Dear Parent/Guardian,       
We want to inform you that Olathe North High School has a new way to effectively process tardies and tardy discipline. As a result, you will begin to receive instant notifications via email when your child incurs any tardies or tardy discipline throughout the school year. This system enhances our communication and accountability and will greatly benefit the school, you the parent/guardian and your child. While the system is designed to communicate through email, if you would like to opt-in to text message notifications, that feature is also available. To opt-in to text notifications, please contact our office at 913-780-7140 and provide us with your cell phone number and the cell phone carrier you use. Up to two cell phone numbers can be added.
There is a possibility that the first time we send you the notification, It could end up in a clutter/junk/spam folder. Please check those folders routinely. You should move the email to your inbox. Your email will learn from this and/or you can designate it as not clutter/junk/spam. If you have any further questions, please contact the school office.  This same information is attached to this email in the word document below.

Sincerely, Jason Herman Olathe North High School, Principal

Click the button below and experience the open dialogue that is going on at Olathe North High School.  I am a proud principal and recognize that we have a ways to go as a country and a community, but I truly believe we are headed in the right direction.  Thank you for believing in kindness and acceptance and also understanding that we all need to learn from each other.  I am "ONE"; You are "ONE"; We are "ONE" Olathe North Eagles!!!!  We may not all agree, but we will respect one another.  

Schedule for the week:
October 16th and 17th:
Monday and Tuesday will have regular schedule 7 hour days.   October 18th:
Wednesday we will have a half day for all students.  Please see schedule listed below.
1st hour block: 8:00-9:22
3rd hour block: 9:27-10:49
5th hour block: 10:54-12:15

October 18, 2017
Conferences will begin at 4:30pm and conclude 8:30pm
October 19, 2017
Conferences will begin at 11:00am and conclude at 8:00pm.  The Olathe North staff will have a dinner break from 4:00-4:45.
Things to remember
1) We will not be handing out grade cards or class schedules.  Please bring a copy of your students schedule or an electronic device to use ParentVUE or StudentVUE
2) We will have translators for our Spanish speaking families.
3) Administration and Counselors will be on hand to visit with parents.
4) Bring cash!!!  Several Olathe North activities and clubs will be fundraising in the commons.
5) ACT discussion in the library at 5:30 on Wednesday night.  Great information about everything you need to know about the ACT.
6) Principal Jason Herman will host a town hall style meeting at 6:30pm on Thursday in the little theater for any community members that have questions or comments on any topics going on at Olathe North. 
7) We will have an electronic check in.
8) Remember to enter the school on the North side of the building through the event entrance.

More information to follow.  Please keep checking back on this website for more information.   

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Dear Olathe North parents,
I wanted to provide you with information about an incident that occurred just prior to dismissal today. There was an incident today between an individual student and our School Resource Officer that required additional police support, which resulted in numerous law enforcement vehicles on the campus.
At no point were any students or staff in any danger.  Dismissal was delayed by a few minutes.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jason Herman, Principal
 

Families and Community,
The Kansas State Testing day is Wednesday October 11th.  All freshman, sophomore, and junior students will be scheduled to take an exam on that morning of testing day.  Seniors have the option of taking the practice ACT or attend the post secondary breakout sessions specifically targeting our seniors.  Once the morning is completed the students will then go to Eagle Halftime and then finish their day with an advisory period and 7th hour block. 
For the first time any 9th grader that didn't sign up for the PSAT will be taking the PSAT 8/9 exam that will prepare them for the PSAT in either their sophomore or junior year.  All 10th, 11th, and 12th graders that didn't sign up for other options will be taking the Practice ACT.  This is an opportunity to experience this high stakes test without the results impacting your student.  Students that signup for the PSAT will be taking this exam for scholarship opportunities and National Merit qualifying.  This year we have offered the 12th graders an opportunity to visit post-secondary breakout sessions if they didn't want to take the practice ACT or ASVAB.  The options for seniors are listed as follows, ACT Prep, Authentic Spanish presentation, college application support, resume preparation, presentation by our armed forces,  presentations by local colleges and universities and a former Olathe North Graduate panel.  Seniors that attend OATC will have the opportunity to have a Work Day at OATC.  Some Seniors will take the ASVAB, this test is offered at ON for students interested in the military. 
Test day will start promptly at  8:00am.  this will not impact bussing or traditional start of the school day.  Eagle Halftime will take place from 12:00 – 12:50. Students will get an opportunity to eat lunch and visit teachers for academic support.  We will then move into our advisory period from 12:55 – 1:32 (37).  We will complete are day in 7th Block 1:37 – 3:00 (83).

What Students testing will need?
writing utensils 2 pencils
graphing calculator
social security number
valid picture ID (Olathe North ID will be accepted)
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Good Morning,
I wanted to update you on some changes that we are making to Homecoming events due to impending weather. 
 
Thursday night bonfire 6-8pm has been moved indoors!!!!!!
Kids will enter through the culinary/event entrance on the north side of the building.  There, we will do ID checks and stamp hands.  (Students MUST get a hand stamp to enter other areas!)  From there they can proceed to other areas to participate!
 
Aux Gym: Inflatables, DJ, Games, etc
N. Commons: Sno Cones, Cotton Candy, Hotdogs, etc.
Outside: (If it is not pouring or lightning) Dunk Tank and Car Smash will be available
 
Friday parade at 2:30
The parade will go on as scheduled unless weather worsens tomorrow.  We will make the decision about the parade at noon tomorrow.
 
Friday night Football game at ODAC 5pm
The Friday night football game has been moved to 5pm
Homecoming Royalty crowning will go on as scheduled at halftime at the football game.  If weather worsens then we will move this to the dance Saturday night.
Band is still planning on performing their field show immediately following the game depending on weather. 
 
Saturday night Homecoming dance at ON North gym 8-11pm
Nothing will change for the dance
 
Stuco has worked really hard and we appreciate their efforts.  It is still going to be a great Homecoming week even with the weather. 
 
Have a great day! 

As the weather moves in we could have some changes to the Homecoming festivities.  Go to www.sunflowerleague.org to check possible time changes from the original homecoming events.  At this time we have not made any significant changes, however weather could impact these decisions quickly.