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Students, teachers and foundation honored at Olathe board meeting

Olathe Board of Education · December 5, 2025

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Summary

The board recognized Olathe Public Schools Foundation contributions, presented student awards and showcased a Cedar Creek Elementary student‑produced spotlight video and clubs (CSI, Math Wings); the foundation highlighted nearly $2 million in community support.

At the start of the December meeting the Olathe Board of Education recognized the Olathe Public Schools Foundation for its support of district programs and presented students, coaches and principals for recent achievements.

The foundation’s presenters — including Executive Director Cindy Von Felt and Foundation Board President Aaron Vater — outlined several district programs funded by the foundation: a student care fund, a musical instrument fund, a student health emergency fund, a mental‑health fund that has supported more than 800 uninsured students, scholarship support (more than $230,000 to help 16 paraprofessionals pursue master’s degrees), and classroom grants totaling more than $521,000. The foundation presented a ceremonial check cited by the presenter at roughly $1,943,664 representing community support for the 24–25 school year.

The board also spotlighted Cedar Creek Elementary School. Cedar Creek students and staff showed a student‑produced video and PowerPoint created in partnership with Olathe West’s video production students and highlighted the school’s clubs (CSI, Math Wings, Running Club), PBIS 'Star Card' rewards and high performance on state math and ELA assessments for grade 3–5. Several students introduced staff and described favorite traditions and activities; the principal thanked students and staff for the student‑led project.

Board members applauded the foundation, the student accomplishments and the school spotlight as examples of community involvement and student engagement across the district.