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School Board Approves New Administrators
This school year is winding down for our students, but Topeka Public Schools is already hard at work planning for the 2014-2015 school year.At the May 1st school board meeting, board members approved...
View ArticleTopeka Public Schools Upgrades to Online Benefit Enrollment
Topeka Public Schools Upgrade to Online Benefit EnrollmentUnlike years past, employees won’t stand in line at the mandatory Benefits Fair because Topeka Public Schools is transitioning to online...
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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...
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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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Education Station Complete
On Wednesday, April 30th, Topeka Public Schools and Westar Energy celebrated the completion of Education Station. The brightly colored substation is designed to be a tool for educators to help teach...
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Topeka West Teacher Wins Diamond Award
Matthew Baer, debate and forensics coach at Topeka West High School, has been awarded the distinction of being named the newest Diamond Coach by the National Speech and Debate Conference.A diamond...
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Quincy Students Paint Mural
Quincy Elementary students worked together to paint a mural that represents their school’s history. With the help of Michael Toombs, residency artist at Washburn University, as well as Janie Hanni and...
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Highland Park High School Welcomes Coach Jones
Highland Park High School’s newest addition- PE teacher and boys basketball coach Jason Jones- stopped by the school today to introduce himself to everyone and meet his new players. Coach Jones, who is...
View ArticleArrive Early at Senior Recognition Ceremony
Reminder - Senior Recognition Ceremony Tomorrow the doors to the Kansas Expocentre will open to the public at 3:00 p.m. People with tickets are...
View ArticleDistrict Equity Council Openings
The Topeka Public Schools District Equity Council is looking for new membership to replace those who's terms have expired. We are hoping you will consider applying for one of the following positions...
View ArticleTeacher Contract Approved
TPS & NEA-T Approve AgreementNEA-T members have ratified a professional agreement with Topeka Public Schools. Nancy El-Amin, a teacher and member...
View ArticleFree Summer Meals for Children Age 1 Through 18
Free Summer Meals for Children Age 1 to 18Topeka Public Schools participates in the Summer Food Program.Our program runs June 2 through July 18, 2014.Nutritious meals and snacks will be served at the...
View ArticlePublic Input Sought for New Education Commissioner
Kansas State Board of Education Invites Public to Participate in Focus Groups as Search for New Education Commissioner BeginsThe Kansas State Board of Education will host focus groups across the state...
View ArticlePhysicals for Student Athletes
St. Francis Sports Medicine at 801 SW Fairlawn will offer sports physicals this summer for all U.S.D. 501 high school and middle school athletes. The dates are August 5 & 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00...
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TPS Foundation Golf Tournament
On Friday May 23rd, 24 teams participated at Cypress Ridge Golf Course in the twenty first annual TPS Foundation sponsored Winfred Tidwell Memorial Fundraiser Golf Tournament. Thanks Topeka for...
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Students Attend School Resource Officer Camp
About 60 students from Topeka Public Schools and surrounding areas participated in the School Resource Officer Camp at French Middle School last week. During the week-long program, students toured the...
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Animals and Music Enhance Summer School Experience
Students at Capital City Schools' summer school program had an exciting morning!Jackie Hurst, from the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library stopped by to show the students a turtle. They learned...
View ArticleSurplus Textbook Sale
Surplus Textbook Sale: Grades 6-8 Social Studies Books and 9-12 History, Journalism and Sociology books Cost is 50 cents eachAvailable for Purchase on June...
View ArticleSend the Scots to Scotland!
Scots Theatre, of Highland Park High School, has been invited an unprecedented second time to represent the state of Kansas at the American High School Theatre Festival at The Edinburgh Fringe...
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2014 Summer Experience Great Opportunity for TPS Students
Many students welcome a long summer off of school, while others can’t wait to get back into the classroom. About 800 Topeka Public Schools students in kindergarten through 8th grade are getting the...
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