We are excited to welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year! For our returning families and to our new families, what a treat you are in for here at Williams. As the only school with a rainforest, greenhouse, space, desert, and art lab, we are one of a kind! We are excited about the many learning opportunities we can offer our students.

We know you may have many questions about specific COVID protocols for this school year. At this time, the Topeka Public Schools Board of Education plans to vote on the reopening plan at their meeting on August 5th, as they continue to review the data and final guidance from the CDC and the Shawnee County Health Department. Once the board votes on the reopening plan, we will be sharing more information with you.

Doors will open at 8:20 Monday thru Thursday. Students will enter through the front doors and will either go down to the cafeteria for breakfast or will report to their pods. We encourage our students to arrive by 8:30 as that is when students will be welcomed into their classrooms to begin their day of learning. The tardy bell will ring at 8:40. Attendance is such a vital component for a successful school year for your child. Please be on time and here every day.

Late Start

Late Start will occur on Fridays this year. Doors will open at 9:10, students welcomed into classrooms at 9:20, and the tardy bell will ring at 9:30.

Dismissal

Students will dismiss at 3:40 each day. If your child is a car rider, you will follow the car line through the parking lot where your child will be called to you as you enter our circular drive. Please see the following map that outlines the flow of traffic in our parking lot. If your child walks, they will exit the front door. Please make sure you are staying in your car and following expectations so that we can ensure the safety of all of our students.

Early Pick-Up

Our school day ends at 3:40. On the occasion that students must leave early for appointments, a parent/guardian must check in at the office and sign the student out. Students will only be dismissed from class after someone checks them out of the office first. This ensures that we keep our students safe.

Transportation Changes

Any changes you need to make for your child's transportation on a given day must be made before 2:00 pm by calling Donna at the front office (785) 235-7330.