Blue Valley

Teaching kids to appreciate golf is goal of Midwest PGA program

PGA professional Matt Murdock added, “Our vision is to introduce the game of golf in the Midwest section. We want to introduce the game of golf to every child.”

‘Mix It Up Day’ is on the menu at Pleasant Ridge

A few days a year, students at Pleasant Ridge Middle School in Overland Park know to expect something a little different when lunchtime rolls around. No, it’s not something new on the lunch menu, but rather someone new at their table.

De Soto

Small De Soto School District stands out in a big way

Despite the size disparity between the De Soto School District and powerhouse districts such as Olathe, Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley, De Soto is a Johnson County district where education expectations are high even if resources are fewer.

The science behind history fuels teacher’s passion

His students — ranging from tiny seventh-graders to 6-foot seniors — crowd around the numerous high-tech digging tables in his classroom. Pouring their hands through synthetic soil, they are always delighted to uncover a hidden treasure underneath, whether it is an ancient African bead or a 200-year-old arrowhead.

Gardner Edgerton

913 area high school spring sports: From A to Z

It's time to preview the 913 area high school spring sports season ... from A to Z.

913 high school girls all-conference basketball teams

With the conclusion of the high school basketball season comes the spotlight on many of the area’s top players. Here are the 913 area squads, as picked by league coaches.

Olathe

Two area educators earn master teacher award

Tara Walrod of Sunrise Point Elementary and Juliann Bliese of Ravenwood Elementary are among seven statewide to be honored.

Starting Times for Dec. 25

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Shawnee Mission

Olathe e-Town Hall meeting adds another way to connect

Olathe residents no longer need to drive to City Hall to voice their opinions on the city’s budget. Now, they just need to get online.

Kindergarten funding under fire in Brownback's school plan

Not everything is going Johnson County's way with Gov. Sam Brownback's new plan for funding schools.

Spring Hill

913 high school girls all-conference basketball teams

With the conclusion of the high school basketball season comes the spotlight on many of the area’s top players. Here are the 913 area squads, as picked by league coaches.

Biz notes

The Olathe Chamber of Commerce will again partner with Garmin International Inc. for the Garmin Marathon on April 20. The event, now in its tenth year, includes a 5k, half marathon, full marathon and a course designed for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.In addition to new race courses, the program will feature a health and wellness event, and a pasta dinner held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Olathe on April 19. Packet pick-up for the marathon will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 19 at Garmin’s headquarters at 1200 E. 151st St. in Olathe. For more information: www.garminmarathon.com.

Kansas City Catholic Diocese

913 area high school spring sports: From A to Z

It's time to preview the 913 area high school spring sports season ... from A to Z.

Late goals sink Aquinas soccer team in Mo-Kan Challenge

The game was scoreless with less than 16 minutes remaining.

Kansas State School for the Deaf

Encouraging signs: Bilingual education at Kansas State School for the Deaf

Students at the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe strive to be fluent in two languages — with English being the second one. American Sign Language is their first language. Almost everyone who works on campus, from janitors to teachers to dorm monitors, use ASL.