The Olathe School District is proud of its award-winning students and staff. Students are regularly recognized for their achievements in academics and athletics. Our highly qualified instructors have been honored by their peers locally and nationwide for a variety of accomplishments.

• No. 7 Best In-State Employer in Kansas, as named by Forbes Magazine (2024)
• No. 4 Best Employer in Kansas by Forbes Magazine (2023)
• No. 12 Best Mid-Size Employer in the U.S. as listed by Forbes Magazine, only K-12 school district in the top 60 (2023)
• ACT and SAT scores above state and national averages; students with perfect ACT scores in 2022-23, 2021-22, 2020-21, 2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2006-07, 2004, 2002-03, 2000 and 1999; perfect SAT scores in 2015-16, 2009-10, 2006-07 and 2005-06
• Apple Distinguished School
  • Central Elementary - 2023
• 18 National Blue Ribbon School Awards from the U.S. Department of Education
  • Mahaffie Elementary - 2021
  • Regency Place Elementary - 2006
  • Westview Elementary - 2006
  • Heatherstone Elementary - 2001
  • Frontier Trail Junior High - 2000
  • Black Bob Elementary - 1999
  • Olathe East High School - 1998
  • Central Elementary - 1997
  • Walnut Grove Elementary - 1997
  • Ridgeview Elementary - 1994
  • Countryside Elementary - 1992
  • Indian Creek Elementary - 1992
  • Olathe South High School - 1991
  • Tomahawk Elementary - 1986 and 1994
  • Santa Fe Trail Junior High - 1985
  • Oregon Trail Junior High - 1984 and 1993
• Leader in Me Lighthouse School designation from Franklin Covey Co.
  • 2022 - Millbrooke Elementary
  • 2012 - Brougham Elementary
  • 2017 - Forest View Elementary
• Kansas Teacher of the Year awards
  • 2024 - Taylor Bussinger
  • 2012 - Tiffany Richard
  • 2007 - Josh Anderson, national finalist
  • 2003 - Ruth Ann Gharst Wagoner
  • 2000 - Sue Rippe
  • 1997 - Nancy McRoberts
  • 1995 - Becky Goodwin
  • 1974 - Don Everhart
• 20 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching since 1985 — more than any other district in the state
  • 2019 - Margaret Richard
  • 2016 - Nancy Smith
  • 2013 - Patrick Flynn
  • 2013 - Jeremi Wonch
  • 2011 - Dennis Burkett
  • 2007 - Steven Obenhaus
  • 2003 - JoAnn Hiatt
  • 2000 - Kathleen Wilhite
  • 1998 - Julia Miller
  • 1998 - Randall Warner
  • 1997 - Linda Bachura-Boxberger
  • 1997 - Rhonda Reist
  • 1996 - Craig Jaggard
  • 1995 - Carol Williamson
  • 1994 - Lisa Crooks
  • 1993 - Ruth Gleason
  • 1992 - Becky Goodwin
  • 1990 - Steven Case
  • 1989 - Richard Williamson
  • 1985 - Charlotte Keith
• State championships in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming / diving, tennis, track and field, wrestling, forensics, mock trial, Science Olympiad and Scholar Bowl competitions