USD 345 Competitors

Shawnee Mission School District is the third largest school district in Kansas. The district serves 26,500 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in 34 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools, and several educational centers. It has been consistently ranked among the finest school districts nationwide for its high student performance. The district's objective is that each student will have a personalized learning plan that will prepare them for college and careers, with the interpersonal skills they need for life success. The district serves a diverse student population from 14 cities within northeast Johnson County, Kansas, which is 10 miles from downtown Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit www.smsd.org.

The Olathe School District is the largest school district in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is located southwest of Kansas City, in Johnson County, Kansas. Home to more than 30,000 students and 4,500 staff members, the district’s vision is Preparing Students for Their Future. Olathe Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and passionate team of educators and support staff as well as fostering an inclusive community. The district has been named as a top five employer in the state of Kansas by Forbes, ranking at #4 on the list of the top 30 Kansas employers. For more information about the Olathe Public Schools, visit the district’s website at www.olatheschools.org.

USD 383 has a rich history built upon the efforts of many individuals who firmly believed in the importance of public education to this community. We are proud of the tremendous breadth and depth of success attained by past and current students, and embrace expectations for continued success that are engrained in staff, parents, students, and the community-at-large. With 6500 students, USD 383 is large enough to provide a broad array of challenging educational and extracurricular programs, yet small enough to sustain strong relationships between students and caring adults. The sentiment that we are “just the right size” extends beyond the school district, as Manhattan-Ogden is a diverse, dynamic and close-knit community that takes pride in providing a safe and supportive environment for living and learning. We are fortunate to have tremendous support from Manhattan-Ogden’s higher education, military, business and faith communities, all of which share our belief that setting high standards for all students creates a greater opportunity for future success. Working together, we take seriously our goal of ensuring students are well equipped for lifelong success at increasingly higher levels of academic growth, social-emotional development, and postsecondary preparation.