Activities
Our middle schools offer a wide range of activities and clubs that allow students to explore their interests, build connections, and get involved. From athletics to academic teams, creative arts to leadership opportunities — there’s something for every student to enjoy.
Cheerleading
Admission to this course is by audition only. Grades and citizenship must comply with the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Email Head Coach Jessica Grauberger
Assistant Coach Jordan Rangel
Dance Team
Admission to this course is by audition only. Grades and citizenship must comply with the Kansas State High School Activities Association in order to audition.
Email Co-Head Coach Tiera JacksonEmail Co-Head Coach lindsey reeves
Drama and Theater
This activity is centered around the magic and excitement of live theater! Drama and Theater is all about promoting and encouraging student participation through theater and play production.
Email Sponsor pamela zerger
KAY Club
KAY Club members spend club time doing community service projects for our school and community.
Email Sponsor Kim Claar
MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS is a national math competition held annually by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Chisholm Trail is in the Eastern Kansas Chapter of MATHCOUNTS. The regional competition is held in February when the top teams move on to the state competition. Our MATHCOUNTS students will also have an opportunity to compete against other Olathe middle school students at three middle school math competitions.
Email Sponsor Alissa Ruffin
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is an international non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. Students participate on a team of other students who enjoy science and competition.
The students participate in three to four tournaments a year with the possibility of attending the state championship. Tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of team events. Some events may include anatomy, battery buggy, bottle rocket, crime busters, fossils, meteorology, towers and much more!
Email Sponsor Nate McGuireEmail Sponsor Dan Woolcott
Where Everyone Belongs / Leadership
WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) is a middle school transition program that welcomes sixth and seventh graders and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their middle school experience. WEB is built on the belief that students want to and can help other students succeed. The WEB middle school transition program trains members of the eighth grade class to be WEB Leaders; as positive role models, WEB Leaders are motivators, leaders and teachers who guide sixth and seventh graders to discover what it takes to be successful in middle school.
Email Sponsor Andria JonesEmail Sponsor nate mcguire
Yearbook
Yearbook is a full-year class and an application is required for admission.
Email Sponsor Samantha Collins-Payne