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Mar 31
1 min

TPS Has So Many Things to be Thankful for in April

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, As March nears an end, we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate two Kansas Teacher of the Year...

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Celebrating St. Patrick's Day Across the District

smiller2320

Mar 17
1 min

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day Across the District

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, This first week back from Spring Break has been wonderful! Over the break, our Topeka West Men's...

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smiller2320

Feb 12
1 min

TPS Celebrates Mid-Year Graduates!

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, On February 10, 2021, we had our first-ever mid-year graduate ceremonies to celebrate our students who...

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THS Drumline Will Perform to Encourage Essential Workers

smiller2320

Jan 28
1 min

THS Drumline Will Perform to Encourage Essential Workers

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, Pictured above are our Shaner preschool scholars who included me in their playgroup time where we read...

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TPS Transitions to Remote Learning on January 19, 2021

Communications Team

Jan 13
2 min

TPS Transitions to Remote Learning on January 19, 2021

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, Thank you for your support, flexibility and understanding as we opened for the 2021 year. While our...

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smiller2320

Dec 23, 2020
2 min

Happy Holidays From Everyone at TPS!

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, Happy Holidays from the Anderson family to yours. This has been a year filled with opportunities,...

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(Spanish) TPS Transitions to Remote Learning as a Proactive Measure Through Thanksgiving

smiller2320

Nov 12, 2020
3 min

(Spanish) TPS Transitions to Remote Learning as a Proactive Measure Through Thanksgiving

Estimado personal y familias de TPS, Hoy, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Shawnee publicó su Tarjeta de Puntuación de Transmisión...

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TPS Transitions to Remote Learning as a Proactive Measure Through Thanksgiving

smiller2320

Nov 12, 2020
2 min

TPS Transitions to Remote Learning as a Proactive Measure Through Thanksgiving

Dear TPS Staff and Families, Today, Shawnee County Health Department released its Community Transmission Scorecard, and the county has...

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TPS Graduation Rates Increase for Three Consecutive Years

smiller2320

Nov 12, 2020
1 min

TPS Graduation Rates Increase for Three Consecutive Years

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, Yesterday our schools celebrated Veterans Day. We thank our Veterans for their sacrifice for us all....

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Celebrating School Bus Safety Week and Red Ribbon Week!

smiller2320

Oct 21, 2020
2 min

Celebrating School Bus Safety Week and Red Ribbon Week!

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, This week is National School Bus Safety Week. We thank our school bus drivers. They are front line...

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$600,000 Grant Will Provide Internet to TPS Families

smiller2320

Oct 20, 2020
1 min

$600,000 Grant Will Provide Internet to TPS Families

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, Our District Citizens Advisory Council (DCAC) met this week and the picture above highlights our DCAC...

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Welcome Back Preschool and Kindergarten Students

smiller2320

Sep 24, 2020
1 min

Welcome Back Preschool and Kindergarten Students

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, This week is the first full week of school for our early learners. They have successfully transitioned...

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smiller2320

Aug 13, 2020
1 min

Get Prepared For Back to School

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, This month our District Citizens Advisory Council (DCAC) held their final meeting. They worked...

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smiller2320

Jul 29, 2020
1 min

We Can All Transform Topeka Together

Dear Topeka Public Schools Family, This month we announced our reopening plan and September 9, 2020 start date. Navigating the pandemic...

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Transforming Topeka Together Reopening Plan

smiller2320

Jul 21, 2020
2 min

Transforming Topeka Together Reopening Plan

Dear Topeka Public Schools Staff and Families: Thank you for your continued support during this unprecedented national health crisis. Our...

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smiller2320

May 22, 2020
2 min

(Spanish) Weekly Parent Letter 5-22-20

Estimados padres y tutores de TPS: Gracias por el apoyo continuo a la educación de su(s) hijo(s). TPS celebró virtualmente a los...

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smiller2320

May 22, 2020
2 min

Weekly Parent Letter 5-22-20

Dear TPS Parents and Guardians: Thank you for your ongoing support of your child’s(ren) education. TPS celebrated students all week from...

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smiller2320

May 18, 2020
3 min

(Spanish) Weekly Parent Letter 5/15/20

Estimados padres y tutores de TPS: La semana que viene, 18 al 21 de mayo, es la última semana de escuela. Finalicémosla con fuerza. En...

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smiller2320

May 18, 2020
3 min

Weekly Parent Letter 5/15/20

Dear TPS Parents and Guardians: This next week, May 18-21 is the last week of school. Let’s finish strong. At the elementary level,...

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smiller2320

May 11, 2020
3 min

Weekly (Spanish) Parent Letter 5-8-20

Estimados padres y tutores de TPS: Agradecemos su apoyo continuo a nuestras oportunidades de aprendizaje virtual para los estudiantes. A...

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