From Mr. Mota:

​One thing about being a teacher here that I have always found amazing is the abundance of field trips the students get to go on, which are part of what we call our “Beyond the Book” experiences. It seems that for every grade and every subject, the school supports the teachers by making it possible (along with the help of our volunteer drivers, of course) for us to take our students wherever we think can help to enrich their education and make it both more fun and fulfilling. I remember that during my three years of middle school, I went on a total of two field trips, and there was a third (the Grade 8 trip to Boston) that I wasn’t allowed to go on because of my “advanced” vocabulary and ability to deploy it at the worst possible times. In stark contrast, my 4th-grade student has been on two trips so far, and we’ve just made it past the first quarter!

Click HERE to finish reading all that Mr. Mota has shared.

Take a look at the 7th-grade students’s reflections on their Rock Springs three-day trip in the Lower School hallway next to the nurse’s office. 

Speaking of taking a look, we encourage you to visit our new Fine Arts Corridor in the Center for Curiosity, Awe, and Wonder and see your student artwork on display. After a quarter of hard work, there is so much talent and creativity to admire! Parents and families are always welcome on campus, so stop by and enjoy these wonderful pieces!

Sincerely,

Lyn Rantz, Ed.D. P'19, P'21

Head of School

Parent-Teacher Conferences

The faculty will be hosting parent-teacher conferences on Friday and Monday, November 1 and 4.

This year the homeroom teachers and resource teachers will have their own, individual links, so make sure you reserve time with each teacher.

Mrs. Riggs, our art teacher, will be unavailable for conferences on those days, due to a family situation. She wanted to make sure that you know she is very glad to meet with any of you. Just reach out to her via email at sriggs@topekacollegiate.org to schedule a conference at a time that works for you.

Click HERE to schedule your conference(s) today.

Deadline to schedule Conferences is October 28 at 3:30 PM.

October Visitation Days

A great way to refer your friends/family is to have them join us on campus for a Visitation Day. We have one more opportunity this month on October 25. You can share an event flyer or a link to our Admissions Event page. Registration is required. 

Former Faculty and Staff Update Survey

Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle! At Topeka Collegiate, we know that the heart of our school has always been our dedicated teachers and staff who’ve left a lasting impact on countless students. When our alumni speak of their time here, they often talk about the meaningful influence of a teacher or mentor who shaped their journey.

We’d love to hear from you! Please take a moment to give us an update on what you’ve been up to since your time at Topeka Collegiate. We will share updates at an upcoming Collegiate Life. Whether it’s personal milestones, career achievements, or reflections on your time here, your stories mean the world to us and continue to inspire the generations that follow.

Thank you for being part of our legacy—because the impact you made still resonates today.

Thank you for Supporting the Annual Fund

We are excited to announce that, thanks to the generosity of our community, $53,063 of our $100,000 goal has been raised. We have achieved 100% participation from faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees, and 77% from current families!

The campaign will continue through May 31, 2025, and there is still time to help us reach 100% current family participation. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.

If you have any questions or would like to contribute, please contact Director of Development Barbara Gannaway at bgannaway@topekcollegiate.org.