A Message from the Superintendent

Dear New Teachers:

Welcome to Topeka Public Schools. We are excited to have you join the Topeka family. We have an incredible year planned for our students, staff and families. Last year we gained tremendous momentum in student performance with the majority of our students scoring on grade level or above across the district. Multiple students were Governor’s Scholars representing the top one percent in the state. Several students were named National Merit Finalists, and our scholars gained over $13 million in academic scholarships. In addition to these accomplishments:

• Topeka West won 1st place in 5A State Tennis Championship

• Topeka High School boys baseball team advanced to the 2023 State Tournament

• Math teacher Mrs. Cherryl Delacruz was named Region 2 finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year

• Multiple students and staff members won local, state, and national awards

• 30 students gained the Seal of Biliteracy showing their ability to speak multiple languages

Topeka Public Schools is a district focused on innovation, diversity and opportunity for staff and students as we fulfill the mission to engage, prepare, and inspire students for a lifetime of learning.

Thank you for choosing Topeka Public Schools. Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!

Sincerely,

Dr. Tiffany Anderson Superintendent

(785) 295-3059 tanderson@tps501.org