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"Santa" Visits Sheldon Preschool
Santa came early this year for the preschoolers at Sheldon Child Development Center, and he ditched his sleigh in favor of a motorcycle! A trio of bikers from Kansas City, representing the non-profit...
View ArticleBOE Hears About Possible Bond Issue Improvements
Board of Education members tonight heard the latest facilities committee report that calls for the closing of three elementary schools and the construction of a new elementary school next to Jardine...
View ArticleLiving the Dream Art Contest Recognizes Many TPS Students
The 2014 Living the Dream Art Competition announced its winners, and Topeka Public Schools was well represented. The art competition was open to students from 1st through 12th grades and was inspired...
View ArticleBond Issue Talks Continue
Board of Education members spent more than three hours Thursday night talking about proposed school improvements and a possible bond issue to pay for...
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Highland Park High School Honors Coach Darting
Highland Park High School will hold a special ceremony to rename the school’s basketball court in honor of long-time coach Ken Darting. The naming ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January...
View ArticleNo Late Arrival Wednesday This Week
We only have late arrival Wednesday for students during a full week of school. That will not be the case this week due to the weather, thus late arrival Wednesday on January 8thhas been cancelled....
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THS Jr. ROTC Food Drive a Success
The Topeka High School Jr. ROTC students held a food drive at HyVee on December 21st. It was a chilly Saturday, just days before Christmas, with a winter storm in the forecast. Undeterred, the students...
View ArticleBond Issue Approved by BOE
Board of Education members tonight approved a $142.6 million bond issue that will be voted on April 8th. The vote was 7-0. Board President Janel Johson said, “It provides an excellent opportunity...
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Topeka High Teacher Attains National Board Certification
Topeka High School mathematics teacher Inshin Kim recently found out she has earned the highest credential available to American educators as a National board Certified Teacher through the National...
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Topeka High's McComas to Receive Award
Topeka High School’s Debate and Forensics Director, Pam McComas, is being honored with a Diamond Award from the National Forensics League. This is the seventh time Ms. McComas, a 35-year veteran of...
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Robinson MS Teacher Receives Horizon Award
Congratulations Clark Boatright! This Robinson Middle School Social Studies teacher was informed today that he is one of only 32 Horizon Award winners throughout the state this year. The Horizon Award...
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HPHS Basketball Coach Darting Recognized
Longtime Highland Park High School Basketball coach Ken Darting was recognized for his years of dedication on Friday, January 10, 2014. The school's gymnasium and basketball court were named in his...
View ArticleLiving the Dream Essay Contest Winners Announced
The 2014 Living the Dream Essay Competition announced its winners, and Topeka Public Schools was well represented. The competition was open to students from 1st through 12th grades and was inspired by...
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Ross Hosts Guest Musicians
The 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at Ross Elementary, Topeka Public Schools’ signature music school, were visited by guest musicians as part of the school’s Artists in Residence program. The Topeka Blues...
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THS Graduates Brace Themselves for "Shark Tank"
Topeka High School and Youth Entrepreneurs graduates Betsy Johnson and her brother Berry Wanless will be featured on an upcoming episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank.” The show features successful, wealthy,...
View ArticleTopeka West - Information
You may have heard about District Attorney Chad Taylor holding a news conference this morning. He talked about charges against a 17 year old. The following is information read to students and staff...
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TPS Foundation Board Members Honored
Longtime Topeka Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors members Garry Cushinberry, Jim Edwards and Val Patterson were honored for their service to the foundation at the annual meeting on January...
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January is School Board Appreciation Month
January is School Board Appreciation month. We want to thank the Topeka Public Schools Board of Education for all they do for our students, staff and the community. The next time you see one of our...
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TPS Students find their "Sole Mates"
The Topeka South Rotary Club hosted students from Scott Magnet, Highland Park Central Elementary and Ross Elementary as part of their Sole Mates Project. About 30 students in kindergarten through...
View ArticleMcEachron Chili Feed Rescheduled
The McEachron Elementary School math and reading night and chili feed, scheduled for January 23 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., has been moved to January 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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