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Where will Elementary 24 be located?
Elementary 24 will be located at 182nd and Long Street in the southern part of the district.
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When will Elementary 24 open?
The school is tentatively scheduled to open in August 2023. The Board of Education will review enrollment projections and discuss budget resources available and is expected to make a final decision on the timeline for opening Elementary 24 at an upcoming board meeting.
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What will the school name, colors and mascot be?
The school name has been established as of Dec. 12, 2022: Aspen Grove Elementary. School colors have also been established. The architects of the school used the colors blue and green on both the inside and the outside of the building to reflect bringing nature into the school - water and land. The school colors will resemble this as well.
A mascot was established on Feb. 4, 2023: Aspen Grove Elementary Foxes. -
Who will be the principal and who will teach at the new school?
Dr. Gretchen Anderson was named principal of Elementary 24 in April of 2022.
Staffing will not be determined until a later date. Look for updates on the Elementary 24 web page and through the district’s various communication channels.
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Will my child attend Elementary 24?
The Facility Planning Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Education for the new school's boundaries. The community will have the opportunity to review and provide input on boundaries for Elementary 24 prior to any board action. Meeting dates and agendas are available on the Facility Planning Committee web page.
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If my home is located within the new school boundary, do I have the option to stay at Wolf Springs Elementary?
Under board policy, students residing in the boundary of a new school are required to attend the new school.
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If my child is currently in the Chinese Immersion program at Wolf Springs and I live within the Elementary 24 boundaries, can my child stay in the Chinese Immersion program at Wolf Springs?
Yes. Current students in the Chinese Immersion program at Wolf Springs who live within the new boundaries will have the opportunity to attend Elementary 24 or remain in the Chinese Immersion program at Wolf Springs.
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Will Chinese Immersion be offered at Elementary 24?
Chinese Immersion will not be offered at Elementary 24.
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If I currently have a student in the Chinese Immersion Program, will their younger siblings be allowed to attend the Chinese Immersion Program at Wolf Springs?
Yes. Any younger sibling of a Chinese Immersion student can enroll in the Chinese Immersion Program at Wolf Springs. If at any time the child exits the Chinese Immersion Program, the student would be required to attend the Elementary 24, the school in which they are boundaried.
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What if my child lives in the Elementary 24 boundary but is an approved transfer to another elementary in the district, will my child be required to attend the new school?
No. Students who live in the Elementary 24 area but are approved transfers to a school other than Wolf Springs will not be required to the new school.
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What feeder system will Elementary 24 join?
Students who attend Elementary 24 will feed into Aubry Bend Middle and Blue Valley Southwest.
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Will the Early Childhood program continue to exist at Wolf Springs Elementary?
Yes.
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Will Elementary 24 be open to transfers?
Yes, any elementary student who lives in the Blue Valley School district can apply for transfer to Elementary 24. Note that transportation would not be provided.
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BY THE NUMBERS
- Location: 12402 West 182nd Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66013
- Construction start date: August 2020
- Building opening date: August of 2023
- Building size: 67,000 square feet
- Site size: 18.66 acres
- Classroom count: (24) K-5 Classrooms, (3) Dedicated SPED Classrooms, (1) Art room, (1) Music room, (1) Flex Room, (1) Gymnasium design as ICC-500 Storm Shelter
- Location: 12402 West 182nd Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66013
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BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS
- All new, single-story prototype for Blue Valley
- Separate drive loops for buses and family drop-off/pick-up
- Family loop circles perimeter of site so no pedestrian traffic crosses vehicular traffic and all cars can queue on the elementary site
- One synthetic turf playground and outdoor learning stair
- Design centers around the open concept heart space to foster group collaboration
- Flexible learning opportunities embedded in all classroom pods
- Additional power incorporated into classrooms to meet the demanding needs of modern technology
- Building design provides ample natural daylight to educational spaces, promoting positive learning environments
- Energy efficient building mechanical systems, electrical systems and design
- Classroom wings are connected through outdoor learning patios to promote outdoor learning
