Jardine is the newest elementary school in the Topeka Public Schools. It is centered around a STEAM focus. There are approximately 700 students in a PK-5 environment. Jardine is part of a district 1:1 technology initiative. K-2 utilize iPads and 3-5 are issued Chromebooks. The school has 4 discovery areas for student exploration. Jardine instruction incorporates Project Based Learning techniques for students. Instructional staff have been trained in PBL by the Buck Institute. Topeka Public Schools is an urban school district with over 14,000 students. Topeka Public Schools was one of the first Google Apps for Education districts. They began their partnership with Google in 2004.
Travel Information
Topeka, KS
Topeka is the capital city of Kansas. It is located 60 miles west of the greater Kansas City area. It has a population of nearly 127,000 residents. Washburn University is located in the center part of the city. Topeka is the location of the historic Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education Supreme Court ruling stating that “separate but equal” was unconstitutional.
Nearby Points of Interest
Air Travel & Transportation
Airports
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
- Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)
Transportation
- Amtrak
- Greyhound Bus
Driving and Parking Information
Topeka is located at the juncture of Interstate 70 and Interstate 35.
Parking
There are 2 large parking lots located on the west and south sides of the building, and a smaller lot on the north side.
There are 2 large parking lots located on the west and south sides of the building, and a smaller lot on the north side.
Note: All registrations are final and non-refundable but transferable.
Tickets transferred within 7 days of an event are subject to a transfer fee of up to $75.
Please contact [email protected] for more information. There are no refunds for no shows.
