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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...
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Kanza Education and Science Park Demonstrate Controlled Prairie Grass Fire
Many people have experienced driving through the Flint Hills and witnessing springtime prairie fires from the highway. On Monday, March 10th a similar controlled burn took place on the Kanza Education...
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HPHS Drama Students Prepare for Scotland Trip
The drama students at Highland Park High School are busily preparing for their August trip to Scotland.The group has raised $25,000 of the $65,000 needed to fund the journey to Edinburgh, Scotland to...
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Topeka South Rotary Donates 200th Pair of Shoes
The Topeka South Rotary Club hit a milestone on March 13th when they purchased shoes for their 200th student this school year. Thirteen students from Ross Elementary and Scott Magnet arrived at Payless...
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THS Teacher to Receive Award from TARC
Topeka High School special education teacher Claudia Shover-Daily has been chosen to receive TARC’s Mark Miller award for 2013.The award recognizes an educator who supports the inclusion of children...
View ArticleSchool Bond Ballots Mailed Today
If you are a registered voter and live within the TPS boundaries, you will receive a ballot. We encourage you to vote and return your ballot (no stamp needed) to the Shawnee County Election office as...
View ArticleBOE Decides Not To Make Up Snow Days
The Topeka Public School Board of Education has decided that schools will not be making up snow days this year. The schedule for the last week of school will be:Monday, May 19th: Regular school...
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TWHS Students Get a Dose of Reality
Students in Mary Middleton’s Personal Finance class at Topeka West got a peek into their futures when they participated in Reality U on Wednesday, March 26th. An event organized by Communities in...
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Randolph and Landon Students Receive Award
Topeka Public Schools students were awarded for their dedication to spreading the word about the dangers of alcohol. SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) students from Randolph Elementary and...
View ArticleAll City Book Read
ALL CITY BOOK READ ANNOUNCEMENTDid you know that Saturday, May 17, 2014, is the 60thAnniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education? Topeka Public Schools, Brown v. Board of...
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YWCA Recognizes HPHS Principal and Student
At the 26th annual YWCA Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, April 2nd, not one, but two outstanding Highland Park High School women were recognized. Principal Dr. Beryl New received the Woman of...
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Topeka High Student Awarded ROTC Scholarship
Emily Daigler has a bright military future. Daigler, who lives in Wabaunsee County but attends Topeka High School, is the battalion commander for the Topeka High Marine Junior ROTC unit. She was...
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BOE Gets TPS Foundation Update
Pamela Johnson-Betts, executive director of the TPS Foundation, gave Board Of Education members the annual Foundation Update at the board’s April 3 meeting.  She reported the foundation said so long...
View ArticleTPS School Bond Passes
Voters have approved the TPS school bond. The vote was 65% in favor and 34% opposed. Superintendent Dr. Julie Ford said of the vote outcome, "It is a great day in Topeka Public Schools!  The bond's...
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Scott Magnet Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Scott Dual Language Magnet School!May 2, 2014 from 5:00-7:30pm First Friday ArtwalkScott magnet students have been painting murals of the important people and places involved...
View ArticleMichelle Obama to Address Graduates of Topeka Public Schools
First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver the May 17thcommencement address to graduating seniors from Topeka West High School, Highland Park High School, Topeka High School, Hope Street Academy and...
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Kids Koncert Raises Money for TPS Foundation
Topeka High School’s Hoehner Auditorium was the site of the Kids Koncert on Wednesday, April 23rd. The talent show was produced and performed by Topeka Public Schools students, and was sponsored by...
View ArticleRetirement Receptions to be Held
The Topeka High School retirement reception will take place on Thursday, May 8th at Topeka High School in the Student Cafeteria from 3:15-4:45. It will honor the following retirees:Boyce ButcherKen...
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Highland Park Students Witness SADD "Accident"
 *Warning: The pictures below depict a mock traffic accident and may be disturbing to some members of our audience. On the morning of Wednesday, April 30th, Highland Park High School was the site of a...
View ArticleStudents Present Play About Brown Case
State Street Elementary and Chase Middle School performers will present a readers theater style version of the play, Now Let Me Fly, by Marcia Cebulska. This is presented in connection with the 60th...
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