Mission Trail Parent Newsletter

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!

Attendance Contact: To reduce the amount of phone calls and allow parents to reach us in a timely manner please use our attendance email address: mtattendance@olatheschools.org

• Please remember to notify us by 9am if your child will be absent that day.
• If your student will be picked up early, please call 5 minutes before you arrive and we will call your student down to the office.

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.

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

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!

SEPTEMBER

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

14: Volleyball at IT (away) 3:45 pm

16: XC at BVSW (away) 2:00pm

16: Volleyball vs CT (home) 3:45 pm

17: 8th Football at FT (away) 3:45 pm

17: 7th Football vs FT (home) 3:45 pm

21: Volleyball vs PRT (home) 3:45 pm

22: XC at PRT (away) 3:45 pm

22: School picture retakes 8:30 am – 11:30am

23: Volleyball at FT (away) 3:45 pm

24: 8th Football at CST (away) 3:45 pm

24: 7th Football vs CST (home) 3:45 pm

28: Volleyball vs CST (home) 3:45 pm

28: XC City Meet at ODAC 3:45 pm

30: 8th Night Football at CBAC (away) 6:00pm

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