Above & Beyond Award

This award is given monthly to a teacher, staff member, parent, or community volunteer who goes above and beyond to help deliver educational services to students.

An employee must perform in an exceptional or outstanding capacity “above and beyond” the expectations of the job title to impact lives in a selfless manner. He/she must exemplify excellent behavior and inspire others to achieve a higher standard.

A community member must make a significant contribution to further the mission of the district and display loyalty and collaboration. The award is given monthly throughout the school year.

Fill out the online Above & Beyond Award nomination form by clicking here. You can also download and print the form by clicking here. Please complete and send/pony the form to Dr. Aarion Gray, Director of Instructional Services, at the address below.

The recipient's photo and story of how he or she goes above and beyond will be shared on the district website, TPS TV Station and the district community newsletter.

Burnett Administrative Center

624 SW 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611

Dr. Aarion Gray, Director of Instructional Services

[email protected]

(785) 295-3024

Engage students in the highest quality of learning • Prepare students for responsible, productive citizenship • Inspire excellence for a lifetime

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.