Television Programming and Online Videos
Tune in to Time Warner or Comcast Channel 18 to see a variety of television programs by the Olathe Public Schools. You can see programs by the Olathe district during the following times: 
- Monday, 6 a.m.-6 a.m. Tuesday
- Thursday, 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Friday
- Saturday, noon-6 p.m.
- Saturday, 10 p.m.-noon Sunday
To share a video story idea, please email our video production department at tphillipswdsc@olatheschools.org.
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| Board Meeting Videos | Special Program Videos | SchoolNews Videos |
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| Focus On Videos | Coach Report Videos |
Board of Education Meeting:
Board of Education meetings are typically held on the first Thursday of each month, and prepared to air on Channel 18 within a few days. The videotaped meetings can also be seen on this website by clicking the links below.
Copies of Olathe Board of Education meetings on Channel 18 are available for $15 per DVD by contacting the superintendent's office, (913) 780-8022.
- May 3, 2012
- April 5, 2012
- March 1, 2012
- Feb. 2, 2012
- Jan. 5, 2012
- Dec. 1, 2011
- Nov. 3, 2011
- Oct. 6, 2011
- Sept. 1, 2011
- Aug. 4, 2011
- July 14, 2011
- June 2, 2011
- May 5, 2011
- April 7, 2011
- March 3, 2011
- Feb. 3, 2011
- Jan. 6, 2011
- Dec. 2, 2010
- Nov. 4, 2010
- Oct. 8, 2010
- Sept. 2, 2010
- Budget Hearing Aug. 23, 2010
- Aug. 5, 2010
- July 15, 2010
- June 3, 2010
- May 6, 2010
- April 1, 2010
- March 4, 2010
- Feb. 4, 2010
- Jan. 7, 2010
- Dec. 3, 2009
- Special Nov. 19, 2009
- Nov. 5, 2009
- Oct. 1, 2009
- Sept. 3, 2009
- Special Aug. 20, 2009
- Aug. 6, 2009
- July 16, 2009
- June 4, 2009
- May 7, 2009
- Special April 23, 2009
- April 2, 2009
- March 5, 2009
- Feb. 19, 2009
- Feb. 5, 2009
- Jan. 8, 2009
- Dec. 4, 2008
- Nov. 20, 2008
- Nov. 6, 2008
- Oct. 2, 2008
- Sept. 4, 2008
- Aug. 7, 2008
- July 17, 2008
- June 26, 2008
- June 19, 2008
- June 5, 2008
- April 5, 2007
- Jan. 4, 2007
- Dec. 7, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- Special Nov. 16, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- Nov. 2, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- Special Oct. 25, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- Oct. 5, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- Special Sept. 21, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- Sept. 7, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- Special Aug. 31, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- Special Aug. 17, 2006
- Aug. 3, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- July 13, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2 ~ Part 3
- Special June 14, 2006
- June 1, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2 ~ Part 3
- May 4, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2 ~ Part 3 ~ Part 4
- April 6, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2 ~ Part 3 ~ Part 4
- March 2, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2 ~ Part 3 ~ Part 4
- Feb. 2, 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
Focus On Olathe Schools:
These programs, hosted by Communications Director Maggie Kolb, touch on a variety of programs and events taking place across the district.
- Olathe Youth Congress 2011-12 shows how delegates propose and debate resolutions they will work on throughout the school year.
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a look into an exciting program that is helping students achieve success now and into the future.
- Kansas Teacher of the Year features Olathe East High School teacher Tiffany Richard, the 2012 award recipient.
Coach Report:
These videos give viewers a sneak peek at the upcoming sports seasons, including interviews with coaches and players.
School News:
This news program provides information on timely events in the district.
Copies of Olathe Public Schools programs on Channel 18 are available for $15 per DVD by calling (913) 780-8245.
- Kansas Teacher of the Year and Master Teacher of the Year finalists (January 2011)
- Kansas Assessments
- Kansas Teacher of the Year and Master Teacher of the Year finalists (December 2009)
- Youth Court and Youth Congress (November 2009)
- Frequently Asked Questions About the 6/9 Reconfiguration (October 2009)
- Back to School 2009 Overview, Construction Projects (September 2009)
- Kansas Teacher of the Year and Master Teacher of the Year Finalists - December 2008
- Olathe Public Schools Foundation Overview
- Bond 2007 Task Force
- 21st Century High School Programs
- 2006 Master Teacher of the Year and 2007 Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominees
Special Programs:
A variety of special programs featuring Olathe Public Schools activities, issues and current events including:
- Representatives from Youth Congress create a public service announcement about the hazards of texting while driving.
- Join science students at Prairie Trail Middle School as they learn from Dr. Steve Hawley what it's like to be a space shuttle astronaut.
- Learn how student leaders make a difference through the 2010 Youth Congress general assembly.
- Meet the Olathe Board of Education members by viewing their personal video interviews.
- Olathe's commencement exercises were held May 16, 2010. You can view the ceremonies at each of our high schools: Olathe East , Olathe North , Olathe Northwest , Olathe South
- California Trail Junior High School held a recognition ceremony Aug. 31, 2009, to honor National Spelling Bee champion Kavya Shivashankar.
- Convocation 2009 is our annual kick-off to the new school year. This year's theme was Keepers of the Dreams.
- Convocation 2008 is our annual kick-off to the new school year. Guest speakers, student musicians and singers, as well as staff musical performances highlighted this year's event.
- Convocation 2007 is a two-hour kick-off to the new school year. Guest speakers include the superintendent, Board of Education president, area mayors and Kansas Teacher of the Year. Student performances and "Are You Smarter Than a Channel 9 Weatherman" are also featured.
- Bond Task Force Presentation is a 40-minute video filled with information and findings from the Bond Task Force, and shared by Associate Superintendent Alison Banikowski.
- Convocation 2006 ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2
- First Year is a real-life documentary that follows the ups and downs of new teacher Jennifer McNickle through her first year of teaching at Arbor Creek Elementary School. This 68-minute program offers insight into a variety of factors that affect the professional and personal life of a person breaking into the field of education.
Copies of Olathe Public Schools programs on Channel 18 are available for $15 per DVD by calling (913) 780-8245.
Announcements:
Award winners, general news, upcoming districtwide events.
Blue Valley District program schedule ~ http://bvtv.bluevalleyk12.org/
Shawnee Mission District program schedule ~ http://www.smsd.org/publicinfo/cable.htm
NOTICE: Please be aware that by clicking the other districts' links you will leave the Olathe Public Schools website. We do not necessarily endorse these third-party sites and are not responsible for their accuracy or content.







