Husky Tracks

Hello PRT Families,

It has been an exciting week at PRT! All of our fall sports had their first competitions - congratulations to all! The PRT band, cheer team and dance team did a tremendous job today at the neighborhood march. The students at Meadow Lane loved seeing the Huskies (and the Ravens)! The Huskies are certainly ready for the Old Settlers Day parade tomorrow. PRT is #23 so very early in the parade. We hope to see many of you there!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Jenna Jones

Proud PRT Principal

#PRT20YrsGreat

Husky Community

The most exciting event of the season is almost here—our annual Night Game, Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00! This year, we’re honored to team up with Noah’s Bandage Project to help raise funds for childhood cancer awareness.

Get ready to shine, because this year’s theme is a "NEON OUT!" We’ve created a special edition black t-shirt with vibrant neon colors that even glows in the dark! It’s a perfect way to light up the night while supporting a great cause.

The store is open now and will close on September 16th at 11:59 PM, so don’t wait! Click the link below to order your shirt and make a difference today.

PRT v FT ”Get Ready to Glow” Online Store

We can’t wait to see you all decked out in neon, supporting a brighter future for kids fighting cancer!

Thank you for being part of something special.

Suicide prevention week is next week. We will have spirit week to promote The Future is Bright and there will be daily announcements pertaining to the week.

High School Football Games

Backstage Crew applications for our upcoming musical, Finding Nemo Jr., are available to pick up outside Ms. Casey's room 106 or from Mrs. Davis in room 601. If you are interested in helping backstage, including helping actors do their hair & makeup, operating lights, passing props on stage, or moving set pieces during scene changes...pick up an application today! ALL Applications are due by Thursday September 12th to either Ms. Casey or Mrs. Davis. There will be a crew fee of $20, which will cover a musical T-shirt.

We are excited to announce that the 2024-2025 Prairie Trail Middle School yearbook is now on sale! Our students and staff are working hard to capture the events, activities and memories of this school year. Parents will receive emails directly from Jostens with purchasing information, or you can click on the Order Yearbook button in the flyer attached to the email. If you have not yet received any emails from Jostens about purchasing a yearbook, please check your spam folder!

Help us commemorate this milestone by following the link below to purchase a 20th Anniversary t-shirt for just $18! Once the receipt pops up for your payment, please screenshot the receipt and email it to Amy McVey at armcvey@olatheschools.org with the size(s) you need. We have sizes Youth M - Adult 2XL in stock and will get it to your student. You or your student may also come into the office with cash or check to purchase.

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We are excited to kick off fall sports competitions next week! Here is a review of expectations at after school events:

• PRT has a proud “Howlin’ Huskies” student section that is open for all PRT Students.

• At athletic events, students are expected to sit in the student section or with their family.

• Students are expected to watch and be engaged during the game – your phone is primarily put away and not a distraction.

• Students are allowed to use the restroom before the game and also during halftime at football or between matches in volleyball.

• Only Positive Cheers and Comments towards those competing.

• As per KSHSAA & PRT expectations, no booing or yelling at opposing teams or officials.

• Create a positive experience for all spectators.

• Students are allowed a one-time entry at events. Once students leave the event, they may not return. For example, students may not come to volleyball, leave and walk to Buddy’s, then come back to the game again.

• Cost is $1 for students or show their purchased Go Fan card.

• All athletic events begin at 3:45 unless specially noted and usually end by 5:00/ 5:30.

• Students must be picked up within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the event.

Here are our PAWS expectations for Events:

Prairie Trail will be celebrating “OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT” with spirit days.

Throughout the week, we will have announcements read by our Sources of Strength students.

These announcements will focus on A.C.T.

Acknowledge how your friend is feeling,

Care and let them know you will get them help,

Tell an adult if you notice something wrong with a friend or yourself.

We will also provide students with resources available 24/7 for help, such as 988 *crisis hotline*

and the Johnson County Mental Health Hotline: 1-855-800-1239.

If you need additional information or resources, please reach out to the PRT Counselors.

On Tuesday, September 17th all 8th grade students will attend the High School Pathways Fair at Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Students will be leaving Prairie Trail at 11:35 and return to school by 12:45pm that day. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments during this time.

This annual event gives students advanced insights into the incredible career pathway options available through the Olathe Schools beginning in high school. This is a great way for the students to gain information about a wide variety of course and program offerings by engaging with high school students currently in those programs from all five high schools and the Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC).

Historically, students have responded very positively to this event. They find it to be a fun, engaging field trip that gives them an opportunity to learn about the great career pathway options available. Since students will need to make decisions about different pathways of interest before winter break of their 8th grade year, this event allows students to begin considering which programs are the best fit for them.

To help our students prepare for this event, counselors are visiting classrooms to help them determine careers or career pathways of interest and sharing with them the expectations for the Career Pathways Fair. We will be asking our students to conduct themselves in a professional manner and encouraging them to dress in school spirit wear the day of the event.

For more information about the available career pathways, see the diagram on page 2 and visit Olathe Career Pathways at: https://www.olatheschools.org/careerpathways

**If you would prefer your child not attend Career Expo on September 17th, please contact Ariel Brown. (arlbrown@olatheschools.org) by 9:00am on Monday, September 16th. **

If you would like to turn in hours for the Presidential Service Award (recognized during Husky Honors in May)

please turn your sheet into the PRT front office NO LATER THAN Friday, March 21st.

This allows us time to order the awards.

If you need a form to get filled out, you can stop by the front office.

ALL FORMS need to be signed by the organization to verify the volunteer hours.

Below is more information on how to qualify.

If you have questions, you can reach out to Mrs. Vena for more information kavena@olatheschools.org

For more information, you can check out the website here: https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/eligibility

Eligible Service does not include:

• Donating funds
• Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
• Religious instruction
• Conducting worship service
• Proselytizing
• Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
• Serving only family members

If you would like to turn in hours for the Presidential Service Award (recognized during Husky Honors in May)

please turn your sheet into the PRT front office NO LATER THAN Friday, March 21st.

This allows us time to order the awards.

If you need a form to get filled out, you can stop by the front office.

ALL FORMS need to be signed by the organization to verify the volunteer hours.

Below is more information on how to qualify.

If you have questions, you can reach out to Mrs. Vena for more information kavena@olatheschools.org

For more information, you can check out the website here: https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/eligibility

Eligible Service does not include:

• Donating funds
• Political lobbying (Non-partisan voter registration is an eligible activity)
• Religious instruction
• Conducting worship service
• Proselytizing
• Volunteer service performed as part of court-ordered community service
• Serving only family members

Please follow us on Twitter! We tweet about all the fun things that happen at PRT. It's a great way to keep our community connected!

School: @PRT_Huskies

Dr. Jones: @MrsJonesPRT

Mrs. Stoskopf: @jenstoskopfPRT

Mr. Mellen: @BMellenPRT

The INCREDIBLE PRT Staff

Coming soon...logos of our 20 Year celebration sponsors. Thank you sponsors!