from a story or lesson in the Bible, and enjoying a snack.

Join us Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. in the main gym for a fun and meaningful way to start your school day!

Our first gathering will be Thursday, September 10th!

We need help with snacks! If you'd like to donate snacks, please sign up here: Faith and Fellowship Snacks

Science Olympiad is a competitive STEM club that tests students' knowledge of various science and engineering topics through curriculum-based challenges. (It's the Track and Field of STEM)! If your student enjoys any aspect of science, they have a place in Science Olympiad! All students are welcome to join us after school on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30. Please email Mr. Dahl at tjdahl@olatheschools.org or view this powerpoint for more information!

Our school is participating in the NexTrex Challenge again this year! Families can help by collecting and donating eligible soft plastics for recycling. Collection bins are located in the Library and Commons. Thank you for helping us reduce waste and support sustainability efforts!

Reserve your student a copy of the 2026-2027 Mission Trail Middle School Yearbook by ordering at yearbookforever.com. The cost is $30, payable directly to Walsworth Yearbooks using credit card, debit card, or PayPal. Please contact jfasulomt@olatheschools.org with questions.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a middle schooler, told by middle schoolers?

Come join the Theatre 2 students in their production of "The 10 Best/Worst Things About Middle School"!

Tickets can be bought at the door, $3 a person, Cash or Check Only .

Show starts at 7:30, and will run about 30 minutes!

Hope to see you there!

AUGUST

31: Volleyball at PT (away) 3:45 pm

SEPTEMBER

2: Volleyball vs ST (home) 3:45 pm

2: XC at FT (away) 3:45 pm

3: 8th Football vs OT (home) 3:45 pm

3: 7th Football at OT (away) 3:45 pm

7: No School Labor Day

8: XC at CT (away) 3:45 pm

10: Volleyball vs OT at Olathe West 3:45pm

10: 8th Football vs IT (home) 3:45 pm

10: 7th Football at IT (away) 3:45 pm

12: Old Settlers Parade 10am

OW Jr. Owls Game Day Promotions! We want to see all of our Jr. Owls Volleyballers at the below special match day, sit behind the players bench, Jr Owls can enjoy one free admission and cheer on the Olathe West Owls Volleyball program! If you havent signed up already and would like to sign up to join- see the attached flyer with further information! Bring your family and friends! Let's go OWLS!

· Saturday, August 29th at 6:30pm at St James Academy. We'd love for our Jr Owls to come out, wear blue and support your Varsity OW Volleyball team! Student admission is $5 and you can purchase tickets here: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202605210203261455478bb0e22344a/checkout

· September 1st at 6:30pm at Olathe West vs ONW (this game counts towards your one free admission for Jr. Owls)

· September 24th at 6:30pm at Olathe West vs. Gardner (this game counts towards your one free admission for Jr. Owls)

· October 13th 6:30pm at Olathe West vs. SME Senior Night (this game counts towards your one free admission for Jr. Owls)

· October 24th at 1pm and 3pm at Olathe West - Substate!!

Thank you!!! We hope to see you at our matches!

The Olathe West Volleyball Booster Club

Girls Play Flag Football is offering an 8th grade girls (14U) flag football league this fall. No previous experience is necessary, and the league is a great opportunity for girls to learn the basics of flag football, compete, and have fun with friends and classmates.

With girls entering high school next year, this is a great opportunity to play alongside other girls from their school before they compete together at the high school level.

Practices and games will take place on Sundays.

8th Grade parent Adam Myer will be coaching a team this fall. Families can request Adam as their coach when registering, and we will do our best to keep as many schoolmates together on the same team as possible.

Season Dates: September 11–November 22, 2026
Registration Deadline: August 31, 2026

For more information or registration details, please contact Adam Myer at adamgmyer@gmail.com.

Girls Play Flag Football Registration

Email: mtattendance@olatheschools.org
Website: olatheschools.org/domain/2131
Location: 1001 North Persimmon Drive, Olathe, KS, USA
Phone: 913-780-7260