Trojan Nation Weekly Update
Friday, Oct. 7, 2022
Parent Teacher Conferences
Family Service & Guidance Information
Medical Explorer Opportunity
Family Engagement Night
Flu Shots from Campus Care Clinic
TPS October Health Tip
Community Resources
Apply Kansas
News from THS Campus Care Clinic
Parking Permits Required
New FCC Wi Fi/Phone Information
Scholarship Information
Minority Scholarship Workship
Suicide Prevention Info
Cap and Gown Information
Online Ticket Purchases
ID Badges
Campus Care Clinic
Spirit Store
TPS Health Tip
Counseling Center Information
Lunch Payment Information
Bell Schedule
Cafeteria News
District Update re: Covid & Remote Learning
Yearbook Information
Senior Information
Communications Reminder re: Yahoo accounts
TPS Technical Support Available
Mental Health Resources
501 Social Work Website
7 Cups Mental Health
Counseling Page
How TPS Communicates
How THS Communicates
Letter Jacket information
Upcoming Events
New events are in bold text.
Oct 7 End of First Quarter
Oct 10 No School, Teacher Planning
Oct 11 No School, PD day for teachers
Oct 12 Grades Posted in Tyler
Oct 12 PSAT N Gym
Oct 12 FAFSA Night @ Washburn Library, 5 - 7 pm
Oct 13 Honor Roll Assembly 9:25 a.m.
Oct 13 PTO, 6pm
Oct 13 FAFSA Night @ TCALC, 5:30 - 7 pm
Oct 18 ACT N Gym
Oct 19 Pre ACT for 9th graders in Div 2/3
Oct 20 TCALC College & Career Fair for Juniors/Seniors
Oct 22 ACT Test
Oct 26 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:30 pm
Oct 27 Parent Teacher Conferences 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 pm
Oct 28 No School
Nov 10 PTO
Nov 23, 24, 25 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 8 PTO
Dec 10 ACT Test
Dec 12 Finals Week
Dec 16 Semester 1 ends
Dec 19 Winter Break Begins
Jan 3 No School, Teacher Work Day
Jan 4 No School, District Professional Development
Jan 5 Grades Posted in TYler
Jan 5 School Resumes
Jan 12 PTO
Jan 16 No School, Martin Luter King Day
Jan 18 8th Grade Parent Night, 5:30 pm
Feb 8 End of 3rd Quarter
Feb 8 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30 - 7:30 pm
Feb 9 Parent Teacher Conferences, 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Feb 10 No School
Feb 17 Royalty of Courts Assembly/Crowning
Feb 18 Royalty of Courts Dance
Feb 28 State ACT for Juniors
March 9 PTO, 6 pm
Mar 10 No School, Teacher Work Day
Mar 13 - 17 No School, Spring Break
Mar 20 School Resumes, First Day of 4th Quarter
March 21 Grades Posted in Tyler
Apr 1 ACT Test
Apr 7 No School
April 13 PTO, 6 pm
Apr 15 Prom
Apr 16 After Prom
Apr 24 No School, Professional Development Day
April 27 Senior Meeting
May 9 Last Day for Seniors
May 12 Late Start
May 12 Graduation Practice for Seniors, 9:30 a.m. @ Stormont Vail Event Center
May 11, PTO 6 pm
May 13 Graduation, 9:00 a.m.
May 14 Rain Date for Graduation
May 18 Finals Begin
May 24 Last Day of School, Half Day
May 30 Grades Posted in Tyler
Below are the links for the Topeka High School Website and Calendar. It will list all activities and events that are occurring at Topeka High School.
Save the Date! Oct. 26 & 27 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Family Service and Guidance Center
Our experienced, dedicated Crisis Services professionals
are available anytime – day or night. When a child is in crisis, Family Service & Guidance Center is ready to help. Click the button below for more information or call 785-232-5005.
Are You Interested in Pursing a Career in the Medical Field?
Family Engagement Night
TPS Food Drive
News from our THS Campus Care Clinic
Community Resources
TOPEKA HIGH INCREASES ENROLLMENT
Topeka High School has enrolled almost sixty students more than projected, therefore we are adding two teaching positions to reduce some of the large class sizes in physical education, and to expand our academic support class offerings for students. We will be communicating with the student and parent/guardian in the classes that will be switching teachers. Our goal is to transition at the start of the second quarter. We have hired a new Spanish and academic support teacher, and will be welcoming her on October 10.
News From the Counseling Center
News from our THS Campus Care Clinic
Parking Permits
Programs Open to Help Kansas Families
https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/12/programs-open-help-kansas-families-students-pay-phone-internet/
Do You Need Help Paying For College?
Scholarships:
Students, you can also find scholarship information in Naviance!
Sign Up Today for the Minority Scholarship Workship!
Attention Seniors!
Class of 2023
Congratulations on your Senior Year! It's a very exciting time!
Students participating in Mid-Year and May Graduation Ceremonies for the Class of 2023 will wear cap and gowns from Herff Jones. The cost for just the required regalia of cap, gown and tassel is $35 before tax. Other products such as announcements, invitations, and senior spirit wear may also be purchased but are not required.
All graduation orders need to be placed by December 31, 2022 in order for them to arrive in time.
These are the steps to ordering:
Go to: www.herffjones.com
Hover over 'Graduation'
Click ‘Caps and Gowns’
Click ‘Shop Now’
Enter: Topeka High School in the box
Click ‘Topeka High School’ under the box when it pops up
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on ‘Shop Caps and Gowns’
Click ‘Shop Grad Products’
On the bottom right side, you'll see the cap, gown and tassel for $35. Click on it.
Add to Cart. Check out.
You’ll need to enter the graduates gender, height (with shoes) and weight, as well as other information.
If you have any questions about ordering, please contact Megan Theiling, Herff Jones Representative, at mmtheiling@herffjones.com
Buy THS Event Tickets Online
Student ID Badges
If a student didn't have their picture taken in August, they will not have an ID badge. Picture retakes are scheduled for Oct. 5th and badges will arrive a few weeks after that.
Topeka High Campus Care Clinic
The Campus Care Clinic, which is owned by the University of Kansas Health System and located inside Topeka High School, provides safe, convenient, high-quality patient care both in-person and via telehealth.
Campus Care Clinic staff work to promote the health of all students and staff members of Topeka Public Schools, helping them to achieve professional and academic success by addressing acute and chronic health concerns, preventing disease, and providing education.
Have you visited the Campus Care Clinic for your health care needs? If so, please complete this survey about your experience to help us best serve our students, families, and staff.
Learn more about the Campus Care Clinic at topekapublicschools.net.
News from our Counseling Center
Below are links to important information provided by our counseling department.
News From the Student Cafeteria
Completion of the lunch application form may qualify your student for resources far beyond the lunch program. Some examples include: free testing such as ACT, waiver of college application fees, scholarships for college classes offered at THS, etc. Please complete the form so that we can ensure everyone who is eligible for these programs is connected to them.
Meal prices are below:
Breakfast: Reduced .30/$4.80 and Full Pay is $1.70/$27.20
Lunch: Reduced .40/$6.40 and Full is $2.70/$43.20
2022-2023 THS Bell Schedule
4 Day Week - All Blocks (T/Thr Even, W/Fri Odd)
3 Day Week - 1 day all classes and 2 blocks
2 Day Week - Both days we will attend all classes
District Updates
COVID UPDATE
Click here for the TPS Parent Resources page for the latest information from the CDC.
Remote Learning Opportunity for High School
Maintaining the health and well-being of our students is the top priority of Topeka Public Schools. Please know we are here to support your family with any needs you may have while your student is in quarantine. We will continue to ensure your student has daily access to learning. A teacher will be available through the live Zoom link provided below. Students attending the live Zoom will not be counted absent from school.
A remote teacher will be available for secondary schools throughout the school day. Students should connect with the remote teacher daily during COVID quarantine.
Please use the following Zoom link to access instruction with Mrs. Klinger for students in grades 6-12
https://tps501.zoom.us/j/82142264694 (Passcode: 062435)
2022 - 2023 Yearbook Information
Yearbook FAQ:
How much are the books?
We're keeping the price of the books at $60, the same price we've offered since 2016.
How can I order a yearbook?
We are moving yearbook sales online at yearbookforever.com
Use this site to: order a yearbook or senior ad, make a payment, or check on an order (a great tool for parents who forget if they ordered a book).
Senior Information
SENIOR PICTURE INFORMATION
Seniors, it's time to start thinking about getting your picture ready for the yearbook. We need portraits of all seniors for the yearbook by the end of the first semester, December 16.
Guidelines for a great yearbook photo: face forward, midbody or closer (no feet!), avoid hats or props like balls, cars, or the family dog. Keep the backgrounds simple and uncluttered.
Use a photographer of your choice. Family or friends can take the photo, but no bathroom or car selfies. If you do not have a photo to submit, we will use your school photo. Our school pictures are scheduled for Aug. 16.
To submit a photo
- Go to yearbookforever.com
- Type in Topeka High & click on our school name when it pops up
- At the top of the page you'll see "Yearbook Snap" to upload photos
- Use this code "Trojan_photos"
- Follow the prompts
SENIOR SALUTE ADS
Parents, consider purchasing a senior salute ad for the yearbook. This is a great way to recognize your senior and celebrate all of their milestones with photos and a special personal message.
We offer five different sizes and prices of senior ads from a full page with 10 or 12 photos and message, to a single photo and shoutout message. Prices range from $200 to $30.
If you order a senior ad, you will also get a $5 discount on your yearbook. Type "seniorad" in the coupon code on the yearbook order on the online store. This coupon is only in conjunction with senior ad purchases.
To order a book or ad go to: yearbookforever.com
For any yearbook question, contact Mrs. Hooper at hhooper@tps501.org
FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program:
The FCC has announced its affordable connectivity program to provide eligible families, a credit of up to $30 per month to cover the cost of Broadband services with various providers, including Cox. Click here for either English or Spanish.
Communications Reminder
Parents,
If you have a Yahoo email account listed in Tyler SIS, please know that you may not receive our school communications. To ensure that you do receive our communications, please set up an alternate email address such as Google Gmail and then update your information in Tyler SIS.
Google Authentication with TylerSIS
Traffic Safety Reminder
Technical Support for Students and Families
The TPS technology department offers in-person technical support appointments each weekday, excluding holidays. Staff, students, and parents may schedule an in-person appointment with our appointment calendar or by calling our office at 785-438-4750.
Mental Health Support Line
Outside Agencies for Mental Health Concerns.
Family Service and Guidance Center
325 SW Frazier, Topeka 785-232-5005
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Center
3707 SW 6th Ave. Topeka
785-270-4600
M- F 8:00- 5:00
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Crisis Textline
Text “HOME” to 741741
THS Staff Mental Health Concerns. Who to Call?
Mental Health Concerns?
Here are some helpful options!!
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911
School hours (7:30-3:30 M-F)
Div. I & II, 295-3185
Counselor, A-Ca Paige Vander Linden
plinden@tps501.org ext.3395
Counselor, Ce-GA: Paige Murray
pmurray@tps501.org ext. 3168
Counselor: GE-K Angela Lewis
alewis@tps501.org) ext.3166
Gen. Ed. Social Worker: Alecia Rivera
arivera@tps501.org ext. 3193
SPED Social Worker: Norella Munoz
nmunoz@tps501.org ext. 5877
Div. III & IV 785-295-3185
Counselor, L - N Autumn Weyand
aweyand@tps501.org) ext. 3163
Counselor: O-Sm Kelsey Flickner
kflickner@tps501.org) ext.3169
Counselor: Sn-Z Heather Prothe
hprothe@tps501.org ext. 3167
Gen. Ed. Social Worker: Rachelle Petersen
(rpetersen@tps501.org) ext.3210
SPED Social Worker: Maria Denney
(mdenney@tps501.org) ext.7185
Community Resources
Community Resources
Raising families can be difficult work and having someone 24/7 available to answer questions and share information about community resources is invaluable.
DCF Northeast Region has a new parent resource available for all families in Kansas. The resource is the 1-800-CHILDREN helpline. The helpline provides 24/7 judgment-free support in English and Spanish as well as 200 additional languages. It’s free, confidential and finds helpful resources for all families.
There is also a handy app that can be downloaded to your phone. Kansas Children's Service League (kcsl.org).
Family Resources
Suicide Prevention
Counseling Department Information
Counseling information
COUNSELING CENTER GOOGLE CLASSROOM
The counseling center has our own google classroom. We use this to push information out quickly and efficiently to grade levels the information pertains to. Please see the graphic found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18KFEHsXPw17Hf15bW_l47hLlKePj5UNJ/view?usp=sharing to learn your students grade level google classroom code. Have them invite you as a parent so you are able to see the information we post, also!
Questions? Concerns? Who do I contact?
Div. I (A-D) 785-295-3185
Assistant Principal: Rob Hays (rhays@tps501.org) 3187
Counselor, A-Ca Paige Vander Linden (plinden@tps501.org) ext.3164
Counselor : Ce-Ga Paige Murray (pmurray@tps501.org) ext.3168
Social Worker: Alicia Rivera (arivera@tps501.org) 3193
SPED Social Worker: Norella Munoz (nmunoz@tps501.org) 5877
Administrative Assistant Div 1 & II: Misty James (mjames1@tps501.org) 3185
Div. II (E-K) 785-295-3185
Assistant Principal: Matt Frost (mfrost@tps501.org) 3183
Counselor: Ge-K Angela Lewis (alewis@tps501.org) 3166
Counselor : Ce-Ga Paige Murray (pmurray@tps501.org) ext.3168
Gen. Ed. Social Worker: Alecia Rivera (arivera@tps501.org) 3193
SPED Social Worker: Norella Munoz (nmunoz@tps501.org) 5877
Administrative Assistant Div 1 & II: Misty James (mjames1@tps501.org) 3185
Div. III (L-Ri) 785-295-3206
Assistant Principal: Ryan Arnold (rarnold@tps501.org) ext.3207
Counselor: L-N Autumn Weyand (aweyand@tps501.org) ext.3163
Counselor : O-Ri Kelsey Flickner (kflickner@tps501.org) 3169
Gen. Ed. Social Worker: Rachelle Petersen (rpetersen@tps501.org) ext.3210
SPED Social Worker: Maria Denney (mdenney@tps501.org) ext.7185
Admin. Assistant Div III & IV: Althea Henderson (ahenderson1@tps501.org) ext. 3206
Div. IV (Ro-Z) 785-295-3206
Assistant Principal: Jolie Darby (jdarby@tps501.org) ext.3209
Counselor : O-Sm Kelsey Flickner (kflickner@tps501.org) 3169
Counselor: Sn -Z Heather Prothe hprothe@tps501.org) ext 3167
SPED. Ed. Social Worker: Maria Denney (mdenney@tps501.org) ext.7185
Gen. Ed. Social Worker: Rachelle Petersen (rpetersen@tps501.org) ext.3210
Admin. Assistant Div III & IV: Althea Henderson (ahenderson1@tps501.org) ext. 3206
Kansas Eviction Prevention Program
Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP)
Up to $5000 available for tenants and landlords financially impacted by COVID
Behind on rent due to COVID, or know someone who is? Funding is available to help renters avoid eviction. The Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP) can provide up to $5000 in rental assistance through the CARES Act. If you have missed paying or collecting rent since April 1, 2020, you may be eligible.
APPLY NOW: https://kshousingcorp.org/eviction-prevention-program/
How Does TPS Communicate?
How TPS Communicates with Students and Families
TPS Emergency Communication System
TPS Supports
How THS Communicates
THE LETTER JACKET MAN
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.
Copyright © 2018, All rights reserved.
Topeka High School
Email: preilly@tps501.org
Website: https://thsweb.org/
Location: 800 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS, 66612
Phone: 785-295-3150
Twitter: @THS_Trojans