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Our comprehensive Overland Park Relocation Guide is your ultimate resource for a seamless transition to this thriving Kansas City suburb. Explore in-depth neighborhood profiles, uncover career opportunities in the robust job market, discover top-rated schools and educational resources, and immerse yourself in the city's vibrant lifestyle offerings. From recreational amenities and cultural attractions to shopping destinations and the renowned culinary scene, our guide showcases the best of Overland Park. With valuable insights into the welcoming community spirit, local events, and volunteer opportunities, you'll find everything you need to hit the ground running and embrace your new life in this exceptional city.
Overland Park offers a diverse array of fun activities and attractions for visitors and locals alike. Here's a curated list of some of the top things To Do in Overland Park.
Discover houses for sale, best schools, restaurants, and things to do in Overland Park, KS.
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See why more than 200,000 people call Overland Park a great place to live, work, and play.
The Overland Park Chamber of Commerce is the bold voice for business - the resource, advocate, convener and changemaker - that drives economic success forward in our city, county and state
Home to the best youth sports venues in the Midwest, great food, robust shopping, lush botanical gardens and an impressive collection of festivals, live music and theater. Bring your family, hang with friends, experience something new. There are endless reasons to visit Overland Park—and it’s just a short drive from Kansas City.
Located in the heart of Overland Park, Downtown Overland Park's (DOP) charming past and small-town flavor have grown into a modern and vibrant community of
Shawnee Mission School District is the third largest school district in Kansas with more than 27,000 students and 3,500 employees. The district contains 34 elementary schools, five middle schools and five high schools. It also includes Arrowhead Day School, Horizons High School, an Early Childhood Education Center, and Signature Programs at the Center for Academic Achievement. It’s been consistently ranked among the finest school districts nationwide for its high student performance. The district serves a diverse student population from 14 cities within northeast Johnson County, Kansas, which is 10 miles from downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
For more than 50 years, Blue Valley Schools has been committed to providing students an education filled with opportunities by reimagining learning and changing the world. Located in suburban Kansas City, in the heart of Johnson County, Kansas, the school district serves more than 22,000 students at its five high schools, nine middle schools, and 22 elementary schools. Blue Valley consistently ranks among the top school districts in the nation, striving to provide each student with the opportunity to experience unprecedented academic success and unparalleled personal growth through personalized student learning.
The vision of our district is "Students Prepared for Their Future." Our educators and administrators keep this vision in mind every single day in planning their lessons or making districtwide decisions. We want students to be academically, behaviorally, socially and emotionally prepared for whatever comes next — whether that is the next year of elementary, their journey into middle school, or leaving our classrooms behind for college, technical school or a career. To be successful, we know it takes all of us working together. We stand ready to partner with you, your student and the overall Olathe community as we embark on another year of growth, learning and fun.
This Parent Guide document is designed to be a helpful resource for your family and to serve as an informational tool. Please visit our district website for more information. Each school has its own website which can be accessed from the district website.
Together, we can provide a strong education by learning from challenges before us and celebrating our successes. We hope to continue to work collaboratively to provide the best education for the most important members of our Olathe family — our students.
Dr. Brent Yeager, superintendent
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau - ACS 2022 1-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau OntheMap, JobsEQ/BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Overland Park, with its vibrant culture and welcoming spirit, is your family’s gateway to the Kansas City experience. Some of the area’s best things to-do, places-to-eat, drinks-to-sip, stuff-to-buy, places-to-sleep, room-to-grow, and air-to-breathe boast “Overland Park” on their mailboxes.
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I'm Chris Dowell from the Dowell Family Team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Utilizing our 33 years of experience and being associated with one of the world's largest companies, we offer leading-edge and creative work in the real estate space.
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