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Our school leaders returned this week, and we are all preparing for our families to return. Please remember that Thursday, July 25 is in-person enrollment day! To ensure your school of choice is secured, we encourage you to enroll online or in-person as soon as possible. You can schedule a tour or time to enroll with the principal of your child's school by contacting the school directly.

We look forward to welcoming our school staff members back on Monday, August 5, and school resumes on Monday, August 12 for students in grades K, 6, and 9; Tuesday, August 13 for all students K-12; and Wednesday, August 21 for preschool.

School supply lists are in stores and on our website. We are grateful for the many organizations that are providing school supplies through various local efforts, including Stuff the Bus and United for a Successful School Year. If families are in need of supplies and are unable to attend one of the free community events, please contact your building principal for assistance.

We encourage families to review school websites to learn more about the new things occurring at their schools. We look forward to seeing all of you at in-person enrollment, Meet the Teacher Night, and on the first day of school.

Dr. Tiffany Anderson

Superintendent

Join us on Thursday, July 25 at all schools and the district Welcome Center at Quinton Heights for in-person enrollment! Staff members will be available to help you enroll from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (and from 5:00 - 7:00 PM by appointment only).

Online enrollment, a school supply list, and the 2024-2025 academic calendar are available at topekapublicschools.net.

For questions about enrollment, please call the district office at 785-295-3000. For assistance with your Synergy ParentVue online account, please reach out to our Information Technology team via email at SISHelp@tps501.org.

Online registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open for students in grades PreK-12! Returning TPS families may register their students at this link or through the ParentVue app on a mobile device.

Families NEW to Topeka Public Schools will create a new account and register by following these instructions.

Families can view important dates for the 2024-2025 school year, a school supply list, and more at topekapublicschools.net on the Online Registration page.

Below are some important dates as we approach the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year:

• Thursday, August 8: Meet the Teacher Night (K-5)
• Monday, August 12: First Day of School (Grades K, 6, & 9)
  
• Tuesday, August 13: First Day of School (K-12)
• Tuesday, August 20: Meet the Teacher Night (Preschool)
• Wednesday, August 21: First Day of Preschool
  

For more information, please reach out to your building principal.

We are excited to provide meals to all TPS students free of charge for the 2024-2025 school year!

Families are still encouraged to complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application, as this information is vital for the district to receive funding for many programs, technology, and more to ensure student success.

Families may qualify for reduced textbook fees and free or reduced-cost internet from Cox Communications. Complete the application at topekapublicschools.net.

Throughout the summer months, our Topeka Public Schools Food Service staff members are dedicated to serving students and families!

The 2024 Summer Meal Program kicked off on June 3, where meals are served at no cost Monday through Friday at congregate meal sites across the city for children 18 and under. Please note that meals must be eaten on-site.

Visit our website to see a full listing of sites, offerings, and schedules.

Last week, Topeka Public Schools partnered with Gibbs Elite Basketball Academy to hold a free basketball camp for 5th through 8th-grade students at Chase Middle School.

The camp’s goal was to teach young athletes the fundamentals of basketball, build leadership skills, and encourage teamwork and cooperative learning.

Gibbs Elite Academy founder and head coach Ta’Nia Gibbs graduated from Topeka High School and attended Highland Community College.

Thank you to our community partners for investing in these outstanding athletes! View photos from the camp on Flickr.

The 2024-2025 school year is right around the corner! Many local churches have partnered with Topeka Public Schools for the annual United for a Successful School Year supply giveaway to ensure students are prepared for the upcoming year.

This event is first-come, first-served, and aims to provide school supplies for students in grades K-8. Join us at Ross Elementary School (1400 SE 34th St) from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 3.

Students must be present to receive supplies. If you are unable to attend and still in need of school supplies, please contact your building principal for assistance.

To serve Topeka Public Schools students and families, Bonkers family play center is holding a Stuff the Bus event to collect donations of school supplies for the upcoming year.

Families can stop by Bonkers during regular hours from July 15-29 with a donation of supplies to receive a free Play Maze pass! All supplies collected will be donated to the Topeka Public Schools Community Cupboard.

Learn more on the Bonkers Topeka website.

Topeka Public Schools is recruiting certified and classified talent for positions across the district as we look forward to the upcoming 2024-2025 school year!

Why choose Topeka Public Schools? We offer:

• Highest teacher starting salaries in the region
• Monthly professional development & personal wellness days
• Opportunities for student loan forgiveness

View this flyer to join us at hiring events throughout the month of July, or learn more about available positions and apply online at topekapublicschools.net/careers.

We are excited to announce the launch of the Topeka Public Schools Swag Shop in partership with H&H Designs, where students, staff, and families can showcase their TPS spirit with pride!

The shop currently features three unique t-shirt designs, with more designs and additional merchandise available in the future, offering even more ways to represent our school district.

These t-shirts are not only stylish and comfortable, but also a great way to unite our Topeka community to engage, prepare, and inspire students for a lifetime of learning.

Visit the TPS Swag Shop here. Thank you for your continued support of Topeka Public Schools!

As our families plan for next school year, Topeka Public Schools has released the 2024-2025 academic calendar, which is available on the Communications Department menu.

Families can register their students online, view important information for the 2024-2025 school year, download a school supply list, and more at topekapublicschools.net on the Online Registration page.

Stay up-to-date with everything you need to know about the 2024 Kansas Legislative Session on the Current Events page at kslegislature.org.

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The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 compliance coordinator compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000.The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.

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