Grandparents/VIP Day

It's time again for a favorite Topeka Collegiate tradition, as special guests are invited to join us for Grandparent/VIP Day! Enjoy coffee, spending time with students in classrooms, having a souvenir photo taken, and an all-school performance and sing-along. Guests are invited to arrive at school between

8:00 AM-8:15 AM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The school day will conclude after the assembly, around 11:15 AM. Neither lunch nor Aftercare will be provided.

Guests may register via the paper form sent in Friday Folders or online.

Please email Hayley Smith with any additional questions.

Hello, Topeka Collegiate families!

On behalf of the Topeka Collegiate Board of Trustees and our Development Committee, we thank you for your support during our 2023-2024 Annual Fund Drive. To date, we have raised over $52,750!

Many thanks to our dedicated crew of Class Captains, including Taylor Bremer, Jeffrey and Krysten Fogg, Michael Hooper, Shannon Little, Sarah Towle, and Grady Woodruff! We are grateful for your leadership and support. Congratulations are also due to Jeffrey and Krysten, who were the winners of our Primo Parking Spot drawing at the Halloween Assembly! Congratulations, as well, to our PreK class for reaching 100% participation. Mr. Flax looks forward to celebrating with all of the PreK students!

Our gratitude extends to each and every Topeka Collegiate family, who support our school in myriad ways. The time and resources that you share are what make Topeka Collegiate such an exceptional place for our children. Thank you for all that you do to support our school!

Bridget Elmer '91 (Henry, Kindergarten and Mina, 2nd grade)

New Director of Development

Welcome Barbara Gannaway! Barbara will begin Monday, November 6, as our new Director of Development.

You can learn more about Barbara's vast experience and history with Topeka Collegiate here.

Coffee & Conversation with Lyn, Leilani, & More

You are invited to join Lyn and Leilani for Coffee & Conversation every other Wednesday at 7:40 AM. Drop the kiddos off in Beforecare and find us in Dr. Rantz's Conference Room.

What will we talk about? School, current events, music, or whatever may be on your mind. All (adults) are welcome for casual conversation in an inclusive space. Not a coffee drinker, don’t worry! We will have non-coffee beverages available. After all, good conversations are the real brew of life.



Join us at our next session on November 15!

Registration is now open for our 2024-2025 Admissions Events

Thank you to the five current and four alumni families who enriched our campus with new students this year. These families received our special 40th-year $1000 Student Referral Incentive. All of our families are our most valuable champions! Our 24-25 Admission Season is swiftly approaching, but it’s never too early to send a referral our way. Our Admissions events are great opportunities to invite prospective students and their families. Space is limited, and registration is required. 

Future Admission Events:

Calling all future Eagles!! Do you have a child that is 4 years old or will be 4 next year? Join us at our Future Eagles Playdate on November 18 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

• Visitation Days: November 9, November 16, December 07, February 15
• Future Eagles Playdate: November 18 
• PreK/K Round-Up: February 10
• STEAM Expo: February 10

ISACS Parent Series - We hope you will join other independent school parents for the six evening webinars led by a celebrated team of experts to help you support and guide your children in all areas of their development. 

November 30: How to Raise a Self-driven Child featuring Ned Johnson, PrepMatters & Author

Join author and expert Ned Johnson to learn why fostering a healthy sense of control is so important for children's intrinsic motivation, success, mental health, and happiness. Parents and caregivers will learn how to pivot from manager to parent consultant, how to be a non-anxious presence, and will leave with effective strategies to use with children ranging in age from tots to teens.

Registration is required; please see the link above.

Eagle Eco Families - Led by Charlotte French (Claire, 3rd grade), this group will discuss our community's environmental challenges and work on solutions. They will collaborate with school leadership to assist in creating a more sustainable campus. 

Eagle Families for Pride - Led by Dorcianna Cortez (Sydney, 1st, Aryiah, PreK), is a group to help connect all parents and students who identify with and are connected to the LGBTQ+ community and serves as a safe place for families to discuss issues unique to the LGBTQ+ experience.

An Update About the Sustain Campaign

We are deeply grateful to all of our donors, both near and far, who have generously contributed to our Sustain Campaign. We are excited to announce that we have raised over $5.3 million for construction, with just under 250 individual donors. We will continue to accept gifts for this transformational project, as all construction expenses must be paid by May 1, 2024, when our Building Addition will be complete.

We have some fantastic news to share with our community. As planned, the front entry, HVAC system, and majority of window replacements will be completed by the end of this calendar year. Let us celebrate this significant achievement together by organizing a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration of completion.

If you can help plan this special event, please let Dr. Rantz know before November 15.



Stay tuned for next week's update, and in the meantime, check out our Sustain Campaign Weekly 3 Updates.