Dec. 20, 2024

The Olathe Advantage

At Olathe Public Schools, our vision is "Their Future is Our Future." We offer a variety of programs led by world-class educators, designed to inspire and support students at every stage of their journey. From advanced math and literacy courses in middle school to high school programs like AVID, Advanced Placement, College Now courses, and innovative Career Pathways, we prepare students for both college and careers. Our strong fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs ensure a well-rounded experience, with more than 60% of students participating. In addition, more than $50 million in scholarships were awarded to 2024 graduates. The Olathe Advantage means providing your child with the opportunities, support, and resources they need to succeed today and in the future.

Out-of-District Families Can Apply Jan. 1, 2025

Enrollment in Olathe Public Schools is open to nonresident students at schools with available space, as outlined in Kansas House Bill 2567. The bill requires school districts to allow nonresidents to enroll if there are open seats in the district. For more details on open enrollment, click here. If you are interested in touring our schools, please click here to submit your information.

Dates to Know

• Nonresident Applications Open: Jan. 1-June 15, 2025
• District Enrollment Capacity Determined: On or before May 1, 2025
• Nonresident Open Enrollment Applications Reviewed: June 16-30, 2025

Transportation will not be provided for students attending a school outside their attendance boundaries. Once admitted through the nonresident open enrollment process, students may continue attending Olathe schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, provided they maintain good standing. Eligibility to participate in Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) activities for open enrollment students will be determined by KSHSAA policies.

Click here to submit an open enrollment application on the Open Enrollment webpage. The application will not be live until Jan. 1. For questions, contact 913-780-7000 and ask for General Administration. Please note that district offices will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2. The office will reopen on Jan. 2 with business hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From top-tier career pathways to nationally recognized educators, Olathe Public Schools offers opportunities that empower every student to succeed in what they want to do. Here, students experience individualized growth academically and socially throughout their K-12 journey. Experience The Olathe Advantage in the 2025-2026 school year!