WESTWORD
JANUARY 2021 - VOLUME 5 ISSUE 6
MISSION STATEMENT
Working toward career and college readiness,
Engaging students in quality learning,
Sustaining a culture of respect and a,
Tradition of excellence
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Topeka West High School, Southwest Fairlawn Road, Topeka, KS, USA
WESTSIDE PRIDE BOOSTER CLUB
Happy New Year Topeka West Families!
Hopefully you’ve all been able to roll with the changes in schedule as we pivot back to remote learning. I know our family appreciates the concern for safety, but we are also looking forward to getting back to in-class learning once that can occur again. Regardless of your family’s situation, we would love to connect with you. This year our monthly meetings are held via Zoom. You can find the link on the school calendar or copy it here
(https://tps501.zoom.us/j/98179314443 Meeting ID: 981 7931 4443 Passcode: Chargers) and put it on your calendar. (We don’t meet in December, but have meetings January 11th, February 8th, March 8th, April 12th, and May 10th.)
If you’ve been looking forward to getting some Topeka West gear (T-shirts, sweats, caps, etc) then we have a wonderful opportunity for you! We’ve started working with Scott Mossman at Go Blue. He has been great about coming up with a variety of designs so that there is something for everyone. You can see these designs on the online store where you can order exactly what you want from the website (www.twestgear.com) and pick it up from his store (4545 SW 21st Street). In the future, we hope to have days when you will be able to pick up orders at school (games, parent-teacher conferences, etc), but with current COVID restrictions we are grateful for this decreased contact option. This is a great way to help your student feel connected to school even when in-person attendance isn’t possible. Order now if you want to use these for gifts!
This is definitely an unusual year and we’re missing the chance to meet in person. However, we have been pleased that so many new and returning families have come to our Zoom Meetings. If you have any thoughts or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at drswagners@sbcglobal.net or 785-271-4404 (landline).
Tracy Wagner
President, Westside Pride Booster Club
Our Next Meeting is Monday, January 11th at 6pm over Zoom. Hope to see you all there!
ACADEMIC GUIDANCE CORNER
Helpful Hotlines & Websites
Family Service and Guidance Center: Local crisis services
24 Hour Hotline: 785-232-5005
Download 7 Cups App on smartphone
fsgctopeka.com
Suicide/Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis
http://www.crisistextline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK
For deaf & hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
Prevención Nacional del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Trevor Project: Crisis and Suicide Prevention among LGBTQ youth
24 Hour Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR
Text START to 678678
National Eating Disorders Association
1-800-931-2237
Hotline hours: M-Th, 9am-9pm
F, 9am-5pm
https://nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact
National Domestic Violence
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
National Human Trafficking Hotline
24 Hour Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org
Kansas Protection Report Center: Report child abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) and neglect of a child/teen
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-922-5330
http://www.dcf.ks.gov/Pages/HotlineNumbers.aspx
In an emergency, immediately call 911.
JANUARY COLLEGE & CAREER EVENTS
1/12- University Central Missouri zoom visit TWHS during Charger time 12:50pm
https://ucmo.zoom.us/j/99831719176
Washburn Tech
Students interested in Washburn Tech may take the Accuplacer remotely or at Washburn Tech if interested in attending in the future. To set this up, please call Washburn Tech directly at (785) 670-2010, press 0 for the operator.
Miscellaneous Information
The scholarship book is available. There are limited paper copies. If you would like one, please contact your Counselor. This year Ms. Steinkueher has added virtual visits for over 50 Kansas colleges and universities for students to view.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LWNnQPXerY43KelPljtjunMAhaUqnd4k/view?usp=sharing
Financial Aid
Students who need help completing the FAFSA can zoom with our financial aid Liaison Melody Lawrence. Access to her calendar is here:
https://calendly.com/melodyl_trio_eoc_assistance
SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
All of the following scholarship are listed on the Senior 2021 Google Classroom. The local scholarships are listed under assignments as well as in the postings. If you need anything please email me, at csteinkuehler@tps501.org.
January 4 -- Hixson Opportunity Award -- HS seniors who plan to attend KU
For students who would otherwise not be able to attend KU due to financial need.
https://admissions.ku.edu/afford/scholarships/hixson
January 7 – KSU Acacia Leadership Scholarship -senior men going to KSU
The Acacia Leadership Scholarship is a one-time scholarship awarded to incoming male freshmen at the Manhattan Campus of Kansas State University who display excellence in academics, motivation for personal success, and an interest in studying the principles of leadership.
http://www.ksuacacia.org/web/Why/als.asp
January 8 -- Jack Dresslar KIAAA Scholarship
Each year, the members of the KIAAA are proud to award the prestigious Jack Dressler Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship to four deserving Kansas student- athletes. Scholarships are sponsored by Future Pro and Vype High School Sports Magazine.
https://kiaaa.org/programs/scholarship/scholarships
January 10th--KLL Scholarship
Loss of life of at least one parent (biological or not) to cancer before the age of 22
https://www.kllscholarshipfund.org/scholarship
January 14 -- America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarships
Sponsored by Bayer Fund, is offering more than $500,000 in scholarships to high school seniors and college students pursuing an ag - related field of study. Students can apply for a $1,500 scholarship. This is open to non-FFA members.
https://www.americasfarmers.com/grow-ag-leaders/
January 14th—Margaret Van Horn Scholarship—students going into education
--Open to students planning to attend a four-year university or technical school
https://community.ksde.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=HYpkvaQ0eRE%3d&tabid=4704
January 15 -- Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship
The Kansas Kiwanis Foundation offers scholarships to deserving high school students. (College students can also apply, using a different application, available at the same link.)
https://www.kskiwanis.org/scholarships
February 5th—Topeka Legal and Professional
February 15th--KADPF Scholarship
Must be a legal dependent of a custodial worker
http://www.kadpf.org/scholarshipcriteria.pdf
February 21st—Topeka Community Foundation Scholarships
A wide variety of scholarships and multiple scholarships for TWHS students
https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/highschoolscholarships
DIVISION OFFICES CONTACT INFORMATION
Division 1 (student last name A - G) 785-438-4005
Associate Principal - Mrs. Andrea York (ayork@tps501.org)
Counselor - Mrs. Brook Mulford (bmulford@tps501.org)
Division 1 Secretary - Mrs. Casey Holle (cholle@tps501.org)
Division 2 (student last name H - O) 785-438-4006
Assistant Principal - Mrs. Laura Nichols (lnichols@tps501.org)
Counselors - Mrs. Jackie Van Petten & Ms. LaShawna Harris
(jvanpetten1@tps501.org & lharris@tps501.org)
Division 2 Secretary - Ms. Leigh Camper (lcamper@tps501.org)
Division 3 (student last name P - Z) - 785-438-4004
Assistant Principal - Mr. Beau Caryl (bcaryl@tps501.org)
Counselor - Mrs. Megan Sturm (msturm@tps501.org)
Division 3 Secretary - Mrs. Kellie Patterson (kpatterson@tps501.org)
CONTACT US
Website: https://www.topekapublicschools.net/Page/41
Location: 2001 Southwest Fairlawn Road, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-438-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopekaWest501
Twitter: @TPSTWest