Falcon Friday November 8, 2024

This is a free opportunity for students to take a full length practice ACT test, in a simulated testing environment. Tests dates are scheduled for Saturday morning starting at 9:00am.

Each tester will receive:

ACT Score results

Test booklet & test answer sheet

A personalized meeting going over the scores with student and parent

Score Interpretation meeting are available starting the day after the exam

(this test materials and follow up appointment are both completely free!)

Space is limited, and students must register to attend.

Click here to register for either the Saturday, Nov. 14 or Jan 4 test date.

Did you know that Olathe South now has a committee that provides any Olathe South student the opportunity to take a trip to an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and University)? The first ever OS HBCU Tour Committee was formed in December of 2023 and has already taken its first group of 28 students on a trip to Lincoln University in April of 2024. This year they are taking a group of 35 students to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Students applied and were selected at the start of this school year and have been busy fundraising for the last few months. All money raised goes directly to the students’ transportation, food, and lodging. Our next big fundraiser will be a fun event for OS students and their families to attend called “Winter Wonder Break”. We will have snacks, drinks, and photos available for purchase. This event will be in the Black Box Theater at OS on December 14th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The cost is $5 per person which includes entry to the event, hot chocolate and popcorn, and a free movie. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Ramshaw (kramshawos@olatheschools.org) for more information.

On Thursday, December 12th, My HeartCheck will be at Pediatric Partners – Olathe office providing their comprehensive heart assessments. This program is operated by highly trained medical professionals and overseen by local pediatric cardiologists. My HeartCheck has tested over 17,000 kids, regularly finding heart conditions that could have gone undetected and caused serious health concerns. Through special arrangements, HeartChecks are being offered to anyone ages 8 to 25 for the special price of only $149, normally $1500.

Click Here to Learn More or Schedule Now

Pre-registration is required

Don’t let cost be an issue. CLICK HERE to request assistance.

BSN has opened another store, just in time for the holidays! Get your Olathe South at the link below. Store closes 11/18. Any questions? Reach out to AD Miller

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/amWVNyVMpC

November 15 is the last day to request pass/fail grade option or to withdraw with a ‘W’ for a College Now Fall semester course.

Need to drop a course? All course drops must be completed by dropping the course online through MyJCCC or by emailing registrar_office@jccc.edu to obtain a schedule change request. JCCC does not allow courses to be dropped over the phone once the semester has begun.

The Olathe South Mental Health Team would like to run the Falcon Train through the school to show out teachers and staff some love an appreciation. Please consider purchasing an item from the wish list to help show gratitude for our staff:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SQ7OKYUR2SW6?ref_=wl_share

We're excited to announce the launch of Lightspeed Parent Portal, a new tool that empowers you to stay informed about your middle and high school student's online activity on their district-issued device.

With Lightspeed Parent Portal, you can:

• Receive weekly reports: Get a summary of your student's web browsing activity for the past week.
• View browsing history: See up to seven days of websites visited on their district-issued device.
• Manage internet access: Pause web browsing during designated out-of-school hours.
• Control YouTube: Temporarily disable YouTube access outside of school hours.

Getting Started:

On Sunday, November 10th, you will receive an email from do_not_reply@lightspeedsystems.com with instructions on creating your free Lightspeed Parent Portal account. This email will provide a secure link to register and access all the features mentioned above. Please register using the email address that your student’s school has on file.

For More Information:

Attached you will find a helpful guide on Lightspeed Parent Portal. This document provides more details on how to use the portal and navigate its features.

We believe this tool will be valuable in ensuring your student experiences a safe and responsible online environment.

Falcon Families,

We wanted you to be aware that our school is expanding our supply of Naloxone (commonly known as NARCAN), a medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and can be safely and easily administered to individuals of all ages. In addition to our nurse’s office, NARCAN will now be stocked next to the AED defibrillator at our school and at our district athletic complexes.

Most opioid overdoses are accidental and can happen anywhere. As you may know, the Drug Enforcement Agency has warned that colorful pills have entered the counterfeit drug market, with the intent of making the pills look like candy. Our school district wants to be prepared for any emergency situation. Emergencies do not always happen during the school day, so having NARCAN near the AED defibrillator would allow for access to this lifesaving medication at any time. Our top priority is and always will be the safety of our students and staff.

Various school staff members have been trained on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid intoxication and how to deliver NARCAN quickly and effectively. If emergency medication, such as NARCAN or Epinephrine is administered, we will call 911 and our district emergency management system will be activated. However, it can be lifesaving if an individual is experiencing an opioid overdose.

While we hope to never use NARCAN, we believe having it available and more accessible in our building is a good addition to the list of lifesaving medications we already carry in case of an emergency.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Go Falcons,

Dr. DeMaree

Show your Falcon pride with a custom Olathe South Letterman Jacket. You have two ways to order.

Option 1: Click the link below and complete your order online through the Jostens website.

Olathe South Jacket Ordering Page

Option 2: Jostens will be at South during lunch on the following dates. Students can try on jackets and place an order in person.

-Wednesday, Dec. 11th

-Thursday, March 6th

Olathe South will be hosting our FAFSA Completion Night on Wednesday, December 4th. More info and sign-ups to come.

Website: http://www.olatheschools.org/south
Location: 1640 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS, USA
Phone: 913-780-7160
Facebook: facebook.com/OlatheSouthHighSchool
Twitter: @OlatheSouthHS