Husky Tracks

Hello PRT Families!

We've made it to the weekend! It's been a great week at PRT! We will be welcoming the month of October next week.October will bring parent teacher conferences which will be the week of October 12. The details for conferences will be in the newsletter next week. We are excited to share all the great things happening in our classrooms and the progress your student has made!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Jenna Jones

Proud PRT Principal

Volleyball

The 7th grade was victorious in both A and B games against Mission Trail. Madison Randall paced the attack with 5 kills, while Payton Macrorie had 12 perfect passes from the back row. Ivory Forsythe had a game high 5 aces. Penelope Walker served out 9 assists for the match. A team won 25-10 and 25-5. The B game was just as successful. Emrie Remus was unstoppable form the front row with 4 kills. Evie Wardle served up 4 aces and had 4 assists. Hadlee Davis served 3 aces along with 2 perfect passes. Lila Cook recorded several diving saves which led to PRT points. B team won 25-16 and 25-8.

Our 8th grade teams had quite the battle for both A and B games. Game one was a grind, needing to go into extra points with a 27-25 victory. Emory Lustig served a game high 8 aces on the match. Game two was a different story, with Mission Trail coming out hot. They finished out the set 25-15. Brook Strack provided a couple 3-passes on serve receive, with a few additional digs on MT's solid attack. Blaire Swenson also showed out in the back row. Our passing game was on point. Needing to go into a third game, we were locked in. With a strong start, we were able to overcome a dominate team with a 15-9 victory. Exhaustion setting in, our B team was in for a tough match as well. Set one was a 24-26 defeat, with an MT comeback at the end. Although frustrated, we came out strong and dominated set 2 with a commanding 25-16 victory. Brynn Reves provided some consistent swings in the front row, while Callie Connell recorded a couple digs in the backrow. At the start of set 3, our girls were ready for a strong finish. Kellan Wetzel held it down at the net with multiple strong blocks. In the end, we fell just short of a B team victory with a score of 14-16.

These girls played their hearts out and we are so proud of their fight. Our next game is Wednesday at home against Summit Trail. We would love all the support!

Cross Country

The cross country team had their home meet at ONW on Tuesday and competed against Chisholm, Mission and Santa Fe Trail. Here are some top results from each grade level:
For the 6th grade girls, Megan Meyer was 10th, Blythe Hoernemann 7th, Emma Ruiz 6th and Rory Kurtz 2nd.
For the 6th grade boys, Oliver Harris was 10th, Logan Lyons 9th, Selby Ottesen 8th, Preston Topping 7th and George Miller won the race.
For the 7th grade girls, Emma Knop was 10th, Nora Ankenman 9th, Claire Connealy 7th, Raina Turkington 6th and Lainey Thurman 2nd.
For the 7th grade boys, Jacob Dickson was 10th, Holden Sides 8th, Christopher Cooper 7th, Ethan Thompson 5th, Landon Schrick 2nd and Carter Thurman won the race.
For the 8th grade girls, Brooklyn Headley was 10th, Reese Mulligan 9th, Aneleigh Sener 7th, Amlin Ravencamp 6th, Maddie Studier 5th, and Maya Shenoy was 3rd.
For the 8th grade boys, Odin Smith was 10th, Brantley Sides 5th, Graham Wiechman 4th, Landon Janis 3rd and Maxsen Unick won the race.
The 6th grade girls finished 2nd as a team and all other groups won as a team! Awesome job to all athletes that competed!

The cross country team was back in action Wednesday at FT. They competed against 7 middle schools and here are top results for each race:
In the 6th and 7th grade girls 1-mile race, Raina Turkington was 14th, Rory Kurtz 12th, Emma Ruiz 11th, Claire Connealy 9th and Lainey Thurman was 1st out of 145 runners!
In the 6th and 7th grade boys 1-mile race, Selby Ottesen was 15th, Preston Topping 14th, Jacob Dickson 13th, Ethan Thompson 10th, George Miller 3rd and Carter Thurman won the race out of 224 runners!
In the 2-mile girls race, Violet Johnson was 14th, Brynna Gill 11th, Brooklyn Headley 9th, Cara DeYoung 8th, Amlin Ravencamp 7th, Maddie Studier 4th and Maya Shenoy was 2nd!In the 2-mile boys race, Odin Smith was 12th, Brantley Sides 9th, Graham Wiechman 8th, Landon Janis 4th and Maxsen Unick won the race out of 70 runners!

The 1-mile girls finished 2nd as a team and all other groups won as a team! Awesome job to all athletes that competed!

Husky Community,

One of the most exciting events of the football season is almost here, our annual PRT Night Game!

This year, we’re proud to once again partner with Allison’s Allies and use our Night Game to help support their fight against breast cancer.

Get ready to PINK OUT CBAC on Wednesday, October 7th, as the Huskies take on Oregon Trail at 6:00 PM!

We’ve created a special Pink Out Night Game t-shirt, with proceeds benefiting Allison’s Allies. It’s a great way to show your Husky pride, support an incredible cause, and help us fill the stands with PINK on game night.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special PRT tradition! Click the link below to order your Pink Out shirt or make a monetary donation, deadline is Sunday September 27th.

https://prtfbnightgame26.itemorder.com/

We can’t wait to see our Husky community pack the stands in pink as we cheer on our Huskies and come together to support Allison’s Allies.

Thank you for helping us make the PRT Night Game about something bigger than football!

Go Huskies!

2026–2027 Yearbooks are now available for purchase! This year, we are excited to be working with the publishing company Walsworth to create a yearbook that captures the special moments, memories, and experiences that make up life at PRT.

Don’t miss out on the memories—order the PRT yearbook today!

Purchase your yearbook by visiting our Yearbook Store: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/cLi5x5rQ4Gc58Vk76oV9ogH0

Calling all actors, singers, dancers, and students who want to be part of this year’s fall musical, Shrek Jr.!

Auditions will be held September 29 & 30 from 3:30–6:00 p.m. in the PRT Auditorium.

Interested in being part of the show behind the scenes? We will also be looking for students to help with lights, sound, costumes, props, makeup, and more! Information about these opportunities will be shared at the end of September.

Whether you want to be onstage or backstage, there’s a place for you in Shrek Jr.! We can’t wait to bring this fun-filled musical to the PRT stage!

On Thursday, we will take 8th graders to JCCC for the career pathways fair. We are now the first middle school for this visit. We will be boarding busses right when school starts so please don't be late to school on Thursday. Busses will return to PRT by 9:35am.

All PRT students will cheer on the Ravens for their homecoming parade. The parade will start approximately 9:40am. Please note: Lone Elm will be blocked for the parade so accessing PRT will be a challenge between 9:30-10am.

ParentVue has a New App! This is a new download from your app store, not just an update. Please see attached directions if you have trouble. If you do not currently have a ParentVue OR need your password reset, please contact Lisa Carpenter LMCARPENTER@OLATHESCHOOLS.ORG

Picture retakes will take place on Monday, October 12th for students who were absent on picture day or would like to have their picture retaken. If your student would like a retake, please have them bring their original picture package with them on retake day.

Our building was founded on a strong belief of service to the community. This is our 4th year for our school-wide community service day. On Tuesday, October 13th, all staff and students will be participating in service activities at locations around the metro area, as well as some service projects at Prairie Trail before boarding busses. More specific information about your child’s service location will be coming soon from their WAG teacher. Please do not schedule appointments before 1pm on this day.

We are excited to share with you the theme and quote for this year's 26th Annual OPS Dr. MLK Jr. Contest. This is a collaborative contest with the Olathe Human Relations Commission, Garmin, Olathe Libraries and Olathe Public Schools.

This year's theme is Integrity & Justice. His quote, "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." reminds us that integrity and justice can bring people together, heal division, and create lasting change. Even when facing hatred, he encouraged others to respond with courage and kindness.

This year’s contest invites our middle school and high school students to explore what integrity & justice means in your life and community. Students will express themselves by sharing their writing, art, or multi-media skills as they consider the theme – Integrity & Justice.

We are looking forward to receiving middle school and high school entries in visual arts, multimedia and written work from all schools. All entries are due to the PRT office on or before Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Building finalists will move on to the district competition where there are cash prizes for winners. If your student is interested in participating and needs more information, they should speak with Mr. Mellen.

TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS & help the ONW Raven Dance Team by gathering all of the household items you no longer need! Bring them to Olathe Northwest South Parking Lot on Saturday, September 26th, between 9-11 a.m., & we will take care of the rest! Can't make the donation drop-off time on 9/26? Reach out to any RDT family or contact Stephanie Bulcock, 816-213-1311, to schedule a different collection day/time.

What exactly are we collecting??

-Clothes: mens, womens & childrens clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.

-Household Textiles: bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.

-Small Household Goods: kitchen items (such as pots/pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, serving pieces and hand-held appliances), home decorative items, knick-knacks, toys, games, and small electronics

-Books & Media: paperback, hard cover - all genres (media needs to be boxed separately, no encyclopedias or text books)

Please use bags for clothes and textiles and tightly pack boxes of small household goods. Separate books from household goods and media. THANK YOU for supporting RDT!

On Thursday, October 1, all 8th grade students will attend the Career Pathways Fair at Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus (OPSIC). This event provides students with the opportunity to explore the wide range of options available to them in Olathe Schools beginning in high school. By engaging with high school students currently enrolled in these programs, your child will gain valuable insight into a variety of courses and opportunities.

Students will be able to explore:

· Career Pathway Programs

· Performing Arts

· Visual Arts

· Four-Year Academies

· Two-Year Academies

Students will be transported by bus to OPSIC and will attend the fair from 8:45am- 9:15am. Students will be leaving Prairie Trail at 8:30am and return to school by approximately 9:45am that day. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments during this time.

To help our students prepare for this event, counselors will be visiting classrooms in the coming weeks to help them determine careers or career pathways of interest and sharing with them the expectations for the Career Pathways Fair. We will be asking our students to conduct themselves in a professional manner and encouraging them to dress in PRT spirit wear.

During the fair, students will complete a Pathway Fair Passport. Before attending, they will pre-select five pathways to visit based on their current interests and future career goals. We encourage you to talk with your child beforehand to help them decide which pathway booths they would most like to explore.

For more information about available career pathways, please review the diagram below on Industries, Clusters, and Pathways and visit: https://www.olatheschools.org/careerpathways

Thank you for supporting your child as they begin exploring their future opportunities!

High School Career Pathway Information Presentations:

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.

September 24

September 29

September 30

October 5

If you have any questions, please contact 8th grade counselor, Mrs. Brown, at arlbrown@olatheschools.org.

For more information on PRT Counselors and/or mental health resources,

please visit our PRT counseling website:

https://prairietrail.olatheschools.org/counseling-and-support/counseling-staff

or https://www.olatheschools.org/departments/bsel

Please follow us on Facebook at Prairie Trail Middle School and on Instagram at @PRTHuskies. We are excited to share all the great things happening at PRT this year!

Thank you to our community partners for all of your continued support!