End of 2025-2026 School Year Edition

Dear TPS Staff & Families:

It has been a joy to celebrate our preschool, 5th grade, and 8th grade promotions across the district this week. These milestone moments remind us of the growth, resilience, and bright futures of our students.

As we wrap up another incredible school year, the School Board members and all of our staff congratulate our graduates, who collectively earned nearly $11 million in college scholarships. This weekend's graduation celebrations were amazing, and even our elementary and middle school leaders attended in celebration of our graduates.

Earlier this month, we proudly celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Week, and we extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our educators and staff for the kindness, compassion, and commitment they show to students and families each day.

We send a special thank you to all of our retiring staff for their dedication to Topeka Public Schools. Some of our retirees have spent decades serving students and families, such as Mr. Scott Kickhaefer, who has served students and families at all of our comprehensive high schools for 38 years and was recently highlighted by WIBW in the Salute Our Heroes segment.

We look forward to welcoming many of our students and staff back on Monday, June 1 as we launch our summer programs. Thank you for your continued support, and have a safe and restful start to your summer!

Dr. Tiffany Anderson

Superintendent