School Delay & Closure Notifications
The winter weather season is here. Parents are encouraged to stay connected with the district in several ways to learn of school cancelations. Additional information is available on our Inclement Weather FAQs page.
If school is canceled due to snow or inclement weather, the information will be available in the following ways:
- Notification to families and staff via the phone, text, and/or email contact information on file
- Local television and radio stations
- District website (topekapublicschools.net)
- Social media pages (Visit our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or search for Topeka Public Schools)
To sign up for text message updates, text Y to 67587. To learn more about school delays and closures, please review our How We Communicate With Families document.
Bus Transportation Updates: Families can refer to the Snow Route Zone Map and Inclement Weather Transportation Plan for information on bus routes impacted by weather.
Athletics & Activities
The final decision about whether to cancel school activities will be made by the district athletic director. Administrators understand the importance of these activities, but the safety of students is the top priority.
If school has been canceled for the entire day:
- Normally all middle school and elementary school activities (practices, games, and other activities) will be canceled.
- While normally high school activities are canceled, the District Athletic Director makes the final decision to address practices, contests, and travel to events outside the city.
- Updates on the status of scheduled activities and events will be communicated by building administrators, coaches/sponsors when final decisions have been made.
District Mobile App
The TPS mobile app, TPS Engage, gives students, families, staff, and the community a more convenient way to stay informed about what’s happening in our schools. This free app gives you access to news, social media feeds (no social media accounts needed), district and school calendars, notifications, staff contact information, and more.
Download from the App Store or Google Play by searching for Topeka Public Schools.
Here Comes the Bus App
Families can stay updated on transportation by downloading the Here Comes the Bus app!
- View the real-time location of your child’s bus.
- Access the app from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Receive push notifications or email alerts.
- Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time.
How to get started:
- Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com
- Sign Up by going to the Here Comes the Bus website. https://login.herecomesthebus.com/SignUpConfirm.aspx
- Enter school code 29036 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
- Complete the “User Profile” box
- Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
- Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
