Our Schools TylerSIS Login TPS APP Site Login Site Guest Search MENU ABOUT Support Packages Become a Partner The TPS Challenge Current Partners Topeka Public Schools / Departments / Companies in the Classroom / About ABOUT WHO WE ARE Companies in the Classroom is an initiative launched by Superintendent, Dr. Tiffany Anderson in the effort to impact the workforce directly by partnering with industry and the workforce in Shawnee County. The goal is for Topeka Public School to graduate 100% of students who will have the skills to be placed into careers in Shawnee County by establishing partnerships between businesses and organizations around measurable, strategic outcomes. With your support, we will create a model of effective collaboration that improves the economic outcomes in our community by supporting students post-secondary preparation in Topeka Public Schools. We need your help to ensure all students are prepared for post-secondary education and careers. OUR MISSION: Engage students in the highest quality learning Prepare students for responsible, productive citizenship Inspire excellence for a lifetime OUR VISION: Topeka Public Schools will be recognized nationally for: academic excellence, post-secondary and career success, and achievement in the arts, athletics and extracurricular activities. Strengthened by diversity and a welcoming and inclusive environment, our district will cultivate partnerships with staff, families, business and industry, and the greater community to develop students' educational, physical, and social-emotional well-being. YOUR, YOUR BUSINESS & YOUR EMPLOYEES Companies in the Classroom gives visibility and recognition for your valued community service. Companies in the Classroom gives you input on educating the community's future employees, consumers and civic leaders. THE STUDENTS Increased motivation for good school citizenship, academic achievement and attendance. Enriched curriculum and increased career awareness. THE TEACHERS Opportunities for professional development. Use of business or organizational facilities, access to technology and equipment. THE COMMUNITY Strengthened public school system. Well prepared Workforce and improved tax base. Dr. Tiffany Anderson Superintendent Topeka Public Schools 785-295-3059 Larry Robbins Deputy Superintendent of Operations Topeka Public Schools 785-295-3063 Dr. Aarion Gray Director of Communications Topeka Public Schools 785-295-3024 Engage students in the highest quality of learning • Prepare students for responsible, productive citizenship • Inspire excellence for a lifetime TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 624 S.W. 24th Street Topeka, KS66611 Phone: (785) 295-3000 Fax: We Support Equal Opportunities 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 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. Website by SchoolMessenger Presence. © 2021 Intrado Corporation. All rights reserved.