Ross
Elementary School is located in Topeka, Kansas. It is one of 21
elementary schools in the Topeka School District. Our Superintendent is
Dr. Kevin Singer.
Highland Park South was renamed Ross Elementary in November of 1993. Ross was named after Merrill and Barbara Ross.
There
are 17 Regular Ed. classrooms. Ross will be including all students into
the regular classrooms. There will be 3 resource teachers along with
several paras to help any special needs students. Ross is an ELL school
for the first time this year. There is a teacher and para to provide
ELL students with support throughout the year. Students also receive
daily instruction in music, P.E., and computer. Ross also provides a
full day kindergarten.
Mission StatementThe
mission of Ross Elementary School is to develop a partnership among
students, parents, staff, and the community to build a foundation of
excellence in academic and life skills.
MottoPlanting Seeds for the Future.
Ross PledgeAs
a Ross citizen I will be responsible for my words and actions towards
others, and I will respect every person's opportunity to learn.
Belief StatementWe Believe:
*A safe secure, nurturing environment is essential to all children
*All children can learn
*Differences among children and their families are to be celebrated
*Families are a vital link to the success of a student's education
*It is fundamental for all children to become life long learners.
Principal - Nick Nichols
Secretary - Stephanie Trujillo
Ross' Address
1400 SE 34th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66605
Phone 785-274-6280
Fax 785-274-4674
Info Line 785-274-6281