Hello Everyone!
It is nice to meet you! My name is Kati Howard, and I am the new High School Liaison here at Olathe North. You'll find me in the main office, so don't hesitate to stop by and say hello!
My role is to support everyone—students, staff members, guardians, and more. If there's anything I can do to help you, please let me know. Additionally, I am the building's 504 coordinator, so for any 504-related matters, I'm your go-to person.
When I'm not at school, I enjoy coaching soccer, cheering on the Chiefs, and spending quality time with my family.
I'm thrilled to be an Eagle and join this amazing Olathe North family!
The counseling office is in need of snack donations to help students get through the day. We would love your help with helping our students. Please just label donations "counseling office," and drop them by anytime!
Here are some suggestions:
- Microwave mac and cheese
- Granola bars
- Cheese or Peanut butter crackers
- Pop tarts
- Individual cereal boxes
- Ramen
- Soup with pull tabs
- Fruit or applesauce cups or pouches
- Single serve chip packs
- Fruit snacks
- Beef jerky
- Drinks such as juice boxes, water bottles or drink flavor packets
Betting ready for college? Count on BigFuture to help out. BigFuture is the College Board’s free college planning tool, designed to support students like you from your first thoughts about college to your first day on campus. BigFuture will help you:
- Handle the college planning process.
- Find the college where you’ll thrive.
- Take a look at your interests and career options.
- Make informed choices.
- Discover your big future.
Check it out here: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/.
All official transcripts must be requested via Xello. See the directions below. If you would like a copy of your unofficial transcript for your own personal use, please reach out to Ms. McQuay in the counseling office.
Olathe School District H.E.L.P. Clinic
View the H.E.L.P. Clinic brochure in English (PDF)
Lea el panfleto acerca del H.E.L.P. Clinic en español (PDF)
Any situation that causes an interruption in the learning process is a serious educational concern. Students who are finding school difficult because of poor study skills, adjustment concerns, or relationships with others can find help through the clinic. Parents who want to learn more effective ways of encouraging and motivating children in school can also turn to the clinic.
The H.E.L.P. Clinic is a service provided by the Olathe Public Schools. All services are free of charge to any student enrolled in the Olathe Public Schools, either in a remote environment or onsite.
- Individual and family counseling consists of short-term counseling (six sessions) for students and their families.
- Small group counseling with other grade-level or near grade-level peers serve those who would thrive learning and growing from a group structure. Groups would meet for six sessions.
- Play therapy is a technique where the child's natural means of expression, namely play, is used as a therapeutic method to assist him/her in coping with stress or life difficulties. Play therapy is used effectively at the H.E.L.P. Clinic with children ages 5 to 8 years old. Play therapy may not be used with every child and is available on a limited basis.
The H.E.L.P. Clinic is staffed by professional school counselors, school psychologists, social workers and other school-based mental health providers. All clinicians are Olathe Public Schools employees or retired employees who have an active license in school mental health. These accredited and experienced professionals have a sincere interest in assisting students and families to better deal with challenges that impact students' abilities to achieve educational success.
Enrollment information is available in the brochure mentioned above.
The clinic is located in the Mill Creek Campus, 300 E. Loula Street, Olathe, Kansas. The phone number is 913-780-7049 and the email is HelpClinic@olatheschools.org.
