OLATHE ~ Arjun Garapaty, a sophomore at Olathe North High School, has earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. Nationally, while the actual number of students earning a composite score of 36 varies from year to year, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students taking the ACT earn a top score.
“The Olathe North Community is so proud of Arjun and his amazing accomplishment,” Olathe North Principal Jason Herman said. “His academic efforts have paid off at the highest level. He is an example of how the Olathe School District prepares students K-12.”
He is involved in soccer, DECA, science bowl, scholars bowl, debate, forensics, student council, French National Honor Society and Distinguished Scholars.

Congratulations to 2019 Kansas Champions Olathe North High School. They will advance to the National Science Bowl in Washington DC in April

Olathe North Community,

I simply want to wish you and your family a safe and relaxing spring break.  This is just a reminder that Olathe North will be in session on Monday, March 18 with a 7:50am start.  We will have a 7:50am start for the remainder of the school year.  At this time district administration is currently finalizing the adjustment needed to accommodate for the 2/27 snow day, which came after our original round of four adjustments; 7:50am start Monday-Friday, no late start on Thursday, full school day on 3/18/19, and full finals day on 5/22/19.  As soon as I receive additional information from district administration I will pass it along.  

​At this point, at the high school level only, we will implement the following changes beginning after Spring Break, on Monday, March 18, 2019.

• At the high school level only, the Monday, March 18th Professional Day will change to a full day of school for students in grades 9-12. Elementary and middle school will not have school this day and professional development will be held for district staff at those grade levels.
• High school will add 10 minutes to the beginning of the school day, starting the day at 7:50 a.m. each day of the week for all of 4th quarter.
• There will no longer be a late start on Thursdays during 4th quarter. Classes will begin at 7:50 a.m.
• On Wednesday, May 22 (the second day of finals for grades 9-11) the schedule will change from a half day to a full day.
• High school buses will run on the same schedule as they have all year.

Again, these changes will only impact high school. Elementary and middle school will remain with their current schedules for the remainder of the school year.

The high school principals will be in touch with building specific details, including the revised 4th quarter bell schedule, finals schedule and  

​Olathe North will be hosting an ACT prep class on March 23.  This class is open to all students from all high schools and we would hope that many of the students signed up to take the ACT in April might want to attend.  

Congratulations to Coach Jeff Walton and the Olathe North Boys basketball team as they defeated BVN high school in the Kansas 6A Sub-State Finals.  The Eagles have earned a birth to the Kansas 6A State Championships at Koch Arena on the campus of Wichita State University.   

​Update: The Eagles fell short to the defending state champions BVNW Huskies 75-70 in the first round of state.  Thank you to all our seniors for a great season and all the great memories. 

Congratulations to Coach Nick Bradford and the Lady Eagles basketball team as they have snapped a 22 year drought of advancing to the Kansas 6A State Championships.  The ladies won an amazing overtime victory against Mill Valley.  This is the ladies first Sub-State Championship since 1997.  The ladies will take on the Lady Blues of Washburn Rural. 

Update: Olathe North was defeated in the first round of state by WRHS 49-41.  Thank you seniors for all the hard work.  You have certainly set the expectations of what it means to be an ONHS basketball player. 

ON Family,
In hopes of better providing for our ON students, families and community we are updating our clothing closet.  We have found a much larger, more usable space in the upper commons. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Remember, as you’re binge-watching Tidying Up and “choosing joy”, please keep the following needs in mind.

• Shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes
• NEW socks and underwear
• Towels, washcloths
• Clothing: new or gently used and appropriate for students ages 14-18 (Remember, we want these clothes to make our kids feel good!)

 
You’re welcome to drop any donations by the front office any time. 

​The Johnson County Library is proud to publish the work of your students in the next issue of elementia, our literary arts magazine for teens 12-19.
 
Writing
Kylie Volavongsa
MJ Ferguson*
Ashley Honey
Neha Sridhar
Renee Born
 
Art
Adam Peet
*indicates a student to submitted to elementia through our partnership with the Johnson County Arts Council’s Shooting Stars Scholarship.
 
Please help us celebrate these authors and artists on Friday, April 26 at the Central Resource Library (9875 W 87th St Overland Park, KS 66212). Join us from 6-8pm for a special after-hours reception and reading with food, drinks, music and a keynote speech from National Book Award Winner Jacqueline Woodson. Event details and RSVP at https://elementia2019.splashthat.com. Copies of the newest issue will be available at all Johnson County Library locations on Saturday,  April 27 (for free). 

​Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Basketball teams for qualifying for the State basketball tournament in Wichita.  The Olathe school district and the SFL are well represented at state.
 
I’m sure we will have a great turnout of student and adult fans.  We have an opportunity to not only showcase our outstanding teams but also place Olathe North and the Olathe school district in a positive light in the State of Kansas.  There is a high expectation for students, parents, fans, coaches and athletes of Olathe North to represent our community at a high level.  Below is the KSHSAA sportsmanship ballot and rubric.  Review this document which will provide you with the expectations of all stakeholders involved.  http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/SportsmanshipBallot.pdf
 
Spirit Bus Information 
We will have spirit buses for the boys and girls games on Wednesday and Thursday.  Please see the information below.  Paperwork and money needs to be turned in by EHT on Tuesday 3/5/19 for the boys spirit bus and EHT on Wednesday 3/6/19 for the girls spirit bus.  

Ticket Information
The cost of tickets will be $8 for adults and $6 for students K-12. If a credit card is used, a convenience fee will be added so cost will be $8.30 for adults and $6.30 for students K-12. The purchase of a ticket is good for the entire day (4 games). The gates will open one (1) hour prior to the start of the first game each day. Spectators will be allowed to leave the Charles Koch Arena and re-enter. All spectators will be stamped upon entrance. We encourage all spectators to also keep their ticket each day. For information during the tournament, please contact the ticket office at 316.978.3267.
 
Tournament Information Websites
Please visit the following websites for more information

• http://www.kshsaa.org/
• http://www.usd259.com/
• http://www.goshockers.com

Dear Olathe North Family,

Thank you for your patience as we have worked through inclement weather this school year. The state requires a certain number of student contact hours that we must fulfill each school year. Currently, our elementary and middle schools are within the number of hours they need, but we will need to make up some time at the high school level.

At this point, at the high school level only, we will implement the following changes beginning after Spring Break, on Monday, March 18, 2019.

• At the high school level only, the Monday, March 18th Professional Day will change to a full day of school for students in grades 9-12. Elementary and middle school will not have school this day and professional development will be held for district staff at those grade levels.
• High school will add 10 minutes to the beginning of the school day, starting the day at 7:50 a.m. each day of the week for all of 4th quarter.
• There will no longer be a late start on Thursdays during 4th quarter. Classes will begin at 7:50 a.m.
• On Wednesday, May 22 (the second day of finals for grades 9-11) the schedule will change from a half day to a full day.
• High school buses will run on the same schedule as they have all year.

Again, these changes will only impact high school. Elementary and middle school will remain with their current schedules for the remainder of the school year.

Please note that should subsequent inclement weather days be called, additional adjustments will need to be made to the high school schedule.

Our high school principals will be in touch with building specific details, including the revised 4th quarter bell schedule, finals schedule and  

Monday, Wednesday & Friday
7 period day
7:50-8:40am – hour 1  (50)
8:45-9:34am – hour 2  (49)
9:39-10:28am – hour 3 (49)
10:33-11:23am – hour 4 (50)
11:26-11:51am Lunch A
11:51-12:16am Lunch B
12:20-1:10pm – hour 5 (50)
1:15-2:05pm – hour 6 (50)
2:10-3:00pm – hour 7 (50)

Wednesday
Odd block
7:50-9:21am – hour 1 (91)
9:26-10:57am – hour 3 (91)
11:01-11:26am Lunch A
11:26-11:51am Lunch B
11:55-1:25pm – hour 5 (90)
1:30-3:00pm – hour 7 (90)

Thursday
Even block
7:50-9:22am – hour 2 (92)
9:27-9:57am – advisory
10:02-11:34am – hour 4 (92)
11:38-12:03pm Lunch A
12:03-12:28pm Lunch B
12:33-2:05pm – hour 6 (92)
2:10-3:00pm – seminar