The end of February and the beginning of March has been very busy with so many activities.
Each year over the last six years at our Equity Council, we host a member of the community to present about their life experiences in Topeka during Black History Month. This year, our featured guest was Mrs. Earlene Henderson who is the mother of our Deputy Superintendent, Mr. Larry Robbins. Mrs. Henderson presented to our Equity Council about her life, which covers almost 100 years. See her video here to learn about history from a Topeka High graduate born in the 1930s.
As we concluded Black History Month on Monday, Highland Park Central's principal, Dr. Tawanna Hughes, and teachers, Ms. Sharon Keys and Ms. Rene' Appelhans, created a living museum. Students became black historical figures, who came to life and shared their legacy.
Throughout this month, our Dual Language Program is being recognized nationally by the National School Boards Association (NSBA) as the Magna Award Grand Prize winner for innovation and diversity. The application was submitted on our behalf by Dr. Pilar Mejía, the principal of Scott Dual Language, and her husband Dr. Aaron Kipp, the General Director of Demographics. Later this month, we will share the video and publication featuring Topeka Public Schools and our Dual Language Programs located at Scott Dual Language, Landon Middle School, and Topeka High.
As we move into the Spring, we are pleased to share that most schools have no active cases of COVID-19. As a result, the reopening plan has been revised. We look forward to a positive end to the year.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dr. Tiffany Anderson
Superintendent