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Olathe South High School is a public high school located in Olathe, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. The school is one of five high schools in the Olathe USD 233 school district. Olathe South's official colors are blue and gold, and the official mascot is the Falcon. The average annual enrollment at Olathe South is approximately 2,100 students. Olathe South is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Falcons". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.
History
Built in 1981, Olathe South became the second high school in the Olathe public school system.
Olathe South was recognized as a National School of Excellence for the 1990–91 school year by the U.S. Department of Education and was awarded Blue Ribbon status..
In 2002, a black box theater was added to the school. In June 2009, construction began on remodeling the school in order to accommodate ninth graders for the first time.
In 2009, construction began on remodeling the school in order to accommodate ninth graders for the first time.
Campus
The most notable feature of Olathe South is that it is entirely on one level. The campus is situated near the intersection of 151st and Ridgeview Roads in southern Olathe.
Adjacent to the Olathe South building on the west side of the campus is Indian Trail Middle School. Towards the northern end rests Heritage Elementary. The eastern side of the campus is the track, practice football, marching band, and soccer fields.
Extracurricular activities
= Athletics
=The Falcons compete in the Sunflower League and are classified as a 6A school, the largest classification in Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Throughout its history, Olathe South has won sixteen state championships in various sports. The Olathe South Athletic Program promotes education and discipline through athletics.
= State championships
=Notable alumni
Isaiah Campbell, MLB Pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
Sally Buzbee, former Executive Editor of the Washington Post
Don Davis, former linebacker for the New England Patriots
Mike Gardner, college football coach
Rob Pope, member of the prototypical indie rock band, The Get Up Kids
Ryan Pope, member of the prototypical indie rock band, The Get Up Kids
Braden Smith, offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts.
Jim Suptic, member of the prototypical indie rock band, The Get Up Kids
See also
List of high schools in Kansas
List of unified school districts in Kansas
Other high schools in Olathe USD 233 school district
Olathe East High School in Olathe
Olathe North High School in Olathe
Olathe Northwest High School in Olathe
Olathe West High School in Olathe
Olathe South feeder schools
Frontier Trail Middle School
Indian Trail Middle School
Chisholm Trail Middle School
References
External links
Official website
Olathe USD 233 School District
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