Merriam Park Elementary School

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is a public institution that provides academic instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through grade six. The school has a team of counselors who provide classroom guidance lessons that emphasize character and safety education, crisis management and violence prevention. It operates a library media center that stocks a variety of reference materials, books, periodicals and computer software, as well as provides Internet access to enrich student s classroom studies. Pleasant Ridge Elementary School offers a range of academic courses, such as art, communication skills, math, science, social studies, reading, and health and physical education. Opened in 1991, the school is a part of Olathe Unified School District 233 and is located in Overland Park, Kan.

Shawnee Mission South, located in Overland Park, Kan., is a high school that serves students in grades nine through 12. It is one of the schools governed by the Shawnee Mission School District. The school has department of international and business studies, English language learners, fine arts, health services and industrial technology. Its curriculum also includes foreign languages, mathematics, physical and special education, science, social studies, and performing and language arts. Additionally, the school offers advanced-placement courses in mathematics, science and technology. Its sports activities include cross country, football, basketball, baseball, tennis, cheerleading, golf, soccer, gymnastics and swimming. The school supports several student activities, such as the Spanish Honor Society, Young Republican s Club, band, theater and student council.