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Olathe Public Schools is set to shutter six schools by 2027, impacting nearly 2,200 students — a move driven by plummeting enrollment and rising costs. Superintendent Dr. Brent Yeager has warned for years that fewer births and skyrocketing housing prices are shrinking the student base from over 30,000 to below 25,000. Already approved closures include Westview becoming Compass in 2026, plus two pairs of elementary schools merging into new campuses by 2028–2029. The district’s budget is strained, especially with special education funding requiring $44 million last year alone — though voters recently approved a $389 million bond to fund consolidations and new construction. Parents can voice concerns at a Sept. 22 meeting, with final votes expected in October and January.

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